Swan Hill   15 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Pooles Accountants St Patricks Cup BM56 Handicap 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 32)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 4.78)  

No noted leader on paper but Lady Prancelot and Hydrogen Power have enough pace to take up the running from out wide. CRACK A DEEL (2) was well held in the Moonee Valley Vase won by Observer over 2040m at Moonee Valley at his last appearance five months ago. Won a Maiden by 4.3L over 2000m at Warrnambool prior and has won fresh. Blinkers come off and kicking off over 1600m in the country can give it a shake. IMMORTAL JUSTICE (12) raced just off the lead before letting down nicely and scoring a 0.8 lengths win over this journey at Ararat in Maidens. That was deserved and from an inside gate is sure to measure up again. SOUND OF JURA (1) is a distance specialist who is progressing well this preparation. Scored by a nose last time out over 1600m at Albury and an equal favourite and is still well shy of his best. Solid top-three prospects. FINAL QUARTER (14) is third-up and up to the 1600m should be ready to show more like her best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Crack A Deel if the betting suggests stable confidence.
1 37x81 SOUND OF JURA
ANNE YATES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
D Yates & E Yates
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at Seymour Bm62 on February 3 over 1429m, 7 len behind Phoebe Buffay with 61.5kg at $8. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Albury Bm58 February 23 over 1600m in the wet defeating Under The Hat carrying 63kg at $4.60. A key runner in this line-up.
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ZOE WALLER
Black, Lime Hoop, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
2 x617x CRACK A DEEL
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Rising Sun Syndicate Suda Takao (Mgr: K Kawakami), Y Kusaka, K Hosaka, T Sakai, T Negishi, N Hiyoshi, S Shirai, H Salto, K Shibata, K Ito, R Konno, Ms S Ikazawa, Y Ozaki, Y Domoto, S Tojo, S Aizawa, R S S Mothers Mercy (Mgr: K Kawakami), Plaistowe Racing (Mgr: B Brunton) & Speak Easy (Mgr: D Boyer)
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Vase October 25 over 2040m, 5.5 len behind Observer carrying 57kg at $16. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw September 3 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Engine Of War carrying 58kg at $19. Everything points to a bold return.
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J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
3 08x84 TYNDRUM GOLD
NATHAN HOBSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
N J Hobson, Miss N A Rodda, R A Dowling, R T Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson, A P Hobson, B O Flight & Mrs Q Q Zhang
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 12 at Horsham Bm56 on February 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Diamond War with 61kg at $41. Last start 4th of 12 at Echuca Bm62 on March 8 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Fire Tribe carrying 59kg at $101. Can show more.
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NEIL FARLEY
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
4 60315 ELVIS
DANIEL WILLIAMS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mr N Tuxworth
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Kyneton Bm56 on February 27 over 1479m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Diamanda with 61.5kg at $6. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Kilmore 0 - 56 February 13 over 1450m defeating Network Error with 59.5kg at $4. Risking.
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Maroon And Gold Hoops
5 334x9 HYDROGEN POWER
NATHAN HOBSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
W J Hyde & N J Hobson
Second-up. First-up after two months got back early 9th of 12 at Horsham Bm56 on February 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Diamond War with 60.5kg at $6. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Bendigo 0 - 64 on December 3 2024 over 1600m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Sacred Eagle with 59kg at $8. Should improve and keep onside.
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D YENDALL
Red, White Band, Armbands, Epaulettes And Cap
6 x6306 SECOND FIX
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M L R Whittaker, Mrs E M K Whittaker, N J Rawlings, Mrs A E De Ruiter, H De Ruiter, S De Ruiter, Miss S E Schwartz, R J Waring, V C Audino, Mrs S M Audino, A J Rinaldi & T Russo
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 11 at Ballarat Bm62 on February 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Roulette King with 58.5kg at $18. The start before that ran last of 14 at Morphettville Bm66 on January 31 over 1600m, 11 len behind Royal Fox with 57.5kg at $19. Looking to others.
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C J MACREDMOND
Royal Blue, Red Star, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves, Red And White Star Cap
7 93x53 KAWA
MATT CUMANI
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Umanity Racing Japan (Mgr: T Jibiki), T Igata, Mrs Y Kawakami, R Shibue, D Fujii, T Kimura, T Yamashita, T Iizuka, H Sugawara, K Ogata, T Oshima, K Tanaka, T Inoue, S Kawahara, Y Kobayashi & T Yoshizaki
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Wangaratta F&M Bm62 on February 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Organics with 59.5kg at $8.50. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Horsham Bm56 on February 24 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Diamond War carrying 60kg at $6.50. Leading prospect.
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EOIN WALSH
Dark Green, White Horseshoe And Sleeves, Dark Green Double Armbands, White Cap, Dark Green Stripes
8 50996 ABSOLUTE DEEL
SHANE SANDERSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Willowood Farm (Mgr: P G Lowry) & L J Hogan
Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on February 21 over 1209m, 4 len behind Before The War with 60kg at $8. The start before that 9th of 12 at Stony Creek Bm56 on December 30 over 2100m, 6 len behind That'swhatshesaid carrying 61kg at $12. Not the worst.
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R MCLEOD
Blue, Green WW Motif, White Sleeves, Blue And Green Checked Cap
9 17604 OLIVIA'S SCANDAL
JORDY COFFEY
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
J Coffey & Ms B Coffey
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Kyneton F&M Bm56 on February 27 over 1218m, slow going 4 len behind Jackie's Maid with 62kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 14 at Ballarat Bm56 on February 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Grammy's Sunshine carrying 61kg at $26. Contender on her best form.
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WILL GORDON
Black, Orange Horseshoe, Armbands And Cap
10 x09x0 LADY PRANCELOT
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
C Mobilio
Second-up. First-up after nine months second last of 12 at Horsham Bm56 on February 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Diamond War carrying 59.5kg at $19. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm58 on June 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Albanian Star with 60kg at $5. Not going well enough.
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MS C PULS
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 88674 WINDS OF MARCH
AUSTY COFFEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S P O'Donnell, J M Broome, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, Thoroughbred Girls No 2, P J Booth, B J Shepheard, G Rogers, K F Greelish, A J C Pianta, S D Gorman, Mrs P T Gorman, C A Judge, M Fisher, Glencoe Konnection, Baxter Lodge Racing No 1, Baxter Lodge, Chelsea Bat n Ballers & B J Maher
Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Great Western 0 - 56 on January 24 over 1950m, 2.5 len behind Littlebitcheeky carrying 59kg at $3.40. Before that 7th of 11 at Mornington Bm62 on January 1 over 2400m, 4 len behind Tsitsipas with 56.5kg at $17. Not keen on his chances.
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HARRY COFFEY
Charcoal Grey, Old Gold Epaulettes, Sleeves And Cap
12 73331 IMMORTAL JUSTICE
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D Smith, Superstar Racing (Mgr: D Smith) & Mrs M Smith
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 3 over 1600m in soft going defeating Chouxdino carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1406m, 2.75 len behind Racey Casey carrying 57.5kg at $31. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.
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EOIN WALSH
Royal Blue, Gold Chevron, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
13 00757 SOLAR MIST
CON KELLY
5YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D S Watson, Ms A Watson & Mrs M C Watson
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on March 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Anahorish carrying 56kg at $26. Before that 5th of 9 at Colac 0 - 56 on March 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cryptic Clue carrying 59.5kg at $6. Not keen on his chances.
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T P MADDEN
Red, White And Black Vertical Thirds, Black Saint, White And Red Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 55x77 FINAL QUARTER
CON KELLY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
C V & N D Kelly
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 10 at Seymour F&M Bm62 on February 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sussex Duchess with 54.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 7th of 13 at Kyneton F&M Bm56 on February 27 over 1218m, slow going 5 len behind Jackie's Maid carrying 57kg at $91. Definite winning chance. In the mix on best form.
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SARAH FIELD
White, Green Stripes, Black Sleeves And Black Cap
15 06005 GOLD RELAY
GLEN GASCOYNE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
G L Gascoyne & A R Fairweather
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Werribee Bm56 on February 17 over 1600m, 5 len behind Proshow with 56.5kg at $41. The race before that didn't finish the race at Hanging Rock Bm52 January 26 over 2400m. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
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P GATT
Black, Yellow Horseshoe, Red Sleeves
16 87960 RED SPARKS
RAHARNA MCDONALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R J McDonald
Most recently 10th of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on February 22 over 1300m, 6 len behind Cuban Waters carrying 54.5kg at $71. The race before that second last of 7 at Clare Cl1 on February 13 over 1100m, 9 len behind Flirt carrying 54kg at $17. Fully tested on recent form.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Pink, Black Polka Dots And Sleeves
17 x0000 DUBAI LEGEND
EMMA HAMBLIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms E L Hamblin
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Naracoorte Cl1-Sw on February 8 over 2000m, 16 len behind Palace Green carrying 59kg at $41. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at Kyneton 0 - 56 on January 31 over 1856m, 7 len behind Track Patcher carrying 51.5kg at $21. Can't have here.
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Royal Blue, Deep Red Star, White With Deep Red Stars Sleeves And Cap