Ballarat 20 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Tobin Brothers Funerals Maiden Plate 1200m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: Out 6m 600m - WP, Out 9m Remainder. (Pent: 5.71) |
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Genuine tempo with Stormyfriendship leading the way. CATWALK ICON (10) started hard in the market all three runs in the debut campaign when it all might have come a bit too soon for her. A couple of recent trial wins suggest she's come back in fine style and draws to play a prominent role throughout. PRESTIGE ERICK (8) has had the two runs, beaten less than a length although unplaced on debut and then hit the line stylishly last start over 1100m. Will appreciate the extra distance here and doesn't have to get as far back from the low draw. Similarly, BLUE LIGHT DISCO (1) showed improvement from the debut to second-up and should give this a shake if there's any level of improvement out of the most recent run. JOIN THE QUE (3) hasn't placed in three runs to date, but two recent jumpout wins hint his best performance yet could be on the cards here. OLE ROYALE (6) comes through the same race as Blue Light Disco and has some ground to make up on that galloper from a wide gate but will have benefitted from the outing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Catwalk Icon to win.
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BLUE LIGHT DISCO
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna, E J Lucas, S R Bache, J H Batchelor, T C Eddy, Deg Racing, A L Kirkwood-Scott, Mrs A N Raffoul, T I M Joyce, Mrs J S Joyce, W Cockram, Miss K J Duncan, S Sarkis, Dr W M Wilson, P J Gregory, B Mathieson & M J Duffell Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Savoyard carrying 59.5kg at $15. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Deliberate Ploy carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Improved run last start in $60k mdn and looks ready to peak here. |
7 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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BRUTALRULE
NIKI O'SHEA 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Rolsworthy Pastoral (Mgr: K Riddell), Mrs K Riddell & Miss T Riddell Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw May 20 over 1600m, a nose behind Banker's Kingdom carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. On debut second of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw December 12 2024 over 1203m, 0.8 len behind Long Brew with 58kg at $31. Expecting a bright return. |
10 EOIN WALSH |
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Join The Que
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG VIC Husslers (Mgr: S K Brown), T J Boland & P Power-Crossan Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 26 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Baywatch carrying 59.5kg at $9. On debut fourth of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw September 5 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Tagline with 59.5kg at $8. Resumes after a recent trial win. Couple of nice jumpout wins point to a positive return. |
8 D W STACKHOUSE |
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STORMYFRIENDSHIP
MARK ASHBY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M C A Ashby & J D Attard Returns from a 55-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at Yea Pic-Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1300m, 2 len behind Albanian Lady carrying 67kg at $7. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on January 15 over 1600m, 19 len behind Octane Reign with 59.5kg at $201. Hasn't been able to get the job done at the picnics, so likely to struggle here. |
1 LIAM RIORDAN |
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I'M IN SOHO
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Thoroughbred Solutions Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms N D Horne), D Amos, N Beard, Fawkner Boys (Mgr: D Wooster), T Gilmore, Wasat Racing (Mgr: W Gilmore), Mrs G Goodrham, D Keane, P Leitch, D O'Brien, Mrs C O'Farrell, G Paterson, N Pearce, B Perry, B Schulze, W Tahche & Thoroughbred Solutions No. 12 Gelding by Trapeze Artist making his first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on March 13 at Flemington when finished fifth. Solid ground for this at the jumpouts and draws to get his chance. |
5 B RAWILLER |
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OLE ROYALE
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Dr E K Attebo, Dr A L Attebo, Arlington Park Racing, A K Cree, Mrs P A Hawkes, Mrs J V Allan, A D Allan & Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden) At debut, got back early 6th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Deliberate Ploy carrying 59kg at $14. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider. |
9 TEODORE NUGENT |
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OUR WILLIAM
JOHN MOLONEY 3YO GR/BR GELDING 59.0KG J F Moloney, A Hope, S J Atkins, S O'Sullivan, M P Hyland, N L Binge, M J Connellan, Reverend D J Moloney, Mrs R J Hopkins & P Burton First starter by Crackerjack King out of Fine Feelings. Has a total of five trials prior to his debut today. Hasn't beat a runner home in five jumpouts. |
11 SHERIDAN CLARKE |
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PRESTIGE ERICK
MATT JENKINS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T F Yeung Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, 4th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Lonstar carrying 59kg at $26. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Prince Pienza with 59kg at $4.20. Hit the line well for second last start and won't have to get as far back this time from the gun draw up in trip. |
3 BEN ALLEN |
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DAME I AM
SHAY KEATING 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S A Davis At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Manifest The Milli with 57.5kg at $10. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Bel Mezyaan with 57.5kg at $101. On home track and draws well, but needs to find a gear or two. |
4 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 10 | 425x |
CATWALK ICON
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Miller Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A S E Miller), W D McGuire, Scrap Syndicate (Mgr: Mrs D Scaglione), Teem Racing (Mgr: D Evans), Ms M G C Caliste, J B Biasin, E K & Mrs W E Nelligan Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw October 31 over 1112m, 3 len behind Chicago Blues with 56kg at $2.60. On debut fourth in a small field at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 28 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Eco Force with 57kg at $3.50. Two jumpout wins suggest she'll return with a bang. |
2 HARRY COFFEY |
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SISTINE EXPRESS
ANDREW NOBLET 3YO BR/BL FILLY 57.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr D S Thomas) Filly by Alabama Express facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in an Avoca jump-out on February 12. Coming along well at the trials with a minor placing at her most recent. |
6 J ALLEN |
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