Terang   12 Apr 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

bet365 Top Finishes Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.05)  

Moderate pace from Min Kiata taking it up with Makarim and Big Rooster on his back. BIG ROOSTER (1) similarly resumes having been good in two runs to date, in the market both times. Mott booked first up is a good sign, if he can slot in he'll go close. MENZIES CREEK (8) was short odds fresh at Mt Gambier when close up, respecting with that run under the belt. I'M DA BOSS (3) is a two-start maiden who shows promise and looks close to a win, the latest effort a sound fourth over 1100m at Geelong. Can continue to improve. ATOMOVA (9) just found one better before a spell and draws nicely. Placed in a recent Camperdown jump-out. Opened last campaign with a fifth at Warrnambool over 1100m. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Big Rooster goes close.
1 24x BIG ROOSTER
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), A Gibson, R J King, P Gibson, Miss A C Hoy, Feeling Clucky (Mgr: M Symmons), S J Marks, Trogech (Mgr: C S Smith) & P Carter
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 30 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Star Compass carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. On debut second of 11 at Hamilton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 11 over 1100m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Legacy Bel with 59.5kg at $5.50. Should take beating fresh.
9
J MOTT
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
2 8x05x BROTHER QUICKIE
JAMIE BARRY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K Ryan, M Farmer, S Curtis & P Ryan
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 8 over 1430m, 10 len behind Ambushed carrying 58kg at $13. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw January 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sirleaf with 59.5kg at $101. See this one from a wide gate.
12
MS A HERRMANN
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves
3 24 I'M DA BOSS
VINCENT MALADY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D S Walker, D P Kiryk, C A Redford, Ballyrogan Racing, R G Cooper, Mrs K A Dudley & Fish 'N' Cripps (Mgr: B E Hower)
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 2nd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1112m, 2.75 len behind Conflict with 59.5kg at $26. Last start 4th in a small field at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1100m, 5 len behind Pasadena carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Plenty of scope for improvement and is right in the mix.
1
MITCHELL AITKEN
Black, Pale Green Band, Orange Cap with Black Star
4 4 MIN KIATA
WAYNE WALTERS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C A Vraca, WH Walters, Mrs J m Vraca, L Vraca & M Vraca
Was at big odds at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1300m, 8 len behind Abby's Crossword carrying 59.5kg at $41. Looks tested.
4
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
5 26x1 COL KLINK
LINDSEY SMITH
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S A Davis & Ms V Stankovic
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Cranbourne Vg Carat December 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Steel Move carrying 56kg at $51. On debut second of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Tower Bridge with 58kg at $5.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Has ability and can return a winner.
2
FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, Red Checked Quarters, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Seams And Cap, Red Pom Pom
6 JACK WILL
DANIEL BOWMAN
3YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Hirst
Gelding by Crackerjack King facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on March 30 at Camperdown when finished fourth. Happy to watch this time.
7
MELISSA JULIUS
Royal Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves, Red Seams, Black Cap
7 7x4 MAKARIM
CHARLOTTE PARKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C A Parker & J A Parker
Third race start. First start failed to make an impression; second last of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Celestial Splendor carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Life After Love carrying 59kg at $4.80. Possible improver.
8
HARRY GRACE
Red, White Checks, Royal Blue With White Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 x45x3 MENZIES CREEK
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A D Wilson, Wilawl Go Racing
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on March 22 over 900m, 1.2 len behind Whathappensinvegas carrying 56kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Miss Revealing carrying 58kg at $19. Fitter and have to respect.
5
J ALLEN
White, Maroon Star, Maroon And White Stars Sleeves, Maroon And White Star Cap
9 52x ATOMOVA
ADAM CHAMBERS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
A J Chambers, G J Daffey, Mrs A J Daffey, Mrs M M Chambers, A B Chambers & J H Bligh
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw August 21 over 1100m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Celibate carrying 57.5kg at $17. On debut fifth of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw July 24 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Eire Of Fortune carrying 57.5kg at $9. Not out of this.
2
T P MADDEN
Navy Blue, Emerald Green Seams, White And Emerald Green Chevrons Sleeves
10 660x7 FROMRUSSIAWITHLOVE
CARLY THOMAS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
K Harris, Ms C E Thomas, S J Bartlett, B Bartolo, A Borg, Mrs H Coram, N M Iversen, S Stinchcomb, Wolfpack Racing (Mgr: I Fan), N Donnelley, Dr L K Loh, G M Browne & G W Fielding
Second-up. First-up after a year 7th of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Mainmankash carrying 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 25 2025 over 1010m, slow going 4 len behind British Poet with 57kg at $51. Hasn't shown enough.
10
JACK HILL
Royal Blue, White Checked Quarters, Diamonds Sleeves, Checked Cap
11 x097x TOOMANYSTEPS
MICHAEL TOWNSEND
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
M D Rea & Mrs J P Keller
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw January 31 over 1454m, 8 len behind One More Star with 58kg at $101. Previously first up; second last of 14 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw December 11 over 1203m, 13 len behind Alpine Fox with 57.5kg at $81. Unlikely to feature.
6
TEODORE NUGENT
Brown, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
12 BUCHAN OUTKAST
M R SHARP
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
E N Busacca
Debutant by Pariah out of Pandemonium. Runner-up in a Geelong jump-out on March 4. Risking.
3
BRENDAN NEWPORT
Yellow, 5 Royal Blue Diamonds, Lime Green Sleeves, Black Cap
13 CASCATA SPRITZ
PATRICK PAYNE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Nardoo Valley Stud (Mgr: P George)
First starter by Nicconi out of Waitomo Toka purchased for AUD $ 35,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Has a total of seven trials leading in today's debut. Watch the market.
11
ALANA KELLY
Maroon, Black And Silver Pumas, Silver Sleeves And Cap, Maroon Pom Pom