Cranbourne (VIC)
1 2
3 4 5 6 7
R2
10h57m
Mark Gurry & Associates Pace
2080m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:42pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 48 to 53. PBD/L5$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R2
2 - THE VILLAIN
  • 2 The Villain (FR2)
  • D: Taylor Youl (C)
  • T: J Kirk
  • 1-3-2-8-x-5-0-4-7-7
6.5 6.5
$6.50 $6.50 - - - $6.50
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Very challenging race. WEONA OUR RIGHTS (1) has shown good gate speed, and the pole draw is a major advantage. His recent races have been tougher than this and he can break through. ARZALI ROCKSTAR (5) is a query off the trials, but stable strength keeps her safe. HOLD ON FOREVER (2) doesn’t present with great form, but debuts for a top trainer and must be respected. ILLUMINATE ME (7) has placed from better setups and does go ok, but faces a tricky draw.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
5-1-0-0
TRACK
3-0-0-0
DISTANCE
3-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
10-3-1-1
LAST SEASON
5-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
20%
WIN S/RATE
32%
PLACE S/RATE
25-5-1-2
CAREER
$19,060
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 1720
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 25-5-1-2 20% 32% 2
Distance 3-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 10-0-0-1 0% 10% 9
Track 5-1-0-0 20% 20% 7
Track / Dist 3-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 5-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 10-3-1-1 30% 50% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:56.2MS 5
Distance Best MR N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Taylor Youl
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J Kirk
Trained at: Cranbourne
Owners: J Kirk, K Kirk
Breeder(s): S C Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Colours: Royal Blue, Black Maltese Cross
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: American Ideal USA - Secret Agenda (Live or Die USA)
National Rating: NR52
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 11 10
CRANBRN (Good) 08/02/2026, 2080m, NR 47 to 52. 1:58.2 (57.2, 29.4)
Finished 7/11 btn 12.3m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr2), $6.50
pre race swab, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st BULLETPROOF KID (Fr4)
2nd DAVOLAS LEGACY NZ (Sr2) HD
3rd JILLIBY SELWOOD (Fr1) 1.8m
7 of 10 8
BALARAT (Good) 29/01/2026, 1710m, NR 48 to 53. 1:55.8 (57.8, 29.0)
Finished 7/10 btn 9.7m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Sr1), $19.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st CHEYS ANGEL (Sr2)
2nd BLACKINDEED (Fr6) HD
3rd OLLIES MEDAL (Fr5) NK
4 of 8 5
BENDIGO (Good) 21/01/2026, 1650m, NR 49 to 54. 1:54.7 (56.1, 28.6)
Finished 4/8 btn 11.3m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Sr1), $16.00
pre race urine, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st MICHEN ROY (Fr3)
2nd KYORETSU (Fr4) HD
3rd REIGN EM IN (Fr5) SHFHD
10 of 10 13
GEELONG (Good) 16/01/2026, 2100m, NR 50 to 55. 2:00.0 (58.0, 28.5)
Finished 10/10 btn 24.7m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr5), $18.00
3 wide early with trail, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st LAMBRO MACH (Sr1)
2nd WRITTEN IN SILK (Sr2) 2.4m
3rd DAVOLAS LEGACY NZ (Sr3) HD
5 of 5 90
CRANBRN (Good) 03/01/2026, 2080m, 0W/15.0K stake 2:01.0 (56.6, 28.2)
Finished 5/5 btn 15.3m, $15000, Taylor Youl (Fr5), $15.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st CEE CEE LOU (Fr1)
2nd FERRIGNO (Fr3) 1.3m
3rd CLARENDEN EXPRESS (Fr4) NK
8 of 8 5
CRANBRN (Good) 05/10/2025, 1609m, NR 55 to 60. 1:56.4 (57.0, 28.4)
Finished 8/8 btn 15.2m, $8000, Taylor Youl (Fr7), $14.00
out of position at start, driver cautioned score up, restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st MAJOR MANBAR (Fr6)
2nd LOVE A BELLE (Fr5) 1.4m
3rd LAMBRO MACH (Fr4) HD
2 of 12 25
SHEPPTN (Good) 30/09/2025, 1690m, NR up to 47. 1:59.1 (57.9, 29.0)
Finished 2/12 btn 2.5m, $4000, Taylor Youl (Sr6), $2.40
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st NIVEKALON EAGLE (Fr4)
2nd THE VILLAIN (Sr6) 2.5m
3rd CRESCO THREEPEAT (Sr3) SHFHD
3 of 7 12
MELTON (Good) 05/09/2025, 2240m, NR 48 to 52. 1:58.8 (57.5, 28.1)
Finished 3/7 btn 8.6m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $3.90
pre race swab, worked forward, led, leader at bell, run queried, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., Follow Up Report
1st SURFE LA MER (Sr3)
2nd IM ALL BUSINESS (Sr1) 6.2m
3rd THE VILLAIN (Sr2) 2.4m
1 of 10 16
CRANBRN (Good) 24/08/2025, 1609m, NR up to 45. 1:57.0 (57.0, 28.8)
Finished 1/10 $4000, James Herbertson (Sr3), $1.80
1 out 1 back at bell
1st THE VILLAIN (Sr3)
2nd INEXORABLE (Sr1) 2.4m
3rd METRO MEMORY (Fr1) 2.5m
1 of 8 N/A
MELTON (Good) 08/08/2025, 1720m, NR 43 to 48. 1:56.8 (57.3, 28.5)
Finished 1/8 $4000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $3.60
raced roughly after start, raced roughly, 1 out 3 back at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st THE VILLAIN (Sr1)
2nd MIDNIGHT MOJO (Fr5) HFNK
3rd VILLAROCK (Fr4) 1.0m