Ballarat 23 Apr 2026
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EUREKA CONCRETE PACE 1710m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 22) |
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CALEDONIAN RANGER (2) has been racing well of late. Led from a couple of spots wider and boxed on for fourth at his latest appearance at Maryborough. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. KATUNGA EXPRESS (9) turned in a good effort last time out when he raced parked but boxed on for second at Melton. Draws on the back row but won the only time he attempted this circuit and distance. JUST INCREDIBLE (6) draws wide but has been solid in two start starts since a spell. Has placed in both previous third-up attempts so should be close to his peak. AMERICAN VICTORY (1) has come from wider barriers in both starts since a spell and hasn't been far from the placings. Strips fitter third-up and is aided by the ace draw.
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| 1 | 48x54 |
AMERICAN VICTORY
VIN MAHAR 5YO BAY MARE Brackenhurst Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Prendergast) Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.95 beaten 7 m by Muselet (2:41.50) in NR 49 to 52 on April 9 at $34. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.63 beaten 9 m by Starzinhereyes (2:43.00) in NR 48 to 52 on March 19 at $14. Building in fitness and draws to advantage. |
Fr1 A T MCDONOUGH |
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| 2 | 25624 |
CALEDONIAN RANGER
JAMES WARNOCK 6YO BAY GELDING J M Warnock, P A Warnock Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough, at the bell was leading 4.1 beaten 7 m by Good Day (2:42.00) in NR 50 to 55 on April 10 at $8.50. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early pace at Stawell, at the bell was 3rd-4.7 beaten 6 m by King Kasey (2:39.80) in NR 50 to 55 on April 3 at $7. A good draw may see him hard to beat. |
Fr2 JORDAN LEEDHAM |
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| 3 | 78563 |
CALYPSO MISTRESS
DON LOCK 9YO B/BR MARE D W Lock, S Watts, J C Tarran Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Sanchez at this track over 1710m in a 0W/15 0K stake on April 9 at $26. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Mount Barker Boy at Geelong over 1609m in a NR up to 55 on April 17 at $61. Can play a role in the finish again. |
Fr3 JACKIE BARKER |
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| 4 | 1107x |
HURRIKANE DUSTY
R G BROWN 7YO BROWN GELDING R G Brown, A Robinson Returns from the paddock. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:43.10) beating Lord Verde in NR up to 49 on December 18 at $9. Has been sharpened up at the trials but will be better for this outing. |
Fr4 BRENT MURPHY |
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| 5 | 54960 |
ASMILEANDAWINX
B J DOOLEY 8YO BAY MARE S Edwards, J K Edwards Didn't do much last start, 10th (Sr5) over 1690m at Kilmore was 11th-17.17 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Tivoli (2:03.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 16 at $101. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 6th-9.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Good Day (2:42.00) in NR 50 to 55 on April 10 at $26. Facing a tough assignment this time around. |
Fr5 K E MANNING |
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| 6 | 40x35 |
JUST INCREDIBLE
KYLE MARSHALL 3YO BAY COLT K J Marshall, J T Wilkinson, A D Stuart, N Alexander, K F Stanley, L A Stanley, I H Taylor, R A Taylor, G P Merlo, E A Hoctor, Nigel Smith, P C Morgan, M Jenkins, G F Foubister, DJ Johnston Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 6th-12.2 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Most Exciting (1:54.60) in NR 53 to 58 on April 19 at $14. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 4th-4.6 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Evileye (2:33.70) in NR 50 to 55 on April 3 at $4.60. Fitter and could show his best. |
Fr6 J J HERBERTSON |
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| 7 | 7331 |
LIBERTY STAR DUST
JODI QUINLAN 3YO BAY COLT A J Ward, B C March Last start won by 1.1 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Cranbourne (2:36.50) beating Arisa in MAIDEN on March 29 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 2.4. Progressing well and could take the next step. |
Fr7 J N QUINLAN |
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| 8 | 32157 |
LORD VERDE
MICHAEL LAUGHER 8YO BAY GELDING R J Moore Won three starts back at Geelong over 2100m NR 48 to 52 on March 13. Last time out 7th (Sr4) over 1690m at Kilmore was 4th-4.81 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Tivoli (2:03.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 16 at $17. Can play a role. |
Sr1 JACK LAUGHER |
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| 9 | 17292 |
KATUNGA EXPRESS
JOHN TORMEY 5YO BAY GELDING P A Lawlor, J C Lawlor Two back was well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, after a quick start, behind Keayang Renegade at Bendigo over 1650m in a 0W/15 0K stake on April 8 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Percession at Melton over 1720m in a NR 56 to 64 on April 15 at $3. Winning prospects. |
Sr2 ABBY SANDERSON |
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| 10 | 87386 |
RUBY WINGATE
ADAM STEPHENS 8YO BROWN MARE A A Stephens Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 25 m by Most Exciting (1:54.60) in NR 53 to 58 on April 19 at $71. Two runs back 8th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton beaten 25 m by Cardigan Dan (2:47.50) in NR 58 to 66 on April 4 at $31. Others read better. Form not up to scratch. |
Sr3 A M ASHWOOD |
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