Ararat Race 4 - Programmed Mdn Plate
CUTTIN' CLASS (4) dropped right out here when in the market last time out to be beaten some 25 lengths, clearly too bad to be true there with genuine post-race excuses. His form prior was rock solid and he can bounce back. KIJIVU (3) improved last start at Horsham when just finding one better, sitting on speed and only going down by a head. Tough draw but Meech can push forward and run another strong race. BAUDIN (12) resumes. The fresh run last time in at Donald was solid and she draws inside. HUGHIE'S SPIRIT (2) was good at Terang last time and has claims again. LIVE FOREVER (9) struggled on debut but is expected to improve quickly for the Hayes yard.
Jockey: Melissa Julius
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1206m, 2 len behind Burleigh with 59.5kg at $19. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1300m, 6 len behind Muskito carrying 58kg at $31. Not far away of late. Each way.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 20/02/2026 | 12 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1206m | Good 4 | Melissa Julius | 59.5kg | 1:11.25 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1300m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 58kg | 1:16.15 | 4-3-7 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/01/2026 | 11 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 59.5kg | 1:11.33 | 1-1-7 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Good 3 | Jack Hill | 59.5kg | 1:23.39 | 2-1-4 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/14 | 16/12/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1400m | Good 4 | Dylan Dunn | 59.5kg | 1:23.32 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Soft 7 | Sam Kennedy | 56.5kg | 1:12.45 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1200m, head behind Cincincity carrying 59.5kg at $4. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Brutify carrying 59.5kg at $6. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 24/02/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Horsham | 1200m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 59.5kg | 1:11.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Colac | 1200m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:10.18 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Camperdown | 1000m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 0:58.04 | 6-6-5 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/12/2025 | 452 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1100m | Good 4 | Harry Grace | 59.5kg | 1:04.25 | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 1000m | Linda Meech | 1:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 900m | Harry Grace | 0:54.89 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 05/10/2024 | 23 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Murtoa | 1100m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 58kg | 1:05.35 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/09/2024 | - | MDN | $37,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Tom Madden | 57kg | 1:00.45 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1300m, 25 len behind Muskito carrying 55kg at $4.60. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1440m, 2.75 len behind Veyepee carrying 58kg at $5.50. Hard to beat on his best form.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 08/02/2026 | 13 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1300m | Good 4 | Zac Moore | 55kg | 1:16.15 | 2-4-12 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 26/01/2026 | 16 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1440m | Good 4 | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:25.14 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 4 | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:24.62 | 4-2-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | MDN | $55,000.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 58kg | 1:16.34 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Robert Whearty | 58kg | 1:10.47 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Ethan Brown | 0:47.88 | - | 0 |
| 3.95L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Christine Puls
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Since last run he has trialed at Ballarat over 1100m on 23/2/2026; Last run ran last of 8 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1118m, 12 len behind Vega Blues with 59kg at $151. The start before that; ran last of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw January 31 over 1103m, 13 len behind Cosmic Grace with 58kg at $201. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Soft | Christine Puls | 1:06.77 | - | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | 10 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1118m | Good 4 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 59kg | 1:06.23 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1103m | Good 4 | Craig Atkinson | 58kg | 1:05.78 | 11-11-12 | 10 |
| 13.2L | $201.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Valentin Le Boeuf | 0:54.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Hurdle
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Johannes Vermeer on debut. Runner-up in a Geelong jump-out on February 4. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Ryan Hurdle | 1:03.81 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 18/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 900m | Niall Phillips | 0:55.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Ryan Hurdle | 0:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 27/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 600m | Rodney Moore | 0:37.04 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Will Gordon
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran last of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bel Mezyaan carrying 59kg at $11. Can improve quickly.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 59kg | 1:10.69 | 12-11-13 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Celine Gaudray | 0:47.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:47.08 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Dunn
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 7th of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Bangalow Road with 57.5kg at $41. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Brazen Fling carrying 57.5kg at $12. Rough hope.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 07/02/2026 | 147 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 57.5kg | 1:12.97 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | J Baldock | 0:53.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Logan Mcneil | 0:49.57 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1350m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 57.5kg | 1:20.17 | 7-5-7 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw September 28 over 1600m, 99 len behind Different Gravy with 55kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Bangalow Road with 55kg at $9.50. Can figure fresh.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Jack Hill | 0:51.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Great Western | 900m | Will Gordon | 0:55.71 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/13 | 28/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 55kg | 1:37.55 | 12-12-13 | 6 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/12 | 13/09/2025 | 119 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1350m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 55kg | 1:20.17 | 10-11-6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Soft 7 | Dean Yendall | 54kg | 1:24.82 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $30,000.00 | Donald | 1200m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 56kg | 1:11.80 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Jack Hill
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 20 over 1225m, 9 len behind Written Perfect with 57.5kg at $91. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bel Mezyaan carrying 57.5kg at $151. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 14/02/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 57.5kg | 1:10.69 | 11-12-11 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/01/2026 | 308 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1225m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 57.5kg | 1:11.96 | 4-4-9 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $91.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Alana Kelly | 0:51.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Alana Kelly | 0:50.49 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 18/03/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Good 4 | John Allen | 57.5kg | 1:04.54 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Alana Kelly
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run struggled in the run home; 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Zuleika with 59.5kg at $16. The run before that 8th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1512m, 6 len behind Crackerjack Hatch with 59.5kg at $61. Others rate better.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 08/02/2026 | 25 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1600m | Good 3 | Dean Yendall | 59.5kg | 1:34.99 | 1-1-6 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Geelong | 1512m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 59.5kg | 1:31.51 | 4-5-8 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $61.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1600m | Good 4 | Rhys McLeod | 59.5kg | 1:37.85 | 8-3-10 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $61.00 |
| 8/13 | 12/12/2025 | 59 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Geelong | 1530m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 56.5kg | 1:31.91 | 13-12-8 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $91.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Sarah Field | 1:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 1:26.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 14/10/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1500m | Soft 5 | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 1:33.81 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $9.50 |
| 9/13 | 05/10/2025 | 235 | MDN 4U | $55,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 59.5kg | 1:19.27 | 4-6-9 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |