Wangaratta   08 Feb 2026
 
GOING: G

Master King Security BM62 Handicap 1000m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 3m 400m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.46)  

Plenty of pace from the outset with Rumours Abound and Jesters Award leading the charge. RUMOURS ABOUND (4) contested the Wagga Scamper at BM82 level fresh, well backed there when battling into fourth. Her best form rates highly for this, expect she takes catching. BEFORE THE WAR (8) was allowed to drift back from an outside draw last time but found the line strongly to finish fifth, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 1000m at Cranbourne. Drawn to get back again but will be charging late. BARNAGE (1) found a BM70 at Flemington too tough last time. The fresh win at Yarra Valley has him in the mix. JESTERS AWARD (9) is lightly raced and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Rumours Abound.
1 33x10 BARNAGE
MATTHEW FSADNI
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
J M McCallum, Mrs T N N Vo, Ms N M Jerard, Matthew Fsadni, A P Barnes, C Richards, K G Jerard & L Hammond
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 39 days. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Yarra Valley Bm56 December 19 over 1009m defeating Remember Poppy carrying 61.5kg at $3.60. Last start 13th of 15 at Flemington Bm70 on December 31 over 1200m, 10 len behind Rue De Royale carrying 59.5kg at $51. Big chance on the first-up form.
1
J KEATING
White, Pink Stripes, Striped Cap
2 125x0 BRENLYN'S DAISY
ANDREW DALE
5YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Ms L Windsor, A C Quilliam, T N West, N Smulders, S Felmingham, A F Dixon, A D R (Mgr: A Dale), Ms E Windsor, M A Toll, J Felmingham, L J Murphy-Dale & E S Nicholson
Second-up. First-up after a year ran last of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 18 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Condor with 61kg at $18. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Wodonga Bm58 October 19 2024 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating King Neptune with 58.5kg at $4.50. Fitter but looks safely held.
16
C J PARISH
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
3 4217x REWARD THA MASTER
LINC SULLIVAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
L J Sullivan, M C Nolan, A L Biggs, R A Auld, J Auld & B J Sullivan
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 20 months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Swan Hill Bm78 June 7 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind Baraqiel with 54kg at $26. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Corowa Bm66 December 5 2023 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Projeto with 57kg at $13. May need this one.
5
STEPHEN BROWN JNR
Black, White Band And Armbands, Pink Cap
4 262x4 RUMOURS ABOUND
RON STUBBS
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
S J Hetherton, B D Clarke, M Coates, R F Goddard, P J Stubbs, P C Vella, T L Burns, C L Campbell, P A Dempsey, M Dyordyevic, D R Luhrs, D Martin, B Tyrell, G H Habermann, The Big Show Punting (Mgr: B Barber) & Robust Punters Club (Mgr: P A Dempsey)
Second run back. First-up after nine months 4th of 7 at Wagga Scamper Bm82 on January 26 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Action King carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Gundagai Tuckerbox Bm88 on November 15 2024 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Extravagent Lad carrying 55kg at $3.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
8
ELLA BENT
White, Silver, Royal Blue And Black Bands With Grey Seams
5 16744 NIGHT FLASH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock, P Devitt, R Gordon, C Gordon, C Cropper, R Cropper, S McMillan, D Asquith, P Cooper, D Foster, D McTaggart, L Packer, Galloping Glory Racing (F Palleschi), C Rahilly, I Sampieri, Three Lucky (T Powell), Kusty and Wima Racing (L Kustreba), S Stribling & M Phelan
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Cranbourne 0 - 62 on January 22 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Tookay Pete with 58kg at $4.20. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sale Bm62 on January 8 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Torsheen with 56.5kg at $6.50. Finds the right race and will take beating despite the wide gate.
13
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
6 73514 PRETTY PENGUIN
OLIVIA OSBORNE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Tumut Bm58 January 17 over 1000m defeating Noci Di Cocco carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. The race before that 5th of 8 at Wagga Bm66 on January 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy with 58kg at $31. Hard to enthuse as she is not too reliable.
13
Lime Green, Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash, Green Cap
7 4742x ANTISOCIAL
BEN BRISBOURNE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Grand Syndicates L D (Mgr: P Morley)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Leeton Bm58 September 23 over 1050m, 0.6 len behind Violet And Blue carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Seymour Bm58 May 27 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Arc De Puissance with 57kg at $6.50. Returns in a winnable race, can figure.
7
ALICE KENNEDY
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 66x35 BEFORE THE WAR
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Lady Antebellum (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), M B Syndicate (Mgr: A Savige), M Beddoe, D Saumaitoga, B G Hull, B J Cowan, Mrs L Eastaughffe, C S Macare, A R Schmidt, Three Bags Full (Mgr: A Coleman) & Club Twenty Seven (Mgr: G Preston)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track Bm56 on December 22 over 1000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Fourthtimelucky carrying 60.5kg at $13. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Cranbourne 0 - 62 on January 22 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Tookay Pete carrying 57.5kg at $12. Racing well. Peaks now and should be hard to hold out.
12
JAKE DUFFY
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
9 83x14 JESTERS AWARD
HEATH MACLEAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
C D Barton & H N Maclean
Third-up today. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Wagga Super Mdn December 24 over 1000m defeating At Her Mercy with 55.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Wagga F&M Cl1 on January 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Extrio with 57.5kg at $2.70. Racing well. Useful type and can atone.
11
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Navy Blue, Orange Hoops, White Cap
10 0x7x6 TOO DARN CRYSTAL
NIKI O'SHEA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Hesket Thoroughbreds
Second-up today. Last outing second last of 7 at Werribee Bm56 on January 12 over 1014m, 4 len behind Frose with 59.5kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation didn't do much in the run home; second last of 8 at Murray Bridge 2yo Bm66 on July 12 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Ferivia carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Fitter, possible improver.
7
SHANE FOLEY
Lime Green, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands
11 5x158 MELODEE ROSE
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M J Ick, C A Weeding, A Cavallaro, C A Favara & Mrs N Favara
Most recently 8th of 10 at Hanging Rock Bm56 on January 26 over 1000m, 4 len behind Hi Tiago carrying 60kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 9 at Wagga F&M Cl1 on January 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Extrio carrying 58kg at $3.80. Hard to have on current form.
10
CASSIDY HILL
Hot Pink, Navy Blue Lightning Bolt, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, Hot Pink Stars And Pom Pom
12 6331x ROSIE'S PROPHECY
DAVID O'PREY
5YO  GR/B  MARE 56.0KG
J A Brown, A L Apps, S Burgess, Mrs M Collins, D Collins, S Collins, Gino's (Mgr: B J Corcoran), Bettycorcs (Mgr: B J Corcoran), B Dixon, Ms R Naish, Ms B Hamdorf, Miss P A Lindsay, N P Matheson, D J McLeod, BinBox Racing (Mgr: K P Naish), Mrs L Rhodes, J Rhodes, Mrs C Burgess & M Owen
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 1.0 len Wodonga Bm52 October 18 over 1200m defeating O'reg with 59.5kg at $2.45. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 June 7 over 975m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Antisocial with 58kg at $6. Minor hope.
6
BRENDAN WARD
Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 9290x SHOOTING FOR STARS
ANDREW DALE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
A Dale
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Tatura Bm56 September 30 over 1000m, 14 len behind Magic Bertie carrying 60kg at $9.50. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Seymour Bm58 May 27 over 1000m, 5 len behind Arc De Puissance with 62kg at $18. Place best.
4
LACHLAN KING
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
14 20x50 WILD ANNIE
BRETT MALLYON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs M J Mallyon & J J Hicks
Third-up today. Resumes off a 46 day letup. First-up 5th of 11 at Albury Bm58 on December 6 over 900m, 1.4 len behind Magna Mak with 53.5kg at $9.50. Second-up 10th of 12 at Wagga Cl1 on December 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Rose Aye carrying 55kg at $41. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
BRITTANY BUTTON
Gold, Black Sash, Green Cap
15 447x0 ONE WAY STREET
LOUISA DOVE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L J Dove, BL Dove, Mrs J A Rooney, J A Rooney, B L Dove, Miss S L Dove, C J Dove, Z S Dove, Mrs J L Dove, J Danks, Mrs E Walker, J L Walker & B R Crocket
Second run back. First-up after almost two and a half years raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at Albury Bm58 on January 19 over 1000m, 9 len behind You Wish with 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Corowa Bm66 on July 3 2023 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Chairman's Choice with 60kg at $12. Struggled at first run back and unlikely to trouble these.
9
B VALE
Emerald Green, Five Orange Diamonds And Cap
16 90775 YAMATO
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J Halls, Mrs H J Leiper, Mrs P Laffan, Mrs C Bosnar, Ms M Tiu, B J Laffan, Mrs K Laffan, Ms S Wilson, B Halls, Miss K A Leiper, Ms S Kreuzer, A Halls, N Halls, A Reeh, A Holland, D R Buttigieg, D Adams, Ms A Mlikota, Mrs S Witmitz & K J Leiper
Last start 5th of 9 at Yarra Valley Bm56 on January 13 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Tookay Pete carrying 54kg at $151. The run before that second last of 8 at Yarra Valley 0 - 62 on December 29 over 1009m, 5.5 len behind Cool Charlie carrying 53kg at $201. Happy to overlook.
3
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Purple, Black Heart And Sleeves, Purple Hearts, Quartered Cap
17 57x60 GIGANTOR
MICHAEL KRIKAS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M L Krikas, Mrs J O A Krikas, Miss A Krikas, Miss J Krikas & J L Krikas
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1000m, 10 len behind Taupin carrying 56kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Caulfield 3yo F Bm78 on May 31 over 1600m, 17 len behind Madiyya with 53kg at $301. Hard to get excited about her chances.
9
Lime Green, Royal Blue Spots