MARBURG   05 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G

2026 GOLDBET GOLDSTRIKE SERIES FINAL (SKY 1) 2200m

Track: GOOD      

MERGE RIGHT (3) broke last start but still managed to get the cash by 8 metres over 2200m at this track. That was a pleasing progression after missing the placings the run before. It doesn't get any easier but she is going well enough to take this out. GETAGRIP (9) made it two wins from two runs this prep last start when he got the cash by a head over 2200m at this track. Taking on a better field but he is capable of running another bold race. MARTIN MAGIC (8) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished fourth at this track over 2200m. TILLY JAYNE (10) is a chance after finishing in the money for the second time in a row last start, beaten 16 metres into second at Albion Park.
1 55733 HES REGAL
DAN RUSSELL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING
A M Hurst, K A Plunkett, J R Clyburn, J C Ryan, M J Ryan
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Sr1) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 6 m by Splashndash (1:57.50) in 3yo+ NR 43 to 48 on March 30 at $16. Before that 3rd (FT Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 9 m by Merge Right (2:47.70) in 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on March 23 at $7. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
FT
A K RICHARDSON
RED, BLUE STARS
2 81882 THE CASUAL GOOSE
M J NUTLEY
10YO  BAY  GELDING
D J Nutley
10-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 2nd (FT Fr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 8 m by Merge Right (2:47.70) in 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on March 23 at $17. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind Amillionchances at Albion Park over 1660m in a 3yo+ NR up to 42 on February 24 at $51. This looks a far sterner test.
FT
J J CHAPPLE
GOLD, GREEN CHECKS, GOLD SLEEVES
3 22781 MERGE RIGHT
PETER GREIG
7YO  BAY  MARE
P M Madden
Last start by 8 m as favourite (FT Fr4) at this track (2:47.70) beating The Casual Goose in 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on March 23 at $1.12. Looks very hard to beat.
FT
N M DAWSON
RED, BLACK SASH, WHITE SLEEVES
4 75641 BEAU STEELE
LOLA WEIDEMANN
9YO  BAY  GELDING
J A Weidemann
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Won by 1.1 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Albion Park (2:38.00) beating Ascot Showtime in 3yo+ NR up to 40 on March 27 at $1.22. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into fourth behind Merge Right at this track over 2200m in a 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on March 23 at $14. Not likely to threaten this time.
FT
G P WHITAKER
BLACK, RED SASH
5 21836 ROCKTIME
LOLA WEIDEMANN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
J W Powderly, P Yesberg, C R Powderly
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 11 m by Brian Christopher (2:35.90) in 3yo+ NR 45 to 50 on March 27 at $41. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (FT Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 11 m by Jekamias (2:41.00) in 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on March 23 at $5.50. Among the main chances.
FT
B W BARNES
GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES
6 13618 JEKAMIAS
LOLA WEIDEMANN
7YO  BAY  GELDING
J W Powderly, C R Powderly
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1660m after racing wide at Albion Park beaten 16 m by Applied (1:56.00) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on March 28 at $151. Showed ability the run before when he won by 9 m (FT Fr3) at this track (2:41.00) beating Bonnies Cam in 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on March 23 at $4.40. Among the chances on best form.
10m
L J WEIDEMANN
GREEN, WHITE BAND
7 37627 BONNIES CAM
DAYL MARCH
9YO  BAY  GELDING
B A March, M R Reichstein, N F Groves, S M Groves, R J Bunch
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1660m after showing early speed at Albion Park beaten 15 m by Oakley Shard (1:55.90) in 3yo+ NR 49 to 55 on March 31 at $41. At the start before solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (FT Fr5) over 2200m after being wide early at this track beaten 9 m by Jekamias (2:41.00) in 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on March 23 at $12. Sure to improve on the latest effort.
10m
D R MARCH
NAVY BLUE, CREAM STAR & SEAMS, MAROON SLEEVES, CREAM STARS
8 61114 MARTIN MAGIC
MATT ELKINS
7YO  BAY  GELDING
M J Elkins
Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on March 23. Won the start before at Albion Park on March 3. Capable of playing a major role.
10m
M J ELKINS
BLACK, YELLOW YOKE, BRACES & BAND, BLACK HORSESHOES, YELLOW SLEEVES
9 04x11 GETAGRIP
TIM GILLESPIE
4YO  BAY  HORSE
K J Sheppard, T D Gillespie
Four-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by a head as favourite (FT Fr3) at this track (2:47.80) beating Tilly Jayne in 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on March 23 at $2.50. Genuine threat on best form.
20m
A R GARRARD
GREEN, RED SASH, WHITE SLEEVES
10 68422 TILLY JAYNE
ALYCE FINNIS
5YO  BAY  MARE
A J Finnis, D M Dent, T J Dent, D Guthridge, H Guthridge
Solid performance when a close second behind Getagrip at this track over 2200m in a 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on March 23 at $3.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Cardlesfromheaven at Albion Park over 2138m in a 3yo+ NR up to 75 on March 27 at $19. One of the chances.
30m
J FINNIS
ORANGE,EMERALD GREEN YOKE & BRACES,3 WHITE STARS,BLUE & WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES,BLUE COLLAR/BAND
11 58334 AQUA SANCTA
A C F COLLINS
9YO  BAY  GELDING
A C F Collins, C D Greig
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 9 m by Calling Buddy (2:08.90) in 4yo+ 5 0K/4 Starts on March 26 at $26. Two runs back 3rd (FT Sr4) over 2200m at this track, beaten 1.75 m by Getagrip (2:47.80) in 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on March 23 at $61. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
30m
R J GORDON
WHITE, BLACK YOKE, BRACES & BAND, WHITE DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE CHEVRON ARMBANDS