Cranbourne   21 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

Skye Excavations 2YO Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.11)  

Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. Potentially a handy little maiden. MIRADOR (12) resumes having bumped into the very talented Big Sky in two runs to date, sent out $2.90 against that horse on debut at Flemington when a distant second before struggling in the G3 Chairman's. She's got good ability and can return better. ETERNAL JOY (9) resumes having run well when in the market on debut at Geelong, finishing second in an encouraging effort. She's been given time and can improve this time around. Wary of CAPITAL STORM (1), a well bred colt by Written Tycoon on debut for the Stokes yard who looked very smart winning a recent trial. Tough draw but can measure right up. PORTINARI (15) struggled in the G2 Blue Diamond Prelude on debut but this is much easier and she should take beating. MINELLO (2) is an Ole Dancer gelding for the Freedman yard who can run well off solid jumpout form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mirador on top.
1 CAPITAL STORM
PHILLIP STOKES
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Phillip Stokes trained two-year-old colt lining up for first race start. Won a recent trial at Caulfield Heath. Looks smart, keeping safe.
12
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
2 MINELLO
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing , M J Davidson, Footy Racing Pty Ltd , T J Pender, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), P P Carrazzo, B S Wilson, C D Charteris, R L J Lyle, L Ren, A Sellers, R J Long, Nats Bros Racing (Mgr: J Natsis), GW Read, T R Alderman, M W Cornell, Beartown 41, S Sharp & Dr N Serry
Gelding by Ole Kirk on debut. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on June 1. Should be ready to run well.
6
J MOTT
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
3 3 PINAMILLOY
JASON WARREN
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
J Warren, D Chan & Ms K Warren
At debut, 3rd of 11 at Swan Hill 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 975m, slow going 1.75 len behind Relinquishing with 58kg at $11. Rough chance.
10
ZAC SPAIN
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
4 RES MIRA
MARK WEBB
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson)
Gelding by De Gaulle on debut. Ran 3rd in a Caulfield Heath trial over 900m on June 11. Makes debut at home but happy to watch this time from an awkward draw.
11
B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, Red Spot, White Horse Head, Red And White Hooped Sleeves And Seamed Cap, Royal Blue Peak
5 7 STINGRAY BARB
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Watson, J Cummings, M J Nicol, D McNamara, J Black, Mrs T L Black, S Reichelt, P Cogan, M Coco, Ms T L Russell & B P Kearney
Was at big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Mornington 2yo Hcp on June 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Determined Rose carrying 56kg at $41. Drawn wide and likely to struggle.
12
NADIA DANIELS
Red, Gold Checked Sleeves
6 6 ZAAC
JOHN MCARDLE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T H Martin & Mrs V J Martin
Two-year-old gelding making debut by Bivouac out of Una Fuerza. Purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2025 Ready2Race Sale). Won a jump-out at Mornington on May 20. Following that ran 3rd in a Mornington jump-out on June 10. Rough hope.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap, Lime Diamond
7 BABY BLUE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Main Ridge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P A Roach), Flying Angels (Mgr: C R Kayes) & Mes Chevaux (Mgr: P Athanasakos)
Two-year-old filly making debut by Blue Point out of Orizaba. Won a jump-out at Flemington on June 5. Following that runner-up in a Werribee jump-out on June 12. Market best guide.
5
DAMIEN THORNTON
White, Red And Black Band
8 CONTARINI
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), EST G Dakin, P W Collidge, H Shuttleworth, B Calabro, M P Lillico, G Duffy, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Mrs R A Glasgow, Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), Mrs T G Johnston, G A Crispe, M Rapaport, Boeara Holdings, Murumba Racing & J G R McCrimmon
Two-year-old filly (St Mark's Basilica - Hela) who was bought for AUD $ 220,000 (Inglis 2025 2025 Premier Yearling Sale). Chris Waller has her primed for this with three recent trials prior to her debut today. Finished fourth in a Werribee jump-out on June 12. Looks a capable type and should be competitive.
3
BEAU MERTENS
Purple, White Stars And Cap
9 2x ETERNAL JOY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
C A Gordon
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 2nd in a small field at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1147m, 2 len behind Golden Pulse with 53kg at $3. Has good ability and sets up well.
1
JORDAN CHILDS
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
10 4x FONTALICIOUS
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
S P Nichols, Z Pasoski, M A Pope, Club Sport Syndications 9 (Mgr: J Lishman), K M Chan, S M Daniel, R J Lamendola, B Bish, A D Foord, M R May, J Newell, W E Reeves, Peter And The Monkeys (Mgr: L C Sinclair), Duck Syndicate (Mgr: N Laffy), M Sleman & Intel Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss N Blair)
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when eased back early on 4th in a small field at Mornington 2yo Mdn-Sw on December 23 over 1200m, 10 len behind Divine Dot with 56kg at $8.50. Possible improver.
2
PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Black Club, Royal Blue Sleeves
11 MERCHANTESSA
JASON WARREN
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
J Warren, J G Ferguson, D L Pitt, Ms K Warren, B Dungey, Mrs W I Dungey, B Lenton, C W J Ferguson, C J Lester, Mrs K M Pitt, R J Donazzan, Miss G L Harvey, T Horie, A J Hounslow, Ms S G Cramer & Last Five Percent (Mgr: W C Gatt)
Filly by Hanseatic facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Caulfield on June 3. Difficult gate and others profile better so prepared to watch this time.
11
TEODORE NUGENT
Red, Green Celtic Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
12 26x MIRADOR
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Chairman's Stk January 31 over 1000m, 7 len behind Big Sky carrying 55kg at $13. On debut second of 7 at Flemington 2yo Hcp January 17 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Big Sky with 57kg at $2.90. Has upside and can return a winner.
8
D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue
13 RUBY GUILD
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
D Healy, B Robertshaw, N Farrell, A Zoanetti, C Zoanetti, BJL Racing (Mgr:B Rai), S Hubbard, S Knipe, W Lee, S Livingstone, Wow Racing (Mgr: Mrs S O'Neill), Ms P Wing Jan, Mrs C Bresnan, P Schols, Mrs D Linnett, Mrs S Schneider, Mrs P Curran, S M J Racing (Mgr: S Crowle), J O'Neill & B Rogers
Filly by Hanseatic making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on June 1. Trained on the course but others profile better and looks tested this line-up.
4
NATHAN PUNCH
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
14 TRICKY MISS
CIARON MAHER
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), Papou & Gigi (Mgr: R T Wells), B W C Racing (Mgr: RJ McNamara), J Spiteri, BR Mrs Whitten (Mgr: N P Bennett), Shadwell Farm Racing (Mgr: P G Wells), G D Marr & D L Milne
First starter by Hanseatic out of Mrs Whitten. Fitter for a jump-out on June 1 at Cranbourne when finished seventh. Maybe later.
7
J NOONAN
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
15 9x PORTINARI
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), Cobra (Mgr: T V Magnier), L P Maxsted, N J Maxsted, S J Tuxen, Ms K N Cooper, G J Hayes, Mrs H Hayes, P K Allen & Mrs C D Allen
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 9th of 11 at Caulfield in the G2 Bd/Prel F on February 7 over 1100m, 7 len behind Streisand carrying 56kg at $16. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Can do much better.
9
D W STACKHOUSE
Navy