Yarra Valley   15 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Jack Hirsch Memorial Yarra Valley Cup 1950m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Moderate pace from Quamby taking it up with Gregolimo and Wymark on his back. Competitive Yarra Valley Cup. Siding with one through some different form in SUNSETS (11). His first two runs this time in were very good, just holding his ground at his past two. He gets in on the minimum here and has the ability on his day. The other main chances come through the Wangaratta Cup, which was won by NEW YORK HURRICANE (3) in a good performance. With even luck from gate one he'll be very hard to hold out again. WYMARK (2) stuck on well for third there when firmly in the market and draws for a good trail. GREGOLIMO (9) split the pair in second at Wangaratta and will take catching around here. MY BROTHERS KEEPER (10) brings the Sunsets formlines and has claims as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sunsets each-way.
1 997x4 GO DADDY
CIARON MAHER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Merricks Station, Mystery Downs, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, Miss K A Smith, A J Willoughby, R McClure, Deg Racing, G J P Van Ameyden, M Belford, D Mu, C L Marks, Ms K L Masolini, H E Lee, J M Simmons, Mrs L Lee, P C McClure, Ms S M Fitzgerald & Mrs C M Cook
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 4th of 7 at Caulfield in the LR Vic Cup on February 21 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Magnaspin with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 16 at Flemington Hcp on September 13 over 1700m, 4 len behind Golden Path carrying 54kg at $101. Fitter, respecting out of a handy race.
4
JYE MCNEIL
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
2 41653 WYMARK
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), J M Gurrieri, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), T Needham, Beartown No. 58 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield), Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), D O'Driscoll, C K Eden, C Mackay & Mrs C Mackay
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Wangaratta Hcp on February 28 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind New York Hurricane with 56kg at $3.70. Before that 5th of 15 at Gold Coast Mm Trophy on January 17 over 2200m, 5 len behind Snitzanova carrying 54kg at $8. Made headway last time. Tried hard last time and sets up nicely.
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BEAU MERTENS
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
3 x3821 NEW YORK HURRICANE
LIAM HOWLEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley), The Heavy Weights (Mgr: N Caloutas), Langdon Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: P C Langdon), N C Duncan, L A Mitsou, D J Moylan, P Kotsiris, G Katsakis & R C Horrocks
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a head at Wangaratta Hcp February 28 over 2000m defeating Gregolimo carrying 54kg at $6.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Camperdown Camp Cup on January 17 over 1600m, neck behind Mister Me carrying 57kg at $10. Beat key rivals last time and can repeat the dose.
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ALANA KELLY
Green, Purple Star Cap
4 09x64 JIMI HENDRIX
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C E Holt, P L Ward, M D Wiener, M J Grace, C Liu, P A Rapone, A F I Racing (Mgr: L Catalano), Mrs F E Middleton, Dr J R Ramsay, Dr V Garbharran, Hon. G J Williamson, Ms J D Mcguffie, Mrs A S Archibald, Mrs L I V Holt & N M Aubrey
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 6th of 8 at Flemington Bm84 on February 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Astral Flame carrying 58.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Albury in the LR Albury Cup on April 17 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Matusalem carrying 56kg at $11. Fitter and could do better up in trip.
9
RYAN HOUSTON
Royal Blue, Red Vee
5 63375 WINEGLASS BAY
JOHN BLACKER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, A J Virieux, Mrs F Radley, R W Donaldson, T M Kemp, M P Lomasney, M Steed, B Macmurray, Mrs R K Pettyfor, D I Pettyfor, J R McKenna, S A Harding & J K Macmurray
At the latest run 5th of 15 at Launceston in the G3 Laun Cup on February 25 over 2400m, 3 len behind Asva with 54kg at $31. Before that 7th of 13 at Hobart in the G3 Hobart Cup on February 8 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Blonde Star with 56kg at $11. Minor hope.
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JACKSON RADLEY
Pink, White Diamond And Armbands
6 90x30 MR WATERVILLE
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R A E Lyons, P D Harrison, S W Hansen, J W Joseph, D Harrison, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, C S White, Beleura Lodge (Mgr: R N Douglas), D Allen, C J Waller & Ms S J E Baker
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Colac Colac Cup on February 6 over 2000m, long-neck behind Active Duty with 59kg at $9.50. Last start ran last of 15 at Morphettville in the G3 Lord Reims on February 21 over 2600m, 11 len behind Eventually carrying 56kg at $11. Can bounce back.
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C NEWITT
Yellow And Red Stripes, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Spots Cap
7 75x06 SIR CHARTWELL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
O T I Racing Chartwell, J A Baldacchino, G J Fischl, Mrs A F Ramsay, P L Ward, ANR Chartwell, Mrs D E Bailey, Mrs J A Green, World Series Group, W B Nicoll, P H & B N, G Force Racing, S Adigrati, Beartown 55, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, Webbmck Racing, J P Spence, M P Stone & Mrs A G Stone
Second run back. First-up after eight months 10th of 13 at Randwick Bm88 on February 28 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Mr Monaco carrying 57kg at $101. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 14 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Cup on June 14 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sir Lucan carrying 53kg at $81. See one more.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 x1927 BLACK STORM
TIM FITZSIMMONS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K Lee
Last start 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Harry's Yacht carrying 58.5kg at $26. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Bm78 on January 24 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Narbold carrying 59.5kg at $16. Not one of the major players.
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Red, Royal Blue Stars Arc And Sleeves, Red Armbands, Royal Blue Cap
9 x8822 GREGOLIMO
GLEN THOMPSON
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
G C Thompson, M A Molloy, Mrs L Margery, B J Margery, L Marin, Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), C L Smith, J'raver (Mgr: R Johnston), P C Rowsell, Mrs F F Flynn, G Constantinou, R J Collins, M J Clohesy, Three Of Us (Mgr: J R Brownley) & K M Liddle
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Wangaratta Hcp on February 28 over 2000m, head behind New York Hurricane carrying 54kg at $6. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Colac Colac Cup on February 6 over 2000m, long-neck behind Active Duty with 55.5kg at $4.20. Can break through.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Royal Blue, White Hoops And Sleeves, Red Cap
10 x6387 MY BROTHERS KEEPER
STEPHEN V BROWN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey), G J Silcock, A J Cipriano & G A Williamson
Most recently 7th of 11 at Flemington Bm84 on February 28 over 2000m, 5 len behind Ambassadorial carrying 57.5kg at $15. Before that 8th of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 4 len behind Tarvue carrying 61kg at $21. Could be an improver and one to watch for late.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Red And Yellow Band
11 33687 SUNSETS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mailbag Bloodstock(J Rayner), Miss S Jenkins, D Lee, Sheoak Racing (G Bourke), T Forrester, G Grant, E Jackson, M Kefford, Mrs A Kefford, M Maher, Ms C Porter, R Steyger, B Wilson, Mrs K Holgate, Mrs A Rayner, The Sunset Club (J Rayner), G Fitzgerald, S Najda & Mayford Park 4 (B Maya)
Last start 8th of 11 at Flemington Bm84 on February 28 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Ambassadorial with 56.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 6th of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 3 len behind Tarvue carrying 57kg at $8. Better than last time and he get in well here.
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EMILY POZMAN
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
12 2x002 QUAMBY
SYLVIA THOMPSON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Jacka Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs H M McPhee)
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Wagga Tompattoncup on February 28 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Rocco Lini with 55kg at $7.50. Before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 11 at Wangaratta Bm62 on February 8 over 1590m, 8 len behind Sotomayor carrying 60kg at $26. Not far away lately but others rate better.
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LINDA MEECH
Black, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Cap