Terang   20 Feb 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Terang Co-Op Rural Store BM62 Handicap 1406m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 33)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.43)  

Strong tempo with Suze Spritz and Ultra Blue leading the way over Vaderlee. Another very even race with little between the top chances but going with the leaders. SUZE SPRITZ (11) is an honest type who was a winner two back this journey then placed over a little further last time, beaten just over a length. Has a low draw and is expected to take running down. Same goes for IN HER STRIDE (1) who has a big weight but good early speed and a low draw. Veteran mare racing in top form with two wins win end before a solid placing in a tougher race at Cranbourne. Freshened since and has won only try here. Take catching. EIRE OF FORTUNE (10) was a debut winner over the winter on heavy ground then tipped out again. Was solid fresh and will be fitter for the longer journey. Has upside and wouldn't shock. LOOSE ON GIN (5) was safely held fresh on soft ground then improved sharply second-up to finish in the minors. Is a third-up winner and worth following up. SHEANADH (13) has the blinkers added and in this easier company, is worth another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Suze Spritz will take catching.
1 97113 IN HER STRIDE
JOHN SALANITRI
7YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
F P Salanitri, Mrs B Williamson, D P Williamson, J Damiano, A Capaldi, D A Ruggiero, Absolute Dud Syndicate (Mgr: D Nuttall), D Ramadan, J Kostopoulos, H A Kindler, G C Olson, Six Schooners (Mgr: D J Staal) & A Wilson
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Bm66 on January 22 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Warrior Within with 61kg at $3.70. The run before that won by a head at Sale Bm62 January 8 over 1400m defeating Sunset Beauty with 61kg at $3.60. Honest mare expected to take catching.
4
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 3x416 ULTRA BLUE
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs V L Klaric & I Cajkusic
Last start 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on February 4 over 1300m, 4 len behind Winsome Star with 56.5kg at $19. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Geelong Cl1 January 20 over 1325m defeating Electric Elvis with 55.5kg at $3.30. Can atone with any luck from the wide draw.
15
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Black, Gold Maltese Cross And Seams, Black Cap
3 2656x DEADLY PRESS
NICK RYAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
N R Ryan, S Gerecke, A Bongiovanni, C L Gould, G Cooper, C E Coleman, D T Coleman, Pat Mee (Mgr: M F Hanney), Miss T J Gould, Miss L J Gould, READY2RUN CCFC (Mgr: P Dugo) & Love Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs J Love)
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Geelong Bm64 July 25 over 1450m, soft track; 3 len behind Fabrice with 60.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second of 16 at Warrnambool Bm64 May 1 over 1300m, soft track; 2 len behind Alcoshare with 59.5kg at $10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
4 1533x JET JITSU
ANDREW BOBBIN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S C T (Mgr: Ms N Blakley), Mrs L Lee, P L Diamond, E A Hogarth, Dr M A Holland, J S Jennings, D B McAuley, C J Wilson, T R Pitts, J S Cameron, H E Lee, P D Murdoch, G D Budge, D Stewart, S Newton, Holland Racing, Disco Taxi, LAPD, Our Lucky Train Ticket & Grampians Racing
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 August 14 over 1500m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Sacred Eagle carrying 60kg at $12. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 April 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Gin Baba carrying 59.5kg at $18. Might be better off following this run.
5
LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
5 00x92 LOOSE ON GIN
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs U Williams, J Clifford, N Clifford, P Clifford, R Raw, Mrs R Raw, Dr F Hawker, Gindicators (Mgr: A Robinson), Time To Win (Mgr: J McManus), C Macek, S M B Racing (Mgr: M Scholten), Terang Bloods (Mgr: P Heffernan), Cooparchelli (Mgr: K Mills), Mrs V Carter, C Papadopoulos & T Hurley.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 10 at Warrnambool Bm66 on November 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Ten Commandments carrying 59kg at $10. Last start 2nd of 9 at Geelong Bm66 on January 26 over 1340m, 2.75 len behind Asakura carrying 59kg at $31. Racing well. Goes well third-up and best form is at this journey.
7
OLIVIA EAST
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
6 27516 SHOOTER MCGAVIN
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
J W Pallot, Buffto's First Kiss (Mgr: R L Dyson), B F Box, B J Collins, J T D Dewsbury, Miss S A Dicker, Mrs E J Dyson, R H Dyson, A Howlett, Dr S P Brown, Mrs R P A Pallot, Miss L K Pallot, D J Prout, D Paterson, G Schimleck, Ms A M Salt, T E Murray, Grandview Fields & S G Schimleck
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Colac Bm66 on February 6 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Cat Noir with 58.5kg at $7.50. Before that won by 1.3 len at Mt Gambier Bm64 January 25 over 1412m defeating Geffina carrying 57.5kg at $5. Mixes form and looking elsewhere.
10
T P MADDEN
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
7 39x00 IMAMANZOR
SYMON WILDE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Grand Syndicates Imanana (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm66 on December 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Didn't Miss Many with 59kg at $16. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Colac Bm66 on February 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Cat Noir with 58.5kg at $10. Best figures stack up but struggling lately.
8
WILL GORDON
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 42172 VADERLEE
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss T P Creek, A W Palm, J Bottomley, B Jago, J K Ey, M J Pelly, M J Ey, C Harvey, S N Horgan, S J Lawson, C Mangan, D Micallef, K Singh, S Thompson, M D Trussell, B Wheatley, Donalds Racing Vader (Mgr: T Hughes) & D Newlands
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Bm62 on January 17 over 1300m, long-neck behind The Real Mahjong carrying 60kg at $5. The race before that 7th of 12 at Seymour Bm62 on December 28 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Some People Callme with 60kg at $31. Solid top-three hope with any luck from the draw.
13
DECLAN BATES
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
9 x6363 FAUCI
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs D W Dormer, D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, T D Stewart, Mrs K J Stewart, K D Greenlees, J Green, B Smith, M J Bradley, K J O'Brien, J O'rourke, D G Speechley & N A Haase
Last start 3rd of 9 at Seymour Bm62 on February 3 over 1429m, 2 len behind Phoebe Buffay carrying 59kg at $6.50. Before that 6th of 8 at Pakenham Bm62 on January 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Taka Speed carrying 59.5kg at $10. Tricky gate and others offer greater appeal.
14
DYLAN DUNN
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
10 1x3 EIRE OF FORTUNE
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 58.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Mrs S J Gamble, R W Gamble, W J Toohey, Dakm Racing (Mgr: Mrs A Forsyth), D Jankovic, J W Toohey, J R Troeth, J Newton, D P Forrest & Green And Gold (Mgr: D J Williams)
Third race start. Strong on debut won by 0.8 len at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw July 24 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating Manapouri with 57.5kg at $4.80. Returned from break 3rd of 8 at Colac 0-66 on February 6 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Brandjam carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Off the mark on debut then solid fresh and can only be fitter.
9
J MASKIELL
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
11 21614 SUZE SPRITZ
LINDSEY SMITH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie) & Hesket Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D J Moodie)
Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Colac Bm66 on February 6 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Cat Noir with 56.5kg at $4.80. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Werribee Bm56 January 12 over 1429m defeating Phoebe Buffay carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Racing well and will take running down.
3
FRED W KERSLEY
Lime Green, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands
12 41 OTTELIA
RICKY & KRISTY BRUHN
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
R C Bruhn & Mrs R M Bruhn
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, 4th of 12 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Sirleaf carrying 57.5kg at $26. Last start favourite; won by a head at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 25 over 1412m defeating All Too True with 56kg at $2. Fitter again but this might be too rich.
12
JACK HILL
Purple, Black Cap
13 17 SHEANADH
MARK WALKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Seymour Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Raced twice to date. At debut, ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1200m defeating Oceanella with 56.5kg at $9.50. Last start ran last of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo F Bm64 on January 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Toronado Queen with 59.5kg at $7.50. Blinkers added and in this easier company worth another chance.
2
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 46x01 ONE MORE STAR
Melissa Julius
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B F Julius, K J Julius, J Sproal, W McDonald, J Fletcher, D V Keane, Mrs M M Keane, G F Julius & Ms P L Goudge
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 12 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sirleaf with 57.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw January 31 over 1454m defeating Just My Lot carrying 58kg at $17. Tougher task ahead this time so looking to others.
6
MELISSA JULIUS
Lilac, Black Horse Head And Cap, Lilac Pom Pom
15 x67x0 CARDI BEE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, A R E Investments, J A O'Neill, Symphony Racing, A J Willoughby, PAR Racing No. 2, B J O'Brien, J Pearce, J Steet & Deg Racing
Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 12 at Pakenham Bm62 on January 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Insain Harry with 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Burj with 56.5kg at $7. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
11
Dark Blue, Pale Blue Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap