Ararat Race 6 - Thank You Aaron Bond Pace
STELLAR QUEEN (1) turned in a strong performance last start when she battled on bravely to just miss out over 1755m at Echuca. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. This should be an easier assignment so she is in the right race to find the winners' list. TELL A TALL STORY (8) ran fourth last start at Charlton over 1609m, beaten 22 metres. Expect him to be prominent. ITTAKESLUV (9) disappointed last time when eighth over 2190m at Maryborough. Can turn things around. SEA HUNTER (6) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1780m at Mt Gambier nine days ago.

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth behind Enable Me at Boort over 1900m in a NR up to 39 on March 1 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind The Accidental One at Echuca over 1755m in a NR up to 36 on March 10 at $10. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | Lauren White | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | B F White | 0 |
| 47.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 16/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | B F White | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $51.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Sr1) over 1780m at Mt Gambier beaten 25 m by Wow You Can Dance (2:10.80) in 4yo+ NR up to 40 on March 14 at $61. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1680m at Terang was 5th-8.6 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Watch It Happen (2:04.10) in NR up to 42 on March 2 at $151. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/02/2026 | 29 | NR up to 37 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Rod Barker | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/01/2026 | 29 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 29.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 23/06/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Charlton beaten 30 m by Bettorsweetvictory (1:55.10) in NR up to 40 on March 15 at $81. Two runs back 11th (Fr1) over 1790m at this track, beaten 23 m by Neds Beach (2:12.00) in NR up to 40 on February 27 at $71. Prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/03/2026 | 16 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 31.7L | $81.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 34.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 02/02/2026 | 48 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Ainsworth | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Charlton, beaten 23 m by Bettorsweetvictory (1:55.10) in NR up to 40 on March 15 at $34. Before that 9th (Fr1) over 2150m after showing early speed at Birchip, beaten 80 m by Really Smartie (2:41.20) in NR up to 45 on March 8 at $101. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 23.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 79.4L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 30.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 25/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 70 m by Riddlemethis (2:05.00) in NR up to 45 on January 22 at $151. Before that, 10th (Fr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 24 m by Interpretation (2:03.10) in NR up to 49 on January 6 at $101. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Luke Tabone | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 69.5L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/12/2025 | 8 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 60.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/12/2025 | 219 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | W | Anthony Butt | 7 |
| 14.2L | $6.50 | |
| 9/10 | 16/05/2025 | 17 | NR 38 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 74.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2025 | 4 | NR 34 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after a quick start, behind Ittakesluv at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a NR up to 39 on March 6 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Wow You Can Dance at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a 4yo+ NR up to 40 on March 14 at $4.80. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 22.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 57.6L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/02/2026 | 83 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 41.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 04/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Kaela Hryhorec | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 45 m by Shaq (2:39.40) in NR up to 50 on March 16 at $126. Two runs back 7th (Fr3) over 1755m after showing early speed at Echuca, at the bell was 2nd-3.7 beaten 14 m by The Ladybird (2:10.10) in NR 37 to 42 on March 10 at $26. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 16/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 43.1L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/03/2026 | 8 | NR 37 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 26.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $126.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 66.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Bettorsweetvictory at Charlton over 1609m in a NR up to 40 on March 15 at $10. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1900m after showing early pace at Boort was leading by 2.2 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Enable Me (2:24.80) in NR up to 39 on March 1 at $4.80. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2026 | 32 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | D K Douglas | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $4.60 |
| 7/9 | 12/01/2026 | 42 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 31.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | D B Hill | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough beaten 50 m by Shaq (2:39.40) in NR up to 50 on March 16 at $23. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 7 m win (Fr5) at Mt Gambier (2:11.80) beating Hilldale Sunrise in NR up to 39 on March 6 at $5 at the bell was 2nd-0.4. Better than the last run and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 50.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/02/2026 | 44 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/12/2025 | 22 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 08/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |