Ryan Phelan has done the form for tonight’s 7-race card from Cranbourne.
R1 – 6:04pm – Kruezy Pace – 1609m
- 5 – Harley Lane
- 9 – Rockin Gemma
- 2 – Auckland Red
- 3 – City Rockstar
Strategy:
Harley Lane is a talented 3yo filly who has been racing well against the elite of her age division and showed just how much she relished the class drop with a strong win last start. The map isn’t completely straightforward, but if she can find a reasonable position early, she looks clearly the one to beat.
BACK: 5 Harley Lane – 2 Units (win)
R2 – 6:42pm – NZB Standardbred Pace – 2080m
- 2 – Rolinginthedeep
- 8 – Bella Louise
- 4 – Jilliby Selwood
- 5 – Im Wesley
R3 – 7:20pm – Cranbourne Fencing Pace – 1609m
- 3 – Admiralofthefleet
- 4 – Blackmirra
- 8 – Final Bow
- 6 – Alpha Crucis
Strategy:
Admiralofthefleet has delivered consistently strong performances since joining the Ronan camp and comes off an impressive Melton victory last time out. He maps to find a favourable position over the short trip and, with even luck, will prove hard to beat.
BACK: 3 Admiralofthefleet – 2.5 Units (win)
R4 – 7:58pm – Decron Cranbourne Gold Cup 31 Jan Maiden Pace – 2080m
- 1 – Captain Tids
- 9 – Fireupp
- 4 – Whirily Maurz
- 10 – Binalong Mate
Strategy:
Captain Tids is a late-season 2yo making his debut against older horses, but he’s shown enough at the trials to suggest he can be competitive straight away. He comes from an astute stable, draws perfectly, and faces a maiden field that doesn’t look overly strong.
BACK: 1 Captain Tids – 3.5 Units (win)
R5 – 8:30pm – Aldebaran Park Trot – 2080m
- 8 – Hillwinsome
- 9 – Spirited Lass
- 3 – Straight To Thetop
- 4 – Right Of Reply
R6 – 9:04pm – Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety Mornington Maiden Trot – 1145m
- 7 – Ohhemmjay Cresco
- 2 – Pickle It
- 6 – Pappa Leo
- 8 – Tyabb Wonder
R7 – 9:30pm – Mark Gurry & Associates Trot – 1609m
- 2 – Charleston Avenue
- 6 – Floating Mountain
- 7 – I Am Hellbound
- 5 – Ox Knox
Strategy:
Charleston Avenue has been racing in much stronger company through the Vicbred and Breeders Crown series and finds a far more suitable assignment here. He maps to secure an economical run and the short trip plays right into his strengths.
BACK: 2 Charleston Avenue – 2 Units (win)
QUADDIE (Races 4-7)
- 1
- 2,4,7,8,9
- 2,6,7
- 2,6,7
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