Horsham 24 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Traction Ag Maiden Plate 1800m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 32) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.44) |
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Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Blue Ensign. Several win chances in this. HE'S ON SONG (8) returned from a spell over a mile and wound up strongly to finish fifth, beaten only a length. Fitter and has good upside at just third career outing. Extra trip looks a plus and will go close with a repeat. OLYMPIAD (9) turned in a good effort last time when not far from the winner. Looks hard to beat again. FINANCE MERCHANT (6) ran fourth on debut then spelled again. Has raced twice this campaign for two placings and looks close to break through. Extra trip is a plus and will wind up late. STARTYOURENGINE (14) ran a much improved race at second out and looks suited by the longer journey. Has upside and is worth following up. BLUE ENSIGN (4) races on speed and will give a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: He's On Song looks just that.
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CHICAGO DIAMOND
JASON CHANDLER 8YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG N J Phillips Last start second last of 10 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Valiant Sun with 59.5kg at $201. Before that second last of 8 at Great Western Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Mercurial Boy with 59.5kg at $151. Happy to avoid. |
7 NATHAN PUNCH |
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LE PLUS RAPIDE
Ann-Jeanette Tindale 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs A J Tindale, C J Hicks, Cl Lovell, Miss G Lovell, B J Tindale & W Viney Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1500m, 17 len behind Max Rock carrying 59.5kg at $151. Has since been safely held at Ballarat on Sunday. Quick back-up but others preferred. |
9 R J HURDLE |
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SIR AALI
PHILIPPE HUSEROT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P Huserot Last start 6th of 14 at Clare 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1800m, 11 len behind Caer Ibormeith carrying 58kg at $11. Before that ran last of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1400m, 11 len behind Belongtojill with 58kg at $151. Not keen on his chances. |
2 V LE BOEUF |
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BLUE ENSIGN
STEVE RICHARDS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D Karreman Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Zuleika carrying 59kg at $3.40. Before that 4th of 11 at Camperdown Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1600m, 3 len behind Almago carrying 58kg at $2.45. In the right race this time and is among the chances. |
8 EOIN WALSH |
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CAESOUR'S TOMB
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ultra Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1425m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Decanted with 57kg at $17. Gelded since debut and expecting a strong run fresh. |
4 JACK HILL |
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FINANCE MERCHANT
AARON PURCELL 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG S H Chan & Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1412m, 0.6 len behind Ottelia carrying 56.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Zuleika carrying 59kg at $3. Profiles nicely. Heading the right way and is a great chance to break through. |
9 T P MADDEN |
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FULLY JUSTIFIED
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), Rhino Plumbers Racing (Mgr: A Talab), R A Caldwell, WayneJen (Mgr: W P Dodd), J E Morris, B J Britten, Derbrook (Mgr: G Brooks), K P Chai, Ms A Tammer, M V Broadhead, Bennett Racing Full Of Beans (Mgr: N P Bennett) & Bennett Racing Full of Beans 1 Had two starts to date. At debut, 6th of 11 at Camperdown Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sakakibara carrying 58kg at $11. Last start 7th of 10 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1600m, 3 len behind Valiant Sun carrying 59kg at $6. Comes into this in ordinary form. Unlikely to threaten. |
1 C J MACREDMOND |
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HE'S ON SONG
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Grampians Racing, He's On Song, Howlin Moon Racing, D J House, C Telford, Nunyabusiness 3, Stawell Warriors Racing, D W Laidlaw, All Ages, A R Brook, R Simmonds, G A Robinson, M R Ward & D O J Racing, P J Cameron, G P Kinsella & R P McDonald Second-up. First start 7th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1610m, slow going 11 len behind Sweater Girl carrying 57kg at $16. Went for a spell before returning eased back early on 5th of 10 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Valiant Sun with 59kg at $20. beaten just a length fresh and should go close again. |
3 WILL GORDON |
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OLYMPIAD
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG OTI (Mgr: T F Henderson), N Mustafa, A Farr, D Sharp, A Tomas, H Kaplan, Mrs S Kaplan, M Roseman, P Orrico, S Roth, J & Mrs J T Spence, Beartown 55 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), L Attrill, Webbmck (Mgr: L Webb), D Sinn, Men in Lightning (Mgr: S Brown), L Dyson, D Parker & Olympiad Racing (Mgr: Ms O Nangle) Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on January 15 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Mr Epozino carrying 58kg at $31. Second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1618m, 1.75 len behind Mickidabeel with 59kg at $18. Good effort last time when not far from the winner. Looks hard to beat with a repeat of that latest performance. |
13 J ALLEN |
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RANSOM ROYALE
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Devon Park Stud Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, got back early 6th of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Dance Lady carrying 58kg at $41. Last start 6th of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1430m, 10 len behind Ambushed with 57kg at $2.70. The longer journey should suit and the blinkers added for this. |
5 TEODORE NUGENT |
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TE TANIWHA
MATT CUMANI 3YO BAY COLT 59.0KG Rising Sun Syndicate Suda Takao (Mgr: K Kawakami), K Hosaka, T Sakai, T Negishi, S Shirai, N Hiyoshi, Y Ozaki, K Shibata, M Tanabe, K Imai, Y Domoto, S Toyoda, T Fujiwara, H Omachi, N Makino, S Aizawa, T Komatsu, T Kamijo, T Hosaka & R S S Fashionably (Mgr: K Kawakami) Was as a despised roughie at debut, 10th of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1418m, 8 len behind Frogs carrying 59kg at $71. Hard to tip with any confidence. |
11 FRED W KERSLEY |
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FIRE BAND
JARROD ROBINSON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG J A Middlemis Most recently sat on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1887m, 14 len behind Sixty Grand with 57kg at $81. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Bertrand with 56kg at $31. Can't have off that run. |
9 MS CHELSEA TAYLOR |
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VELOCITY ROSE
MATT CUMANI 3YO BR/BL FILLY 57.0KG M S S Cumani, Tight Lines Racing, Not The Picnics, Mrs D Day, P J Magee, Mrs J Love, R S Wootton, Mrs S M Magee, B S Racing, Mrs T L Gibson, Ms C Cluning, D Hoes, J O'Hare, J A Minutoli, Cogburn, Elite Park Racing, R Jellis, Mrs J D Cluning & Ms D M Todd Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Camperdown Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sakakibara carrying 56kg at $71. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1600m, 3 len behind Valiant Sun with 57kg at $13. Others preferred. |
10 MELISSA JULIUS |
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STARTYOURENGINE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) Third race start today. At debut, 7th of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1100m, 6 len behind Very Torquee with 58kg at $9. Second-up 4th of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1500m, 2 len behind The Better Husband carrying 59kg at $14. Well placed here and can play a significant role. |
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