Ballarat 20 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series Heat 5 1400m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: Out 6m 600m - WP, Out 9m Remainder. (Pent: 5.71) |
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Moderate pace from Hughie's Spirit taking it up with Mykindakandy and Mahmudah on his back. Rich maiden that is part of the Up & Coming Series and a number of the combatants come through the same races, one over 1200m at Caulfield and another over 1300m at Ararat. The Caulfield one naturally looks stronger and HOT SAND (4) was first home of those engaged here. He was specked at decent odds and was strong through the line, so the step to 1400m looks a plus. GENOMIC (3) did pull ground off Hot Sand late, though, and he was on debut there so he's probably open to even more improvement. OYSTER LANE (7) split Hot Sand and Geonomic but he did appear to have every chance on-speed but gets the chance to dictate again from the inside alley. CORVIGLIA (2) made debut four months ago at Pakenham when finished third, beaten only 1.25 lengths when well-backed. Fitter for recent trials and should be in the mix fresh. LIVE FOREVER (5) finished like Chatauqua to just miss in the Ararat race. He's the horse to take out of that race, especially up to 1400m. SUGGESTED PLAY: Genomic and Hot Sand quinella.
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HUGHIE'S SPIRIT
SHAYNE FISHER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S R Fisher & Mrs S M Kermond Most recently 2nd of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Kijivu carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1206m, 2 len behind Burleigh carrying 59.5kg at $19. Been good his past two, but you suspect there's at least one or two more here with more upside than him. |
10 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 2 | 3x |
CORVIGLIA
ALEXANDER RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, P Constance, J M Auciello, S McLean, Mrs N Van Delden, Mrs B A Setford, Racing Donkeys (Mgr: B Forrest), M Kios, X E Siebel, G W J Thomas, W O Reynolds, So We Dream (Mgr: T J Elligate), J R Mulligan, S Mulligan, B D'Abaco, N Constance, P B McCullogh & H Kerr Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 7 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Honey Maker with 58kg at $3.70. Everything points to a effective return. |
9 J NOONAN |
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| 3 | 5 |
GENOMIC
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG R A Holburt, B R Holburt, P Graybrook, A J Buchanan, M Garratt, Mrs C M Buchanan & R D Beatson At debut, 5th of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Melian carrying 58kg at $9. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Not far behind Hot Sand and Oyster Lane last start, so has to be considered. |
5 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 4 | x76x3 |
HOT SAND
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont) & Ms H Papazaharoudakis Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Melian with 58kg at $9.50. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo C&G-Qlty on September 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Navy Pilot carrying 54kg at $81. Gave a sight when specked at a price in a $100k metro maiden last start, so should measure up here. |
4 R J HURDLE |
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| 5 | 03 |
LIVE FOREVER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) Having third race start. At debut, ran last of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bel Mezyaan carrying 59kg at $11. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Kijivu with 59kg at $6. Launched late to just miss last time and extra trip here suits. |
3 WILL GORDON |
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| 6 | 434x3 |
MYKINDAKANDY
CLIFF BROWN 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 59.0KG Miss G M Li Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Labelmaker with 59kg at $12. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Winmar with 58kg at $4. Will find this easier than last-start placing in a handy maiden. |
2 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 7 | 7x734 |
OYSTER LANE
CIARON MAHER 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Starblue Racing Dual Lane, S Beatson, Ms M L Dobie, Jess-E-Boy, J E Murtagh, R L Stevens, G A Unger, Ms S Zickert, G W Cain, D Demaria, McLealeay, Ms S Mustica, P L Ward, B Burke, C De Bono, C Doyle, T J Griffiths, A J Barling & M Martin Most recently 4th of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Melian with 58kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Plunger carrying 59kg at $4. Best is more than capable and inside alley could prove a big advantage. |
1 J ALLEN |
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| 8 | x7433 |
MAHMUDAH
HANNA POWELL 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG M J McMahon & Mrs G McMahon Most recently 3rd of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1450m, 0.8 len behind Man Of The Sea with 57.5kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Sabertooth carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Tough task ahead this time. |
7 ALANA KELLY |
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| 9 | 5x432 |
SHARE THE STARS
WILLIAM MORRISSEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R G Whale, F G Bell, Ms B L Gilcrist, W Morrissey, P R Hughes, A D Phillips, W F Youl, W D Keatley & Mrs H F E Keatley Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1450m, 0.8 len behind Crespiano carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Kippis carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. SCRATCHED |
10 HARRY COFFEY |
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TRUE LIES
BEN O'FARRELL 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B'O Farrell Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 4th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Manifest The Milli with 57.5kg at $51. Ran a bold race at a big price on debut, so will be better for that and extra distance. |
8 T P MADDEN |
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SET ME FREE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock, Ms S Bradbury, Ms M G C Caliste, Collock Racing (Ms L J Collier), Ms C Curran, P J Godde, L Lusty, The Family Affair ( Miss C L Pollock), H Douglas, G W Bosse, Ms S Layton & Triple Helix (M J White) Filly by Shamus Award facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Kilmore trial over 1000m on March 10. SCRATCHED |
13 D W STACKHOUSE |
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THE MAILER
PAUL CUMMING 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D J Corrigan Second-up. First start second last of 8 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Arabella Star with 58kg at $21. Went for a break before returning second last of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Melian carrying 58kg at $71. SCRATCHED |
5 LIAM RIORDAN |
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| 13 | 9x904 |
NIGHTYNIGHT
KEVIN MCCARTIN 7YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Mrs A V McCartin, K G McCartin, Miss L S McCartin, Miss S M Matthews, S McCartin & Miss G E McCartin Last start 4th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Kijivu carrying 57.5kg at $71. Before that 11th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bel Mezyaan with 57.5kg at $151. Needs something easier than this. |
6 HARRY COFFEY |
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