Terang 17 Mar 2026
GOING: S(6)
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Midfield Group Maiden Plate 1406m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: Out 3m 1000m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.27) |
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No surprise if the first starters played a key role in the tempo of the race with little speed on paper. LICENSE TO EXCITE (11) was nudged out at Colac and Warrnambool before finding the grade a bit rich at Kyneton. Peaks now off a 35-day freshen and this grade suits better. Has the winkers applied for the first time and she rates to go close. REGAL ASCEND (12) returned from a spell beaten 3.5 lengths over 1200m at Moe. Settled back and can sit closer today. Also has the winkers on for the first time and John Allen is a key jockey engagement replacing the 2kg apprentice. GLOWSHIFT (5) debuts for the Laurie yard and has been well educated. Draws inside and has the blinkers on. A bold run is likely in a winnable race. KING KALAKAUA (6) debuts for the Maher yard with the blinkers on. Draws wide but has had plenty of jumpouts and should be running into it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with License To Excite.
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CYNIC
CHRIS CALTHORPE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Evergreen Rich (Mgr: A W Bott) Second run back. First-up after eight months 10th of 12 at Colac Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 17 len behind No Greater Vue carrying 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1500m, 29 len behind The Printer carrying 59.5kg at $201. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
11 R J HURDLE |
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TORQUAY TOFF
CHRIS CALTHORPE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss M M Moyle Resuming after a 13 months break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track 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. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
13 CHRISTOPHER PANG |
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BURN FOR YOU
MATT CUMANI 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M Cumani, G Hales, R Axen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R C Benkel), B McKiterick, M R Ward, K Barnett, P A Catterall, Great Sensation Racing (Mgr: C Irvin), M W Heinz, Mrs S M Maloney, M B E Moore, Mrs A Paton, A Sultana, Hon G J Williamson, SpringTimeBestTime (Mgr: M G Lake), Mrs A Paton & J L Rich Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when got back early 6th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 1100m, 11 len behind Olatunde carrying 58kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
5 WILL GORDON |
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CALEDONIAN SUMMER
JAMIE EDWARDS 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M P Palmer Gelding by Too Darn Hot on debut. Finished fourth in a Geelong jump-out on March 4. Difficult gate and others look better. |
10 JACK HILL |
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GLOWSHIFT
MATT LAURIE 2YO BAY COLT 59.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Two-year-old colt (Acclamation - Dusk To Dawn). Matt Laurie has him ready for this with five recent trials prior to his debut today. Runner-up in a Mornington jump-out on March 4. Looks ready to go and keep very safe. |
2 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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KING KALAKAUA
CIARON MAHER 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, D M Firth, J Dixon, M A L Stevens, Mrs L M Stevens, T R Wilkinson, Dalal Thoroughbreds DJM Racing, B Fitz-Gibbon, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, A M Holst, Laing Racing, P K & A W Racing, A Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, B Crouch, Sunday Nite Tea, Dr J C Whitaker & Evaren Racing First starter by North Pacific out of Chateau Griffo purchased for AUD $ 80,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of five trials prior to his debut today. In the premier barn and keep an eye on the betting. |
12 DECLAN BATES |
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SARGEANT BLUEY
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S P Nichols, Benchmark 64 (Mgr: P M Schols) & SPCC Racing Connections (Mgr: M A Cowley) Gelding by Prague facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Mornington jump-out on March 4. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
9 TEODORE NUGENT |
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THE ARCHER
NIGEL BLACKISTON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R Wilkinson Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw September 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Gee Tee carrying 57kg at $151. On debut ran last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw August 6 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Duke Atreides carrying 58kg at $201. Passing. |
7 V LE BOEUF |
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PACKERS JOURNEY
MICHAEL SELL 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms M K Sell, W M Blacklow, M Gardiner, Mrs K B Gardiner, Packer (Mgr: P Clohesy), Dr P Pittorino, Mrs K Gellatly, Two Pods Racing (Mgr: P Podbury), A Fraser, Mrs B Fraser, M Waters, F Van Keulen, R J Snelling, Mrs M E Snelling, M Hodgkiss, R Martin, R L Herron, Mrs H C Herron, R Foreman & J Beachey Last start 10th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1218m, slow going 6 len behind Fondled with 57.5kg at $61. The run before that got back early 7th of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1100m, 7 len behind Snappy Beau carrying 57.5kg at $31. This hard. |
3 NEIL FARLEY |
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FRESHWATER FOX
JAMIE EDWARDS 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Mrs J M Edwards, J Edwards, N J Verrall, J W Reddie, A F Walls, D Lawler & G Dickson Three-year-old filly (Foxwedge - Starred For Life). She has six recent trials prior to her debut today. Well educated with six hit-outs leading into this, the latest when placing in a Geelong jump-out. |
1 RYAN HOUSTON |
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LICENSE TO EXCITE
HENRY DWYER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Seymour Bloodstock, D P Heffernan, K M M L D M, Grey Geese, G R Bishop, D J Malady, Kratzie Racing No. 94, P W Pratt, Ms K Medved, Ms P R Summerell & S B Maxwell, Erica Bloodstock. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1218m, 5 len behind Succaforyou carrying 57kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Celestial Splendor with 56kg at $5. Peaks and rates to go close. |
4 EOIN WALSH |
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REGAL ASCEND
JOHN MCARDLE 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Regal Bloodstock (Mgr: M H Burckhardt), Easy Watch (Mgr: P Heeraman), Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W C Pearce), Old Bulls (Mgr: R Aivatoglou), P A Johnson, B W Grimley, S A Latter & P Regos Second-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hook 'N' Spur with 54kg at $11. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Champ carrying 57kg at $21. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. |
3 J ALLEN |
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SHE'S FOR REEL
MATT LAURIE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG S F Boyle, P M Plumb, Mrs J E Boyle, P F Boyle, A P Crowe, Mrs M A Crowe, B Ryan, C Salter, S G Vick, M Salter, P W Clark, M J Eddy, L P Eddy, Ms C H Boyle & Dr L C Boyle Was at very long odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cincincity with 55.5kg at $61. Expected to do far better this time. Later on. |
8 DYLAN DUNN |
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TOY MAKER
SIMON ZAHRA 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Monarch Bloodstock, Sledmere Stud, J K Mackay, S Jessep, D A Micallef, A Micallef, Food Facility Construction, C H Boully, Mrs R Kemp, N Edwards, Dave and Dan, Monarch Bloodstock Areti, W B Fornari, Mrs J Cartledge, Simsy Racing, C R Todd, M Zahra, D Headrick, E Knezevic & S J Davies Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 6th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Brazen Fling with 57kg at $4.40. Last start 5th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1218m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Fondled with 57kg at $15. Improver in the mix. |
6 C J MACREDMOND |
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DANIEL BOONE
SIMON ZAHRA 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Miss D K Rose, Miss B J Rose, Mrs T M Rose & J Williams Most recently 11th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Vim Vitae with 59.5kg at $26. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Loveyamore carrying 59.5kg at $21. Inclined to risk. |
1 RYAN HOUSTON |
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