Ararat Race 1 - Ararat Rsl Pace Final
Hard to knock the recent consistency of CASE FORTY EIGHT (12) who added to a string of top-two finishes when coming from this row to score by 2.2 metres at the latest appearance at Hamilton. If things go his way he can deliver again. CALEDONIAN TERRA (3) led from a similar draw when scoring in SA two back then raced parked and stuck on for third last start at Hamilton, beaten 4.3 metres. Should have no excuses from this draw so can play a significant role. OPTIMAL (5) had been racing consistently before coming from this barrier to score last start by 1.1 metres at Hamilton. Could go on with it. FAMOUS LABEL (4) has been about the mark of late and must be respected after placing in her last three outings.

Driver: Reagan Clarke
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Stawell over 1785m NR up to 37 on February 9. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1660m at Hamilton was 4th-5.6 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Optimal (1:58.10) in NR up to 50 on February 23 at $4.80. Among the chances.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 37 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | R L Clarke | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/01/2026 | 76 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | R L Clarke | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 23/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 53L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1660m at Hamilton, at the bell was 5th-8.1 beaten 7 m by Optimal (1:58.10) in NR up to 50 on February 23 at $5. At the run before 6th (Fr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-6.44 beaten 15 m by Always A Showgirl (2:42.50) in NR up to 50 on February 12 at $23. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.60 | |
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1660m after showing early pace at Hamilton was 2nd-0.4 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Case Forty Eight (2:00.10) in NR up to 50 on February 23 at $2.70. Two runs back won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Mt Gambier (2:09.20) beating Case Forty Eight in NR 40 to 44 GROUP on February 17 at $1.80. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | H Lewis | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Spook Crocker at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a NR 40 to 44 GROUP on February 17 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Case Forty Eight at Hamilton over 1660m in a NR up to 50 on February 23 at $7.50. Continues to race well and expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.25 |
| 5/12 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 11/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 m (Fr5) at Hamilton (1:58.10) beating She Will Wantano in NR up to 50 on February 23 at $4.40 at the bell was 3rd-4.5. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/02/2026 | 4 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Maryborough over 2190m NR up to 45 on February 4. Last time out was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 3rd-4.28 beaten 7 m by Super Code (2:39.40) in NR 43 to 49 on February 19 at $11. Chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | NR 38 to 43 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1660m after racing wide at Hamilton, at the bell was leading 0.2 beaten 1.1 m by Optimal (1:58.10) in NR up to 50 on February 23 at $12. Another good run would not surprise.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 51 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/10/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Kevin Brough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 28/04/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Kevin Brough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at Hamilton on February 23. Was victorious the start prior at Terang on February 13. Decent effort last start. Can continue the good form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 9/12 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/01/2026 | 3 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/4 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | K E Manning | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1660m at Hamilton, at the bell was 6th-8.8 beaten 6 m by Case Forty Eight (2:00.10) in NR up to 50 on February 23 at $8. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early speed at Stawell, at the bell was 4th-4.4 beaten 2.5 m by Lord Verde (2:41.40) in NR 43 to 49 on February 9 at $8.50. Finding a few ahead of her.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 0/10 | 26/01/2026 | 15 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Rod Barker | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/4 | 23/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | M I Burns | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo was 4th-3.79 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Feel The Reign (2:38.80) in NR 50 to 55 on February 20 at $23. Two runs back won by a nose when quickly away, (Fr6) at Terang (2:01.40) beating Muselet in NR up to 50 on February 13 at $4.40 at the bell was leading 4.4. Contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.90 |
| 4/12 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | NR 42 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Sr2) at Hamilton (2:00.10) beating Famous Label in NR up to 50 on February 23 at $2.10 at the bell was 3rd-3.3. Tricky draw but going well and looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 169 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 04/08/2025 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 29.8L | $61.00 |