Ballarat 20 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Manhari Maiden Plate 1600m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: Out 6m 600m - WP, Out 9m Remainder. (Pent: 5.71) |
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Pace looks sure to be genuine with What About Junior and Wonderdownunder matching motors, closely followed by Emperor Tzu. WONDERDOWNUNDER (8) has improved at each of his three runs and only found one better last start. Draws well here and the benefit of a run at 1600m could prove vital. WHAT ABOUT JUNIOR (7) hadn't done a lot at the jumpouts before the debut but was kept safe there and might not have loved the Heavy track. Better ground here suits, as does the rise in trip for the son of Fiorente. CUSHIONED (10) was tested in town first-up and while never a factor, she'll be fitter and better suited here despite the wide gate. Also gets the blinkers, which could spark improvement. LUFITAAH (11) disappointed first-up when heavily-backed to start odds-on, but jumped out too well prior to write off. Best give another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wonderdownunder to win.
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EMPEROR TZU
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T MxTH, C M R MxTH, Ciaron Maher Racing, Roundel Racing, Three B A, C A Anson, A J Brown, B F Cotterill, W R Glynn, B R R T Racing, S K McNamara, Miss G Yick, C M Terreri, S R Niven, Mrs L Bleathman, Sandcastles, J M Simmons & Te Puke Thunder Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw October 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind Talent Scout with 57kg at $3. On debut fourth of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Demarcate carrying 58kg at $51. Hasn't set the world on fire in two jumpouts but does have the advantage of the inside gate. |
1 J ALLEN |
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I'MNODRUMMERBOY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), G Morton, Empachly Syndicate (Mgr: C J Siegmann), A Scerri, Mrs C Scerri, Willows Racing 2 (Mgr: B M Wilson) & S M Humphries First starter by Shamus Award out of Mirjulisa Lass purchased for AUD $ 60,000 (Inglis 2024 Classic Yearling Sale). Has a total of seven trials prior to his debut today. Well-educated for this but jumpouts suggests he'll need more time. |
7 EOIN WALSH |
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MONTOYA MAK
MATT CUMANI 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG M S S Cumani, Mrs J E Morison, D C Morison, Cannon Hayes Stud (Mgr: D Morrissey), D O'Donnell, P Ryan, E B Smyth, K A Callanan, M Van Der Meulen, Mrs T A Martin, Mrs V Van Der Meulen, M J Morison, Mrs S S Craig, M J Craig & R T Martin At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Lunar Force carrying 58kg at $13. Wonderdownunder had his measure comfortably last start, so has some improving to do. |
5 C J MACREDMOND |
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NIHANCAN
J G SYMONS & S LAXON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L La Sala, Bops Racing (Mgr: B J Crooks), D Hulett, Mrs Y Phythian, L T Phythian, A J Mcrae, B G Sullivan, R E Carvell, M G Hammond, D C Shaw & W J Valentine First starter by Reliable Man - Arapaho Miss. Has run a number of ordinary trials leading in today's debut. Breeding and jumpouts both suggest he'll be better later over further. |
2 LIAM RIORDAN |
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| 5 | 087 |
SKILLED SAILOR
TIMOTHY GRACE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs J Grace Dual acceptor. Last start got back early 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1300m, 5 len behind Dirty Look carrying 59kg at $201. The race before that 8th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1170m, 5.5 len behind Ole Daze with 57.5kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten. |
8 B RAWILLER |
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WENTWORTH FALLS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Godolphin Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Sparkling Luck carrying 58kg at $6. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Kembla Grange Super 2yo Mdn on April 19 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Just A Journey carrying 57.5kg at $16. SCRATCHED |
4 BEN ALLEN |
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WHAT ABOUT JUNIOR
JULIEN WELSH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J R Welsh & M I McNaughton At debut, ran last in a small field at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1427m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Wetumpka with 58kg at $9. Beaten five lengths on debut but better for that, better suited out to 1600m and draws beautifully. |
3 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 8 | 432 |
WONDERDOWNUNDER
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr:R Legh),, Glentree Racing (Mgr:B Wilson), D O'Brien, P Tomlin, B Christian, L Dix, Templey Syndicate (Mgr:Ms A Lachmund), Magnusificent Six Racing (Mgr:G Goldsmith), S Mitchell, G Pell, T Pender, N Reynolds, G Robinson, W Lyon, S Kay, Ms M Keating, R Smith & B Wilson Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Lunar Force with 58kg at $4.60. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Ballistic Blue carrying 59kg at $11. Been building to a win and gets the blinkers added here. |
4 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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BELLE FLAMME
HENRY DWYER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG M D Tobin, G Corke, Ms J J Cunich, Mrs C Fagan, L A Tobin, H J K Tobin, M K Harvey, R J Garvey, Mrs C Garvey, D Ebert, R E Magee, R Najdecki, Ms E Downey, P Godfrey, Mrs M Harvey & Mrs G Tobin Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1218m, 9 len behind Succaforyou with 57.5kg at $20. Last start 4th of 10 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1450m, slow going 2.25 len behind She's Stargazing with 57kg at $10. Racing well. SCRATCHED |
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CUSHIONED
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Godolphin Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 on February 25 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Bel Mezyaan with 56.5kg at $8. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 1732m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Icaro with 56kg at $1.65. Never looked likely first-up and draws terribly, but this is easier and gets the blinkers. |
11 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 11 | 520x3 |
LUFITAAH
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M F R Infitaah (Mgr: Mrs J R Freedman), S Najda, S A Joyce, J A Smithwick, Ms V A Cotton, T I Bibby, B A McDougall, Beers & Cheers Racing, Foreshore, T Martin, I R Bannon, Mrs C Browne, Miss S Brown, N De Cesare, Ms S T De Cesare, B Meyer, M Ryalls, B Dalgleish & Papou & Gigi Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1479m, slow going 2.75 len behind Jive Dancer carrying 56kg at $1.90. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1500m, long-neck behind Couldthisbetheone with 55kg at $6.50. Well held first up but was heavily backed off some good jumpouts, so might have come on from that. |
6 D YENDALL |
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PANDA'S SPECTRUM
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG P S Wilton & Ms A D Burton At debut, 5th of 10 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1450m, slow going 2.75 len behind She's Stargazing with 57kg at $14. Improver who looks ideally placed here. SCRATCHED |
13 HARRY COFFEY |
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OXIDANT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Benleigh Equestrian (Mgr: Dr F Carnovale) Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 5th of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind It's Gnarly carrying 59kg at $31. Last start got back early 7th of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1450m, 5 len behind Man Of The Sea carrying 59kg at $31. Extra distance suits but has been well-held at the only two runs to date. |
10 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 14 | 90x9 |
STARS ALIGNED
BRIAN LAWLOR 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L R Lawlor, B P Lawlor & Mrs S M Lawlor Second-up. First-up after a year second last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sparkling Luck carrying 58kg at $71. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Caulfield Vobis Showdown on March 15 2025 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mcgaw with 58kg at $201. Not on that form. |
9 LUCINDA BOYD |
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