Donald 14 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Donald Steel Metaland Maiden Plate 1200m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Solid tempo with Figurante possessing enough dash to find the front. TROUBLE'N PARADISE (4) ran well on debut, narrowly beaten over 1206m at Ararat. He'd looked good at the jump-outs and won't have to improve much to take this out. Has the outside gate, but he can skip over to the pace in a race devoid of early speed. BARRYFROM BRUNZWIK (1) resumes and is much better than the form line suggests. Impressed coming from last beaten less than 2L at Ballarat on debut and found Moonee Valley a bit tough, the one after. He brings two sharp jumpouts and Hurdle sticks from them. DIMACHAERUS (3) ran a much better race at his second outing, beaten 1.3L over 1100m at Avoca. He draws awkwardly, but he will come hard with the extra fitness. BLUE VALENTINE (10) won two jumpouts and was well supported at Kyneton on debut, fading late after racing forward. Will be fitter, and the blinkers go straight on. Has an inside gate and can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Trouble'n Paradise appeals most.
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BARRYFROM BRUNZWIK
ROBERT HICKMOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Rob Hickmott Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R L Hickmott), P J Crabb, Brunswick Hilton (Mgr: D Tipping), B W Eva, No Bool Racing (Mgr: B W Eva), D R Greig, M B Christian, B G Christian, Mrs J Morris, Wangawongatook (Mgr: D Hochfeld), L R Curr, C J Mcinnes & Fifteen Scotch and Cokes (Mgr: Mrs M L Harvey) He is resuming after a 18 months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw October 4 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind Brandjam with 58kg at $19. On debut fourth of 12 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw September 20 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Flash 'N' Dash with 58kg at $19. A bold return is likely. |
6 R J HURDLE |
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EIRE TO THE JUNGLE
TOBY LAKE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G S Lyons Second-up. First-up after 11 months 4th of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Benriach with 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Eyes Wide Shut with 59.5kg at $3.60. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again. |
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DIMACHAERUS
TIM FITZSIMMONS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S G Martin, Arexevan (Mgr: G W Blanche), Mrs Y Dawson, R A Sim, D J Harrington, Ms D H Kang, Ms K Suh & M Maglalang Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Baganov with 58kg at $7. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Life After Love with 59kg at $7. Coming along nicely and is expected to make the finish. |
7 JACK HILL |
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TROUBLE'N PARADISE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG G Harvey Was well-supported at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1206m, 0.7 len behind Miss Ellaneous carrying 58kg at $3.20. Rates highly and can get off the mark. |
8 HARRY COFFEY |
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ATLANTIC LACE
BILL CERCHI 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Mrs A Robbins First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw December 18 over 1600m, soft track; 15 len behind Skilful Artist with 56.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw July 23 over 1000m, soft track; 15 len behind Yoyo Yeezy carrying 56.5kg at $151. Doesn't appeal. |
1 BRENDAN NEWPORT |
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FIGURANTE
KEVIN MCCARTIN 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG S McCartin, K G McCartin, Mrs A V McCartin, Miss L S McCartin, Miss S M Matthews, Miss G E McCartin, C A Matthews & T Nesbitt At the latest run 7th of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1206m, 4.5 len behind Where's My Sock carrying 57.5kg at $31. The start before that 7th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Manifest The Milli with 54.5kg at $51. Won't be far away. |
4 J ALLEN |
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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 run back. 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 with 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. Not among the main chances. |
5 P GATT |
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IMMORTAL ONE
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Superstar Racing (Mgr: D Smith), D Smith & Mrs M Smith Most recently 4th of 11 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1108m, slow going 2.75 len behind Finchaven with 58kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 9 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Villa Capitalista with 57.5kg at $41. Not keen on her chances. |
2 EOIN WALSH |
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THE LADY VENUS
DANIEL KELLY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs V M Kelly, N A Rankin, J E Fitzpatrick, A Overall & B T Yon Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Yes Chicci with 55.5kg at $8.50. Before that 6th of 11 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1108m, slow going 4.5 len behind Finchaven carrying 58kg at $10. Leading prospect. |
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BLUE VALENTINE
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG P Vischjager, L Macdonald, M W Bristow, P Butterworth, G J Hurley, B F Hurley & C J Watt Was well-supported at debut, 6th of 8 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1208m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bluey Merchant with 56kg at $4. Expect her to run well. |
3 T P MADDEN |
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CASCATA SPRITZ
PATRICK PAYNE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Nardoo Valley Stud (Mgr: P George) On debut. Three-year-old filly by Nicconi out of Waitomo Toka AUD $ 35,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished seventh on March 26 at Caulfield Heath over 1000m. Likely to be better for this experience. |
5 ALANA KELLY |
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