Ballarat   10 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Manhari BM62 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.54)  

Fondled has enough early speed to find the lead at a decent clip. Lots of scratchings have changed the race paving the way for another win from FONDLED (10). Progressive type in great form. Just missed fresh then off the mark latest taking the maiden win. Lots of the pace taken out of the race and will roll forward like last time. At top now and looks set to go close again. WARPARTY (2) is back at the races for the first time since October 18. Scored over 1200m at Mornington to launch the last campaign. Expect him to play a major role here at home and with the claim. MALLEE GOLD (9) was a fresh-up winner and can only be fitter. Up in grade but can go on with it. TURN UP THE NIGHT (1) is better than last start so he deserves another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stick with Fondled.
1 16418 TURN UP THE NIGHT
BRIAN & ASHLEY MCKNIGHT
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
A McKnight, Bon Accord Park (Mgr: J W A'Vard), P Newton, Mrs J Luiz, N Luiz, Ms S Shores, P Richardson, T Ford, G Edwards, M Ford, Mrs J McKnight & M Aldridge
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 on March 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind King Tut with 59.5kg at $41. The run before that won by a neck at Kyneton Bm62 C,G&E February 10 over 1118m defeating Greatham Boy carrying 59.5kg at $16. Better than last start so he deserves another chance.
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MS C PULS
Lime Green, Brown Spots, Purple Cap
2 7145x WARPARTY
THOMAS CONLAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
D J Walker, J G Wright, O Favaloro, W D Bell, K J Fitzpatrick, Mrs P V Fitzpatrick, T C Fraser, G R Horton, S D Johnson, M M Lam, Miss H Li, Ms K E Howard, C G Crofts & Coupla Ol Drunks (Mgr: L Walker)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Avoca Avoca Cup October 18 over 1860m, 9 len behind Staunch with 55kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Mornington 0 - 62 May 12 over 1200m defeating Second Fix with 59kg at $2.60. Resumes at home and expected to go close.
4
JACKSON RADLEY
Pink, Lime Stars And Sleeves, Pink And Lime Star Cap
3 15x86 TORLAAH
LUKE OLIVER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss D A Poulter, C N James, A J Meester, D W Geany, Mrs L J Beesley, P Beesley, Mrs R Burke, P Porter, J Bartling, Miss M Harrington, Mrs J Miles, D Miles, D Hay, The College Racing (Mgr: B Lowry), Miss C Bisazza, A Eccles, Five Percent Of The Tail (Mgr: B Lubcke), Mrs C Turner, T Turner & J Grivas
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 8 at Pakenham Bm66 on January 23 over 1000m, 8 len behind Foxenberg carrying 58kg at $12. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Kyneton Bm62 C,G&E on February 10 over 1118m, 5.5 len behind Turn Up The Night with 59kg at $31. Prefer in something easier.
1
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Olive With White Circle, Hooped Cap
4 4100x ALOYSIUS
ANDREW NOBLET
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Cheval Rapide Racing (Mgr: P M Keenan), Webtech Racing (Mgr: P T Miller), P Savvides, Mrs F Savvides, B J O'Brien, Z R Bunting & R M Bunting
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 August 3 over 2100m. On debut fourth of 9 at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo Mdn-Sw June 11 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Sister Daae with 57kg at $3.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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C J MACREDMOND
White, Navy And Lime Noblet Racing Logo, Navy And Sky Blue Striped Sleeves, Lime Cap
5 56x53 INTO YOU
SHAY KEATING
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs S M Keating & M Humphreys
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track Bm70 on February 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Oliveanotherday with 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 on August 7 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Ruminate carrying 57kg at $2.60. Goes well here at home and looks drawn to feature.
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JAKE DUFFY
Teal, Grey Stars And Sleeves
6 474x7 JOLTIN' JOE
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J M Barrett, Mrs G Barrett, P Templeton & Mrs T L Templeton
Second-up. First-up after a year got back early 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm66 on February 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Markdel carrying 58.5kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Boston Rocks carrying 55.5kg at $20. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
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J MASKIELL
Royal Blue, White Spades And Armbands
7 22134 PAPARAZZO
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
A R Plant, Mrs P Plant, G A Doyle, P G Smith & Mrs P F Smith
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on February 26 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bohemian Angel with 60kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Wangaratta Bm62 on February 8 over 1170m, 0.8 len behind Turnaquid carrying 60kg at $10. Capable of sharp improvement.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue, White Stars And Armbands
8 15669 THUNDER PARK
SIMON GEBERT
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S V Gebert, Mrs K L Gebert, Miss Hair, A J Marsh, Mrs C L Marsh & P A Preusker
Last start 9th of 12 at Horsham Bm56 on February 24 over 1100m, 5 len behind Body Of Venus with 60kg at $10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Colac 0-66 on February 6 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Brandjam with 59.5kg at $51. Can turn things around.
3
ALANA KELLY
Cerise, Black Diamond Sash, Black Sleeves, Cerise Cap And Pom Pom
9 159x1 MALLEE GOLD
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Gull, Mrs S E Gull, A S Gull & C S Gull
Second-up. First-up after five months won by a long-neck at Terang Bm56 February 20 over 1206m defeating Volkano carrying 60.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Dibalta with 59.5kg at $6. Further improvement to come and is sure to be thereabouts.
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LIAM RIORDAN
White, Red Vee And Collar, White Swan, Quartered Cap
10 28x21 FONDLED
ANDREW NOBLET
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas)
Third-up today. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1118m, 1.3 len behind Vega Blues with 57.5kg at $2.50. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Kyneton Mdn-Sw February 27 over 1218m on a soft track defeating Divine Empress carrying 57.5kg at $1.95. In form and looks set to go close again.
8
J ALLEN
White, Navy And Lime Noblet Racing Logo, Navy And Sky Blue Striped Sleeves, Lime Cap
11 7x573 TRIOMPHE
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Roseneath Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms M I Raymond), Hard Men (Mgr: M J Gloury), T S Martin, Mrs C Felmingham, W S Henry, E Lucas, Salary Cap Punting (Mgr: L Marlin) & M Ray
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 5th of 8 at Geelong Bm62 on January 20 over 1125m, 5.5 len behind Esquel carrying 57kg at $26. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 13 at Ararat 0 - 56 on February 8 over 1100m, 4 len behind Snappy Tycoon carrying 60kg at $11. Will need to do a bit more.
3
White, Emerald Green Spots, Mauve Sleeves And Cap, Emerald Green Spots