Yarra Valley   24 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Manhari Fillies & Mares BM56 Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 5     Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.92)  

Expecting Oriental Dane to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. FIRST FIFTEEN (2) resumed much improved, narrowly beaten from the pace at Sale. Tackled a CL1 at Pakenham following and lacked a change of gears in the run to the line. Has the blinkers on for the first time and maps well in easier. A 4kg claimer is engaged today and that brings her right into it. TIPSY GYPSY (1) resumes and is good on the fresh side. Has jumped out 4x at Flemington, and Brad Rawiller has been with her all along. Won't have to improve much to test. SMASHING RUBY (7) was narrowly beaten at Towong first-up, and there was much to like about her effort after an awkward start. Gets in light again with the 4kg claim, and with the extra fitness, can't be ruled out. POPTHEBUBBLY (3) can build on her Maiden win at Edenhope. Has a 2kg claim today and will position forward from the inside barrier. SUGGESTED PLAY: First Fifteen with the race fitness.
1 1234x TIPSY GYPSY
ERN EWERT
4YO  GREY  MARE 62.0KG
L G Ross, K J O'Brien, E Ewert, B Vilcins, M McGuire, C Kachel & G Ellis
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Wangaratta Bm56 December 22 over 1170m, soft track; 3 len behind Audio Pop Cam carrying 61kg at $6.50. On debut third of 8 at Ballarat 4Upmdn-Sw October 14 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Cosmic Vixen carrying 58.5kg at $16. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
10
B RAWILLER
Red And White Checks, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
2 90x17 FIRST FIFTEEN
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 62.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), G S Palatinus, Ms A Barabas, Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), A Kheir, Dr E K Attebo, A K Cree, P C Dixon, M Halsall, Mrs M J Halsall, J L Langley, B C Showniruk, C S White & G P Young
Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Sale Mdn-Sw February 11 over 1206m defeating Benriach carrying 57kg at $2.70. Second-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Pakenham Cl1 on March 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Azzacool with 57kg at $19. Rates well and should find frame here.
3
ZAC MOORE
Dark Blue, Pale Blue Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
3 x4841 POPTHEBUBBLY
BRADY CROSS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 61.0KG
B Cross
Racing well recently. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Edenhope Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Prince De Vega with 57kg at $3.90. The start before that 4th of 10 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Lawborough with 56kg at $41. Will prove hard to beat.
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NADIA DANIELS
Royal Blue, Lime Green And White Checked Half, Sleeves And Cap, Royal Blue Peak And Pom Pom
4 68609 OCEAN'S JEN
ANDREW PERDON
8YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
A R Perdon, S Boulton, Mrs S Boulton, Ms T M Cross & P Rosenberg
Last start raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Pakenham Bm62 on March 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Alero with 57kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 10 at Sale Bm62 on February 11 over 1415m, 60 len behind Test Of Love carrying 54kg at $71. Can feature.
4
J MASKIELL
Navy Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves With Navy Horseshoes, Checked Cap
5 13227 ORIENTAL DANE
DON DWYER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
C A Butler & D Dwyer
Last start ran last of 7 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy3 on March 8 over 1008m, slow going 6 len behind Belriah with 71.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Buchan Pic-Trpy on February 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lika Mosh carrying 67.5kg at $1.90. Must do better.
6
BRITTANY BUTTON
Deep Red, BR Letters, Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap Deep Red Stripe
6 0x695 OVERTOUX
MARCUS O'CONNOR
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M J O'Connor, Mrs L O'Connor, Mrs G M Wainwright & Miss S A McInnes
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Towong Bm52 on March 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Belmasai with 55.5kg at $14. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Colac 0 - 56 on March 1 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Designs Of Eight carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Hard to fault if at her best.
5
JESSICA BOOTH
Purple, Light Blue Hoops And Armbands, Hooped Cap
7 878x2 SMASHING RUBY
JOHN RATTLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms C A Rattle
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at Towong Bm52 on March 7 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Belmasai with 52.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on November 12 2024 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Acheter with 58kg at $8.50. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
7
LIANA WOOD
Cerise, Gold Sleeves
8 76487 KULINA
DON DWYER
8YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D Dwyer & Ms M Hackshaw
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Alexandra Pic-Trpy on March 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Peintre's Pride with 74kg at $6.50. The start before that 8th of 13 at Ararat 0 - 56 on February 8 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Snappy Tycoon carrying 54.5kg at $17. Tested again.
2
JACKIE BERIMAN
Red, Black Braces, Black And White Striped Sleeves
9 368x7 MOOSE JAW
SALLY WYNNE
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs DL Wynne, G Tamvakologos & P Seaman
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 7 at Sale F&M Bm62 on March 1 over 1112m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Juice Box with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Preservator with 54kg at $71. Might find this a bit too tough.
8
MS S WYNNE
Purple And Mauve Halves, White S, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap And Pom Pom
10 47655 ROCKETTE ROULETTE
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K J Davis & Ms D J Davis
Last start ran last in a small field at Kyneton F&M Bm56 on March 13 over 1106m, 6 len behind Struggle Street carrying 56kg at $31. The run before that 5th of 14 at Kilmore 0 - 56 on February 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Got Out The Fence carrying 52.5kg at $21. Tested again.
9
TEODORE NUGENT
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap