Ararat 08 Feb 2026
GOING: G
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Butch Power Maiden Plate 1100m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.36) |
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Expecting Una Gentle to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. UNA GENTLE (14) went forward and gave a great sight when narrowly beaten over 1100m at Moe. Keeps improving and will take advantage of the good draw. Hard fit now and can go one better. SNAPPY BEAU (2) resumed as favourite at Hanging Rock but looked a run short beaten 2L. He's since won a Kyneton jumpout and maps well. His best form is good enough for this. ZERCARDY (7) and CRACKED IT (13) are both debutants who have impressed at the jumpouts. The race day betting will be key with them. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Una Gentle.
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MERRY JACK
QUINTON SCOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs B Scott, Mrs M Riley Resuming today after only having had one start and then had seven months break. At debut last start second last of 11 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 900m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Disco Talk carrying 58kg at $51. Had five recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was second in a Mt Gambier trial over 906m January 25. Want to have another look at him. |
2 MS C PULS |
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SNAPPY BEAU
DANIELLE CHAPMAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs D Chapman, S Chapman, T Chapman, C Chapman, R A Shaw & Mrs P M Shaw Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 9 at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1000m, 2 len behind Himeno with 59.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Carolina Breeze with 58kg at $41. Fitter and rates highly. |
3 J MASKIELL |
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VILLA CAPITALISTA
TOM DABERNIG 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A T Harrison & Ms A Pollard-Gard Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Centu Cavaddi with 59.5kg at $4. Opened last campaign with a fifth at Casterton over 1000m. |
18 D YENDALL |
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KRASNOLUDEK
ROBERT HICKMOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R P McDonald, D P Kerr, A Adamczyk, B Nissolrooij & P M McDonald Gelding by Magnus facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Great Western on January 28. Difficult gate so happy to watch this time. |
15 R J HURDLE |
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NORENSON
PETER CHOW 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms J E MacKenzie, S A Bishop, C Inverarity, A J Mclennan, T J Mclennan, P W Palmer, M Thompson, W W A Webster, Bygone Seagulls (Mgr: D N Lockett) & P T Blair Dual acceptor. Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind Mr George carrying 57kg at $21. On debut sixth of 8 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw September 15 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Arizona Luck with 58kg at $15. May need one. |
9 JACK HILL |
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PRINCE DE VEGA
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Dynamic No 151, A L Giddings, Drumroll, D G Templar, J B Edward, S Hill, M Rasmussen, M A Cowley, M Dougherty, D T Lyons, Laughing All The Way, J Cordoma, A Cranes, P G Falvey, Mrs L A Butler, Miss T L Mcmanus, Wonder What They're Doing Racing, Mrs P Smith, S R Niven & J & K J Davis Family Third-up today. First-up 7th of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn on December 24 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Jesters Award with 57kg at $61. Last start 4th in a small field at Canterbury 2&3yo C&G Mdn on January 16 over 1250m, slow going 9 len behind Extra Heights with 54.5kg at $16. Sure to be a major player. |
12 LINDA MEECH |
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Zercardy
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D A Johnstone, Mrs M T Johnstone, K R Johnstone, Mrs A D Johnstone, G J Ford, Miss T Kanellopoulos, K Johnstone, Mrs J Johnstone, P Allison, R Johnstone, Mrs K Johnstone, D J Hudson, J M Flaherty, Z Radin, B Lawrence, Mrs L Lawrance, P Raue, Z Leach, C Fischer & Ms K Wieczorek-ghisso Gelding by Peltzer facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Camperdown on January 19. The betting will be key. |
8 HARRY GRACE |
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FIGURANTE
KEVIN MCCARTIN 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG S McCartin, K G McCartin, Mrs A V McCartin, Miss L S McCartin, Miss S M Matthews, Miss G E McCartin, C A Matthews & T Nesbitt First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Single Choice with 57.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Tell Us Toll with 57.5kg at $101. Better off following this outing. |
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GOTTALUVSPORT
MATT LAURIE 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG K L Eagle, C J Eagle, Miss L K Eagle & Ms K A Wilkie At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 1500m, 11 len behind Mystery 'N' Drama carrying 57.5kg at $101. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Moral Turpitude with 57.5kg at $18. Prefer to see her back in form. |
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PACKERS JOURNEY
MICHAEL SELL 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms M K Sell, W M Blacklow, M Gardiner, Mrs K B Gardiner, Packer (Mgr: P Clohesy), Dr P Pittorino, Mrs K Gellatly, Two Pods Racing (Mgr: P Podbury), A Fraser, Mrs B Fraser, M Waters, F Van Keulen, R J Snelling, Mrs M E Snelling, M Hodgkiss, R Martin, R L Herron, Mrs H C Herron, R Foreman & J Beachey Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Wangaratta 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1170m, 4 len behind Silver Top Ridge with 57.5kg at $5.50. Last start second last of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1103m, 12 len behind Cosmic Grace with 57.5kg at $21. Should come on at the third run back. |
1 JASON WEBB |
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SAY IT HOW IT IS
RACHEL SAMSONENKO 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG S A Campbell, Ms R R Samsonenko, M Montgomery, Miss C M Hodgetts, Mrs A N Hodgetts, Miss A N Hodgetts, S Timpano, M J Alexander, Miss R A Samsonenko, A J Scott, Mrs N Scott, Mrs A J Scott, J E Walker, D B Godwin & T E Butler Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1100m, 4 len behind Grammy's Sunshine with 57.5kg at $101. The race before that 8th of 11 at Donald 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1350m, 9 len behind Thinking Sensation with 53.5kg at $41. Passing. |
7 WILL GORDON |
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COACHELLA LASS
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Miss R M Morey Filly by Hanseatic facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Camperdown on January 19. Risking. |
3 HARRY GRACE |
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CRACKED IT
MATTHEW SMERDON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mrs K D Whykes Three-year-old filly making debut by Crackerjack King out of Tiny Temper. Won an Avoca jump-out on January 7. Then followed up with a runner-up in a Great Western jump-out on January 28. Looks a capable type and keep very safe. |
5 P GATT |
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UNA GENTLE
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG S P Nichols, Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), R J Atchison, C Brennan, Mrs H Coram, Gipure (Mgr: P A Dowling), K H Jones, Lucky Phil (Mgr: P Hassall), J T Spithill, R W Duncan, L F Robins, Northerly Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Portaro) & Yarra Valleys Finest (Mgr: M I Mays) Racing well recently. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Baked carrying 56kg at $13. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at Colac Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 1110m, neck behind Wilf with 56kg at $4.40. Will take plenty of beating. |
4 TEODORE NUGENT |
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TARIN'S ROCK
ROBERT SCHULTZ 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG J Tarin, T W Nickeas & A L Anderson Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1005m, slow going 9 len behind Meisho carrying 59.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign 10th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1100m, 13 len behind Chilli Reaper carrying 59.5kg at $81. Marginal prospects. |
9 MS K WALTERS |
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IT SURE DOES
JOHN MARKOVIC 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J Markovic, A J Markovic, Mrs S L Markovic, Mrs C Hockley, G Hockley, Ms K L Greenwood, K T Bond, Mrs G J Bond, Mrs J M Clayton, A J Clayton, P D Franks, R Vicino & A Langdon Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1000m, 12 len behind Rosangela with 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 12 2024 over 1230m, slow going 35 len behind Wichitall carrying 57.5kg at $101. Very hard to entertain. |
11 V LE BOEUF |
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PACIFIC PIXIE
STEPHEN LENEHAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG S Lenehan, R Lenehan, N Schlueter, M Lauria, M Haddon, R Davidson, J Egan, D Clapton, D Gliniecki, J Kimpton & Miss O Lenehan Most recently ran last of 12 at Geelong F&M Mdn-Sw on January 20 over 1525m, 21 len behind Missy Aggravation with 56.5kg at $201. The run before that got back early 5th of 8 at Colac Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 1210m, 13 len behind Yukaina with 56kg at $151. Well held last time and others rate better. |
6 CHRISTOPHER PANG |
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LEICA BELLA
JOHN MARKOVIC 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG A J Markovic & J Markovic Most recently ran last of 10 at Camperdown Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1000m, 17 len behind Mosquito Award carrying 57.5kg at $151. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Colac Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 1110m, 5 len behind Wilf with 57.5kg at $151. Struggling to make a case. |
10 JORDYN WEATHERLEY |
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