Ballarat   03 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series Heat 7 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.74)  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Stormyfriendship leading the way. GENOMIC (6) looks nicely suited to this third up. Two runs to date have been good, close up in town on debut before another good run when sticking on for third here last time out. Slightly tricky draw but he'll roll forward and can improve again. OYSTER LANE (10) has run well in some handy maidens without quite getting the job done. He comes through the same race as Genomic here last time without the best of luck. He'll do no work from the inside gate. DAMA ROYALE (15) has placed in all five runs to date, finding the line well in a stronger maiden at Caulfield Heath last time. A repeat of that goes close. LE BEAU GOSSE (8) ran on well on debut at Warrnambool and will be better for that. IL PATRIGNO (2) has placed in both runs back, sent around big odds in town last time. Have to respect here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Genomic to win.
1 442x7 BRUTALRULE
NIKI O'SHEA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Rolsworthy Pastoral (Mgr: K Riddell), Mrs K Riddell & Miss T Riddell
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 7th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Catwalk Icon carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Pakenham 3yo C&G&E Mdn-Sw on January 10 2025 over 1200m, 9 len behind Untapped with 58kg at $14. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.
6
EOIN WALSH
Silver, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
2 x6x32 IL PATRIGNO
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
L La Sala, R K Bain, C A Bain, Bops Racing (Mgr: B J Crooks), JE & JM Daly (Mgr: J E Daly) & E A Jeffrey
Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1218m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Fondled with 59.5kg at $7. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1300m, neck behind Dirty Look carrying 59.5kg at $61. Fitter now and making headway. Have to respect.
4
D W STACKHOUSE
Pale Blue, Navy Blue Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
3 8x34 SILVER LIGHTNING
PETER FOSTER
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Danielle Foster
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Juvenal carrying 59.5kg at $101. Last start 4th of 11 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ten Warriors carrying 59.5kg at $81. Been big odds this time in but deserves some respect now.
3
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Hot Pink, Teal Crossed Sashes, Diamond Armbands And Cap
4 30484 STORMYFRIENDSHIP
MARK ASHBY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M C A Ashby & J D Attard
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Healesville Pic-Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1650m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Librarchy's Dancer carrying 67kg at $6. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Catwalk Icon carrying 59.5kg at $201. Not going well enough. Will need to do a lot more.
7
DYLAN DUNN
Light Blue, Hot Pink And Purple Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
5 500x8 SUNDANCE COWBOY
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B W Marsh
Second-up. First-up after about 18 months second last of 9 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind Villa Capitalista carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 17 2024 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Glove Artist with 58kg at $21. Will need to improve sharply to figure.
5
C J MACREDMOND
Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
6 53 GENOMIC
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Holburt, B R Holburt, P Graybrook, A J Buchanan, M Garratt, Mrs C M Buchanan & R D Beatson
Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Melian with 58kg at $9. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Hot Sand with 59kg at $4.80. Finds the right race and will take holding out.
12
PATRICK MOLONEY
Orange, Black Rule Prostate Cancer Logo, Sleeves, Logo On Cap
7 5 KING KALAKAUA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, D M Firth, J Dixon, M A L Stevens, Mrs L M Stevens, T R Wilkinson, Dalal Thoroughbreds DJM Racing, B Fitz-Gibbon, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, A M Holst, Laing Racing, P K & A W Racing, A Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, B Crouch, Sunday Nite Tea, Dr J C Whitaker & Evaren Racing
Jumped at long odds at debut, 5th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1406m, slow going 6 len behind Regal Ascend carrying 59kg at $26. See again.
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DECLAN BATES
Black, Red And Yellow Checks
8 2 LE BEAU GOSSE
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Was well-supported at debut, made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Transporter carrying 59kg at $3. Should improve and take holding out.
8
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
9 66 OLE ROYALE
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Dr E K Attebo, Dr A L Attebo, Arlington Park Racing, A K Cree, Mrs P A Hawkes, Mrs J V Allan, A D Allan & Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden)
Having third race start. At debut, eased back early on 6th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Deliberate Ploy carrying 59kg at $14. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Catwalk Icon with 59kg at $14. Rough hope at best.
9
L CURRIE
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
10 x7344 OYSTER LANE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Starblue Racing Dual Lane, S Beatson, Ms M L Dobie, Jess-E-Boy, J E Murtagh, R L Stevens, G A Unger, Ms S Zickert, G W Cain, D Demaria, McLealeay, Ms S Mustica, P L Ward, B Burke, C De Bono, C Doyle, T J Griffiths, A J Barling & M Martin
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Hot Sand carrying 59kg at $3.90. Before that 4th of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Melian carrying 58kg at $5.50. Going well and should get a nice run.
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BEN ALLEN
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
11 80448 TAAJWAR
DEAN SAXON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M C Saxon, Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon, M L Healy, S A McCorkell, B McCorkell, Ms M Gregorace, P Kerian, B Toohey, Ms J Honan, F J Bove, G L Summerhayes, Ms L S Carey, K Toumaras, J E Dunn, P W Triffett & D G MCKINNON
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Fiorente Rules carrying 57kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 8 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1211m, 2.5 len behind Drumlargen carrying 57kg at $7. Hard to see him improving enough to trouble this field.
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JETT STANLEY
Emerald Green, White Horseshoes And Cap
12 7x93 THE MAILER
PAUL CUMMING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Corrigan
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Melian with 58kg at $71. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1412m, 0.8 len behind Winter Nights carrying 59kg at $4. Chance on latest.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, White Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap
13 CUP DAY BABY
MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
E P Clarke, Mrs R L Clarke & B Fitzpatrick
Mare by Kaspersky facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Camperdown jump-out on March 16. Market best guide but inclined to risk.
11
NEIL FARLEY
Green, Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Sky Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Striped Cap
14 93 WAVELETS
THOMAS CARBERRY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
A J De Jong, M F McDonald, D Stanley & A Glover
Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 9th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bel Mezyaan with 57.5kg at $51. Second-up 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Manifest The Milli with 57.5kg at $8.50. Heading the right way and should be thereabouts.
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J ALLEN
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
15 32323 DAMA ROYALE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas)
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Ten Warriors with 57kg at $9. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Deliberate Ploy carrying 57kg at $11. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
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J MOTT
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap