Echuca   21 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Carlton Draught 0-56 Handicap 1412m

Track: SOFT 7   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.36)  

Hot tempo expected from Sly Cascata and Boulder Jack. SUGAR AND SWEET (2) was ridden quietly then made some inroads and finished 3.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1100m at Ararat. Steps up in distance today and while yet to win second-up, he's got six minor placings from nine tries. ACHETER (5) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1300m at Wangaratta. Generally settles back early and winds up late, but draws to settle closer if they'd like. WHISKEY AND BEER (7) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 2.5 lengths when seventh over 1206m at Kyneton eight days ago. Should be ready to peak now and this no tougher than the past couple. SLY CASCATA (11) boasts more recent winning form than most rivals here and while this is tougher than the grade he's been racing, his tail should be up. MISHIMA (9) finished second to Sly Cascata last start but draws significantly better than him this time around. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sugar And Sweet each way.
1 65x09 STAND BY ME NED
M LAWSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
T S Monti & Ms A M Harden
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 10th of 14 at Ballarat Bm56 on February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Grammy's Sunshine with 61.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell eased back early on 9th of 12 at Kyneton Cg&E Bm56 on February 27 over 1218m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Geegee Jet By with 61kg at $18. Well placed in this line-up and can improve.
8
MITCHELL AITKEN
Pink And Black Diamonds, Pink Sleeves And Cap
2 25035 SUGAR AND SWEET
RACHEL SAMSONENKO
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A L Coyne & D A Chamberlain
At the latest run got back early 5th of 9 at Ararat Bm56 on March 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Marty Mcfly carrying 60.5kg at $10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm56 on December 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind Aka Daka with 60.5kg at $12. Nicely placed and gets his chance to bounce back.
12
LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, Cerise Stars, White And Cerise Seams Sleeves And Cap, Cerise Pom Pom
3 30x57 KING'S CHAMBER
BRYDON MILLS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B R Mills, D B Griffith & Miss L Mills
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up 5th of 10 at Stawell 0 - 56 on December 13 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind My Haruconi carrying 60kg at $21. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at Kilmore 0 - 56 on February 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Got Out The Fence with 60kg at $26. Tricky draw but should have come on for the first up run.
10
MS C PULS
Green, White Stars, Red Armbands And Cap
4 830x5 BOULDER JACK
DENNIS OLIVER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
H F Hipwell
Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Bm66 on March 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Charmed Run carrying 54kg at $17. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Ti Tree Lad carrying 58kg at $15. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
2
R MCLEOD
Mauve And Purple Diagonal Stripes, Mauve Cap
5 09x62 ACHETER
TONY NOONAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Acheter (Mgr: A W Noonan), Mrs D M Kelly, Mrs C A Cushnahan, T Daws, Mrs M Daws, P Grant, M J Patterson, Dr J A Schuijers, P Brown, T G Wilkinson, J T Barry, R Bedggood, D W Bedggood, Lost Doggies (Mgr: R E Cooke), D V Kirwin, P Weiler, Mrs L Weiler, Mrs G Noonan, B Danaher & Mrs G M Barry
Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at Kyneton Bm62 F&M on February 10 over 1118m, 4.5 len behind Regal Secret with 55.5kg at $21. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on February 28 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Got Out The Fence carrying 58kg at $21. Improved run last start and draws for a peak performance.
4
J NOONAN
Red And White Diamonds, Gold And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
6 04048 INVINCIBLE BAY
COLLIN FLETCHER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C C Fletcher & Mrs L A Fletcher
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Berrigan Bm58 on March 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Alternate carrying 54kg at $6. The race before that came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on February 28 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Got Out The Fence with 56.5kg at $61. Draws to get his chance but prefer to see him back in form.
3
V LE BOEUF
White, Black Cross, Arrows And Collar, Red Sleeves, Black Chevron Armbands
7 85x67 WHISKEY AND BEER
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J G Symons, G J Gray, B J Tatterson, Mrs D M Johnson, A R Johnson, G J Holdsworth, G A Hammond, Miss A J Whitehead, M Kirby, Mrs G S Hammond, B J Peut, Ms M Byriel, Mrs C J McDonald, J Wilkinson, Mrs L J Stacey, P L Pender, M R Hooper, C A Chapman & Bops Racing (Mgr: B J Crooks)
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at Kyneton Cg&E Bm56 on February 27 over 1218m, slow going 2 len behind Geegee Jet By with 58.5kg at $16. Last start 7th of 12 at Kyneton Bm56 on March 13 over 1206m, 2.5 len behind Drone Attack with 58.5kg at $19. Racing well. Tough to beat if near his best.
5
ALANA KELLY
Light Blue, Navy Blue Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
8 8080x MAHAM
GERALD EGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G W Egan, N A Kynnersley, P E Watkins, Q A Thomson, D Kynnersley, S J Marks, F D Stevenson, B D Kynnersley, N McAdam, S J Purcell, G H Holt, Mrs P J Thompson & P J Thompson
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Wodonga Bm58 August 5 over 1590m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Lord Domino carrying 57.5kg at $91. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at this track Bm58 June 3 over 1412m, soft track; 9 len behind Jet Jitsu carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
11
BRITTANY BUTTON
Blue, White Southern Cross And Cap
9 x0252 MISHIMA
BEN BRISBOURNE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P L Baldwin, D Krongold, D Goudie, G C Davis, C S Emmett, D Visic, P K Farrelly, L T Considine & W B Brisbourne
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Towong Bm52 on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sly Cascata carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on February 28 over 1300m, 4 len behind Got Out The Fence with 58kg at $41. Hard to knock recent form, albeit in easier grade, and draws ideally for this.
1
LACHLAN KING
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
10 198x9 IL AMERICANA
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M G Vella, Mrs B L Sheppard, Mrs J Emini, S Reiger, T W Curnow, B P Ryan, C Falzon, S Chamings, Mrs V Louras, C Louras, S M Bunt & D Camilleri
Second run back. First-up after nine months 9th of 14 at Berrigan Cl1 on March 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Queue Jumper carrying 56kg at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 24 2024 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Checkthemenu with 56kg at $14. Will need this run.
7
NATHAN PUNCH
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
11 61351 SLY CASCATA
SHELLEY KIRKPATRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs S Kirkpatrick
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Towong Bm52 March 7 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Mishima with 57kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 12 at Holbrook Bm45 on February 14 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Paralia carrying 57.5kg at $5. Back in winning form and looks one of the major players.
9
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Yellow, Pink Diamond, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 19x97 QUICK SPELL
ANDREW DALE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
A Dale, M D Antonello, C Eaton, J Donnelly, JAG Racing (Mgr: A Coff), Star Syndicate (Mgr: D Martin), R Brown, S D Kokkinis, G E Gale, S Sirin, P A Jones, Ms D L Jones, G A Bishop & B J Morris
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on February 21 over 1009m, 8 len behind Sleeping Tiger with 57.5kg at $31. Last start eased back early on 7th of 9 at Towong Bm52 on March 7 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Belmasai with 57kg at $26. Should be ready to show something but wide draw might test.
17
ZOE WALLER
Sky Blue, White Maltese Cross, Sky Blue Cap
13 448x8 ROULLOTTIE
SHILLEAGH MEYERVALE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
P Knight
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Wagga Ctry Cl1 on March 12 over 1000m, 9 len behind Wear The Crown with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1175m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Party Boss carrying 55kg at $5. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.
13
B VALE
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
14 6x6x9 SNOW ON HER
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
6YO  GR/B  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs KJ Davis and Mrs BJ Arnott
Racing second-up today. Last outing 9th of 11 at Berrigan Bm58 on March 14 over 1100m, 7 len behind Mighty Feat with 53kg at $17. At only start last preparation second last of 7 at Ceduna Bm58 on November 29 over 1300m, 7 len behind Strasbeau carrying 57kg at $15. Likely to need something easier than this.
6
CAINE STUART
Royal Blue, White Stars, Red And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
15 15822 WAGUNDA
ANDREW DALE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
B A Harvey & P Hills
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Holbrook Bm45 on February 14 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Paralia carrying 60.5kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Tumbarumba Bm50 on January 31 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hollerloud carrying 58kg at $4.80. This a step up on recent second placings.
6
Steely Grey, White Obelisk, White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
16 21706 HOLLERLOUD
ANDREW DALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L Walsh
Last start did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at Towong Bm52 on March 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Belmasai carrying 55kg at $11. The start before that ran last of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on February 21 over 1009m, 9 len behind Sleeping Tiger with 57kg at $6. Looking to others, especially from that gate.
15
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
17 95864 MISS HIMALAYA
DAVID DEAN
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 54.0KG
D Dean
Last start 4th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on March 6 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Balgowan carrying 52kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 13 at Kyneton F&M Bm56 on February 27 over 1218m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Jackie's Maid carrying 52.5kg at $71. Tricky draw but gets in nicely after the claim and hasn't been disgraced of late.
14
OLIVIA EAST
Red, White Diamond, Black And White Armbands