Ararat 03 Mar 2026
GOING: S(7)
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Programmed Maiden Plate 1300m Track: Soft 7 Clear (Max: 23) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.40) |
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Hughie's Spirit to take charge ahead of Cuttin' Class at a strong tempo. CUTTIN' CLASS (4) dropped right out here when in the market last time out to be beaten some 25 lengths, clearly too bad to be true there with genuine post-race excuses. His form prior was rock solid and he can bounce back. KIJIVU (3) improved last start at Horsham when just finding one better, sitting on speed and only going down by a head. Tough draw but Meech can push forward and run another strong race. BAUDIN (12) resumes. The fresh run last time in at Donald was solid and she draws inside. HUGHIE'S SPIRIT (2) was good at Terang last time and has claims again. LIVE FOREVER (9) struggled on debut but is expected to improve quickly for the Hayes yard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cuttin' Class on top.
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FAERYWOOD
MATT CUMANI 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M Cumani, Ms R McDonald, Skywood Racing (Mgr: J Lynn), R Axen, Win You Good Thing, L Edward, P Nash, S Spratling, S John Taylor, Ms C May Robbins, K Oehme, Mrs A Paton & J Grima Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1500m, 9 len behind Max Rock with 59.5kg at $3.80. On debut second last of 12 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw February 23 2025 over 1100m, 8 len behind World's My Oyster carrying 58kg at $81. Minor hope. |
8 EOIN WALSH |
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| 2 | 44772 |
HUGHIE'S SPIRIT
SHAYNE FISHER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S R Fisher & Mrs S M Kermond At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1206m, 2 len behind Burleigh with 59.5kg at $19. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1300m, 6 len behind Muskito carrying 58kg at $31. Not far away of late. Each way. |
5 MELISSA JULIUS |
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| 3 | x6552 |
KIJIVU
TOM DABERNIG 4YO GR/B GELDING 59.0KG C Bennett, Flying Start No 10 (Mgr: C Bennett), Ms S Anderson, D C Benson, C H Trenchard, Ms S Lamb, W P E Anthony, Mrs M L Donovan, M Car, B Koios, G P Bowlers (Mgr: W N Holland), R L Dwyer, E Prossor, W R Alderman, Mrs D M Reilly & Mrs A McCrow At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1200m, head behind Cincincity carrying 59.5kg at $4. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Brutify carrying 59.5kg at $6. Hard to beat again. |
10 LINDA MEECH |
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| 4 | 25520 |
CUTTIN' CLASS
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 59.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1300m, 25 len behind Muskito carrying 55kg at $4.60. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1440m, 2.75 len behind Veyepee carrying 58kg at $5.50. Hard to beat on his best form. |
4 J ALLEN |
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DANCE THE FOXTROT
CHRIS CALTHORPE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J K Douglas Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Lonstar with 59kg at $151. Don't think he will trouble this field. |
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EVASIVE RULER
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ultra Horse Syndicate (Mgr: P S Buckley) Gelding by Shamus Award making his first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on February 12 at Avoca when finished fifth. Strong chance to break through. Should be primed for a big run despite a tricky barrier. |
13 J ALLEN |
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I CAN DO
BRIAN & ASHLEY MCKNIGHT 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B J McKnight & Mrs J E Mcknight Since last run he has trialed at Ballarat over 1100m on 23/2/2026; Last run ran last of 8 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1118m, 12 len behind Vega Blues with 59kg at $151. The start before that; ran last of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw January 31 over 1103m, 13 len behind Cosmic Grace with 58kg at $201. Looks tested again. |
6 MS C PULS |
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JOHNNY BE GOOD
ANDREW R CAMPBELL 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs E A Windmeyer, N P Windmeyer, J Craig & K D Campbell Gelding by Johannes Vermeer on debut. Runner-up in a Geelong jump-out on February 4. Happy to watch this time. |
8 R J HURDLE |
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| 9 | 0 |
LIVE FOREVER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) At debut, ran last of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bel Mezyaan carrying 59kg at $11. Can improve quickly. |
3 WILL GORDON |
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SWIFT STATEMENT
CHRIS CALTHORPE 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG R J Slade, R J Lumsden, Miss M M Moyle, Boss Dogs (Mgr: B J Wombwell), C Brinkman, J J Dryden, I Garlick, G Stirling, J Lumsden & C Shaw Third race start today. At debut, sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1103m, 0.8 len behind Cosmic Grace with 58kg at $21. Last start 4th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bel Mezyaan carrying 59kg at $31. Well-placed and a big chance to atone. |
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PRIZED MAGIC
MICHEAL NEWTON 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Ms G Newton, L Glass, V Glass, H Glass & N Evans Third race start. First start 7th of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Bangalow Road with 57.5kg at $41. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Brazen Fling carrying 57.5kg at $12. Rough hope. |
2 DYLAN DUNN |
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| 12 | 7x60x |
BAUDIN
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG R W McIntosh, Horses of Horsham (Mgr: A C Brown), Pink Lakes Racing (Mgr: S W Brown), S Clarke, L J Fulford, J M Geary, B A Gibson, B J Morris, North West Racing (Mgr: D Munro), K Munro, B J Nally, L Nathan, P Downs, P A Preusker, Snow Road Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G N Mcnulty), Miss T Weir & Miss B Weir Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw September 28 over 1600m, 99 len behind Different Gravy with 55kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Bangalow Road with 55kg at $9.50. Can figure fresh. |
1 D YENDALL |
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FASTBALL
ANDREW NOBLET 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Seymour Bloodstock & The Sheen Group At debut, second last of 9 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1479m, 8 len behind Iced Poppy with 57.5kg at $13. Needs to show a lot more. |
4 HARRY COFFEY |
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KOBAN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), Mailbag '22 Fillies, M F Dickens, Vegas Baby, P Terzis, Mrs J A Terzis, B C Mann, D G Williams, Mrs D A Bourne, C Miller, J P A Sist, Talcet Racing, T J Cade, P Costa, L P Galliott, Cheers and Champs, The Clique, J White, Weekendat Wyche & Major Crimes Filly by Maurice making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Echuca on February 16 over 1100m. Profiles well and can take this out. |
9 DECLAN BATES |
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| 15 | 9x90 |
NIGHTYNIGHT
KEVIN MCCARTIN 7YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Mrs A V McCartin, K G McCartin, Miss L S McCartin, Miss S M Matthews, S McCartin & Miss G E McCartin Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 20 over 1225m, 9 len behind Written Perfect with 57.5kg at $91. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bel Mezyaan carrying 57.5kg at $151. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time. |
7 JACK HILL |
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| 16 | 8990x |
TORQUAY TOFF
CHRIS CALTHORPE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss M M Moyle Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Terang 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 14 2025 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hard To Go Wrong with 59.5kg at $91. On debut eighth of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw December 14 2024 over 1102m, 7 len behind The Mount with 59.5kg at $101. Might be better off following this run. |
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| 17 | 570x4 |
ROMUALD
LINDSEY SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L S Racing 1, J B Dow, C J Dow, B J Morris, S P Border, A B Buckley, J B Bongiorno, J J Rothfield, The Romuald (Mgr: J Westbrook) & P A O'Dea Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw September 25 over 1440m, 6 len behind Thinxzo carrying 59.5kg at $51. Previously first up; seventh of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Blethyn with 59.5kg at $19. Has claims if presented on song. |
7 D YENDALL |
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| 18 | 68086 |
IL PENSEROSO
DAN O'SULLIVAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miscellany (Mgr J D Brown) At the latest run struggled in the run home; 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Zuleika with 59.5kg at $16. The run before that 8th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1512m, 6 len behind Crackerjack Hatch with 59.5kg at $61. Others rate better. |
9 ALANA KELLY |
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