Cranbourne 20 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Ladbrokes Popular SRM Handicap 1600m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 29) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.21) |
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A solid tempo on the cards with Itsukushima taking charge. ITSUKUSHIMA (1) finally broke through for a much-deserved win last start here having finished runner-up in five previous starts. That was a 0-66 and this is a slight rise in grade but it looks very winnable again and he can go on with it. PHINEAS (5) wasn't far behind Itsukushima there having won his maiden well here prior. He's still lightly raced and can continue to improve. SOTOMAYOR (4) has won two on the bounce, too good in a BM62 at Wangaratta last time out. This is a bit harder again but he should measure up. BLAKMAX (2) is going better than it looks. The placing at Pakenham in a BM70 two back reads well for this. AUSTRATA (3) can be working home late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Itsukushima to win again.
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| 1 | 22221 |
ITSUKUSHIMA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG C B Dick Recent form sound. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track 0 - 66 February 6 over 1600m defeating Sumo Sandy with 59.5kg at $4.80. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Moe Bm62 on January 25 over 1600m, head behind Flag Flyer carrying 60kg at $3.10. Confidence up and can win again. |
5 JACKSON RADLEY |
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| 2 | 09434 |
BLAKMAX
SHAWN MATHRICK 6YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG P A Howell, Mrs B Lynch & A J Lynch Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on February 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Curse It carrying 60kg at $26. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Pakenham Bm70 on January 29 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Mometz carrying 60kg at $51. In the mix again. |
4 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 3 | x5936 |
AUSTRATA
REECE GOODWIN 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R J Goodwin, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), Ms J M Page, S Timpano, Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), L J Mosley, M Mensfeld, D Melbourne, M R Duguid, A C Beohm, Mrs W E Novak, J Carter, Miss C L Davey & T Williams Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on January 28 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Taka Speed carrying 59.5kg at $13. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on January 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sumo Sandy carrying 60kg at $10. Place. |
2 J NOONAN |
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| 4 | x5311 |
SOTOMAYOR
MATT LAURIE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S Collette, B J Bluett, Dr S B Heinze & Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter) Dual acceptor. Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at Wangaratta Bm62 February 8 over 1590m defeating Sinister Sauce with 58.5kg at $3.30. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Werribee 0 - 56 February 1 over 1418m defeating Sunset Beauty carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Can measure up again. |
3 B RAWILLER |
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| 5 | x3613 |
PHINEAS
CLINTON MCDONALD 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), J G Falcke, J A Forrest, R I Darrah, H McDonald, Ultra Horse Syndicate (Mgr: P S Buckley), Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J R D Martin), Miss S M Parkinson & Mrs K Lovett Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track 0 - 66 on February 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Itsukushima with 58kg at $8. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Mdn-Sw January 22 over 1600m defeating Animal with 59.5kg at $2.30. Strong winning hope. |
3 B MELHAM |
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| 6 | 47455 |
SUPER SOLAR
REECE GOODWIN 8YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG A R Plant Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on February 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Curse It carrying 59kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 9 at Sale Bm66 on February 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Lucky Lucky Boom carrying 59.5kg at $12. Rough chance. |
1 RYAN HOUSTON |
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