Ballarat 16 Aug 2026
GOING: H(9)
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Ecycle Solutions Grand National Steeplechase 4500m Track: Heavy 8 Clear (Max: 14) Rail: Out 10m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.41) |
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The big one of the day that brings together a nice field of promising types. HIT THE ROAD JACK (4) brings a sense of timing and looks ready for a peak performance. Finished strongly to get within 2 lengths of Sing For Peace in the Crisp Steeplechase and he was narrowly beaten in the Grand Annual, so he'll relish the trip. SING FOR PEACE (1) will keep them all honest despite the 69kg and he's two from two over the fences this prep, so warrants maximum respect. ANDY WIN (2) steps up to the bigger obstacles after his Grand National Hurdle win, which capped a rapid rise through the ranks this season, and it would be a brave person to suggest he can't go on with it. GOLDEN GARDEN (3) faces his toughest test, but is in too good a form to discount. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hit The Road Jack each way.
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| 1 | 13181 |
SING FOR PEACE
PATRICK PAYNE 8YO BAY GELDING 69.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) Useful gelding. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose Sandown-Lakeside Crisp Stpl on August 2 over 4200m on rain affected going defeating Mr Lincoln carrying 69kg at $3.20 in a jumps. The start before that; finished eighth of 10 runners at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 15 over 2400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Nearco Frod with 55kg at $26. Sure to prove hard to beat. |
9 WILL GORDON |
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| 2 | 21121 |
ANDY WIN
SHANE JACKSON 6YO BAY GELDING 67.0KG OTI Andy Win (Mgr: T F Henderson), Mrs L Jackson, C W Kwok, Webbmck Racing, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, J M Gurrieri, Winning King (Mgr: D M Foley), Jam Doughnut Syndicate, Four Brothers, Buffto's First Kiss, N L Walker, Stornambool, Shinko Syndicate, Miss O M O'Kane & Tradie Saturday Useful type. Last start won by 1.3 len Sandown-Lakeside Gn Hdle on August 2 over 4200m on heavy track defeating Ardakan with 68kg at $3 in a hurdle. Run before finished second in a small field at Hamilton Hdle-Swp on July 12 over 3400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind The Cunning Fox with 68kg at $2.40. Impressed last start. Major player again. |
7 TOM RYAN |
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| 3 | 71112 |
GOLDEN GARDEN
SYMON WILDE 9YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), J McDonald, Mrs U A Keane, R J Sargeant, Early Speed (Mgr: L Hueston), S J Henderson, G P Bright, R G Smith, G W Cain & D T Tehan Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 7 runners at Warrnambool Bm70 on July 23 over 3172m, in the wet; 12 len behind Reddivo carrying 54kg at $5. Run to post a big 4.5 len win. Warrnambool Thackeray Chase on June 28 over 3450m on heavy track defeating Mr Lincoln with 65kg at $2.05 in a jumps. This is his toughest test but recent form hard to knock. |
4 ARRON LYNCH |
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| 4 | 122x3 |
HIT THE ROAD JACK
SYMON WILDE 10YO CHESTNUT GELDING 66.0KG Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), S C Phelan, E P Twomey, Mrs M K Twomey, Mrs M Dobson, A D Grant, P Sheppard, C K Phelan, M White, G Lemon & Mrs M L Collis Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months came from midfield; finished third of 7 starters at Sandown-Lakeside Crisp Stpl on August 2 over 4200m, slow track; 2 len behind Sing For Peace carrying 67.5kg at $5. Previously second-up ran on from midfield to post a big 15 len win. Terang Hdle on April 19 over 3200m in the wet defeating Fabalot carrying 65kg at $1.95 in a hurdle. Key runner who is expected to feature again. |
8 DEAN PARKER |
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| 5 | 40230 |
THE MIGHTY SPAR
MARK WALKER 9YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG Te Akau 2019 Karaka Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM) Last start didn't finish the race at Sandown-Lakeside Crisp Stpl on August 2 over 4200m. Race before finished third in a small field at Warrnambool Thackeray Chase on June 28 over 3450m, in the wet; 14 len behind Golden Garden with 69kg at $11. Looks past his best but getting down in the weights now, so might improve. |
2 JORDAN HART |
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| 6 | 42132 |
ARDAKAN
CIARON MAHER 7YO GREY GELDING 64.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd, D Phillips, Bennett Racing Ardakan, Bennett Racing Ardakan B, S G Rielly, T Chan, WayneJen, M B Felgate, S S Roth, M F Conheady, W M Davies, A R Sanders, S L Lamont & L Grech Racing well. Last outing finished second in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Gn Hdle on August 2 over 4200m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Andy Win carrying 64kg at $5.50. Race before finished third in a small field at Hamilton Hdle-Swp on July 12 over 3400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind The Cunning Fox carrying 65kg at $3.40. Among the chances on recent runs. |
9 M KELLY |
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| 7 | 42262 |
MR LINCOLN
CHRIS RYAN 8YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG C P Ryan, Mrs N L Ryan, C E Ryan & Ms B R Ryan Useful gelding. Last outing finished second of 7 runners at Sandown-Lakeside Crisp Stpl on August 2 over 4200m, slow track; a nose behind Sing For Peace with 65kg at $18. Run before finished sixth of 10 starters at Hamilton Mdn Chase on July 12 over 3400m, on rain affected going; 25 len behind Ongatiti with 69.5kg at $4.20. Found best form now. Likely to play a major role. |
5 CILLIN LEONARD |
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| 8 | 54261 |
CHRISTMAS
PAUL PREUSKER 9YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG P A Preusker, J R Burke, F C Belot, K A J Peach, G J Morrow, G L Hayter, Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey), G P Herrmann, K J Jones, M T Magrath, B J McPhee, Mrs S R Sullivan, K C Garland & Mrs B Hahnel Last to post a big 10 len win. Casterton Chase on August 9 over 3800m slow track defeating Charlie Messy Hair carrying 69.5kg at $3.50 in a jumps. Run before finished sixth of 8 starters at Hamilton 0 - 56 on August 1 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Octahedron with 56kg at $4.20. Strong win last start but this is a sharp rise in grade. |
6 D HORNER JNR |
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| 9 | 42123 |
SAINT EUSTACE
JESSICA PATEMAN 10YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG S Barton & Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor) Last start sat on speed throughout then finished third of 8 starters at Coleraine Chase on July 19 over 3600m, on slow going 4 len behind Lucky Chance with 68kg at $4.80. Before that made some head-way from midfield; finished second in a small field at Casterton Bm115 Chase on July 5 over 3800m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Charlie Messy Hair with 71kg at $2.25. Has raced consistently most of the season but meets a new level of op |
3 MR LUCA REMONDET |
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| 10 | 42746 |
MUNGERANNIE
AMY MCDONALD 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 64.0KG Ms A McDonald, J C Gray, J N Davidson, J Nield, P C Fowler, B Hadden, L W Harrington, Miss K Loftus, W'Bool Tom (Mgr: G J Kenna), Padinga (Mgr: G J Kenna), A F Grant, H T Lines, B Hubble, J G Handbury, Mrs Helen Delahenty & S P Delahenty Last start finished sixth of 7 runners at Sandown-Lakeside Crisp Stpl on August 2 over 4200m, slow track; 22 len behind Sing For Peace carrying 65kg at $51. The run before finished fourth of 8 runners at Coleraine Chase on July 19 over 3600m, slow track; 8 len behind Lucky Chance with 65kg at $26. Rates a place chance only. |
1 DAVID MULCAHY |
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