Terang   20 Feb 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Logan Contracting BM56 Handicap 1606m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 33)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.43)  

Moderate tempo headed by Rippa Buddy from his low draw. THE DAILY PLANET (15) was a winner here three back when he stormed home from well back to score. Has raced in two richer races since. Back in grade and Meech back aboard. Will give a start but looks hard to hold out. HANDY FRIEND (5) has been freshened since storming home to finish runner-up here last time. Both recent runs have been here and is close to a win. Hard to hold out. SHE'S IMPECCABLE (10) ran fifth behind The Daily Planet two back then charged home for third latest. Another close to a win. WILD WILLY (2) has been racing well including a last start win in similar grade over the border. Worth following up. ROCK THE BAR (1) is yet another bursting to break through and comes back a notch for this. Likely to feature again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Give The Daily Planet another chance.
1 x0862 ROCK THE BAR
SHANNON ROUGHAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
JJ Brown, S Castle, D Beltrami, B Cassarino, C Chambers, G Beveridge, J Beveridge, M Murphy, J Date, F Hempel, J Clements Shaw, M Sloan
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Seymour Bm62 on February 3 over 1429m, 0.8 len behind Phoebe Buffay carrying 60kg at $6.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Geelong Bm66 on January 14 over 1312m, 2.75 len behind Tarzing with 58.5kg at $13. Close to a win. Likely to feature again.
11
J MASKIELL
Black, Turquoise Seams
2 55631 WILD WILLY
JAMIE OPPERMAN
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 62.0KG
M A Mullan, S J Lock, D J Klaassens, S M Golebiowski, Mrs A L Lock, R J Dycer, N R Shaw, T A Stokker, Ms R L Clark, J R Williams & B Deans
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Gawler 0-56 January 28 over 1700m defeating Eaglelou carrying 60kg at $2.90. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Penola Bm56 on January 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Kikorangi with 60.5kg at $4.40. Back in form and can go on with it.
10
BEAU TRELOAR
Black And White Checks, Red Sash, Sleeves And Cap
3 99919 IMMINENT STORM
PATRICK MCKENNA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P W McKenna & Ms D M McKenna
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Colac Bm66 on February 6 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Cat Noir carrying 55kg at $61. Before that won by a nose at Great Western 0 - 56 January 24 over 1600m defeating Gold Governor with 58kg at $6. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
1
SARAH FIELD
Pink, Green Shamrock, Blue Sleeves, White Cap
4 751x9 JAZ TYCOON
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S J Cunningham, Mrs M J Cunningham, J J Cunningham, Win to Live (Mgr: M A Rieniets), The Cups Chasers (Mgr: A Barbieri) & P A Tardio
Second run back. First-up after two months 9th of 14 at Ballarat Bm56 on February 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Simply Outrageous with 61.5kg at $16. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Donald Bm64 on April 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Simply Sparklez carrying 59.5kg at $41. No easier this time and looks tested again.
10
LIAM RIORDAN
Green, White Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
5 x3672 HANDY FRIEND
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run came from the tail of the field 2nd of 12 at this track Bm56 on January 2 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Wichitall with 61kg at $10. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track Bm56 on December 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Luckett with 62kg at $5. Has upside and looks hard to hold out.
5
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 80996 TUMBLING
NATHAN MCPHERSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
T Templeton, Mrs S Templeton, M Templeton, Mrs N Templeton, N A McPherson, D A McPherson, Miss M Hickey
Most recently 6th of 14 at Moe Bm62 on January 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Flag Flyer carrying 58.5kg at $61. The start before that 9th of 12 at Stony Creek Bm56 on December 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind Miss Castelvecchio carrying 62.5kg at $61. Likely to go around at long odds again.
15
DYLAN DUNN
Pink, White Letter T, Blue Stars, Pink Sleeves, White Stripe, Blue Stars, Pink Cap, Blue Stars
7 03742 ELLIOTTO
JAMIE OPPERMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs R F Opperman, Miss K Opperman & Miss K A Bruhn
Racing well recently. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Murray Bridge 0-58 on February 4 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Brown Nose Day Gal with 59kg at $6.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Penola Bm66 on January 16 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Salsbury Hill with 56kg at $5.50. Close to a win and worth including.
6
JACK HILL
Black And White Checks, Red Sash, Sleeves And Cap
8 725x4 KHANT BEE
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ronball (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, P C Murrell, A Taylor, I Taylor & D E Williams
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Seymour Bm56 on February 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Il Cielo carrying 60.5kg at $9. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind She Said carrying 60kg at $5. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
16
DECLAN BATES
Mauve And White Checks, Dark Green Sleeves And Cap
9 17401 RIPPA BUDDY
DARRYL CANNON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
B Collins, D Harden, D Cannon, T Cannon & D Cannon
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Colac 0 - 56 December 20 over 2000m defeating Master Polanski carrying 58.5kg at $8. The start before that 10th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on December 12 over 1741m, 8 len behind Blue Cowboy carrying 56kg at $101. Still favouring others today.
3
FRED W KERSLEY
Green And Gold Quarters, Green Sleeves And Cap
10 38253 SHE'S IMPECCABLE
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
B J Bouchier & K P Bouchier
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Seymour Bm56 on February 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Il Cielo carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm56 on January 2 over 1600m, 3 len behind The Daily Planet carrying 59kg at $4.40. Close to a win. Big chance to return to the winner's list.
9
T P MADDEN
Dark Green, Cream Epaulettes, Sleeves, Striped Cap
11 48215 CRACKERJACK HATCH
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  GR/B  MARE 59.0KG
P A Hatcher, Mrs J S Hatcher, Miss M Hatcher, Miss E Hatcher, T T Hatcher, R J Notting, Mrs T Notting, Miss I Notting & Z J Notting
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Naracoorte Bm58 on February 8 over 1430m, 6 len behind Wichitall with 58.5kg at $11. Before that won by 1.3 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1512m defeating Somethingsostrong carrying 58kg at $7.50. Tricky gate but has claims on best.
12
DECLAN BATES
Turquoise, Pink Band, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Cap
12 707x7 BIG KATE
DANIEL WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D J A Williams, Notts & Notts, I M Johannson, W Allen, TasBel Syndicate, K M Waring, A L Kirkwood-Scott, Wynnforus Syndicate, I Richardson, M Whelan, M Barnett, S A Accardi, A Pawsey, P Holman, K Rawlinson, S & N Diplaris, E & S Quan & Duc Racing Mr W Allen, Notts & Notts
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 11 at Seymour Bm56 on February 3 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Il Cielo carrying 55kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 14 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Thunder Hawk with 61kg at $21. Will need this run.
2
LOGAN MCNEIL
Maroon And Gold Hoops
13 10x0x NOUBENTEKH
WAYNE WALTERS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
B K McWilliam, Mrs R G McWilliam, P A McWilliam, Mrs L J Pett & S M Pett
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 10th of 13 at this track Bm62 on December 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind He's Godspeed with 55.5kg at $151. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.3 len at Casterton Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1000m in soft going defeating Girl's Got Class with 55kg at $11. Will need this hitout.
7
MS K WALTERS
Red, White Fleur De Lys, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
14 2096x PEAKY RIDGE
Ann-Jeanette Tindale
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs A J Tindale, B J Tindale, C J Hicks & W Viney
Resuming after a break of 14 months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Naracoorte Cl1-Sw January 5 2025 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Jackson Run with 57kg at $12. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Geelong Bm64 September 1 2024 over 1525m, 6 len behind Gin O'clock with 57kg at $26. Will take great benefit from this run.
8
C J MACREDMOND
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Stars, White Cap
15 23178 THE DAILY PLANET
AARON PURCELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J D Purcell & Mrs R L Purcell
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Colac Bm66 on February 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Cat Noir carrying 55.5kg at $31. The run before that 7th of 11 at Cranbourne 0 - 62 on January 22 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Djockovic with 57.5kg at $9. This easier and gets chance to find form.
13
LINDA MEECH
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
16 45706 SALCHOW
DAN O'SULLIVAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), P Filopoulos, Dr D R Barclay, D Walls, M D Farquhar, R W Tutty, J C Murray, L Michalsky, J Barry, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, J R Saltmarsh, R P Cleary, Beartown 27 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), Jammat (Mgr: J A MacLeod), Webbmck Racing & Beartown 26
Most recently 6th of 14 at Ballarat Bm56 on February 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Simply Outrageous carrying 60kg at $7. Before that 11th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on January 14 over 1512m, 6 len behind Lario with 58kg at $11. Impossible to entertain on recent form.
4
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap