Ararat Race 8 - Thank You Annette Thompson Maiden Pace
ROMAN CHARLIE (1) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at his last five starts including a second most recently at Geelong over 2100m. Has the benefit of a good draw. Won't find this any harder and he can add to the impressive recent record. KEAYANG ALABAMA (8) went back last start then worked home in good style with a long sustained effort to finish 2.5 metres from the winner in second at Kilmore over 1690m, adding to his second at Terang two runs back. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and wait on the sprint lane if necessary. Good enough to put himself back in the winners' stall. LUVN MARY (3) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1750m at Birchip. Should run a big race. BUBBLE OVER (4) is in the mix following a fourth at her most recent appearance over 2195m at this track.

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Onyx at Ballarat over 2200m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 5 at $2.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Illuminate Me at Geelong over 2100m in a MAIDEN on March 13 at $2.40. Ready to win and from an inside draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 26.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 18 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | N A O'connor | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 31.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2195m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.2 beaten 9 m by Keayang Passion (2:46.10) in MAIDEN on February 27 at $101. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 25 m by Highlandhartbreaka (2:44.70) in NR 45 to 50 on January 30 at $41. Coming good it seems so worth following up.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/01/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/12 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 21.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/12/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S Robertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S Robertson | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Tryx Vixen at Bendigo over 1650m in a 3yo MAIDEN on March 4 at $151. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Cash King at Birchip over 1750m in a MAIDEN on March 8 at $2.30. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $2.30 |
| 9/12 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 278 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.8 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $4.20 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2195m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 4.3 beaten 6 m by Keayang Passion (2:46.10) in MAIDEN on February 27 at $13. Before that, 5th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was leading 0.14 beaten 6 m by Lucky Vincent (2:03.70) in MAIDEN on February 19 at $5.50. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Ada Massa | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 60 m by Tactically Perfect (2:33.80) in MAIDEN on December 29 at $126. Probably needs this hitout.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Hannah Parish | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 18/01/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/12/2025 | 141 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 60.9L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 39.6L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:03.9 | 5 |
| 26.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Geoff Clout | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Drury
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr4) over 1780m at Mt Gambier, beaten 30 m by Wow You Can Dance (2:10.80) in 4yo+ NR up to 40 on March 14 at $10. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1780m at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 6th-15 beaten 1.4 m by Famished (2:12.40) in MAIDEN on March 6 at $3.60. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.60 |
| 11/12 | 23/02/2026 | 78 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 77.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 51.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | H Lewis | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | David Drury | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | David Drury | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Howard
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth behind Keayang Passion at this track over 2195m in a MAIDEN on February 27 at $151. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Famished at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a MAIDEN on March 6 at $5.50. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 99/4 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | B M Howard | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 31.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:05.7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 28.4L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Mcbart at Terang over 1680m in a MAIDEN on March 2 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Frosty Drop at Kilmore over 1690m in a MAIDEN on March 12 at $2.80. Going along well. Great chance to find an overdue win.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.70 |
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 23/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 32.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |