Kangaroo Island   19 Feb 2026
 
GOING: G

Kangaroo Island Freight Services Maiden Plate 1360m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True.  

Hasta La Wizard or Starlite Dexter to lead the small field. MAHALER (8) was denied narrowly from making the perfect start to her career at Strathalbyn, flashing home from the rear to only miss by a head. Is sure to have come on from that and should have their measure this time. HASTA LA WIZARD (3) finds the maiden win elusive but it certainly hasn't been without trying. Has been freshened with 53 days, jumping out well at Murray Bridge in between runs. Has good early speed and should give backers a sight. FRIDAY FOLLY (5) was no match for an impressive winner last start at Murray Bridge but did do a good job to hold down third. Easier this time and is at peak fitness. Keeping safe. DREAMT OF ME (1) hasn't given a shot in his two runs back from a long break but strips fitter now and is in the mix if he can take better advantage of the draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mahaler to win.
1 04x97 DREAMT OF ME
TREVOR DAY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R Seneca, R Seneca, Mrs M L Seneca, Miss Y N Lethbridge, P Anastasopoulos & J J A Hillard
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 1050m, 7 len behind You'resogolden with 58kg at $201. Second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bel Hotesse carrying 58kg at $101. Has ability and can bounce back.
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DYLAN CABOCHE
Teal Blue, Black And Pink Diamonds Bands, Black Cuffs, Pink Cap, Black Band
2 8x70x GHAZI
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), C Miller, M T A Connell, Snakepit Racing (Mgr: R Kiely), D M Dempsey, G J Nelson, Mrs D Haritakis, A D'Mello, MD Jackson, T A Welsh, W Woolly, B R Hurst, I Cammarano, SuperChickens Racing (Mgr: A R Phillips) & P R Hackney
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 28 over 1600m, 59 len behind Utah with 58kg at $9.50. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Mdn-Sw September 6 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Bellezze with 58kg at $71. Might be better off following this run.
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Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
3 64263 HASTA LA WIZARD
NICOLE IRWIN
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs N Irwin, D Irwin, Mrs D Stephenson, Mrs R Schultz, Directly Racing Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms A Griffiths), Ms K Murray, Ms S Martyn, Ms L Bell, S Pope, Mrs J Ashmore, S Wilson, E Abbott, L Conlon, Mrs B Yuill, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D Reynolds, Ms D Burns, Mrs L Field, Ms S Cooper & L Kauppila
Comes off a 53 day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1430m, 6 len behind Hell Of A Gent carrying 58kg at $16. Before that 6th of 9 at Strathalbyn 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1600m, 2 len behind Heat Of The Night carrying 58kg at $21. Making headway. Worth following up.
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MS KYRA YUILL
Silver, Purple Five Point Star, Sleeves And Cap
4 7x90 STARLITE DEXTER
KYM HEALY
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
K D Healy, Mrs C L Healy, Mrs L K Healy, Mrs A D Austin & R S Austin
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1050m, 11 len behind Gimme Some Lovin' carrying 57kg at $10. Last start 12th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind Tenterk with 56kg at $101. Hard to have.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
5 09883 FRIDAY FOLLY
STEPHEN LENEHAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S Lenehan, Mrs A M Lenehan, W L Collihole, R Grieger, Mrs V L Lenehan & Miss O Lenehan
Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Oui Oui Ma Cherie carrying 56kg at $101. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bertrand carrying 57.5kg at $101. Going well. Top-three contender.
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THOMAS DOYLE
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
6 80x7 MEHIRAKOOL
DAVID HALL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D J Hall & Mrs N Hall
Second run back. First-up after eight months 7th of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1050m, 9 len behind Gimme Some Lovin' carrying 55kg at $15. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1411m, in the wet; 15 len behind Jandami carrying 53.5kg at $81. Others preferred.
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ISAAC SIT
Orange, Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
7 0x877 SASSY SUMMER
KYM HEALY
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
K D Healy, Ms C Healy, Mrs L K Healy, Miss A Wallace & Mrs R I Cole
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Clare 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1800m, 12 len behind Caer Ibormeith with 56kg at $101. The race before that 7th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Oui Oui Ma Cherie with 56kg at $201. Happy to overlook.
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L STOJAKOVIC
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
8 2 MAHALER
PETER & BELINDA BLANCH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs B J Blanch, G G Tully, M L Nash, Mrs D S Morfidis, P Morfidis, T Symons, P J Higgins, P J Sweet, G Wall, N Higgins, M C Brady, P G Dugmore & Mrs C A Dugmore
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1200m, head behind Tenterk with 55kg at $3.60. Has plenty of upside and gets her chance to break through.
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TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Black And White Diagonal Halves, Teal Sash, Thirds Sleeves, Black Cap, White Peak