Warrnambool   11 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

The Victoria Hotel Port Fairy Cup 1400m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 4.98)  

A solid tempo on the cards with Jacks On Ice taking charge. Tricky race. WILLMOTT (1) tackled a strong race at Bendigo first up and was solid before a smart win at Donald over 1350m, settling midfield and coming clear to score by two lengths. This is a touch harder but he can go on with it. HEDONIST (6) is going well, far too good in easier company at Mt Gambier two back and measuring up well at Flemington latest. He's untested at 1400m but should handle it and measure up. HAY JOE (8) was beaten narrowly over this route when last seen and has minor claims in this tougher affair. JACKS ON ICE (2) is going okay and could give a sight with Meech on. Better placed in this than he was at Flemington last start. SUGGESTED PLAY: Willmott on top.
1 62x81 WILLMOTT
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A F J Alexander, Dycer Racing, R Menchise, M J Ward, East Coast Thoroughbred Racing, R T D Racing, G&C Bayview, S Saint-John, You Yang, Don't Tell The Bride, J Rogers, G A McLaren, J D Widdows, Mrs E R Brady, S J Brady, S J Azzopardi & J M Azzopardi
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Resuming 8th of 13 at Bendigo Bm78 on October 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Guerite with 58kg at $15. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Donald Bm70 November 16 over 1350m defeating Divine Thoughts carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
6
T P MADDEN
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
2 93468 JACKS ON ICE
MICK SHEPHERDSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K.Shepherdson, Best And Fairest 4, B Ellis, W Ellis, M Harvey, G Kennewell, R Milne, A Shelton, S Shelton, C Shepherdson, P Shepherdson, D Smith, M Sparrow, C St John, M Swittala & Thunder Road Racing (Mgr: L McMurray)
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 at Flemington Bm70 on December 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rue De Royale with 60.5kg at $41. The run before that 6th of 8 at Geelong Bm74 on November 26 over 1214m, 4 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 58kg at $16. Minor hope.
4
LINDA MEECH
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue Cap
3 70741 TEN COMMANDMENTS
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
SCT Syndications, P Preusker, Two Thousand Swans, Six foot or bald, A Lee, Swan Marsh Racing, M Bourk, S Bourk, J Cameron, LAPD, Miss T Mentha, Bus Trips R Us, A Blake, W Fordham, J Mentha, H Wellermann, C Roberts & Mrs T Hooton
Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start settled well back; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm66 November 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Darkbonee carrying 61.5kg at $11. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on November 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hedonist carrying 60.5kg at $7. Back in winning form and can measure up again.
5
HARRY GRACE
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
4 43x32 FLYING MIKKI
DAVID NOONAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J V Joiner
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm68 on December 20 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Arcandam with 62kg at $6. Previously second-up won by a neck at Moe Bm78 October 18 2024 over 1200m in soft going defeating Deekay with 56kg at $4. Fitter and suited this trip now.
9
LOGAN MCNEIL
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
5 0x860 EMPRESSIVE ENUFF
DEAN BINAISSE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
D A Darvill, L Darvill, F B Jackson & Two Bob Snobs Syndicate (Mgr: L Jackson)
Most recently second last of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on December 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stealth Of Night carrying 57.5kg at $41. Before that 6th of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on December 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Stealth Of Night with 59kg at $31. Needs best.
2
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Blue, Red And White Bands, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 5x014 HEDONIST
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Jackaroo Racing (T Dabernig), K & Mrs C Paisley, S O'Rourke, G Bennett, J Williams Snr, G & Mrs L Aitken, D Bayly, R Charley, P & Mrs C De Fontenay, Jet T/breds (J de Fegely), G & Mrs S Lambert, Sandcastles (J Mahony), Quat Quatta T/breds (I Mandie), Seawedge (P Fish), R & Mrs S Jarvis
Last start 4th of 15 at Flemington Bm70 on December 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rue De Royale with 56kg at $17. The race before that scored a big 3 len win at Mt Gambier Bm68 November 28 over 1200m defeating Emerald Reward carrying 58kg at $4.80. Going well for this.
7
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
7 713x5 EISHAA
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
M L R Whittaker, Mrs E M K Whittaker, R H Murphy & T Di Bucchianico
Second run back. First-up after two months settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Bordertown Bm66 on December 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind El Paso Citie carrying 59kg at $17. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Bendigo Bm62 September 7 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Tournelle carrying 59kg at $31. Needs something easier.
3
P GATT
Royal Blue, Red Star, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves, Red And White Star Cap
8 51682 HAY JOE
PATRICK MCKENNA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P W McKenna & Ms D M McKenna
Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track Bm66 on December 31 over 1400m, head behind Didn't Miss Many with 56.5kg at $26. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Terang Bm62 on December 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind He's Godspeed with 61.5kg at $31. Chance on latest effort.
8
SARAH FIELD
Pink, Green Shamrock, Blue Sleeves, White Cap
9 66467 GEFFINA
AARON PURCELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs M T Couch
Last start 7th of 9 at this track Bm70 on December 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Arcandam with 56kg at $8. The run before that 6th of 9 at Donald Bm70 on November 16 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Willmott with 56.5kg at $7. Have a few ahead.
3
MELISSA JULIUS
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
10 7x930 ALTRUIST
BRENT STANLEY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
J Peat
Most recently ran last of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 on December 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mercurial Lady with 59kg at $91. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Kyneton Bm62 on December 11 over 1103m, 1.4 len behind Viasain carrying 61kg at $21. Place looks absolute best.
1
D YENDALL
Yellow, Black Hoops, Red Sleeves
11 1x573 DIAMOND WAR
BILL CERCHI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms S L Fish, Dr R W Harper, Ms B Cerchi & M J Walsh
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Terang Bm56 on December 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind In Her Stride carrying 63.5kg at $16. The start before that 7th of 11 at Geelong Bm62 on December 12 over 1430m, 6 len behind Botanical Boy carrying 60.5kg at $61. In the money recently but this looks a bit rich.
5
BRENDAN NEWPORT
Black And Yellow Checks, Green Cap