Yarra Valley 15 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Hirsch Hill Estate Maiden Plate 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Divine Empress is the likely leader at a keen tempo. CHLOE FIRST (14) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1000m at Pakenham when she made late ground to grab third when well supported. That was an encouraging run, especially going to 1200m here in an easier race. GALACTIC FORCE (5) resumed with a solid run at Sale on heavy ground. He'll be fitter for that and can push on despite a tricky gate. BRUTAL TEMPO (4) is a gelding by Brutal on debut for the Kavanagh yard who has jumped out fairly well and looks to have good ability, respecting. TWO TO TANGO (15) didn't fire in her debut run last time in but was in the market and can be a sharp improver this time around. DIVINE EMPRESS (8) should be peaking third up and will be hard to catch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chloe First to win.
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BENRIACH
JULIUS SANDHU 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG J Sandhu & N Gopaul Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1206m, 1.3 len behind First Fifteen with 59.5kg at $20. The race before that ran last of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1100m, 7 len behind Baked carrying 59.5kg at $61. Better last time and has claims on that. |
5 BEAU MERTENS |
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BETTER SHAPE UP
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M Macmichael & D Boxall Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Wazing carrying 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1443m, 7 len behind Shimonoseki with 59.5kg at $61. Will need to improve quickly. |
10 ZAC SPAIN |
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WHATWASHETHINKING
NONI SHELTON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms N Shelton & Mr R Doidge Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1209m, 0.8 len behind Good Onya Champ with 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Brazen Fling with 59.5kg at $18. Capable of building on that performance and he looks one of the each way chances. |
10 MS S WYNNE |
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BRUTAL TEMPO
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Thoroughbred Solutions Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms N D Horne), G M Reid, D A Reid, Miss N Robinson, D Rosenzweig, Manimi Racing (Mgr: N S Waters), W E Skuthorp, K B Horne, D Potter, P J Sanders, R T Richards, Mrs A E Reid, R Smith & Ms C F Stanley Three-year-old gelding (Brutal - Perfect Tempo) who was bought for AUD $ 35,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Adelaide Yearling Sale). He has seven recent trials prior to his debut today. Runner-up in a Flemington jump-out on March 6. Well educated with seven hit-outs leading into this, the latest when placing in a Flemington jump-out, expecting a good run. |
6 B RAWILLER |
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GALACTIC FORCE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Special Lie (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), C Croot, S Billingsly, Z Bozanich, T Airs, M C Bellingham, S D Burgess, Ladd's Bloodstock (Mgr: S Ladd), M J Mackie, C Petrolo, Ms C Sutherland, G J Thorpe, J Vawdon, C A Barber, W A Daly & G Hecke Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd in a small field at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1012m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Paris Winds carrying 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind King Tut carrying 55kg at $5.50. Tricky draw but will be fitter and has claims. |
12 EMILY POZMAN |
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IRONIC FORTUNE
STEPHEN V BROWN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG D N Karp & Mrs R L Gorman Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1209m, 1.5 len behind Good Onya Champ with 59kg at $8.50. Before that second last of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Fly By Light carrying 58kg at $6.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Going well and maps for a sweet run. |
4 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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OBON
MICHAEL KENT 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Dr R A Zito, Mrs P Zito, J F Cichello & Mrs R K Cichello Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Hallowed Crown out of Ume. At the most recent trial finished sixth on February 25 at Caulfield Heath over 1000m. Respecting, but want to see a market push. |
3 J MASKIELL |
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DIVINE EMPRESS
JASON WARREN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Grand Syndicates Big 50 (Mgr: S R Leoni) Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1006m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sea Trader with 56kg at $14. Second run from a spell led but faded 2nd of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1218m, slow going 1.5 len behind Fondled with 57kg at $4.20. Ready to win and will take running down. |
7 D W STACKHOUSE |
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HEAD CAPITALIST
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG J Ch'ng She is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw September 29 over 1460m, 2.5 len behind Materazzi with 56kg at $14. On debut sixth of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic 2yo Mdn-Sw July 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind She's My Ex carrying 56kg at $31. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
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SASSIDORA
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, R C Johnson, Dr V Garbharran, A G McKinlay, B K Warr, J R Saltmarsh, L Robb, R J Booth, S J Reddie, S Haddad, N C Bray, J J O'Toole, Ms J T Sullivan, Iwo Racing, Relton Goes Bang, Dad & His Girls, B Lewis & G D Rowden Most recently ran last of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Bold Suitor carrying 56kg at $7.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1000m, 10 len behind Headbanger carrying 57kg at $26. Tested in this line-up. |
9 LINDA MEECH |
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SHEEZE OMINOUS
MONICA CROSTON & GERRAD GILMOUR 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG G F Curtain & P Curtain Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1000m, 11 len behind Headbanger with 54kg at $101. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Juvenal with 57kg at $151. Can't have off that run. |
1 JACKSON RADLEY |
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YES CHICCI
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, C Parker, N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, Supasonic, Vegas Baby, Catalina Wine Mixers, M J Coughlan, N M Hickey, C R Moses, R Nable, Ten Of The Best, B C Showniruk, J M Simmons, Spent It, R A B Bailey, Jobseeker, G R O'Mara & L Thompson At debut, 4th of 11 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Brutify carrying 57kg at $9. Can be an improver. |
2 JYE MCNEIL |
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CAPTIVATING STORM
JODY THOMPSON 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N F Thompson, D Clay, Mrs F J Thompson, Ms J L Thompson & Ms A Thompson Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1103m, 2.75 len behind Vinnie's Turn carrying 58kg at $26. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Prince Pienza carrying 57.5kg at $31. Draw makes it tough, have a few ahead. |
8 JACKIE BERIMAN |
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CHLOE FIRST
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski) & A Kheir Third race start. Promising on debut 4th of 7 at Benalla 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1206m, 4.5 len behind Unobscured carrying 57kg at $4.60. Went for a spell before returning 3rd of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bold Suitor carrying 56kg at $2.30. Fitter and looks hard to hold out. |
6 K JENNINGS |
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TWO TO TANGO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG M J Chittick Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Chateau Vega carrying 56kg at $3.30. Can do much better this time around. |
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