Horsham 24 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Farm Frites BM56 Handicap 1800m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 32) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.44) |
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Solid tempo anticipated with She Flys leading the way. Quite a good race with a few different angles. SURFY PETE (3) has missed the frame at the last two but both in tougher grade. Was fourth in the Mount Gambier Summer Cup then sixth last time at Ararat in a BM70. Comes back a couple of notches and is overdue to break through. Gets his chance. KHANT BEE (5) is a lightly raced galloper who resumed from a long spell with an eye-catching fourth over a mile at Seymour. Will be far fitter for the run and looks suited by the extra ground. Worth following over a trip this time in. Long time since a win for SHE'S A CON (7) but is going much better than it looks. Raced in open class two back then last start drew an outside gate and was forced back to last before making late ground. Back a grade and drawn better. Can improve sharply. SHE FLYS (8) is one of the few that will be on speed and is going along well. Can give a sight off the low draw. BERTRAND (1) is a promising type stepping up in grade. DUKE OF BEDFORD (4) is a top chaser resuming. SUGGESTED PLAY: Surfy Pete on home track.
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| 1 | 21 |
BERTRAND
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs C Beck, Buffoon Racing (Mgr: P M Cook), G Birks, M Davidson, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), M Godby, J Tucker, P R Orrico, Mrs L M Orrico, R J Pawsey, P L Browning, G J Donnelley, C J Finnegan, NOJD Synd (Mgr: S Jenkins, J Shaw, G McFarlane, Mrs C Browning & B S Sellen Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Russian Choice with 58kg at $2.70. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw January 26 over 1600m defeating Born Survivor with 58kg at $1.60. Off the mark at second outing and is a progressive type worth following up. |
7 J ALLEN |
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| 2 | 23710 |
READY BY DESIGN
SHARNI JULIAN 9YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Miss S M Julian & Ms V Dishan Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at Camperdown Bm56 on January 17 over 2200m, 14 len behind Wimmera Star with 62kg at $16. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Naracoorte Bm56 December 28 over 2000m defeating Proprietary carrying 60kg at $9. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these. |
1 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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| 3 | 13346 |
SURFY PETE
PAUL PREUSKER 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J D Alexander, Mrs R Alexander, Mrs N F Alexander, Mrs M M Coffey, Miss T L Langerak, I F Coffey & S Coffey At the latest run 6th of 10 at Ararat Bm70 on February 8 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Frontline Action with 55kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 11 at Mt Gambier Summer Cup on January 25 over 2062m, 2 len behind Van Roy with 54kg at $9.50. Well back in grade on last couple and expected to go close. |
2 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 4 | 2111x |
DUKE OF BEDFORD
ANDREW BOBBIN 7YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG J Cetraro, P W Cormack, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, C D Richmond, J Verde, M Verde, P A Thompson, G J Mitchell, M Collis, P Diamond, L J McLennan, Swan Marsh Racing, Burnstone Racing, Our Lucky Train Ticket, SCT Syndications, Lango Racing, Grampians Racing & P A O'Dea Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation to post a big 12 len win. Warrnambool Gr Annual May 1 over 5500m slow track defeating Instigator with 64kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Colac Bm58 February 7 2025 over 2000m, 6 len behind Winds Of March carrying 60.5kg at $11. Premier chaser but does go well fresh so could sneak a place. |
7 JACK HILL |
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| 5 | 725x4 |
KHANT BEE
ANDREW BOBBIN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ronball (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, P C Murrell, A Taylor, I Taylor & D E Williams Second run back. First-up after seven months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Seymour Bm56 on February 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Il Cielo with 60.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind She Said with 60kg at $5. Strong return and looks to have good upside. |
3 WILL GORDON |
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| 6 | 00318 |
RING THE SHERIFF
NATHAN HOBSON 5YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG N J Hobson, A P Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson & R T Hobson Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on December 28 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Oak Beach carrying 58kg at $81. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw December 18 over 2234m defeating Phantom's Chase with 59.5kg at $2.50. Faces another tough assignment. |
4 LOGAN MCNEIL |
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| 7 | x5597 |
SHE'S A CON
PAUL PREUSKER 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Mangan), Mangan Racing (Mgr: T Mangan), Mrs M Tyler, A Tyler, B Stephenson, T M Railway Weapons (Mgr: J Curtis), D Selkrig, Mrs K Loving, R Colaneri, T Coppola, B Fritsch, RWR Racing (Mgr: R Ralph), M Stephens, Nico Racing (Mgr: C Nicholls) & S Bira'm, S Madden Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Kyneton Bm62 on February 10 over 1887m, 5.5 len behind Broadhurst with 57.5kg at $11. The run before that second last of 10 at Warrnambool Woodford Cup on December 31 over 1700m, 5 len behind Ocean Beyond with 54kg at $31. Good effort last start after going back from a wide gate. |
6 JACK HILL |
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| 8 | 36124 |
SHE FLYS
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio) Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at Kyneton Bm62 on February 10 over 1887m, 4 len behind Broadhurst with 55kg at $8.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Great Western 0 - 56 on January 24 over 1950m, head behind Littlebitcheeky with 57.5kg at $4.60. On pace galloper who will give a big sight. |
5 EOIN WALSH |
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| 9 | 65757 |
ARTRESE
NELL CARTER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss J L Carter, Mr D Caulfield, Mr A Saunders, Mrs D L Carter, Mr C G Russell, Mr R P McDonald, Mr J Perkins, Mr A Gilsenan, Mr X O'Brien, Mr D Radford, Mr J Wilkinson, Mr S E Merryfull, Mr R Thomas, Miss T Markham, Miss Z J McGregor Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Great Western 0 - 56 on January 24 over 1950m, 8 len behind Littlebitcheeky with 56kg at $15. The start before that 5th of 10 at Nhill Bm52 on December 26 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Whistler Girl with 58kg at $6. Others have better credentials. |
8 SARAH FIELD |
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| 10 | 80966 |
LUDO
SCOTT MCINTYRE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S A J McIntyre & D B Smith At the latest run 6th of 10 at Strathalbyn Cl2 on February 18 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Vaniteux carrying 54kg at $101. The start before that 6th of 12 at Naracoorte 0-54 on February 8 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Rubiquity carrying 56.5kg at $41. Finds a nice race and should be competitive. |
9 NATHAN PUNCH |
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| 11 | x4425 |
UP TO ME
JAYMEE COCKRAM 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J S Cockram At the latest run 5th of 7 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy2 on February 7 over 1608m, 6 len behind Enough War carrying 66.5kg at $2.80. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Healesville Pic-Trpy3 on January 31 over 1650m, head behind The Village Fox carrying 66.5kg at $7. Will need to do a bit more. |
4 THEODORE LADD |
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