Ararat Race 5 - Ararat Pre Mix King Trotters Cup
PINNIE (10) has been chasing strong opposition since a Kilmore win four back, highlighted by a Group 1 placing behind wonder mare Keayang Zahara. Has had five weeks off and will have to overcome a 40m handicap but will relish the class drop. MAXIMEZ (2) is racing well having placed in all three starts since a Maryborough win. Chased along the sprint lane to go under by just a head last start at Melton. Big chance from the front mark. AVANT GUARD (5) is another that has been tackling decent opposition of late so can make an impact in this line-up. OUR MARVELLA NZ (8) has claims off a Goulburn Cup placing last start while MITCHELL WRAP (3) can be competitive from the front mark.

Driver: Paul Warnock
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton was 11th-17.16 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Crusher Clyde (2:47.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $41. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (FT Fr1) at Kilmore (3:26.70) beating Tripod in NR 55 or better on February 12 at $26 at the bell was leading 4.12. Others rate better.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2660m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 20.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 2:07.1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 39.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Hannah Lewis | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 25/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Charleston Avenue at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR 57 to 66 on February 11 at $10. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Crusher Clyde at Melton over 2240m in a 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $5. Going along well. Form sound and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 41 | NR 57 to 66 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 70 | $12,000.00 | Echuca | 2560m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:07.0 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 15/12/2025 | 9 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $2.40 |
| 10/12 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | M Wight | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 4th-4.83 beaten 13 m by Kyvalley Maven (2:04.80) in NR 65 to 75 on February 21 at $15. Before that, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton beaten 25 m by Keayang Zahara (2:06.30) in No NR on February 14 at $151. Can be in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 63.4L | $101.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tina Ridis
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Sr4) over 2190m at Maryborough was 4th-7 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Charleston Avenue (2:45.00) in NR 57 to 66 on February 11 at $81. Before that 7th (10m Fr4) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 30 m by Rubys Dream (2:47.70) in NR 55 or better on February 4 at $21. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 66 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/01/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 24.6L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 37.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/3 | 14/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Tina Ridis | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Graham Mcdermott | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-12.39 beaten 14 m by Remus Phoenix (2:46.30) in NR up to 90 on February 21 at $9. At the previous start 8th (Sr5) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 40 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:39.60) in G2 No NR on February 7 at $151. Looks better placed.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 37.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 33.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (30m Fr3) over 2660m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-7.72 beaten 6 m by Im Above The Law (3:26.70) in NR 55 or better on February 12 at $6.50. Two runs back won by 3 m (20m Fr1) at Wedderburn (3:54.90) beating Meadow Valley Star in No NR on January 25 at $4.60. Go well.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 18 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2660m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 6.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:07.1 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 16/01/2026 | 41 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2520m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 50.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 08/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing sixth behind Quirky Character at Kilmore over 1690m in a NR 70 to 85 on February 7 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Remus Phoenix at Melton over 2240m in a NR up to 90 on February 21 at $13. Can make an impact.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | NR 69 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 08/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at Goulburn, at the bell was 4th-8.4 beaten 6 m by Jungle Eyes (2:51.70) in NR up to 80 on February 1 at $1.90. Can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | NR up to 80 | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $1.90 |
| 7/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 188.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 49 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton was 3rd-4.31 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Remus Phoenix (2:46.30) in NR up to 90 on February 21 at $23. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 10 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (2:03.60) in No NR on February 14 at $101. Place best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 39.7L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 45.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $151.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 2400m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 9 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (2:42.00) in NR 70 to 85 on January 24 at $9.50. Before that, 11th (20m Fr1) over 2760m at Melton beaten 30 m by Jilliby Ballerini (3:30.00) in G3 No NR on January 10 at $23. Drops in in grade and is good enough to overcome the big handicap and win.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 10/01/2026 | 49 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.1 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $3.10 |
| 1/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |