Shortest win price
Sondera (11)
2.15
Cranbourne's opening maiden plate runs 1600 metres on a Soft 5 track under overcast skies at 6:15 pm AEDT. The win market is headed by Sondera, followed by Quemax, Parera, and Propellant. This is a wide-open affair across a field with modest recent form—only three runners carry a placed finish in their last ten starts—but there are genuine form stories worth unpacking beneath the odds.
Sondera sits shortest and the form suggests genuine reason. Rated 100 by IRD, this three-year-old ran a solid second-up at Kyneton, staying on doggedly behind a runaway winner after racing off the pace. That effort at 1479 metres came on Good 3, and the shift to Soft 5 over 1600 metres suits. Jye Mcneil holds a strong recent record, outperforming market expectations by 155 per cent with this stable, and from barrier three Sondera shapes as stripping fitter and ready to break through. Quemax, second favourite, carries early promise according to AAP comments—early form encouraging, a late rally at Sale at second appearance, and distance increase suits. The jump from 1400 metres to 1600 metres is ideal for a runner open to improvement after just two starts. Damien Thornton is 17 per cent better than his career average lately, a positive tick. Parera, third in the market, has run closer at shorter trips and earned an AAP comment that reads "rarely far away" and "makes strong appeal" from barrier two, but stable form is concerning: the trainer-jockey combo sits minus 56 per cent return on investment across their last 100 races.
Propellant, the fourth favourite, is a first-starter making his debut after a trial at Caulfield Heath, though the jockey booking is noted as less suitable. The form line suggests this race is Sondera's to lose—the rating, the preparation, the gate, and Mcneil's current form all stack in favour—but Quemax and Parera deserve thought as roughies with genuine merit. Betting may yet clarify the market's view on the debutant.
Shortest win price
Sondera (11)
2.15
Back left · leaders right
Firststart
Backmarker
Midfield
Onpace
Leader
Cowboykickedfive · Negative
Trainer Career
Trainer Career S/R is 8%
Fram Strait · Negative
Current SR
Rider’s recent POT is returning 52% lower than Career Avg.
Parera · Negative
Jockey Booking
Less suitable jockey engaged
Quemax · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 17% in Last 100 Rides
Career
15: 0-0-4
Rating · IRD
85
Speed map
Leader
First-up
5: 0-0-1
Second-up
4: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-1
Track Warrnambool
5: 0-0-0
Track Hamilton
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1700m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
3: 0-0-2
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 8%
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -40% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 30%
Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 1%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Winkers Off
Positive
Winkers coming off this start
AAP
On pace but folded up quickly at Warrnambool. Looks a safer place proposition.
ILB
At $19.00 tailed off to finish 7th last start at Warrnambool. Likely to be well placed early. Very competitive this preparation. Has definite claims.
RP
Not disgraced in seventh over 1m½f at Warrnambool (maiden) last month; has found improvement of late; easy enough to take on.
RSIS
At 18/1 weakened to finish 7th last start at Warrnambool. Has plenty of early pace. Producing consistent results since coming back from a break. Reasonable chance.
Career
12: 0-0-3
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1429m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-1
Going Soft
3: 0-0-1
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-1
Trainer SR
Negative
Ernie Francese striking at just 1%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 80%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 77% Profit on Turnover
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 15%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
On a quick back-up. Failed to threaten at Kilmore when second-up at healthy odds. Others with greater appeal.
ILB
Backing up quickly. Gave away some ground when 10th last time at Kilmore. Large claim helps.
RP
Finished tailed off over 7½f at Kilmore (maiden) last week; others more appealing.
RSIS
On a quick back up. Didn't threaten when 10th last run at Kilmore. Large claim helps.
Career
9: 0-0-1
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Moe
1: 0-0-0
Track Warracknabeal
2: 0-0-1
Track Pakenham Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
4: 0-0-1
Distance 1212m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-1
Going Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 52% lower than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 317%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 80% in L100 rides
Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 1%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Struggles to get on the board but has stayed within reach lately. Not disgraced at St Arnaud at $9. Fit from racing, looks more a place prospect.
ILB
Started $9.00 and got going late when 4th last time at St Arnaud. Remote chance at best.
RP
Respectable effort (beaten 3l) at St Arnaud two weeks ago; consistent performer.
RSIS
Started at 8/1 and crept into 4th last start at St Arnaud.
Career
13: 0-3-2
Rating · IRD
85
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
4: 0-1-1
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Moe
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham Synthetic
2: 0-1-1
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1500m
5: 0-2-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
2: 0-1-1
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -56% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 39%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 25% POT in L100 Runners
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Rarely far away. Ran on okay without troubling at Mornington. Nice gate. Makes strong appeal.
ILB
Jumped at $8.50 and faded away when 4th last run at Mornington and can find a nice position from the draw. Good chance of taking this out.
RP
Has kicked on in his last couple of races; respectable effort when fourth at Mornington over 7½f (maiden) last month.
RSIS
Started 15/2 and couldn't maintain the pace throughout when 4th last time at Mornington and gets a favourable draw. Capable of winning this.
Career
2: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
85
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Sale
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 17% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer SR
Negative
Danny O'Brien striking at just 9%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 39%
Hot Jockey
Positive
Damien Thornton in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 18%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
AAP
Early form encouraging. Made late rally from the back at Sale at second appearance. Distance increase suits. Better for those runs under the belt and open to improvement.
ILB
Overtook some late when 5th last time at Sale and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Definite contender.
RP
Respectable effort finishing fifth (beaten 2l) over 7f at Sale (maiden) last month; lightly raced (running for just the third time); must go on the shortlist.
RSIS
Edged past some when finishing 5th last time at Sale on a heavy rated track and drawn beautifully. Worthy of strong consideration.
Career
5: 0-0-1
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
2: 0-0-1
Track Cranbourne
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2010m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2050m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2500m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
5: 0-0-1
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 8% POT in L100 Runners
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Awkward Draw
Negative
Would have liked a better draw
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Back for second campaign (31-weeks). Fresh at 1600m. Others carry more punch.
ILB
Back after break of 31 weeks. Jumped at $101.00 and subpar when 6th last run at Pakenham and coming back in trip. Needs a lot of luck in this race.
RP
Without a win in five attempts although has finished third; beaten 19l when sixth of eight over 1m4½f at Pakenham (maiden) in April; has had some time off; not hard to turn elsewhere.
RSIS
First run back from a break of 31 weeks. At 100/1 was nothing special when 6th last start at Pakenham and will be dropping in distance.
Career
10: 0-1-0
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1615m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1968m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-1-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Noni Shelton striking at just 3%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 50%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Finished a long way from the action 3yo+ Mdn Plate at Yarra Glen. Switching to 1600m. A few runs under his belt this campaign, looks more a place prospect.
ILB
Started $12.00 and struggled with the pace when 8th last run at Yarra Valley and down in distance. Better to look elsewhere.
RP
Shown only moderate recent form and long-standing maiden; beaten 16l into eighth over 1m2f at Yarra Glen (maiden) two weeks ago; he can be taken on.
RSIS
Was 11/1 and struggled with the pace when 8th last time at Yarra Vstall and will be down in distance.
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Firststart
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -39% POT in their L100 Races
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Market Watch
Negative
Keep eye on betting moves
AAP
Trials (1:0-0-0). 3yo gelding out of a lightly raced mare Blue Angel making debut. 3rds at past couple of jump-outs. Betting may provide a clearer picture.
ILB
First start at the races 3yo by Smart Missile for trainer Clayton Douglas. Watch the betting.
RP
Running in first race; sole debutant in the line up; leading claims with signs of encouragement in profile.
RSIS
3yo by Smart Missile having first race start for trainer Clayton Douglas.
Career
20: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1425m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1443m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
4: 0-0-0
Going Good
11: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Shane Bottomley striking at just 2%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 155%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 36%
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 1%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Limited
Negative
Hasn’t featured at all in all career runs
Fitness
Positive
At peak fitness backing up
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
AAP
On a quick back-up. Record poor across numerous opportunities. On pace but soon under pressure and she knocked up badly at Pakenham. Others more persuasive.
ILB
On a quick back up. Started at $101.00 and lost ground in the run home when 11th last run at Pakenham. Yet to fire a shot in 20 starts. Won't find this easy.
RP
Has usually offered little in recent outings and still seeking a first success after 20 starts; 11th of 12 over 7f at Pakenham (maiden) a week ago; others more likely.
RSIS
Backs up quickly. Started 100/1 and couldn't stay in touch when 11th last run at Pakenham. Hasn't placed in 20 attempts. Likely to get back in the run.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Backmarker
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 9%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 29%
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 37 days
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note
AAP
Now 5 weeks between runs. Not disgraced at Ballarat at second start. Wiser for those runs and should have more to offer.
ILB
Outmuscled in the late stages of the race when 5th last run at Ballarat.
RSIS
Didn't stay in touch when 5th last start at Ballarat.
Career
3: 0-1-0
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Kyneton
1: 0-1-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1479m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -40% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 13% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Indicated early potential. Off pace, left in tearaway winner's wake but ran on doggedly for the runner up cheque at Kyneton second-up. Stripping fitter, top chance to go one better.
ILB
Picked up late ground when 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last start at Kyneton and form has been improving over recent runs. Beautifully placed.
RP
Went down by just over 2l when second over 7½f at Kyneton (maiden) last month; lightly raced (this just her fourth race); appears to be going forwards; this probably not the most competitive race; looks a likely player.
RSIS
Managed to place 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at Kyneton and on an upward trajectory in recent races. This race suits.