Terang   17 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

Pipeline Fabricators Maiden Plate 1606m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.27)  

Expecting Star Of Ravenna to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. CHOUXDINO (1) resumed at Werribee improved and then knuckled down strongly to get within 0.8 lengths of the winner over 1600m at Ararat. Maps for a soft run and Yendall stays aboard. Strips fitter and he can go one better. CITY WOK (3) has been busting to win at the provincials over this distance. Suited and the in-form Gordon is reunited. STAR OF RAVENNA (7) led from the 13 gate at Horsham first-up and was only beaten a half-length. She led and was narrowly beaten at her only try over 1600m and is further improved. SKYDREAM (11) has been racing in stronger Maidens. Keeps John Allen and will be hitting the line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chouxdino appeals most.
1 50x62 CHOUXDINO
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T P Marjanovic, D Modric & Ms J M Whiting
Third-up today. Resuming faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1418m, 3.5 len behind Frogs with 59.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Immortal Justice with 59.5kg at $3.70. Fitter now and making headway. Fitter again and is ready to win.
2
D YENDALL
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
2 0x05 CITY WEEKEND
PATRICK MCKENNA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P W McKenna
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Brutify carrying 58kg at $151. Last start 5th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1406m, 4 len behind Racey Casey carrying 58kg at $201. This is tougher.
11
SARAH FIELD
Pink, Green Shamrock, Blue Sleeves, White Cap
3 65623 CITY WOK
ROB BLACKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
I J Blacker, Miss J L Green, Dr F McLorinan & K Bravo
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Druthers with 69.5kg at $3.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1600m, nose behind Biratu carrying 69.5kg at $2.25. Will find less depth here and deserves another chance.
5
WILL GORDON
Green, Black Epaulettes, Black Star On Cap
4 I'MNODRUMMERBOY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), G Morton, Empachly Syndicate (Mgr: C J Siegmann), A Scerri, Mrs C Scerri, Willows Racing 2 (Mgr: B M Wilson) & S M Humphries
Gelding by Shamus Award making his first appearance. Finished sixth in a Ballarat Synthetic jump-out on March 5. Happy to watch unless there is a significant move.
4
EOIN WALSH
Black, Orange Checked Sash, Checked Cap
5 3 SNITZEL VON KIRK
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S P Nichols, Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom), M J Gray, D Bourke, Mrs C L Milne, B J Bourke, R Hodgson, G W Penaluna, Hark Racing (Mgr: G A Harkness), J D Pollutro, Mrs A L Pollutro, C A Lissa, Mrs S G Lissa, D J Lissa, Mrs P Nguyen & A Lissa
At debut, in a small field at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1427m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Wetumpka carrying 58kg at $19. Shows promise and is worth including.
10
DECLAN BATES
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Checked Cap
6 4x EXPLAIN
JARROD ROBINSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J Middlemis
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 4th of 8 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Territorian carrying 57.5kg at $26. Might be better off following this run.
1
TEODORE NUGENT
Aqua, Gold Sleeves, Pink Cap
7 x76x2 STAR OF RAVENNA
DEANNE TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs D Taylor & Mr W Taylor
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Punic War carrying 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Marty Mcfly carrying 57.5kg at $7. Fitter and is sure to be right there at the business end.
9
NEIL FARLEY
Black, White Stars Sash, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 53x06 YATCHAW
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
G J Hurley, B F Hurley, Mrs M J Cunningham, C J Ward, A Roth, M E Cameron, S Hurley, M Hall, T McIntosh, R Wilks & C W Dang
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 10th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Lonstar with 57.5kg at $101. Second-up 6th of 9 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1479m, slow going 6 len behind Pick Wisely with 57.5kg at $21. Can't entertain on that form.
8
C J MACREDMOND
White, Blue Horse Head, Sleeves And Cap
9 85x BUTTERFLY BABE
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), T E Deutsher, Miss K A Brideoake, D M C Hendry, A J Lumsden, Raiders (Mgr: S Phillips), A Payne, B Redford, C Caruso, Cootamundra (Mgr: L J D Barnett), D F Bannigan, D M Johns, J Mortimore, J F Kennelly, Newborough (Mgr: C S Thompson), T Carman & T Allan
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw October 8 over 1744m, 7 len behind Matsuda with 55kg at $9. On debut eighth of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw September 25 over 1440m, 4 len behind Polish Playgirl with 57kg at $21. Jumped out well and keep a close eye on the betting moves.
6
PATRICK MOLONEY
Deep Navy, White Wilannah Logo, White With Aqua Stripes Sleeves And Cap
10 43 Ideas Galore
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
T O'Sullivan, Mrs R S O'Sullivan, L D Murphy, S B Maxwell, R J Neeson, Howlin Moon Racing, D B Spence, M J Rinaldi, P G Bourk, A F Pieters, Mrs R J Sexton, G H Byrne-Jones, J W Canty, Ms D E Slocum, B H Etherton, Mrs H M Etherton, Miss M E Maher, S Rea & Miss E K Maher
Was at long odds at debut, 4th of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1479m, slow going 4 len behind Jive Dancer carrying 54kg at $26. Finished sixth in a Kilmore trial over 1200m on March 10. Well in the mix if she starts.
3
LINDA MEECH
Pink, Turquoise Quarters, Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 x8734 SKYDREAM
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M J Scalzo, D J Scalzo, Q Scalzo, C P Hayden, B J Hayden, C Bredbury & M J Caporale
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mr Independent with 57kg at $10. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1440m, 3 len behind Russian Duchess carrying 57kg at $5.50. Should be at her top now and is a winning chance.
8
J ALLEN
White, Green Hoops, Grey Epaulettes, Grey And Green Hooped Cap
12 TOUCH IN THE NIGHT
SYMON WILDE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Montague Park (Mgr: W J Schwarzenberg)
First starter by Tosen Stardom out of Lady Lightning. Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today. Prefer to see.
7
DYLAN DUNN
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap