CranbourneFri, April 10, 2026

GATHERS NO STONE (1) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1. 5 lengths away in third over 6f at this track when he was handy all the way. Nicely placed to find winning ways. CHOICE ENCOUNTER (3) is a three-year-old gelding by Doubtland out of Cherief's Choice on debut for the Robbie Griffiths stable. Comes here off a recent trial win. Serious contender, particularly if solid in the market. WHITE HOT MAMA (8) is back after a break of five-and-a-half months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing second at her latest appearance over 7f at Warrnambool. Tuned up with a sixth in a recent trial at Cranbourne. Rates highly and is a chance to break through. BEAU STRADA (6) finished third when resuming at Pakenham then couldn't repeat the dose last time when fifth at Yarra Valley over 6f when beaten 13 lengths. Has the early speed to cross from out wide. Can feature with the right run.