Ararat   03 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

Harvey Norman Ararat 3YO Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.40)  

Hiney's Bar and Foxiet to take up the running at a genuine tempo. ARADEO (8) ran well in what looks a better maiden on debut at Sale, settling back but finding the line strongly to grab third, beaten 1.75 lengths. Out to 1200m here and with natural improvement she'll go close. HINEY'S BAR (4) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1100m at Colac and will have taken plenty from that. He could push forward and take catching. WILD ROSES GROW (11) ran well last time at Kilmore and any further improvement on that has her fighting out the finish again. CORRO (3) was poor first up in a stronger maiden without the best of runs. He's lightly raced and can improve quickly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Aradeo to win.
1 0x252 BOLD AMORE
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D B Forman & Mrs K D Forman
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Holbrook Mdn on February 14 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Tuscan War with 56kg at $1.70. The race before that 5th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Flying Awasita carrying 59kg at $11. Risking.
6
JETT STANLEY
Orange, Royal Blue Fleur De Lys, Royal Blue And Orange Seams Sleeves And Cap
2 0x7 CASTAWAY
GEMMA RIELLY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms G L Rielly, Ms J M Brewer, M J Clohesy, Halloween Bloodstock (Mgr: N S Foster), B Griffin, Dart Players, S A O'Neill, J A Wertfein, A W Woodall, B T Stallan, S Jenkin, E Barnes, G O Wilkes, T B Raymond, T A Ginnane, Mrs S L Whittaker, T Gniatkiewicz, Ms V N Fisher, C R Fisher & Mrs H M Kendler
Third race start. First start ran last of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind La Astro Chat with 57kg at $21. Went for a spell before returning sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1006m, slow going 12 len behind Sea Trader carrying 58kg at $101. Expect he'll find this too tough.
4
JACKIE BERIMAN
Mauve Body, Mauve Cap With Pom Pom
3 67x0 CORRO
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R L Stapleton
Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bel Mezyaan carrying 59kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Grugnito carrying 57kg at $15. Possible improver.
5
LINDA MEECH
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
4 3 HINEY'S BAR
SYMON WILDE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
E M McNulty
Was well-supported at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Colac 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Swoboda carrying 58kg at $2.70. Rates highly and can go to the next level.
9
DECLAN BATES
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
5 9 KRASNOLUDEK
ROBERT HICKMOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr, A Adamczyk, B Nissolrooij & P M McDonald
At debut, 9th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Lonstar with 59kg at $21. Others rate better.
8
C J MACREDMOND
Green, White Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
6 MUTHABARA
RICHARD CULLY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R O Nicholson, Mrs K A McLaren, B N Becker, Ms S Zeitz, B A Smith, G A Thorson, G White, C A McLaren, D Johns, T Rix, M Hanson, A McLaren, K A Beasley, L R Howes, M G Howes, T Gandy & T Capp
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Al Maher out of Dubai Diamond. Ran 3rd in a Great Western jump-out on January 28. Following that finished seventh in an Avoca jump-out on February 12. Beautifully drawn so worth watching for any market confidence.
2
JACK HILL
Fluorescent Yellow, Green Stripe, Diabolo Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 3 Zercardy
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
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
Was well-supported at debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Snappy Beau with 59kg at $3.60. Comes into calculations again.
12
HARRY GRACE
Brown And White Hoops, Lime Green Sleeves, White Cap
8 3 ARADEO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms S Hayes) & Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1006m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Sea Trader carrying 56kg at $8.50. Big chance with that race experience to prove invaluable.
7
HARRY COFFEY
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
9 966x7 FOXIET
HELEN BURNS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M J Mitton, A G Mitton, H L Burns & W A Mitton
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cincincity with 57kg at $91. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Tatura 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1100m, 12 len behind Educated carrying 56kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
6
MS CHELSEA TAYLOR
Green And Gold Check, Purple Sleeves And Gold Cap
10 SHINE TOGETHER
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 56.0KG
Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd & KK Bloodstock (Mgr: G C Keys)
Three-year-old filly (Tivaci - Loveable). She has five recent trials prior to her debut today. Ran 3rd in a Camperdown jump-out on February 19. Can figure first time out.
1
LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
11 9x362 WILD ROSES GROW
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Flash Alice carrying 57.5kg at $26. Before that 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Get Honor carrying 57kg at $61. Can continue to progress.
3
T P MADDEN
Red, White Gatecrasher
12 WUNDERLUST
MICHAEL SELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms M K Sell, Woodend Hesket Racing (Mgr: S Fuller), Ms A Leight, G Paras, Mrs C L Pennefather, B T Boyer & Mrs TK Robertson
First starter by Hanseatic out of Special Fragrance purchased for AUD $ 18,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today. Tough assignment.
5
ALANA KELLY
Red, Royal Blue Vee, Quartered Cap
13 ZOVOZO
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P D Stopforth, B A Webb, C T Grammer & A K Middendorp
Three-year-old filly (Overshare - Fly Me). She has seven recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a Pakenham jump-out on February 10. Promising type who can make an immediate impact.
8
D YENDALL
Red And Black Checks, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, Black And Red Checked Cap