Warrnambool 26 Mar 2026
GOING: S(6)
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South West Roofing & Garage Doors Open Steeplechase 3450m Track: Soft 6 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.16) |
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THE MIGHTY SPAR (2) has prepared for his return to jumping with three runs on the flat. Has had a trial here since the latest and Pateman sticks aboard from that. This is a suitable assignment. Stablemate LEADERBOARD (1) returns from a spell and concluded the last prep with a win (4500m) at Ballarat, scoring by 25 lengths. Reliable jumper with five wins to his name from 15 appearances and is well placed at best. Expect a bright start to his prep. GOLDEN GARDEN (4) resumes and won his latest jumps trial by a space. Took out a Maiden hurdle three back and looks ready to go. Has claims as well. SAINT EUSTACE (5) has been well-trialled for his return to racing. Wasn't beaten far in a Ballarat steeple when last seen and keep onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to The Mighty Spar.
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| 1 | 2221x |
LEADERBOARD
MARK WALKER 11YO BROWN GELDING 76.0KG Fortuna Leaderboard (Mgr: J Galvin) Resuming after eight months. Finished off last preparation winning a big 25 len win. Ballarat Gn Chase August 17 over 4500m on heavy track defeating The Mighty Spar with 65kg at $8.50. First up last campaign 7 of 9 starters at Bendigo Marong Cup February 15 2025 over 2200m, 6 len behind Bogues with 56kg at $41. Leading contender. |
5 WILL GORDON |
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| 2 | 2x247 |
THE MIGHTY SPAR
MARK WALKER 8YO BAY GELDING 75.0KG Te Akau 2019 Karaka Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM) Useful type. Last start finished seventh of 8 runners at Stony Creek S Ck Cup on March 8 over 2100m, slow track; 12 len behind Station One carrying 58kg at $11. Before that finished fourth of 8 runners at Colac Colac Cup on February 6 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Active Duty carrying 56.5kg at $31. Ideally placed back over the jumps. |
2 STEVEN PATEMAN |
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| 3 | 803x8 |
COUNT ZERO
SYMON WILDE 11YO BAY GELDING 73.0KG B Ciullo, Davton Racing (Mgr: R T Davies), N P George, I K Edwards, G A Andrew, A J Hughes, Mrs V A Hughes, Mrs H F Edwards, D P D'ortenzio, M F Halfpenny, Mrs M V Ciullo, S J Mirenda, T Dravitzki & Komoko (Mgr: L Koomen) Having second run back today. Fresh up after eight months ran last at this track Bm62 on March 9 over 2350m, 16 len behind Off His Roca with 55kg at $71. Previously second-up finished seventh of 8 runners at Geelong Bm64 on April 1 over 2460m, 11 len behind Tarvue with 57.5kg at $101. May need this. |
3 JORDAN HART |
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| 4 | 5120x |
GOLDEN GARDEN
SYMON WILDE 8YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), J McDonald, Mrs U A Keane, R J Sargeant, Early Speed (Mgr: L Hueston), S J Henderson, G P Bright, R G Smith, G W Cain & D T Tehan Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Ballarat Hdle August 17 over 3600m. Previously first up; 6 of 11 runners at Mt Gambier Bm58 May 9 over 2075m, slow track; 6 len behind The Kings Gospel with 59.5kg at $10. May sneak into the finish fresh. |
1 DEAN PARKER |
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| 5 | x034x |
SAINT EUSTACE
JESSICA PATEMAN 9YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG S Barton & Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor) Resuming. Finished off last campaign 4 in a small field at Ballarat Bm120 Chase August 17 over 3600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Mustang Harry with 65.5kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign 10 of 11 starters at this track Bm70 July 24 over 3100m, on heavy track; 35 len behind Noonday Gun with 58.5kg at $51. Deserves consideration. |
4 TOM RYAN |
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| 6 | 789x0 |
RAPID IMPACT
SIMON RYAN 7YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG M Farmer, Mrs K Farmer, M Izzo, J White, S Jervies, B McNamara, S Martin, M Farmer, Mrs M Farmer, I Hart, Hart Racing (Mgr: S Hart), J Rylance & Mrs C Rylance Second-up today. First-up after four months finished tenth of 12 starters at Edenhope 0 - 56 on March 7 over 1850m, 7 len behind Coraggio carrying 59.5kg at $10. Previously second-up finished seventh of 8 runners at this track Bm56 on October 3 over 2350m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Smiling Assassin with 72.5kg at $26. Forgive first-up failure. Chance making his return to the obstacles. |
6 JORDAN RATCLIFFE |
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