Cranbourne Racing Tips for Thursday, July 17th 2025

We have expert betting tips for racing at Cranbourne on Thursday, which includes eight races at the midweek meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Cranbourne racing tips

Race 1. (13:00) Core Protective Group Maiden (1200m)

#2 – Blue Hawaiian @ $1.50

Blue Hawaiian is teasing punters with a win after posting four consecutive second placings, so we’re happy to stick with her.

The three-year-old daughter of Blue Point ran second at Ballarat at short odds last start, and although the $1.50 is tough to take, she has ability.

She should beat this field, so include her in multis.

Stake: 4 Units

Race 2. (13:30) Ladbrokes Owners Bonus Maiden (1200m)

#10 – Binji @ $5.50

Looking to win on debut is Binji, who hasn’t been too far away from the prize in recent jumpouts.

The two-year-old colt by Snitzel is bred to show up on debut, and we’re happy with the each-way odds available.

Barrier three with Ben Melham in the saddle is a bonus.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (14:00) Rosemont Stud Maiden (1400m)

#3 – Ruscello @ $4.40

Ruscello ran second at Newcastle last time out, which should be a good form guide for racing in Victoria.

The Chris Waller-trained gelding by Pierro is bred to be handy, and he might have only needed a few runs to show his best form.

We’re including him in picks at each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:30) Reed Cranes & Haulage Maiden (2025m)

#7 – Alpine Cowgirl @ $3.70

Looking to cap off steady form with a win is Alpine Cowgirl, who owns three placings from seven starts.

The three-year-old filly by Alpine Eagle has been well-backed throughout the week, which is a good sign, and barrier five helps.

She’s good enough to exit maidens with a win over this field.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 5. (15:00) R&C Asphalt Handicap (1000m)

#7 – Du Clisson @ $3.10

Du Clisson has been met with solid betting support at $3.10, and after consecutive placings at Kyneton and Warrnambool, she looks ready for this race.

The three-year-old daughter of Pierata looked good when winning on debut, and a repeat of that effort takes her close.

We expect her odds to shorten on race day.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 6. (15:30) Mitavite Athlete Plus BM64 (1200m)

#7 – Esphino @ $5.50

Esphino was too strong for them at Ballarat last time out and he’s good enough to go back-to-back agaisnt this company.

The Freedman-trained gelding by Written Tycoon had been running well in Sydney, so racing in Victoria had an immediate impact.

That’s good to see, and so are the $5.50 odds from bookmakers.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 7. (16:00) Ladbrokes Quick Multi Handicap (1400m)

#6 – Royal Hill @ $13.00

Double-figure odds are available for Royal Hill, who won well fresh up, and we’re hoping he gets back to that form.

The three-year-old son of So You Think runs his best races on good tracks, so a firming track would help, but he should run well.

He drops in class, and he could lead throughout.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:30) Freeway Ford BM64 (1600m)

#13 – Makamae @ $13.00

We’re backing another runner at double-figure odds, and she should enjoy the drop in class having run at Flemington last time out.

The three-year-old filly by Reliable Man won at Seymour two starts back, which is a reliable form guide for this level of racing.

Her odds have drifted, but we’re not concerned.

Stake: 1 Unit

Daryl Curnow

About Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.

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