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Boort Race 7 - Neil Beattie & Family Boort Pacing Cup

HOORAH PHILTRA (3) finished eighth at Melton two starts back then was highly competitive at his latest appearance over 1720m at the same circuit, beaten only 2 metres into second after being close to the pace throughout. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Finds a nice race and can go take this out. DHAULAGIRI NZ (10) scored last time out by 2.5 metres at Mildura over 2190m after an encouraging minor placing the start before. Not drawn to best so may need a 10/10 drive. Must raise the bar but another win is not out of the question. MERRYWOOD PAUL (2) disappointed last time when eighth over 2240m at Melton. Can atone. CRIME WRITER (8) only finished eighth over 1720m at Melton last start but racing in an easier line-up here can return to top-three form.

Race Time:5:09 AM

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2612m

Angus Indiana (1)458x786x80

Trainer: Freddy Taiba (Sunbury)12 mths 69: 14-2-9

Driver: Chris Alford

8 yo B BR G

Sire: HESTON BLUE CHIP (USA)

Dam: KIMS A GODDESS (AUS)

Stats

Career69: 14-2-9

LTS$93,047.00

BMR1:55.26

TS1: 0-0-1

Win %20.29%

Place %36.23%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 23 m by Edwarde Grange (2:00.90) in NR 60 to 80 on February 17 at $61. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 30 m by Odin (1:57.60) in NR up to 80 on February 6 at $41. Assisted by the inside draw and he is a major player.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/10	17/02/2026	11	NR 60 to 80	$8,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:55.2	6	1. Edwarde Grange 2. Le Belle Bijoux 3. Ten Da Touch NZ	23.2L	$61.00
8/8	06/02/2026	75	NR up to 80	$8,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:54.7	7	1. Odin 2. Royal Appointment 3. Hugo Rocks, Frugal Fare	32.0L	$41.00
6/8	23/11/2025	7	NR 67 to 74	$9,700.00	Launceston	2200m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	2:00.8	3	1. Zara Tindall NZ 2. Nova Baxter 3. Captain Pins NZ	32.5L	$6.00
8/10	16/11/2025	21	NR 80 or better	$14,000.00	Launceston	2200m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	2:00.7	1	1. Iron Clad 2. Maebee 3. Star Major	62.8L	$26.00
7/8	26/10/2025	63	NR 75 to 105	$12,000.00	Hobart	2090m	Neutral	Gareth Rattray	2:00.9	7	1. Stepping Stones 2. Glenledi Elvis NZ 3. Iron Clad	46.1L	$21.00
2/3	20/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Carrick	2150m	Good	Kayleb Williams		0	1. Ultimaction 2. Angus Indiana 3. Pardoe Plugga	1.2L	$0.00
8/11	24/08/2025	22	NR 63 to 79	$9,700.00	Launceston	2200m	Neutral	E Arnott	1:57.5	6	1. Royal Appointment 2. Bettablack Tiger 3. We Salute You	73.4L	$9.00
4/4	16/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hobart	2090m	Good	T R Ford		0	1. Rocknovertime 2. Carmen Emjay 3. Lightning Dan	6L	$0.00

Merrywood Paul (2)8816510318

Trainer: Alex Ashwood (Toolleen)12 mths 104: 16-9-11

Driver: Alex Ashwood

6 yo B G

Sire: TINTIN IN AMERICA (NZ)

Dam: DEADLY MERRYWOOD (AUS)

Stats

Career104: 16-9-11

LTS$122,206.00

BMR1:54.80

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %15.38%

Place %34.62%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Triple Rock Saint at Melton over 2240m in a NR 64 to 74 on February 21 at $71. Raced better the start before that where he won by 2.25 m (Sr3) at Mildura (2:40.50) beating Carlisle Cruiser in NR 57 to 66 on February 4 at $5 at the bell was leading 3.2. Rates highly and looks hard to beat on best form.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/12	21/02/2026	17	NR 64 to 74	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:56.0	2	1. Triple Rock Saint NZ 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. New Yorker	15.0L	$71.00
1/10	04/02/2026	16	NR 57 to 66	$7,000.00	Mildura	2190m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:57.9	3	1. Merrywood Paul 2. Carlisle Cruiser 3. Modern Ginger	2.3L	$5.00
3/7	19/01/2026	6	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Charlton	2100m	Neutral	Tayla French	1:56.7	4	1. Bizzness Class 2. Miki B NZ 3. Merrywood Paul	2.9L	$18.00
10/12	13/01/2026	16	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Swan Hill	1750m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:53.2	1	1. Hot Deal 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Komodo	22.8L	$8.00
1/11	28/12/2025	5	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Cobram	2678m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:57.6	4	1. Merrywood Paul 2. Big Bad Ossie 3. Sports Narrator	12.1L	$9.00
5/9	23/12/2025	6	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:57.1	5	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Bulldog Khan 3. Line Dance	6.5L	$16.00
2/2	05/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Leeton	1758m	Good	Jackson Painting		0	1. Murphys Reward NZ 2. Merrywood Paul	10L	$0.00
1/4	03/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Penrith	1720m	Good	B J Grima		0	1. Merrywood Paul 2. Bo Duke NZ 3. Nashville Bart	1.7L	$0.00

Hoorah Philtra (3)1725x29482

Trainer: M F Blackmore (Kyabram)12 mths 46: 7-13-5

Driver: James Herbertson

5 yo B BR G

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: PHIREY PHILTRA (AUS)

Stats

Career46: 7-13-5

LTS$60,634.00

BMR1:54.10

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %15.22%

Place %54.35%

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at Melton was 2nd-2.1 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Rolinginthedeep (2:02.90) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $8. Winning prospects.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/12	21/02/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:55.0	5	1. Rolinginthedeep 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Neatntidy	1.9L	$8.00
8/12	14/02/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.2	2	1. Timbimboo NZ 2. Momentum Shift 3. Big Sledge Hammer	8.3L	$19.00
4/12	07/02/2026	17	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:56.8	1	1. Montana Pride 2. Celestial Zodiac 3. Luva Scrap	7.9L	$26.00
9/11	21/01/2026	8	NR 60 to 80	$10,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.4	3	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Do It 3. Hugo Rocks	15.4L	$3.00
2/12	13/01/2026	65	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Swan Hill	1750m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:53.2	3	1. Hot Deal 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Komodo	0.2L	$8.50
4/5	09/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		M F Blackmore		0	1. Big Bad Ossie 2. Spirit Of Sahara 3. Layden	1L	$0.00
5/11	09/11/2025	9	NR 70 to 95	$15,000.00	St Arnaud	2150m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.7	2	1. Dhaulagiri NZ 2. Spirit Of Anarchy NZ 3. Pesci	15.3L	$12.00
3/4	26/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Echuca	2160m		M F Blackmore		0	1. Wicked Mitzi 2. Kitsune 3. Hoorah Philtra	12L	$0.00

Auckland Red (5)8x03221263

Trainer: Ash Warton (Drysdale)12 mths 82: 11-11-8

Driver: Ewa Justice

10 yo CH G

Sire: AUCKLAND REACTOR (NZ)

Dam: THE SUMMER WIND (NZ)

Stats

Career82: 11-11-8

LTS$64,122.00

BMR1:54.91

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %13.41%

Place %36.59%

Comments

Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 5th-12.2 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Wild Card (2:30.50) in NR 54 to 59 on February 22 at $12. Decent effort last start. Heading the right way and is a leading player.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	22/02/2026	36	NR 54 to 59	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	W	Taylor Youl	1:56.4	6	1. Wild Card NZ 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Auckland Red	7.2L	$12.00
6/10	17/01/2026	16	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Globe Derby	1800m	Neutral	Gaita Pullicino	1:58.8	1	1. Hasty Bid 2. Alora 3. Tonkawaikon	11.8L	$9.50
2/10	01/01/2026	11	NR up to 80	$15,000.00	Echuca	2560m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	2:02.6	1	1. Madigan 2. Auckland Red 3. Triple Rock Saint NZ	0.2L	$23.00
1/10	21/12/2025	9	NR 53 to 58	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	W	Ewa Justice	1:57.2	2	1. Auckland Red 2. Rockin Gemma 3. Rakarompa NZ	2.6L	$2.90
2/12	12/12/2025	7	NR up to 55	$10,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:57.8	3	1. Written In Silk 2. Auckland Red 3. Montana Pride	3.0L	$8.00
2/12	05/12/2025	14	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:56.6	5	1. Written In Silk 2. Auckland Red 3. Jilliby Selwood	10.4L	$5.50
5/5	14/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Wally Dummet		0	1. Hey Goyougoodthing NZ 2. Khans Creed 3. Goodtime Libby	1L	$0.00
4/5	30/12/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		G A Smith		0	1. Ultimate Stride NZ 2. Ideal Son 3. Lively Rascal	5L	$0.00

Neatntidy (1)1924270x03

Trainer: Aaron Dunn (Horsham)12 mths 23: 5-6-2

Driver: Aaron Dunn

6 yo B H

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: THE WARATAH (AUS)

Stats

Career23: 5-6-2

LTS$34,870.00

BMR1:56.80

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %21.74%

Place %56.52%

Comments

Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton was 3rd-3.78 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Rolinginthedeep (2:02.90) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $11. Two runs back 11th (Fr5) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill beaten 25 m by Hot Deal (2:03.10) in NR 65 or better on January 13 at $23. Others read better. Others look better placed.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/12	21/02/2026	39	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:55.0	1	1. Rolinginthedeep 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Neatntidy	2.3L	$11.00
11/12	13/01/2026	164	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Swan Hill	1750m	Neutral	Ryan Backhouse	1:53.2	5	1. Hot Deal 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Komodo	27.3L	$23.00
2/4	05/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Horsham	2200m		Ryan Backhouse		0	1. Forty Love 2. Neatntidy 3. My Purple Patch	4L	$0.00
4/4	15/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Stawell	2180m		Ryan Backhouse		0	1. Little Louie 2. Sweetnikkilou 3. Pick Up Elvis	0.2L	$0.00
10/11	02/08/2025	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:56.6	6	1. Plains In Heaven 2. Bizzness Class 3. Ranger Rick NZ	24.5L	$3.90
7/10	26/07/2025	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:58.2	7	1. All Da Rage 2. Bizzness Class 3. Grayson Red	6.2L	$7.50
2/12	19/07/2025	14	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:55.2	4	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Neatntidy 3. Dance Affair	1.9L	$21.00
4/12	05/07/2025	35	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:53.3	4	1. Its Confidential 2. The Iron Duke 3. All Da Rage	12.1L	$21.00

Crime Writer (2)9557136168

Trainer: Matthew Craven (Ecklin South)12 mths 149: 19-22-13

Driver: Hannah Lewis

10 yo BR G

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: OUR CRIME OF PASSION (NZ)

Stats

Career149: 19-22-13

LTS$296,954.00

BMR1:52.05

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %12.75%

Place %36.24%

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 8th-12.57 beaten 11 m by Ghost Of Time (2:01.80) in NR 75 to 90 on February 21 at $34. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore was 6th-11.2 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Golden Tribe (2:02.00) in NR 75 to 85 on February 7 at $26. Can improve enough to feature.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/9	21/02/2026	14	NR 75 to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:53.9	2	1. Ghost Of Time 2. Isthisjustfantasy 3. Alot Like Louie	11.7L	$34.00
6/6	07/02/2026	13	NR 75 to 85	$15,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	1:56.2	5	1. Golden Tribe 2. The Bride 3. Earl Of Pembroke NZ	15.7L	$26.00
1/6	25/01/2026	14	NR 70 to 95	$12,000.00	Wedderburn	2555m	Neutral	H Lewis	2:00.7	1	1. Crime Writer 2. Madigan 3. Curyo Gentleman	3.9L	$4.20
6/10	11/01/2026	10	NR up to 105	$15,000.00	Hamilton	2660m	Fast	Amy Day	1:55.6	3	1. Forty Love 2. Dee Roe 3. Jilliby Nitro	23.0L	$34.00
3/10	01/01/2026	18	NR up to 100	$18,360.00	Leeton	2582m	Fast	Matthew Craven	1:56.2	1	1. Catchafire NZ 2. Alta William 3. Crime Writer	8.9L	$6.00
1/12	14/12/2025	7	NR up to 95	$10,000.00	Gunbower	2630m	Neutral	H Lewis	1:58.3	2	1. Crime Writer 2. Diamond Eclipse 3. Herakles	1.3L	$13.00
4/6	10/05/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		M J Craven		0	1. Solesseo Matuca 2. Doubtless Bay NZ 3. Its Ebonynivory	0L	$0.00
6/7	03/05/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Rory Coverdale		0	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Its Ebonynivory 3. Better Eclipse	0L	$0.00

Shadow Celt (3)9079913514

Trainer: Tim Mcguigan (Gordon)12 mths 39: 9-2-6

Driver: Jackie Barker

6 yo BR G

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: RHODIUM CASTLE (AUS)

Stats

Career39: 9-2-6

LTS$68,830.00

BMR1:55.00

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %23.08%

Place %43.59%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton was 7th-12.45 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Always Be Blakey (2:41.90) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $17. Two runs back posted a big 3.5 m win (Sr1) at Melton (2:45.30) beating Soho Darknstormy in NR up to 80 on January 30 at $9.50. 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
4/12	21/02/2026	22	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	D K Mcguigan	1:56.3	3	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Rick Reilly NZ	5.0L	$17.00
1/10	30/01/2026	9	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:58.7	1	1. Shadow Celt 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Do It	3.3L	$9.50
5/11	21/01/2026	11	NR 60 to 80	$10,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:57.4	2	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Do It 3. Hugo Rocks	8.7L	$17.00
3/8	10/01/2026	19	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:54.1	2	1. Dessie Gee 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. Shadow Celt	7.7L	$13.00
1/9	22/12/2025	8	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	H Lewis	1:55.3	2	1. Shadow Celt 2. Gunforhire 3. The Steel Dragon	2.1L	$5.50
9/12	14/12/2025	16	NR up to 95	$10,000.00	Gunbower	2630m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.3	5	1. Crime Writer 2. Diamond Eclipse 3. Herakles	61.3L	$34.00
3/5	30/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Darby Mcguigan		0	1. Maxnjax 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Shadow Celt	6L	$0.00
2/2	23/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Darby Mcguigan		0	1. Tallulah Lee 2. Shadow Celt	2L	$0.00

Dhaulagiri Nz (4)1844418421

Trainer: Matthew Horsnell (Terang)12 mths 137: 20-21-10

Driver: Lochie Cook

9 yo B G

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: CHLOE FINN (NZ)

Stats

Career137: 20-21-10

LTS$212,049.00

BMR1:54.20

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %14.60%

Place %37.23%

Comments

Last start won by 2.5 m (Sr3) at Mildura (2:40.20) beating Maxy Wants To Play in NR 65 or better on February 18 at $4.40 at the bell was 5th-9.2. In winning form and has to be included.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	18/02/2026	11	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Mildura	2190m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:57.7	3	1. Dhaulagiri NZ 2. Maxy Wants To Play 3. Jaxon Beach	2.6L	$4.40
2/9	07/02/2026	13	NR 72 or better	$11,000.00	Globe Derby	2230m	Neutral	S K Hill	1:57.1	4	1. Bellezza Nera 2. Dhaulagiri NZ 3. Artillery	1.5L	$4.40
4/6	25/01/2026	14	NR 70 to 95	$12,000.00	Wedderburn	2555m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	2:00.7	3	1. Crime Writer 2. Madigan 3. Curyo Gentleman	10.5L	$6.00
8/10	11/01/2026	15	NR up to 105	$15,000.00	Hamilton	2660m	Fast	Kerryn Manning	1:55.6	4	1. Forty Love 2. Dee Roe 3. Jilliby Nitro	24.6L	$26.00
1/10	27/12/2025	13	NR 75 or better	$15,000.00	Globe Derby	2230m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:56.5	1	1. Dhaulagiri NZ 2. Lord Zarias NZ 3. Tembie	0.2L	$3.70
4/12	14/12/2025	7	NR up to 95	$10,000.00	Gunbower	2630m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:58.3	3	1. Crime Writer 2. Diamond Eclipse 3. Herakles	28.4L	$5.00
1/5	25/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Jason Lee		0	1. Dhaulagiri NZ 2. Sweetpassion 3. Luva Scrap	8L	$0.00
2/5	22/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Lochie Cook		0	1. Jillibyjacksparrow 2. Dhaulagiri NZ 3. Beyond Delight	2L	$0.00