Stawell Race 5 - Stawell Times News 0-2 Ltw (1St Heat)
LUCKY VINCENT (2) finished fifth last start, beaten 13 metres at Bendigo over 2150m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Has the talent to take care of this field. ROCKNROLL WILLOW (6) resumes from a spell of four months after showing some very good form last campaign, the last run being a eighth over 2240m at Melton. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. MEDIA MOGUL (4) last appeared when eighth over 1790m at Ararat five months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep. ONYX (8) won two starts ago then things went wrong last start when he broke and finished 35 metres away in sixth over 2180m at Terang. No harm in drawing here with the sprint lane to rely upon. Won't find this any harder and he can bounce back.

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1790m at Ararat, beaten 35 m by Topsie Beware (2:13.60) in MAIDEN on March 23 at $81. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 25 m by Rebel By The Sea (2:05.30) in MAIDEN M on March 19 at $101. Hard to have.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/03/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 35.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/03/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 27.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/03/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 40.8L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 38.2L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 51.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/02/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 37.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Darryl Crone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 13 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:35.30) in 3yo 10 0K on March 25 at $61. The start before 8th (Sr3) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 30 m by Colosimo (2:42.20) in 3yo 10 0K on March 16 at $17. Rates highly on best form and expected to atone.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/03/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/03/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 28.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $61.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/02/2026 | 133 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 51.1L | $101.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
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Solid run when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Out To Stay at Hamilton over 1660m in a 0-2 WINS on February 23 at $51. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Steam Machine at Ararat over 2195m in a 0-1 WIN on March 23 at $23. Should run well again off the same draw.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/03/2026 | 28 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 36.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 55.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/01/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ashley Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind King Kasey at Ararat over 1790m in a 0-4 WINS on October 27 at $41. Rates highly. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 41.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 51.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 22.2L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Well-beaten 11 days ago at Ararat over 2195m, and two back 7th (Sr3) 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 $3.90. Others rate better.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/03/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 47.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 28.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 13/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | B J Loades | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth behind Arrhythmia at Melton over 2240m in a 2yo G2 No NR F on December 13 at $26. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 6 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Ararat (2:13.60) beating The Blazinboots in 0-1 WIN on August 18 at $1.90. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Darryl Douglas | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/11/2025 | 27 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/9 | 28/10/2025 | 43 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 15/09/2025 | 28 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/08/2025 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.90 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
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Well-beaten 11 days ago at Ararat over 2195m, before that 9th (Fr2) over 1780m at Mt Gambier beaten 55 m by Yankee Mojoh (2:10.70) in 2 LIFETIME WINS on March 6 at $34. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/03/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 50.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 53.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/03/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 40.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:05.7 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 20/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chelsie O'Driscoll
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Failed to impress last start; broke in score up and was out of position at the start hung in on scoring up, 6th (Fr6) over 2180m after racing wide at Terang beaten 35 m by Backbeach Peter (2:40.90) in NR up to 50 on March 27 at $81. Showed ability the outing before when he came from midfield and won by 5.5 m (Fr5) at Ballarat (2:44.40) beating Roman Charlie in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 5 at $9.50 at the bell was 3rd-4.95. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 22 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | C O'driscoll | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 33.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/03/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 40.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |