Cranbourne 13 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Final - Series 2 955m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.51) |
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Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Unflinching and Katsu. Tricky 955m contest. UNFLINCHING (3) didn't fire a shot first up last time in, beaten a long way in one of these races at Moonee Valley. Not sure what happened there, but he's much better than that and at his best, the best horse in this race. He's since spelled, won a jumpout (as he should) and can atone. PHILOSOPHER (2) won easily here over 1000m last time out in a BM78. He'll sit off them and will be charging late with clear air. SHIRSHOV (5) drops sharply in the weights from a solid run here last time. He's good enough on his day. KATSU (1) couldn't shoulder the massive weight fresh and struggled but is better than that and could be a quick improver. ALWAYS ENUFF (6) was in the market behind Philosopher last time and has minor claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unflinching to win.
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KATSU
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG Mailbag Katsu(J Rayner), F Cetinski, B Formosa, D Gray, CCFC Group(S Rix), Hear Me Roar(X Jones), C Miller, S Pertile, W Balke, Carrum CC Punters(D O'Neil), Three Tea Syndicate(G Jolly), BJT Racing(T Fisher), S Sheridan, S Whitworth, G Jones, HKFO(C Haley), M McKernan, S Loft, M Dyson & P Ciavarella Having second run back today. Last outing ran last in a small field at this track Bm78 on February 20 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Philosopher carrying 64kg at $3.80. At only start last preparation sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 14 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Chinqui carrying 60kg at $12. Gets in better here and could improve. |
6 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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| 2 | 04241 |
PHILOSOPHER
ENVER JUSUFOVIC 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Ms C K Ward & W R Beale Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Bm78 February 20 over 1000m defeating Always Enuff carrying 60kg at $3.20. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track Bm78 on February 6 over 955m, 0.9 len behind Port Albert carrying 60kg at $3.50. Well placed. Have to respect again. |
1 EMILY POZMAN |
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| 3 | x1x8x |
UNFLINCHING
SHAWN MATHRICK 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG B A Mathrick, T B Collins, S A Denadic, A R Burke, D J Scott, J J Petric, D Coulthard, T P S Racing (Mgr: D M Gillies) & M O'Neill Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 26 over 955m, 8 len behind Beast Mode carrying 60kg at $5. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.25 len at Moonee Valley Bm78 February 7 2025 over 955m defeating Oak Hill carrying 60kg at $9. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on March 2. Best would just about win this. |
7 LOGAN BATES |
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| 4 | 06x41 |
PORT ALBERT
NICK RYAN 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG H M Giles, Mrs K A Johnson, G R Johnson, A C Croxford, GG Croxford, Dr R L Gaudreau, Miss M McNeil, Mrs V J Boyd, R Smykowsky, V Y K Ip, Talinga Girls (Mgr: Mrs C M Hay), K N Dawson, PT Investments, D Streete, M L Streete, WOLFMAN 1, N D Stafford, Z Angelkovski, F Milenkovic & L Greenwood Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 8 at Geelong Bm84 on January 3 over 1100m, 2 len behind Sweethearted carrying 57.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell won by a long-neck at this track Bm78 February 6 over 955m defeating Sparring carrying 60kg at $5.50. Each way chance. |
5 J MOTT |
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| 5 | 249x3 |
SHIRSHOV
PHILLIP STOKES 7YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs S M Clarke, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), M D Chin, P L Kelly, Ms S Moore, D Murphy, D R Atkin, C W Fuller, J D Grant, P H Hassall, J Shepherdson & R Vels Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track Bm70 on February 27 over 955m, 0.5 len behind Gentle Steel carrying 61.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 26 over 955m, 2.75 len behind Beast Mode with 57.5kg at $8. Drops in weight and has claims. |
2 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 6 | 51842 |
ALWAYS ENUFF
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG S P Nichols, Supreme Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A B Grayling), N F Clifford, J W Clifford, P M Clifford, Ms J G Sheldrake, Ms M E Anderson, A La Torraca, P La Torraca, J Slattery, Zodiac Racing (Mgr: G Aldous) & I F Foster Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Bm78 on February 20 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Philosopher carrying 58kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 7 at Caulfield in the LR W.J. Adams on January 24 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Way To The Stars with 54kg at $101. In the mix on best form. |
3 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 7 | 182x4 |
CANNYWORTH
GLEN THOMPSON 3YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), V Rondla, G Devonport, M A Molloy, Mrs D Molloy, G J D M Racing (Mgr: G Del Mastro), Top Tier Racing, G Brown, R P Cocks, Jencol Racing (Mgr: K P Naish), Four Putts (Mgr: T I Hudson), R Thomson, C McKinnon & J L Cohen Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at this track Bm70 on February 27 over 955m, 2 len behind Gentle Steel carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on July 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Ole Dancer with 57kg at $6. Will struggle against these. |
4 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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