Ballarat   03 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Hertz BM66 Handicap 1000m

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

Not Surprised and Yes We Are look to take it up. YES WE ARE (6) resumes off a short break. He was a very smart winner first up at Sale last time in, sent around very short at Sandown Hillside last time out. He was a bit disappointing there but clearly has ability and can perform to his best here. BLAZE AWAY (4) resumes having won two on the bounce prior to a spell. He's fairly progressive and can measure up here fresh. MRS IGLESIA (8) was seventh at Caulfield Heath last time but was only beaten 0.6 lengths in a real dash home over 1000m. Her racing pattern makes things a bit tricky but she'll be slicing through. AQUEDUCT (1) was dominant winning here when last seen in slightly easier company and has to be respected off that. COMMANDS SUCCESS (2) is consistent and has each-way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Yes We Are to win.
1 9x471 AQUEDUCT
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon), Crackers (Mgr: P D Leonard), Dr O K Chan, P M Cook, Desperate Five (Mgr: K W Matheson), A D McClure, B M Watson, Canndoo Racing (Mgr: P J R Canny), G T Robertson, P D Schwerdt, S Bowring, Mrs K Bowring, A Bowers & Herodicus Racing No. 11 (Mgr: Dr D J Tickell)
At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track Bm62 March 10 over 1000m defeating Yolo carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. The race before that second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on February 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Enamorada with 58.5kg at $31. Can go on with it.
1
OLIVIA EAST
Purple And Lilac Quarters, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 32314 COMMANDS SUCCESS
DWAYNE REID
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D Reid, B C Reid, S McGinty, M Pollard, Mrs L Pollard, A M Squires, V Kirk, L Paul, L Pollard, Mrs C Pollard, M E Hepworth, Miss C E Clarke, Mrs T A Reid, L Barry, C J Hayes & Mrs M F Dellicastelli
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on March 18 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Eternal with 58kg at $16. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Caulfield Heath Bm62 March 4 over 1000m defeating Marilyn's Edge carrying 58kg at $3.90. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Solid each way hope.
8
HOLLY DURNAN
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Royal Blue And Lime Star Sleeves, Royal Blue And Lime Star Cap
3 121x7 EL PIBE DE ORO
NICK RYAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M Adam
Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on February 27 over 955m, 3 len behind Gentle Steel with 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up won by a nose at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 June 27 over 1000m defeating Over The Stars carrying 61.5kg at $3.90. See again.
4
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
4 3811x BLAZE AWAY
CLAIRE PATTERSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
G D Harris, N D Hooper, Ms A C Gaede & Ms C Patterson
Resuming. Not seen since winning by 1.0 len Caulfield Heath 3yo F Bm64 November 12 over 1100m slow track defeating I'mateez carrying 59kg at $8.50. On debut third of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Star Trip carrying 57kg at $4.80. Can pick up where he left off.
4
JYE MCNEIL
White, Royal Blue Cross Of Lorraine
5 321x1 WINGSANDPROPELLERS
JESS GLEESON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
R N I Hann, X J Moloney, D J Nevill, T M Nevill & K P Hann
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 1.3 len at this track 0 - 62 March 20 over 1000m defeating Unobscured carrying 60kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy with 59.5kg at $9.50. Has upside and worth following up.
4
Emerald Green, White And Orange Thirds, White Sleeves, Orange Seams, Quartered Cap, White Peak
6 3x15x YES WE ARE
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J H Knox, F J Kelly, J Corbett, N Corbett, L Corbett, E O Boyle, G J Pooley, J Flood, Ms K Lowe, Ms C J Littlefield, J W B Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead) & Hayfields Racing Club 1
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 January 28 over 1000m, 2 len behind Croatian Art with 60kg at $1.85. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Sale Bm62 January 8 over 1000m defeating Fully Calculated carrying 60kg at $2.05. Has upside and profiles very well for this.
6
B RAWILLER
Grey, Black Stars, Striped Sleeves, Cerise Cap
7 x1x41 NOT SURPRISED
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz)
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track Bm70 on February 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Nimbustwothousand carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Last start won by a long-neck at Yarra Valley Bm62 March 15 over 1000m defeating Just Bolts with 59.5kg at $8. Have to respect again.
5
D W STACKHOUSE
White, Red Stripes
8 5x527 MRS IGLESIA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
Last start got back early 7th of 10 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 on March 18 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Jennyanydots with 55kg at $3.30. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on February 27 over 955m, head behind Gentle Steel with 56kg at $8.50. Can bounce back quickly.
2
DAMIAN LANE
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
9 896x5 POCKET SIZE
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms H Papazaharoudakis, D W Clifford & D R Patton
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 10 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 on March 18 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Jennyanydots carrying 58.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 24 over 1000m, 5 len behind Just Like Gaby carrying 60kg at $16. Fitter and some hope.
3
NADIA DANIELS
Royal Blue, Gold Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
10 0x367 PETIT ARTISTE
AMY & ASH YARGI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Yargi Racing (Mgr: Mrs A L Yargi), I Brown, L Fisher, Mrs J Burns, N A Hassett, D J Love, Bin 83 Racing (Mgr: A Williamson), A S West, M Veselik, S J O'Meara, S K McNamara, Mays Racing (Mgr: S M Mays), L P Mathieson & K Sadler
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 8 at this track Bm70 on February 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Nimbustwothousand carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Last start second last of 7 at Flemington 3yo Qlty on March 7 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Legacy Bound with 53kg at $81. Better suited here, respecting.
11
J MOTT
Light Blue And Black Stripes, Maroon Sleeves And Cap
11 12565 EL SALTO
LESLIE ROBERTSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Miss K E Smith, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams
Most recently 5th of 12 at Bendigo 0 - 62 on March 27 over 1000m, 8 len behind Tres Magnifique carrying 59.5kg at $21. Before that 6th of 8 at this track 0 - 62 on March 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Wingsandpropellers carrying 60kg at $12. Hard to enthuse.
9
L NOLEN
Purple, Yellow Spots
12 1x91x ENDLESS FOREVERS
ROBERT HICKMOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
H Yao, J Yang, Miss X Pang, D Chen & Y Zhu
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by nose Murray Bridge F&M Bm64 August 2 over 1200m slow track defeating Littlebourkestreet carrying 57kg at $8.50. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo Bm66 July 12 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Noetzie with 55kg at $11. Market best guide.
7
R J HURDLE
Dark Purple, Gold Lotus Flower, Diamonds Sleeves, Seams Cap