Friday Racing Tips - Cranbourne Racecourse 18/04/25

By: Sam Hayes
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Cranbourne Racecourse 18/04/25

Friday comes around once more, with Cranbourne very much the place to be for all punters chasing some decent returns.

OnlyRacing always have their fingers on the pulse and they are working hard to find the best bets on the card, regardless of betting ambition or budget.

(Note: Odds provided by Playup)

Best of the DayRace 1
3. Global Eclipse
Win: $1.60
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Place: $1.15
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Next BestRace 5
2. Bold Response
Win: $2.60
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Place: $1.50
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Roughie of the DayRace 8
9. On Broadway
Win: $10.00
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Place: $2.50
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Cranbourne - Race 1 - Ladbrokes Owners Maiden Plate - 2025m

Selections:
3. Global Eclipse - $1.60
5. Sumo Sandy - $2.20
1. Just Landed - $7.00

BEST BET - Global Eclipse - $1.60
The Price yard remain bang in form this season and Global Eclipse looks to be the latest flyer to come off their impressive production line. Three placings in previous outings point to progression and this could be its chance to land a win.

THE DANGER - Sumo Sandy - $2.20
While Sumo Sandy doesn't perhaps the same prestige in terms of pedigree, it is a mightily impressive horse, who should relish this trip and conditions. It looks to be a battle at the top of the market and Sumo Sandy should be well in it.

VALUE BET - Just Landed - $7.00
Having not won in 11 previous starts, Just Landed will be desperate for its luck to turn here. Placings in each of its last 3 races look to be a step in the right direction but it will have to run well to succeed in this field.

Cranbourne - Race 5 - Hertz Mitcham - 1200m

Selections:
2. Bold Response - $2.60
1. Attain - $3.20
4. Tidal Force - $6.00

BEST BET - Bold Response - $2.60
Form and experience is often telling in this sort of race and Bold Response certainly looks to have the credentials to come out on top here. Despite a slow effort last time out, it won on its spin before that and likes it here at Cranbourne.

THE DANGER - Attain - $3.20
There is very little to split these two in the market and Attain is a horse with bags of potential, especially if the ground stays good. Two wins from its last 4 races are a big tick in the box for Attain and it should run well in this one.

VALUE BET - Tidal Force - $6.00
Having been out of action for a while, Tidal Force returns to the fold here, looking to build on some excellent showings last season and it will need to hit the ground running.

Cranbourne - Race 8 - Hertz EV Handicap - 1600m

Selections:
3. Cocobill - $2.50
2. Mount Rinjani - $5.00
9. On Broadway - $10.00

BEST BET - Cocobill - $2.50
The enigmatic Cocobill will top the market here, with connections hoping it can start to develop some sort of consistency. There is no questioning the ability of this horse and if it runs well, it should come out on top.

THE DANGER - Mount Rinjani - $5.00
Having been off track for a few months, Mount Rinjani warmed up with a decent showing over this distance last time out - finishing 4th and it should be ready to make further improvements here.

VALUE BET - On Broadway - $10.00
One of the horses in the field very much in the winning groove is On Broadway and it looks well placed to compete in this one, fresh off the back of a win over this distance last time out.

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Jockey Of The Day – Ben Melham

Ben Melham has got some great rides here at Cranbourne on Friday.

Race 1 - Global Eclipse - $1.60
Race 2 - Eumachia - $7.00
Race 3 - Electric Star - $2.50
Race 4 - Imminance- $6.00
Race 5 - Coco Pop - $9.00
Race 6 - Hurricane Georgie - $2.80
Race 7 - Bank Maur - $5.00
Race 7 - New York Scandal - $12.00

Multi Tips For Cranbourne

We're chasing a three-way multibet at Cranbourne this Friday, backing our picks to all win.

Race 1 - Global Eclipse - $1.60
Race 5 - Bold Response $2.60
Race 7 - The Open $2.00

Total Odds = $8.00
$10 Stake = $80.00 Return!

Odds provided by Playup.

Exotic Bets For Cranbourne

Exotic bets give punters the chance to showcase their knowledge, by backing a selection of horses across races in on a card. At OnlyRacing, we want punters to maximise their winnings and exotic tips give players the chance to do just that!

Cranbourne Quaddie Tips (Races 5 To 8):

Leg One: 1, 2, 5

Leg Two: 3, 6, 7

Leg Three: 2, 4, 5, 10

Leg Four: 2, 5, 6, 9

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Sam is a passionate journalist, who looks to create engaging content across a range of sports. Dovetailing his career between sports coaching and sports writing, Sam has travelled the world, delivering daily sports content, across a range of sporting publications globally. Working on a freelance basis, Sam produces content on football cricket and golf in the UK and horse racing all over the world. Having graduated from the University of Worcester in the UK, horse racing continues to play a huge role in his life, and he has been lucky enough to watch and report on races from some of the biggest races courses in the UK and Europe, as well as in Australia too. Outside of racing and reporting, Sam enjoys everything related to sport and spending time with his young family.