Ballarat 20 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Hygain Edge 0 - 62 Handicap 1000m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: Out 6m 600m - WP, Out 9m Remainder. (Pent: 5.71) |
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Wingsandpropellers and Cheeky Contiki possess good early speed. VILLA CAPITALISTA (4) is a horse that's always appeared to have had talent but might have just taken some time putting it all together. Looked pretty good breaking the maiden last start and the confidence from that could carry him to another win, especially from this favourable draw. CHEEKY CONTIKI (7) resumes after disappointing as favourite following a nice maiden win but recent jumpouts suggest he's come back well. UNOBSCURED (8) was well fancied when resuming at Sale but disappointed. Had jumped out well prior and was tested in some handy races last time, so it might pay to give her another go. STEAMY MIST (9) missed the frame when resuming last start over 1000m at Pakenham but wasn't all that far from the winner. Races well when second-up and can feature. SUGGESTED PLAY: Villa Capitalista to win.
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| 1 | 20125 |
EL SALTO
LESLIE ROBERTSON 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Miss K E Smith, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams At the latest run 5th of 9 at Echuca Bm70 on March 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Martial Music carrying 56.5kg at $18. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on February 22 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Nimbustwothousand carrying 56.5kg at $31. Last two runs have been in 70 grade, so suited back to this class. |
9 T P MADDEN |
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| 2 | 321x |
WINGSANDPROPELLERS
JESS GLEESON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG R N I Hann, X J Moloney, D J Nevill, T M Nevill & K P Hann Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Not seen since winning by 0.8 len Kerang Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1100m defeating Monix with 59.5kg at $3.30. On debut third of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1200m, soft track; a long neck behind Chateau Vega carrying 59.5kg at $7. Did little wrong in three-start debut prep and won a recent Bendigo jumpout, so can show up. |
6 B RAWILLER |
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| 3 | x4261 |
BUVELOT
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Catalina Pastoral Co (Mgr: G G Hutchins),R D Griffiths, Mrs S G Griffiths, G G Hutchins, Mrs Y L Hutchins, Mrs P N Curran, P M Gangemi, G P Heffernan, J Jenkins, D A Kercher, A F Nicholl, Dr J A Schuijers, A P Vong & K B Griffith Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1100m defeating Bee Admired carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 6th of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Plunger with 59.5kg at $61. SCRATCHED |
2 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 4 | 55x31 |
VILLA CAPITALISTA
TOM DABERNIG 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A T Harrison & Ms A Pollard-Gard Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1000m, long-neck behind Lonstar carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 3 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Fashion World carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Nice win last start and strikes the right race to go on with it. |
3 J ALLEN |
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| 5 | 3360x |
AFFIRMATIVE LAD
JOHN MOLONEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG A Pilimon, Ms T Nichols, T N T Thoroughbred No. 1 (Mgr: A Pilimon), Beacon Racing (Mgr: B J Maloney), R Chirgwin, G Chirgwin, Hollystocks, S Hobijn-Allen, T Gribben, A J Baker, J D P Elsworthy, C A Rogers, M A Rogers, D Gallagher, D A Sioufi, B J Couper, D J Sampson & Biscuits And Blues Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at this track 0 - 62 November 20 over 1200m, 9 len behind Altermatum carrying 57.5kg at $26. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 August 12 over 1000m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Don't Russia with 59.5kg at $8. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Nice recent trial win has him primed for a good return showing. |
1 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 6 | 2218x |
MOAKSUN
HENRY DWYER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd, D A Kennedy, Parky Boys Go Racing, Kratzie Racing Fab 4, Mrs J M Parmeter & D Pryor, Kratzie Racing No.45 Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Warrnambool Bm56 September 9 over 1000m, in the wet; 4 len behind Thunderanlightning carrying 61kg at $5.50. First up last campaign second of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1100m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Grand Intention with 59.5kg at $9. Raced consistently last prep until out of maiden grade, when well-held, so happy to see how he returns. |
4 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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| 7 | 17x |
CHEEKY CONTIKI
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mrs C L Nolan, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), Donalds Racing Cheeky (Mgr: T Hughes) & Donalds Racing Contiki (Mgr: A Vinar) Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Tatura Bm56 September 8 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Balgowan carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. On debut favourite; won by nose Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 25 over 1000m defeating Bark with 55kg at $7. Resumes after a recent trial win. Capable of a bold return. |
7 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 8 | 216x5 |
UNOBSCURED
STEVEN KING 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Mrs L M King, S R Britten, Old Dogs (Mgr: X H Keighran), F A Egan, Parky Lads (Mgr: S A Baldry), Pakronga (Mgr: Mrs M Carpenter), 3 Legged Quaddie (Mgr: D Buckley), Split Three Ways (Mgr: C A Chatterton), Mrs D Tobin, Riddell Racing Syndicate 1 (Mgr: B J Besanko), J King & B King Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 7 at Sale F&M Bm62 on March 1 over 1112m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Juice Box with 59.5kg at $2.15. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Benalla 3yo F Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1206m defeating Bel Lupa with 57kg at $3.90. Terrible first-up as a warm favourite but blinkers on might spark a return to her best. |
5 LACHLAN KING |
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| 9 | 299x6 |
STEAMY MIST
MATT LAURIE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG D R Brideoake, R P Harvey, Mrs C A Harvey, C R Wareing, Mrs M J Wareing, C Mcbride, D McBride & P Green Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 6th of 9 at Pakenham Bm62 on February 26 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Tiz Worthy carrying 57kg at $10. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Miss Cotoletta carrying 59kg at $6.50. Never a factor first-up but better for that and this looks a touch easier. |
2 J NOONAN |
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| 10 | 65226 |
RAGING MONKEY
LESLIE ROBERTSON 10YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Ararat Bm56 on March 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Marty Mcfly with 56kg at $31. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Werribee 0 - 56 on February 17 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Magnardo with 55.5kg at $15. Form in weaker grade not too bad, but might find this a bit rich. |
8 NATHAN PUNCH |
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