Kilmore   06 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Coulter Legal BM56 Highweight Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.43)  

Pace looks sure to be genuine with Carnamah and Mallee Maid matching motors, closely followed by Haiiro. Several chances but hard to fault IL CIELO (1). Easy winner two back then just missed last time, both over a mile. Big weight but in top form and will be tough to hold out again. LANE CHANGER (6) looks the main danger. Raced on speed in richer company at Cranbourne when beaten just a length then a close-up fourth at Sale in tougher company latest. Well placed here and deserves a win. HAIIRO (2) is a progressive type who has raced just three times for two minors before a 2000m maiden win latest. Given a spell and looks suited at the mile fresh. Surely improved and worth keeping safe fresh. ZIGGY STARCRAFT (7) wasn't far away last time when having his first run for the new yard and off a let-up. Extra ground is a plus and can measure up. TARSHIN (10) was beaten just a head over this trip last time and should be competitive again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up on Il Cielo.
1 x5412 IL CIELO
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 72.0KG
G F Stellato, J L Tam, P G Wilson, N R Reynolds, Mrs L Tam, T J Pender, G Di Benedetto, Mrs Y Zhang & H Tam
Form hard to fault. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Werribee Bm56 on February 17 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Proshow carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Seymour Bm56 February 3 over 1600m defeating Algadon Storm with 56.5kg at $6. Racing well and expected to go close.
6
WILL GORDON
Green, Royal Blue Horseshoe And Star, Silver Sleeves
1 x5412 IL CIELO
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 72.0KG
G F Stellato, J L Tam, P G Wilson, N R Reynolds, Mrs L Tam, T J Pender, G Di Benedetto, Mrs Y Zhang & H Tam
Form hard to fault. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Werribee Bm56 on February 17 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Proshow carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Seymour Bm56 February 3 over 1600m defeating Algadon Storm with 56.5kg at $6. Racing well and expected to go close.
6
WILL GORDON
Green, Royal Blue Horseshoe And Star, Silver Sleeves
2 221x HAIIRO
SHANE JACKSON
3YO  GREY  GELDING 71.0KG
C R Smith, Lumsden, J G Lake, G M Cameron, A P Grant, A Eltham & P J Warburton
He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.75 len Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 30 over 2000m defeating Honeyjoy carrying 67kg at $2.60. On debut second of 11 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Hasta La Oriental carrying 57kg at $9. Progressive type who can measure up here fresh.
7
JORDAN HART
Dark Green, Cream Epaulettes, Sleeves, Striped Cap
3 l7x8x LUCKYHELEFT
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 71.0KG
S P Acton, J L Pratt, Mrs P A Acton & W G Pratt
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eased back early on 8th of 12 at Terang Bm56 on January 2 over 1850m, 5 len behind Eddystone carrying 61kg at $41. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Yarra Valley Bm64 on March 31 over 1514m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bancory Bay with 58.5kg at $26. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Pakenham on February 24. Will take great benefit from this outing.
4
ARRON LYNCH
Red, White And Black Diagonal Thirds, White And Black Fern, Sleeves, White Cuffs, Quartered Cap
4 5x510 MERCURIAL BOY
BRENT STANLEY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 70.0KG
R W McIntosh & R A Smith
Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Ballarat Bm62 on February 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Roulette King with 58kg at $81. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Great Western Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1600m defeating Libby Ann with 59.5kg at $9. Great chance to atone.
7
Navy Blue, Lime Green Diamond, Armbands And Cap With Navy Blue Diamond
5 32x08 SAVETHEBESTTILLAST
STEVEN LAKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 70.0KG
S A Lake & Mrs J M Lake
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 at Wangaratta Bm66 on January 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Yam with 57.5kg at $91. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Seymour Bm56 on February 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Il Cielo carrying 58kg at $41. Worth following up.
9
BRAIDON SMALL
Black And White Stripes, Maroon Sleeves, Black And White Quartered Cap
6 7x564 LANE CHANGER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 69.0KG
R J Slade, N P Arena, Mrs M A Arena, J M Barnett, M L Davies, Z Bozinovski, J W Knight, Miss B J Francis, B J Butler, D J Casey, D M Casey, Mrs L F Calleja, Three O Six O (Mgr: G Oscini), S Ducat, R D Breidahl & Mrs R A Graham
Last start 4th of 9 at Sale Bm62 on February 11 over 1732m, 2.75 len behind Flag Flyer carrying 56.5kg at $10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Cranbourne 0 - 62 on January 22 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Djockovic carrying 56.5kg at $17. Terrific chance to return to form.
11
TOM RYAN
White, Gold And Black Band, Black And Gold Stars Sleeves, Black Cap
7 53206 ZIGGY STARCRAFT
BRENT STANLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 68.0KG
S Rigney, R A Smith, R W McIntosh, Slice Syndicate (M J Cousins), Cavegi (P Howell), D P Ash, J Aitken, B Hubble, S Morris, I L Howard, B N Bannerman, You Wouldn't Understand (B A Gibson), D J Rides (D L Jones), Mission Five (X T Reicha), B J Nally, R P Hands, G T O'Brien, M L Telford & M P Sheahan
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on February 28 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Got Out The Fence carrying 58.5kg at $20. The run before that 10th of 12 at Penola 0-56 on January 16 over 2000m, 7 len behind Sharma Princess carrying 59.5kg at $4. Hard to beat on his best form.
5
PORTIA J MATTHEWS
Navy Blue, Lime Green Diamond, Armbands And Cap With Navy Blue Diamond
8 43f2x CARNAMAH
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
9YO  BAY  GELDING 67.0KG
P Cunningham, Mrs C Hunter-Coke, A Cooke, G J Triffett & A Ihaka
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Ballarat Bm120 Chase August 17 over 3600m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Mustang Harry with 69kg at $10. Previously first up; second of 10 at Balnarring Trpy March 29 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Achaeus with 67.5kg at $13. Prefer to see how he returns.
3
JOSHUA PARKER
Navy Blue, Four Red Diamonds, White Sleeves, Red Chevron, Navy Blue And Red Quartered Cap
9 6422x NOT USUAL DREAM
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
10YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
P Cunningham, R Eynon, A Cooke, J D Bruce, M A Bunce, G Triffett
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Crisp Stpl August 3 over 4200m, soft track; 15 len behind Stern Idol carrying 66kg at $20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Balnarring Trpy March 29 over 1600m, 3 len behind Achaeus with 66.5kg at $10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
MR LUCA REMONDET
White, Midnight Blue Stars
10 x9052 TARSHIN
CHARLES CASSAR
5YO  BAY  MARE 65.0KG
Mrs S T Cassar, Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), C J Cassar, Mrs D El Moussalli, C El Moussalli, M Wearne, S H Wearne, N J E Lovett, Mrs N R Lovett, W R Martin & Ms D Jones
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track 0 - 56 on February 13 over 1600m, head behind King Alla with 55.5kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 56 on February 1 over 1618m, 3.5 len behind Every Little Thing with 55kg at $71. Better run last time and worth including.
2
DEAN PARKER
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Checked Cap
11 68704 SEEKING PROPHET
PETER KRIKAS
4YO  BAY  MARE 65.0KG
Mr P L Krikas
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Tumut Bm50 on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Dream Inherit with 55.5kg at $51. Before that raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at Albury Bm58 on February 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Annotate with 55kg at $151. Can't have on recent performances.
10
JORDAN RATCLIFFE
Lime Green, Royal Blue Spots
12 93119 MALLEE MAID
ANTHONY DUDLEY
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 65.0KG
A J Dudley & Mrs D E Dudley
Last start second last of 10 at Werribee Bm56 on February 17 over 1600m, 8 len behind Proshow carrying 52.5kg at $91. The race before that won by a long-neck at Yea Pic-Trpy3 January 24 over 1600m defeating Some Eclipse with 64.5kg at $4.40. Not keen on her chances.
8
CILLIN LEONARD
Royal Blue, Cerise Sash And Cap