CranbourneFri, April 03, 2026

GATHERS NO STONE (2) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0. 8 lengths from the winner in second over 6f at Echuca. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge. MR CRAFTY (3) was allowed to drift back from an outside draw last time but found the line strongly to finish fifth, beaten 1. 5 lengths, over 5f190yards at Albury. Expected to measure up. NIKEPHOROS (4) is back after a break of five months. At the last run before the layoff he finished sixth over 1m1 1/2f at Traralgon. Tuned up with a fifth in a recent trial at Cranbourne. Leading player on best figures - bold showing expected. ASSERTIVE Set Weights AY (5) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at this track, beaten 7 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Likely improver with top-three prospects.