Horsham 24 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Elders Horsham Maiden Plate 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 32) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.44) |
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Genuine tempo with Shay's Way leading the way. PUNIC WAR (6) has a tricky gate but won't get a better chance to break through in a moderate maiden. Fourth at Sandown two back then just missed last time when beaten a head after sitting deep throughout. Close to a win and with any luck in the run will go close. CUTTIN' CLASS (16) was well fancied last time on the back of some good runs then ran a poor race last time, dropping right out in the straight. Rates a top chance on previous form and gets a chance to bounce back. DON'T SAY NO MIKKI (3) was fourth here fresh beaten less than a length then finished third at the latest at Ararat. Ready to win and will go back from the wide draw and get home hard. SHAY'S WAY (12) ran a better race second-up and has placed third-up. One of the chances. APADANA (15) is a former NSW galloper having her first run in this area. Best form stacks up and expected to be winding up late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Punic War gets chance.
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COWBOYKICKEDFIVE
MERVYN MCKENZIE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S C McKenzie, Mrs K L Mckenzie, Mrs E J McKenzie, B A Allison, Mrs N J Allison, B J Dillon, Mrs T F Dillon, Dr C J Mckellar, Ms I Watts, D C Speed, Mrs K J O'toole, L Cann & A P Main Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw September 9 over 1700m, on heavy track; 14 len behind American Gas with 59.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw August 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 16 len behind Racetothebottom with 59.5kg at $18. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
8 T P MADDEN |
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DARATING
VINCENT MALADY 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG A Puyat Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Camperdown Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sakakibara with 59.5kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1300m, head behind Dance Lady with 59.5kg at $8. Mixing form but ideal draw and can bounce back. |
3 TEODORE NUGENT |
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DON'T SAY NO MIKKI
VINCENT MALADY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D S Walker, D P Kiryk, C A Redford, J Dudley, Mrs K A Dudley, A McCurdy, Ballyrogan Racing, Fish 'N' Cripps (Mgr: B E Hower), A J Bogan, A M Davis, Ms A Parker & E Barker Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at this track Bm56 on December 21 over 1100m, slow going 0.8 len behind Sunburnt with 60.5kg at $9. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Muskito carrying 59.5kg at $31. Fitter now and making headway. Tricky gate but will be winding up strongly. |
16 JASON WEBB |
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SECRET BUDDY
ANNALISE MARAGOS 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Miss A M Vanderfeen Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw May 14 over 1400m, 23 len behind Swift Power carrying 59.5kg at $301. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw February 11 2025 over 1212m, 4.5 len behind Hotinherre with 59.5kg at $151. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
4 WILL GORDON |
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YANKEE STREET RAIN
Melissa Julius 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B F Julius, Mrs D Julius, C Petersen, M Petersen, Miss L E Petersen, T Baulch, Mrs M J Petersen, Mrs K Julius, D Quinlan, Ms R Whitehead, Ms S Young, L Rentsch & G Julius At the latest run second last of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1618m, 28 len behind Mickidabeel with 59.5kg at $31. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Burrumbeet Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Eden Rose with 59.5kg at $26. Hard to enthuse. |
7 MELISSA JULIUS |
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PUNIC WAR
STEVE RICHARDS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R I Williams, M H Dalgleish, G M Ruane, W T Threadgold, Mrs J M Williams, G E Thomas, A P Thomas, R W Yates & Mrs G Waldon Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1500m, head behind The Better Husband with 59kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Mystery 'N' Drama with 58kg at $18. Covered ground and just missed last time but can go one better. |
14 EOIN WALSH |
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CHEERS TO US
JANE DUNCAN 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Mrs J Duncan Comes off a 59 day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1400m, 20 len behind Sumo Sandy carrying 57.5kg at $151. Before that second last of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind So Regal carrying 57.5kg at $101. Expect a better run this time around. |
6 JORDYN WEATHERLEY |
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LADY OF STEEL
SHAY KEATING 7YO GR/BL MARE 57.0KG K Parry Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Mrs Harris carrying 57.5kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 14 at Terang Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Move The Torana with 57.5kg at $151. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
13 R J HURDLE |
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MAI TIME
SCOTT MCINTYRE 9YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG S A J McIntyre At the latest run ran last of 10 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1600m, 14 len behind Pretty Perky carrying 54kg at $201. The run before that 10th of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1430m, 16 len behind Ambushed with 54.5kg at $201. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time. |
15 NATHAN PUNCH |
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MERRY LEGS
LINDSAY CADZOW 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG L J Cadzow, Mrs K E Cadzow, P R Stacey, Ms J A Pearson & Miss J A Haebich Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Legal Drama carrying 54.5kg at $91. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1600m, 21 len behind Hazy Daze with 56kg at $71. Prefer to see her show some form before considering. |
10 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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RANGATOO
NATHAN HOBSON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N J Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson, R T Hobson & A P Hobson Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1800m, 11 len behind Mahogwise Honour with 57.5kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 10 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1400m, 14 len behind Sumo Sandy with 56kg at $41. Likely to struggle. |
12 SARAH FIELD |
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SHAY'S WAY
WILLIAM MORRISSEY 5YO GREY MARE 57.0KG A Herbert, A T Dingle, Mrs N Herbert, Mrs A Herezo, Ms R Conway & Mrs L McGeoch Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 8 at Burrumbeet Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1350m, 15 len behind Eden Rose with 57.5kg at $12. Second-up 4th of 8 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1454m, 2.5 len behind One More Star carrying 58kg at $17. Ready to win and will give a sight. |
9 J ALLEN |
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STAR OF RAVENNA
DEANNE TAYLOR 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs D Taylor & Mr W Taylor Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Marty Mcfly with 57.5kg at $7. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Ballarat 34&5yo Mdn-Sw November 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Royal Flare carrying 57.5kg at $61. Definite top-three contender with any luck from the draw. |
17 C J MACREDMOND |
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HELLISH LEE
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Bobbin Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin), P T Blair, Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Cropopti (Mgr: T Hair), Mrs J M Power, C T Power, T R Bonello, Octopussy (Mgr: Ms S Stone), J F Kennelly, A Del Biondo, Mrs W Wilton, D N Wilton & G Bateman Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1430m, 9 len behind Ambushed carrying 55kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1412m, 2.5 len behind Ottelia carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Better than last run and with blinkers added great chance to atone. |
11 TEODORE NUGENT |
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APADANA
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG P A Preusker & P I McFarlane Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Scone Mdn December 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Cheval De Bois with 55kg at $18. On debut fourth of 12 at Scone Ctry Mdn October 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Chains Of Love with 56.5kg at $41. First run for new yard and likely to measure up. |
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CUTTIN' CLASS
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 59.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Last start raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1300m, 25 len behind Muskito with 55kg at $4.60. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1440m, 2.75 len behind Veyepee with 58kg at $5.50. Poor run last time but rates a top chance on previous form. |
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TARTAN QUEEN
JAYMEE COCKRAM 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Miss J Cockram Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1114m, 8 len behind Pure Silk carrying 55.5kg at $91. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1500m, 12 len behind The Better Husband carrying 57.5kg at $101. Looking elsewhere. |
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