Terang   20 Feb 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Brandt Terang Maiden Plate 1206m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 33)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.43)  

Plenty of pace with Equivaster and Hughie's Spirit leading from California Flyer. Even race where PURSUANT (6) gets his chance. Showed ability in his first campaign and turned in a nice run fresh when a close-up fourth. Strips much fitter and this is easier. Extra trip a plus and off the low draw should be winding up strongly. SUNSET ROYALE (12) was safely held on debut then improved nicely at second outing. Has upside and extra ground is a plus. Heading the right way. CALIFORNIA FLYER (7) was well off her best before a spell. Resuming in easier grade and looks set for a good return in this company. SLICK VIXEN (13) ran eighth on debut when back and wide and worked home late without threatening. Expected to improve sharply and has the blinkers added. BURLEIGH (4) is finding it hard to break through but has solid figures for this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up on Pursuant.
1 0x852 BILL BOULDER
NATHAN NEWTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms D J Davis & G Fennessy
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Albury Mdn on February 5 over 1175m, 4.5 len behind Trust In Chad with 53.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on December 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rain Queen carrying 59kg at $16. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
13
LIAM RIORDAN
Silver, Blue Hooped Sleeves And Cap
2 94477 HUGHIE'S SPIRIT
SHAYNE FISHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S R Fisher & Mrs S M Kermond
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1300m, 6 len behind Muskito carrying 58kg at $31. The start before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 12 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sirleaf carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Will be harder to beat this time.
6
MELISSA JULIUS
Grey, Red Braces, Armbands And Cap
3 BOZZA
VINCENT MALADY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hirsch Racing
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Blue Point making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Kyneton jump-out on February 2. Drawn wide and happy to watch this time.
15
SARAH FIELD
Black, Gold H Inside Circle, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 32525 BURLEIGH
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J M Simmons & Ms S M Fitzgerald
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bel Mezyaan carrying 59kg at $8. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1112m, 2 len behind Sussex Duchess with 58kg at $4.80. Finding it hard to break through but has solid figures for this.
9
DECLAN BATES
Pale Blue, Cerise Maltese Cross And Striped Sleeves, Striped Cap
5 PAGLODE
LUKE WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M G Hunt
Gelding by Prague facing the starter for the first time. Won a Warrnambool jump-out on February 4. Prepared to give him this run.
10
C ATKINSON
Black, Yellow Cross
6 55x4 PURSUANT
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B A Webb, Mrs G L Webb, R P Harvey & Mrs C A Harvey
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Black Coal carrying 59kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on September 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Somebody Told Me carrying 55kg at $9. Nice return and expected to go close.
2
DYLAN DUNN
Red And Black Checks, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, Black And Red Checked Cap
7 x750x CALIFORNIA FLYER
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K Flaherty, Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Baxter Lodge Racing No 1 (Mgr: A E Jacobs), S A Hounihan, Wyuna Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), Rich Breeze (Mgr: S Lockie), A J Johnson, S Uebergang, K J Crouch, B J Moloney, K Sedgwick, R A Leemon & Get Punted Racing (Mgr: G L Rodwell)
Dual acceptor. Resumes. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw August 1 over 1400m, soft track; 17 len behind Expulsion carrying 57.5kg at $21. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw June 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Illyivy carrying 56kg at $17. Resuming in easier and looks all set for a positive return.
4
JACK HILL
Charcoal Grey, Old Gold Epaulettes, Sleeves And Cap
8 6458x HAND CRAFTED
Ann-Jeanette Tindale
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B J Tindale, W Viney & Mrs A J Tindale
Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Stellar Madame with 57.5kg at $51. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1200m, 20 len behind Spirited Defence carrying 57.5kg at $81. Capable of a bold return.
7
C J MACREDMOND
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Stars, White Cap
9 936x IMMORTAL ONE
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Superstar Racing (Mgr: D Smith), D Smith & Mrs M Smith
She is resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1200m, 10 len behind Flux with 57.5kg at $19. On debut ran last of 9 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw May 20 over 1200m, soft track; 13 len behind Fortyfour Magnum with 57kg at $81. Prefer to see how she returns.
5
JETT STANLEY
Royal Blue, Gold Chevron, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
10 39864 SAY IT HOW IT IS
RACHEL SAMSONENKO
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S A Campbell, Ms R R Samsonenko, M Montgomery, Miss C M Hodgetts, Mrs A N Hodgetts, Miss A N Hodgetts, S Timpano, M J Alexander, Miss R A Samsonenko, A J Scott, Mrs N Scott, Mrs A J Scott, J E Walker, D B Godwin & T E Butler
Most recently 4th of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Snappy Beau with 58.5kg at $31. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1100m, 4 len behind Grammy's Sunshine with 57.5kg at $101. Top prospects.
12
P GATT
Navy Blue, Cerise Stars, White And Cerise Seams Sleeves And Cap, Cerise Pom Pom
11 SHE'S FOR REEL
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
S F Boyle, P M Plumb, Mrs J E Boyle, P F Boyle, A P Crowe, Mrs M A Crowe, B Ryan, C Salter, S G Vick, M Salter, P W Clark, M J Eddy, L P Eddy, Ms C H Boyle & Dr L C Boyle
SCRATCHED.
12
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves, Black Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
12 84 SUNSET ROYALE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Riverstone Lodge (Mgr: A R Kemp) & Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan)
Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 8th of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1114m, 7 len behind Pure Silk with 56kg at $4.80. Last start eased back early on 4th in a small field at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1100m, 3 len behind Meet Me Halfway carrying 57kg at $10. Heading the right way and looks ready to win.
3
WILL GORDON
Yellow, Red Diamonds And Sleeves
13 8 SLICK VIXEN
HENRY DWYER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Delbridge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M T Leo), Mrs L M E Leo, Delbridge Racing Devils (Mgr: M T Leo), Ms D M Mckenzie, M S Morton, Nova Clause (Mgr: P W Smith), Ms J Bartram, G W Wishart, P A McMahen, Mrs E McMahen, H C A Everard, Riverdale Services (Mgr: S J Dodd) & Danibran (Mgr: N Johnstone)
Dual acceptor. Was at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Triple Salute carrying 56kg at $61. Blinkers go on and can improve sharply.
4
EOIN WALSH
Lime, Black Band, White Sleeves, Black Armbands
14 8x FAIRFOLLY
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs A Alexander, Fair Point (Mgr: Dr B McGuirk), M Eastmure, The Five Heros (Mgr: W Elliott), Mrs M Fenwick, Mrs S Hoevenaars, Ms L Martin, Mrs B Murray, D Ramus, P Slacik & M Watson
Resuming after a break; only one run when got back early 8th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on September 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Davida with 55kg at $21. Prefer to see how she returns.
11
FRED W KERSLEY
Sky Blue, Orange Sash And Cap
15 q EQUIVASTER
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly) & Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T M Scales)
Dual acceptor. At debut, was disqualified from her Yarra Valley race Mdn-Sw February 7 over 1200m. Jockey weighed in light on debut and blinkers go on for this so worth another chance.
1
LINDA MEECH
Pink, Black MR And Sleeves, White Stripe, Black Cap, White Seams
16 7x IMMORTAL JIMMY
BOB CHALLIS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R Portaro
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 7 at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1100m, slow going 17 len behind I'mateez with 58kg at $51. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
8
J MASKIELL
Aqua, Red Cap Aqua Pom Pom