Kyneton   13 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Hygain Maiden Plate 1862m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: Out 2m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.16)  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Butterscotch leading the way. BUTTERSCOTCH (9) is the first of two runners by The Autumn Sun out of G1 producer Bagalollies going around at this meeting - Lollie's Galore in R2 the other - and she looks to have found the perfect race. Was only nosed out last start in a race of more depth and gets an extra 262m, which should suit given half-siblings include Werther and Toffee Tongue. OLYMPIAD (7) got into the placings for the first time, which coincidentally was his first time beyond 1400m, last time and you'd think the extra trip here will be of benefit third-up. EN MER (2) is also third-up here and although beaten a long way last start looks ready to improve at this distance. SO VOGUE (3) is another who has had two runs back and might have been outpaced staying at 1590m last start, so the step up suits and he's drawn to take up a handy spot. BORN SURVIVOR (1) was woeful last start but was a model of consistency prior and should be given another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Butterscotch to win.
1 74220 BORN SURVIVOR
BRIAN MCGRATH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J A McGrath, J B O'Rourke, S J O'Rourke, R J Wilson, Mayford Park 4 (Mgr: B P Maya), Ms J Impey, M Morath, P Hehir, L Guzzardi & M L Hill
Last start ran last of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1968m, 8 len behind Yoshi Stardom carrying 59.5kg at $16. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Bertrand carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. Capable of sharp improvement.
9
JACKIE BERIMAN
Black, Gold Sash, White Sleeves, Gold And Black Armbands, Black Cap, Gold Hoop
2 25x94 EN MER
NICK RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N R Ryan, D T Coleman, C E Coleman, W ONeill, Mrs s ONeill, JP Moerenhout, G N McDonald, B W Evans, Mrs L N Mitchell, A J Arkinstall, P Smith, Ms S M King, Ms S Jansen, W Cook, Mrs M Cook & DI Hill
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1418m, 8 len behind Frogs carrying 59.5kg at $81. Second-up 4th of 11 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1600m, 8 len behind So Long Ago with 59.5kg at $14. Fitter for two runs back and looks ready for this trip.
8
R MCLEOD
Black, Grey Club And Crown, Black Cap, Grey Club And Crown
3 55x25 SO VOGUE
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D S Neate, Mrs K L Neate & P G Galvin
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1590m, 3.5 len behind Silvasista with 59.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1590m, 4.5 len behind Naraghi carrying 59.5kg at $6. Can improve. Can do much better.
3
C J MACREDMOND
White, Emerald Green Hoops And Sleeves, Black Cap
4 000x9 STAR OF METCALFE
LIAM HOWLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley) & G F Nelson
Second-up. First-up after 13 months 9th of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1170m, 7 len behind Lujaego carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 on January 1 2025 over 1400m, 11 len behind Devas Twelve carrying 57.5kg at $170. Hard to get excited about his chances.
12
J MASKIELL
Green, Purple Star On Cap
5 265x0 WET 'N' DRY
SHAY KEATING
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S M Keating & B M Keating
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1600m, 16 len behind Killenaule with 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 2240m, 13 len behind Adjudicate with 59.5kg at $81. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
1
NEIL FARLEY
Teal, Grey Stars, Sleeves And Cap
6 6 BADJAWA
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Echo Beach Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: EST A L Green), Mrs D M Elkington, K J Elkington, L M Bull, Ms J L Elkington, R Del Monte, J D Elkington, Mrs R Elkington, S F Elkington, Ms K Elkington & B W Elkington
Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1590m, 5.5 len behind Naraghi carrying 59kg at $41. One of the contenders.
13
BILLY EGAN
Black, White V, Red Sleeves, White Cap
7 50x73 OLYMPIAD
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
OTI (Mgr: T F Henderson), N Mustafa, A Farr, D Sharp, A Tomas, H Kaplan, Mrs S Kaplan, M Roseman, P Orrico, S Roth, J & Mrs J T Spence, Beartown 55 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), L Attrill, Webbmck (Mgr: L Webb), D Sinn, Men in Lightning (Mgr: S Brown), L Dyson, D Parker & Olympiad Racing (Mgr: Ms O Nangle)
Third-up today. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Resuming 7th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on January 15 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Mr Epozino with 58kg at $31. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1618m, 1.75 len behind Mickidabeel with 59kg at $18. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Ready to find peak form.
2
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 0767 YARD OF ALE
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Call Off The Cricket (Mgr: E J Mithen), Call Off The Reno (Mgr: E J Mithen), A D Patterson, W A McTaggart, G D Peer, R S T Smith, G Pell, N Lord, Mrs E Lord & Mrs H Peer
Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1600m, 10 len behind Killenaule with 59kg at $18. Before that 6th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1856m, 4 len behind Our Pierro with 58kg at $41. Draws out again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.
11
DECLAN BATES
Red, White Gatecrasher
9 432 BUTTERSCOTCH
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1600m, nose behind Mr Independent carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Kaye Jay carrying 57.5kg at $15. Beautifully-bred mare who has been building to a win and strikes the right race.
6
ZAC SPAIN
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
10 78x07 CEE ROSE
JESSE CARMICHAEL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss J E Carmichael, Mrs D R Wallace, S K Brunton, Mrs S V Carmichael, J P Carmichael, M J Carmichael, M Stapleton & M McKinnon
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 13 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Flash Alice with 58kg at $201. Second-up 7th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Immortal Justice with 57.5kg at $26. Happy to overlook.
10
DYLAN DUNN
Turquoise, Purple Fleur De Lys, Diamond Sleeves, Cap With Purple Fleur De Lys And Pom Pom
11 709x6 PRINCESS VALORA
BRIAN & ASHLEY MCKNIGHT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
R J Healy & A B McKnight
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 6th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Immortal Justice carrying 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn on March 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Watersports carrying 57kg at $151. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
4
MS C PULS
Tangerine, Navy Quartered Diamond, Navy Sleeves And Diamond Cap
12 x8870 STAR OF THE NILE
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms S K Laxon, Mrs J Kirby, Miss A Whitehead, Mrs B Mawer, Mrs L Leslie, Mrs J Haysom, Ms J Anderson, Mrs A Janssen, Mrs S Youngman, Mrs R Vearing, Mrs L Stacey, Mrs P Milne, Mrs H Wieland, Ms C Jones, Ms R Cahill, Mrs Y Phythian, Miss J Cosgrove, Ms J Embrey, Mrs P Cosgrove & Mrs J Moore
Last start second last of 12 at this track Bm56 on February 27 over 1887m, on a slow track; 24 len behind So Long Ago with 55.5kg at $101. The start before that 7th of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind The Better Husband carrying 57.5kg at $151. Others preferred.
13
LIAM RIORDAN
Yellow, Blue Diamond And Cap
13 90 MY ROSALIE
PAUL KOUMIS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Racing For Glory, Mrs L Clark, Mr G Clark, Mr G C Preusker
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, second last of 10 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1218m, 10 len behind Succaforyou with 57kg at $41. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1450m, slow going 11 len behind She's Stargazing carrying 57kg at $101. Prepared to risk.
5
TEODORE NUGENT
Red, White Horseshoe, Halved Sleeves, Striped Cap
14 6 WOOLLEN
JEROME HUNTER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
G A Gathercole
At debut, 6th of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1479m, slow going 6 len behind Jive Dancer carrying 56kg at $21. Will take a lot from that run and is open to improvement.
7
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap