Cranbourne (VIC)
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R7
17h36m
Kruzey.com.au Pace
2080m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:32pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 41. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$5,000
 
 
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R7
1 - BETA THAN LOVE NZ
  • 1 Beta Than Love NZ (FR1)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: S Gangell
  • 9-9-7-7-7-7-8-2-5-9
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BETA THAN LOVE (1) returns to the Samantha Gangell stable after a winless 16 months. When formerly under her care he won two from three starts, going back-to-back at this track before racing up in grade at Melton where he led and ran well. His best is at a much higher ratings band than he meets here, and with his terrific gate speed he’ll get the right trip and can bounce back to winning form. PICKLE IT (7) is a very quick beginner and will have a look at the lead here. It’s problematic whether the top pick will want to take cover, so his fortunes are reliant on him finding the pegs. ALPHA CRUCIS (6) is better than his recent form suggests, and his best performances come at this track. The draw is a little sticky, but he has better credentials than most. IMAGUNNARESTNGO (5) was a surprise winner at massive odds at headquarters four runs back to break her maiden. Whilst that form is an outlier, anything close to that keeps her in the mix. BACK: BETA THAN LOVE (1) – 3.5 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
3-2-0-0
TRACK
2-2-0-0
DISTANCE
2-2-0-0
TRK / DIST
36-2-3-0
LAST SEASON
16-0-1-0
THIS SEASON
1/7
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
10%
WIN S/RATE
26%
PLACE S/RATE
149-15-15-9
CAREER
$124,214
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 149-15-15-9 10% 26% 4
Distance 2-2-0-0 100% 100% 1
Dist Range 64-8-6-4 13% 28% 2
Track 3-2-0-0 67% 67% 1
Track / Dist 2-2-0-0 100% 100% 1
This Season 16-0-1-0 0% 6% 6
Last Season 36-2-3-0 6% 14% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:55.7MS 2
Distance Best MR 1:57.6MS 2
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S Gangell
Trained at: Cranbourne
Owners: S Gangell, S T Baker, M Sinclair, B J Cox, K P Pearce, T K Kake
Breeder(s): A D Paisley, G M Paisley, E M Sloan, A R Sloan
Colours: Pink, Cerise Brace And Sleeves, Yoke And Four White Stars On Yoke, White Seams
Age/Sex: 9 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Betterthancheddar USA - Love the Look (NZ) (Holmes Hanover USA)
National Rating: NR32
Gear Changes
Removed: Burr - Rein O/S, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens; Added: Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Conventional
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
9 of 9 35
MARBURG (Good) 26/07/2026, 1850m, NR up to 37. 2:00.0 (60.2, 29.9)
Finished 9/9 btn 56.9m, $4000, Adam Richardson (Sr2), $7.50
hung out score-up, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter, broke, last chance to race truly
1st MAGICOL IDEAL NZ (Fr4)
2nd TODAYS HERO (Fr3) 15.8m
3rd MOLLIDOR (Fr1) 2.6m
5 of 9 14
MARBURG (Good) 21/06/2026, 2200m, NR up to 40. 2:01.9 (61.2, 30.9)
Finished 5/9 btn 3.0m, $4000, Adam Richardson (Sr3), $6.00
three wide without cover at bell, stood down 1 trial
1st TAPTHEKEG (Fr2)
2nd MAJOR MISCHIEF (Fr4) NK
3rd JILLIBY PANDA (Sr2) HFNK
2 of 8 7
MARBURG (Good) 07/06/2026, 1850m, NR up to 37. 2:01.8 (58.8, 29.7)
Finished 2/8 btn HFHD, $4000, Adam Richardson (Fr2), $2.40
hung out after start, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st GOTTA DREAM (Fr1)
2nd BETA THAN LOVE NZ (Fr2) HD
3rd ALDEBARAN FONZ (Sr1) 2.2m
8 of 9 7
REDCLIF (Good) 31/05/2026, 1780m, NR up to 40. 1:59.0 (60.2, 30.5)
Finished 8/9 btn 48.7m, $4000, Adam Richardson (Fr4), $3.10
post race blood test, gate speed, led, leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages, vets examination after race
1st GIDUP CAPTAIN (Sr1)
2nd CAPTAIN OH CAPTAIN (Fr6) 16.3m
3rd TAKE COURAGE (Sr3) 2.7m
7 of 9 33
MARBURG (Good) 24/05/2026, 2200m, NR up to 40. 2:05.0 (60.2, 28.9)
Finished 7/9 btn 13.8m, $4000, Adam Richardson (Fr5), $6.50
restrained after start, 3 wide middle, three wide without cover at bell, back in mobile draw
1st CONVAIR HUSTLER NZ (Fr1)
2nd TEACHERS PET (Fr4) 1.3m
3rd SAMMYS SECRET (Sr2) 1.7m
7 of 7 4
ALBPARK (Good) 21/04/2026, 2138m, NR up to 42. 1:58.1 (57.3, 28.7)
Finished 7/7 btn 78.5m, $8000, Adam Richardson (Fr7), $41.00
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 1 back at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages, tired latter stages, last chance to race competitively
1st ASCOT SHOWTIME (Fr2)
2nd WESTERN ACTION (Fr4) 11.9m
3rd PLAYFUL MISS (Fr1) 6.4m
7 of 8 21
ALBPARK (Good) 17/04/2026, 1660m, NR up to 41. 1:59.3 (58.2, 28.9)
Finished 7/8 btn 20.7m, $6260, Zac Chappenden (Fr6), $23.00
restrained after start, restrained to rear, 1 out 4 back at bell, out of draw mobile starts
1st AMERICAN BOULEVARD (Sr2)
2nd JIMMY JOYCE (Fr3) 6.1m
3rd THREE CHORD RIFF (Fr1) 1.9m
7 of 9 8
ALBPARK (Good) 27/03/2026, 2138m, NR up to 40. 1:58.9 (57.4, 28.6)
Finished 7/9 btn 18.4m, $6380, Adam Richardson (Fr6), $23.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st BEAU STEELE (Fr5)
2nd ASCOT SHOWTIME (Sr2) 1.1m
3rd WESTERN ACTION (Fr1) 2.0m
9 of 9 7
REDCLIF (Good) 19/03/2026, 1780m, NR up to 40. 1:58.8 (58.5, 29.6)
Finished 9/9 btn 129.6m, $4600, Adam Richardson (Fr6), $9.50
broke after start, right outside draw in mobile starts
1st PERFECT FEELING (Fr3)
2nd ROCKNROLL DA GAMA (Fr2) 13.6m
3rd COULD IT BE ME (Fr1) 1.4m
9 of 9 N/A
REDCLIF (Good) 12/03/2026, 1780m, NR 40 to 45. 1:58.9 (58.9, 29.4)
Finished 9/9 btn 152.0m, $4600, Adam Richardson (Fr2), $21.00
hung out score-up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, vets examination after race, condition reported
1st OYSTER STRIDE (Fr1)
2nd ILLBEWATCHING (Sr3) 1.5m
3rd GOOD WORD THAT (Sr1) 3.0m
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LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
CRANBRN (Good) 18/05/2025, 2080m, NR 55 to 64. 1:59.1 (56.5, 28.4)
Finished 1/9 $10000, Chris Alford (Fr2), $6.50
pre race swab, gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st BETA THAN LOVE NZ (Fr2)
2nd WILD BULL NZ (Fr1) 6.4m
3rd FERRIGNO (Fr4) SHFHD