Ararat 08 Feb 2026
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T.M. Murray Slattery Willaura Cup 2200m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.36) |
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Plenty of pace from the outset with Frontline Action and Gift Of Oratory leading the charge. FRONTLINE ACTION (4) won over a mile at Tatura first up as a $2.3F and will improve quickly off the Flemington outing following. Needs this trip and has raced well in much tougher metro company. In a smart barn and this is a winnable assignment. BON FETE (7) has improved his numbers since his win over 2100m in a 66 at Sandown. Just missed at Pakenham last time and Yendall will give him every chance from the handy barrier. EARLY WARNING (9) was quickly back on track beaten 1L at Morphettville over 2000m in a 64. Kersley rides and he'll be in the finish holding that form. Stablemate SURFY PETE (10) ran a competitive figure in a 78 at Mt Gambier two weeks ago. Maps for the run of the race and he always puts in. DARTBOARD (2) is going well enough to consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Frontline Action to win.
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KHOR
SYMON WILDE 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R A E Lyons, E J Hornbrook, P D Harrison, D Harrison, P N Kean, B J Anderton, EST L E Anderton, F K Butler, Mrs K M Butler & J P Van Duuren Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Mt Gambier Summer Cup on January 25 over 2062m, nose behind Van Roy carrying 53.5kg at $6. Before that 4th of 10 at Warrnambool Koroit Cup on January 11 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Brung King carrying 53.5kg at $21. Nice effort last time. Has claims on the quick return. |
3 CHRISTOPHER PANG |
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| 2 | x9303 |
DARTBOARD
BRADY CROSS 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs A P Morgan, R G Bell, Mrs M J Bell, B J Fraser, A Fraser, Ms L C Richmond, P J Cassidy, D A Flanagan, L S White, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, T J Knights, Mrs K Knights, I Hart, S Hart, Mrs A M Bennetts, S E Bennetts & D Stevens Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Mt Gambier Summer Cup on January 25 over 2062m, 0.7 len behind Van Roy carrying 56kg at $3.80. The run before that ran last of 15 at Flemington Bm70 on January 17 over 1800m, 16 len behind Fiorenot with 60.5kg at $101. Not far from the winner last time and among the better chances. |
1 JACK HILL |
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| 3 | 47575 |
LIGHTNING EXPRESS
AARON PURCELL 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), N Hayes, Ms S C Hayes, B W Rodger, M A Beecham, P F Beecham, G Stirling, Alex 'N' Wang (Mgr: G L Taylor), M C Solly, G S C Solly, T N Franklin, Mrs J Ludeman, K A J Peach, L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, R A Mitchell & G J Khougaz Most recently 5th of 11 at Mt Gambier Summer Cup on January 25 over 2062m, 2.5 len behind Van Roy carrying 56kg at $10. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Warrnambool Koroit Cup on January 11 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Brung King carrying 56.5kg at $11. Worth a look. |
7 LINDA MEECH |
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| 4 | 33x15 |
FRONTLINE ACTION
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M A O'Leary, L J Murray, M K Ashton, S J Gavin, F F Fairthorne (Jnr), D F Gavin & Ms W F Gavin Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield and won by a neck at Tatura Bm62 December 14 over 1600m defeating Aka Daka with 61kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell 5th of 15 at Flemington Bm70 on January 17 over 1800m, 4 len behind Fiorenot with 57kg at $15. Suited and will be tough to roll. |
9 WILL GORDON |
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| 5 | 0x659 |
OUR BAMBINO
SIMON RYAN 9YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG Mrs K E Ryan, M L Farmer, F X McCarthy, P F Ryan & S P Curtis Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 11 at Mt Gambier Summer Cup on January 25 over 2062m, 8 len behind Van Roy with 54kg at $13. The race before that 5th of 10 at Warrnambool Koroit Cup on January 11 over 1700m, 4 len behind Brung King carrying 54kg at $71. Nine-year-old gelding who has been well held in recent runs and can't see him playing a major role here. |
10 R J HURDLE |
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| 6 | 25x04 |
UNTETHERED
PATRICK KEARNEY 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P Kearney, P Rafferty, A Rafferty, C S McIntyre, W R Lynn, Country 2 Coast 2.0 (Mgr: M Fritsch), G J Mitchell, Ms M S Kaminski, Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), D M Heslin, G I Mackay, G J Paten, K D Pitt, P Mannix & S Inglis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside 0 - 66 on January 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Two Wolves carrying 59kg at $21. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Kyneton Bm70 on January 31 over 1856m, 2.25 len behind Sea Strike carrying 57kg at $16. May need one more. |
4 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 7 | 21462 |
BON FETE
JASON WARREN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J Warren, Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), Mrs C J Fero, A G Paroavi,J L Dewberry, Blur Racing Syndicate (J Reece), Ms K E A Warren, D W Spicer, R Weiss, Mrs L F Luca, M B Luca, M Walsh, Springtime In Melbourne (R Gillan), M R Pollard, J Pannunzio, R C Starkins, N Gopaul, Ms H F Sylvain & Mrs G Brooder At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Pakenham F&M Bm70 on January 23 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind I Only Wish carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on January 10 over 1800m, 4 len behind Tarvue carrying 54kg at $20. Making headway. Nice effort last time and worth following up. |
3 D YENDALL |
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| 8 | 57x94 |
GIFT OF ORATORY
AUSTY COFFEY 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on December 31 over 1600m, 12 len behind Aka Daka carrying 61.5kg at $31. Second-up 4th of 8 at Hanging Rock Hang Rock Cup on January 26 over 1800m, 4 len behind His Finest Hour carrying 54kg at $17. Likely to find this out of reach. |
6 P GATT |
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| 9 | 38304 |
EARLY WARNING
PAUL PREUSKER 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P A Preusker, G J Cadd, M Mccaig, M Robertson, M Ryan, B N McFarlane, D M Grundell, Mrs M E Grundell, K J Ryan, Ms D Ryan, M B Smith, M Keogh, Mrs L Durno, J M Knuckey, T Beaston, Mrs M B Ryan, B Ryan, Mrs M A Ryan, D A Ryan & The Albertross (Mgr: M Ryan) At the latest run 4th of 13 at Morphettville 0-64 on January 31 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Back Me Up Benny carrying 58kg at $17. Before that ran last of 10 at Camperdown Camp Cup on January 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mister Me with 54kg at $51. Can improve here and is a top-three contender. |
8 FRED W KERSLEY |
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| 10 | 11334 |
SURFY PETE
PAUL PREUSKER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J D Alexander, Mrs R Alexander, Mrs N F Alexander, Mrs M M Coffey, Miss T L Langerak, I F Coffey & S Coffey Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at Mt Gambier Summer Cup on January 25 over 2062m, 2 len behind Van Roy with 54kg at $9.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Terang Bm56 on January 2 over 1850m, 1.0 len behind Eddystone with 62kg at $3.60. In the mix. |
2 HARRY GRACE |
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| 11 | 5831x |
SABRE ATHENA
MARK GREIG 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig Resuming. Finished off last preparation by 2 len Warrnambool Bm67-Hwgt November 30 over 3400m slow track defeating The Claimant carrying 65kg at $15. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Hamilton Bm58 May 29 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Cardiologist carrying 55kg at $101. Win would surprise. |
5 MS K WALTERS |
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| 12 | 88668 |
SIDE PIECE
AARON PURCELL 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P Groidis, Mrs M Groidis, Miss O Groidis, Miss B Groidis, Ms C Wallis, T R D Hina, A R Duncan, Mrs D L Duncan, L W Anderson, Mrs C M Anderson, J E Bloom, Mrs N Bloom, M J Donegan, Ms D Moloney, L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, S A Pitt, J Caldarelli, Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) & B W Rodger Most recently 6th of 12 at Camperdown Bm56 on January 17 over 2200m, 4 len behind Wimmera Star carrying 61.5kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm62 on December 31 over 1700m, 6 len behind Brung King carrying 59kg at $20. Others rate better. |
11 LINDA MEECH |
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| 13 | 30x32 |
MAX MERCURY
ANDREW BOBBIN 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Grampians Racing , R J Notting, Crisis Racing, B J Nally, D C Moore, R W McIntosh, Our Lucky Train Ticket , Ms J L Bell, P T McClelland, R Tidswell, A Del Biondo, C G Lewis, The Cups Chasers , P J Gottaas, Mrs T L Gibson, Dr D J Tickell, All Ages , Win to Live , P Gall & Mrs T Notting Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Terang Bm56 on January 2 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind The Daily Planet carrying 61kg at $41. Last start 2nd of 7 at Great Western Gr W Cup on January 24 over 1950m, 1.5 len behind Flying Basil carrying 54kg at $6. Others appeal more heading into this. |
10 SARAH FIELD |
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