Ryan Phelan takes a look at Sunday night's 7-race card from Cranbourne.

R1 – 5:52pm – Dual Code Good Friday – April 18 Pace - 2080m

5 – Lady In The Sky

2 – Right Of Reply

10 – Hes Themightyspin

12 – Strzelecki Sun


R2 – 6:22pm – Decron Cranbourne 7000 Pace Final – 1609m 

5 – Ima Charma

4 – Caruso Star

8 – Highview Hammer

11 – Sporty Philtra

Ima Charma impressed with a dominant all-the-way win in his heat and looks poised to replicate that performance in the final over this short trip. That victory came fresh from a spell, so he’s bound to improve further. With a similar early speed, race map, and set-up, he’ll be hard to run down

BACK: 5 Ima Charma – 2.5 Units (win)


R3 – 6:257pm – NZB Standardbred Maiden Pace – 1609m 

2 – Harley Lane

3 – Secret Service Agent

5 – Onyx

4 – Neon Tiger


R4 – 7:33pm – Betavet Pace – 2080m 

5 – Scherger That

6 – Soho Margarita

2 – Wichita Kansas

8 – Inexorable

Scherger That is a promising three-year-old who has shown plenty of grit in all three runs this campaign. He was solid last week at Melton, making ground late after being hampered by an awkward draw while the winner had already skipped clear. This time, he lands his best draw yet, giving him every chance to put himself in the race as a strong winning contender.

BACK: 5 Scherger That – 3 Units (win)


R5 – 8:08pm – Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety Mornington Pace – 2080m 

9 – Best Back Bruce

4 – Alpha Crucis

10 – Blazin Heaven

7 – Dancingonstarlight 

Best Back Bruce has been one to follow for a while, consistently producing gutsy runs from tough draws. While a front-row draw would have been ideal, his honesty and determination make him hard to ignore. The extra distance should suit, and although he’ll need things to fall into place, he’s worth a shot at backable odds.

BACK: 9 Best Back Bruce – 1.5 Unit (win) 


R6 – 8:47pm – Hygain 0-2 LTW Pace – 1609m 

2 – Capitalism

4 – Final Promise

5 – Yankee Rain

7 – Writteninthesky

Capitalism looks to rebound here after a disappointing run at Melton as an easing favourite. I was all-in on him that night, and while he appeared below his best, the stewards' report shed light on key factors - over racing in the preliminary and contacting his legs. With gear changes and hopefully a better mindset tonight, he gets the chance to show his true ability for an astute stable.

BACK: 2 Capitalism – 2 Units (win)


R7 – 9:17pm – Mark Gurry & Associates Maiden Trot – 2080m 

4 – Kimberleys Tree

2 – Kickabarrel

1 – Lillys Tiger

8 – Eleanora Queen

Kimberleys Tree resumes here as a four-year-old after a long break since her two-year-old debut. Although well beaten in that first outing, she found the line well while still learning. She’s had two trial wins leading into this, and she looks a more furnished type now. Maiden trotters are never the safest betting proposition, but she appears to be heading in the right direction.

BACK: 4 Kimberleys Tree – 1 Unit (win)


QUADDIE (Races 4-7)

5,6

4,7,9,10

2,4,5

1,2,4,8

$96 = 100%


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