Cranbourne   20 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Browns Sawdust & Shavings Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: TRUE 1600m - 1000m, Out 3m Remainder. (Pent: 5.34)  

Distinct lack of speed here in the small field. SERINDA (3) ran a solid race first up at Sale when well supported, boxing on solidly for third there with improvement to come. This doesn't look any harder and with natural improvement and fitness she can get the job done. JACKIE'S MAID (1) won easily first up at Kyneton, coming from well back to score impressively. Stringing two together has been a bit tricky but she has to be respected. QUEEN AMANJENA (2) ran well fresh at Caulfield Heath behind a handy mare in Torsheen, boxing on for third in a field of six. This is easier and she did win in this grade before a spell. ICHIBERU (5) just found one better last time and has minor claims again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Serinda to win.
1 237x1 JACKIE'S MAID
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
J R Sutcliffe, Limerick Lane & T Merrifield
Second-up. First-up after six months settled well back; won by 2.25 len at Kyneton F&M Bm56 February 27 over 1218m on a rain affected track defeating Snappy Pierro with 61kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Seymour F&M Bm64 on June 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Divino Cavallo carrying 58.5kg at $17. Has clearly come back well and can go on with it.
1
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
2 431x3 QUEEN AMANJENA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), J A Binney, Dr O K Chan, G H E Goyne, A Yeo, Ms P M Dunne, F D Frawley, M Macdonald, S W Kennedy, B D Roe, Ms L Davey, P J Cormack, E M Travaglini, A Helstrup, D J Murphy, G Norbury, M Fayad, S Gorsuch, Svensome & Snow Road Thoroughbreds
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 on March 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Torsheen with 56kg at $10. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track Bm66 on October 10 over 1300m, 2 len behind Nation State with 55kg at $26. Fitter and suited this level, go close.
5
EMILY POZMAN
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
3 160x3 SERINDA
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
L A Wilkinson, Ms L S Dillon, Miss E Wilkinson, M J Davidson, P A Vawdrey & Mrs D M Vawdrey
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Sale F&M Bm62 on March 1 over 1112m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Juice Box with 59.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Bendigo 3yo Bm64 on October 5 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Street Artist carrying 57kg at $9. Fitter and rates a strong winning chance.
6
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Silver Stripe, Stripe On Cap
4 08x31 STRUGGLE STREET
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
R J Goodwin
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy on February 28 over 888m, 1.75 len behind The Gov with 68.5kg at $1.80. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Kyneton F&M Bm56 March 13 over 1106m defeating Montjuic Magic with 56.5kg at $8.50. Drawn to effect and can measure up.
1
RUBY LAMONT
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
5 29342 ICHIBERU
JASON WARREN
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
J Warren, M J Saadie, D W Spicer, T Herbert, Mrs S M Halchenko, Ms C D Drinkwater, J De Ryk, G J O'Brien, DBM Equine (Mgr: M D O'callaghan), R G Teasdale, P Lakiss, Ms G Plunkett, Mrs K A Nunan, J Nunan & T Nunan
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Stony Creek Bm62 on March 8 over 1100m, slow going 0.5 len behind Trak Chiller carrying 57kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at Moe Bm56 on February 22 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Aussieaussieaussie carrying 56.5kg at $9. Place chance again.
3
ZAC SPAIN
Cerise, Black Diamond Band, Black Sleeves, Cerise Diamonds Stripe, Black Diamonds Cap
6 97x17 NEROLA
SIMON ZAHRA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Ms K A Fawcett, A C Kennedy, D A Haynes & N A Haynes
Third-up today. Resuming was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Werribee 0 - 56 February 1 over 1018m defeating Please Me Do with 58kg at $10. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Moe Bm56 on February 22 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Stahnado with 60kg at $8.50. Possible improver.
7
JORDAN CHILDS
Yellow, Royal Blue Stars Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
7 5145x CHARMING DI
STEVEN NOBLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S G Noble
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Stawell 0-56 January 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Southern Crescent with 57kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Seymour Bm64 January 16 2025 over 1200m, 5 len behind Heaving with 57kg at $91. Prefer to see how she returns.
2
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime Green, Navy Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
8 069x0 DOMINANT MISS
KEITH HOROBIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K Horobin
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 10 at Stony Creek 0 - 56 on March 8 over 1000m, slow going 22 len behind Stewart with 54kg at $11. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 28 over 1000m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Cool As Ice with 54.5kg at $61. Can't entertain until she shows something more.
4
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Red And White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, White Cap