Ararat Race 8 - Programmed (Bm62)
Competitive. BODY OF VENUS (5) returned from a spell with a strong win in a 56 over 1100m at Horsham. He'd switched from the McEvoy stable and has been off the scene for 261 days. Is sure to have taken improvement and is proven second-up. Has John Allen aboard today and can go back-to-back. BURLEIGH (8) won his Maiden easily over 1206m at Terang as expected and then went back and was beaten 1.4L in a 56 over the same distance. Has the rail today and carries 3kg less. Coffey rides for the first time, and he's a decent chance to bounce. JUST BOLTS (3) peaks off a long neck defeat over 1000m at Yarra Valley, this level. Keeps improving and will position forward. MARTY MCFLY (2) caught the eye late last start and should be strong again.

Jockey: John Keating
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 12 at Swan Hill Bm56 on March 15 over 975m, 1.2 len behind Surprisatic carrying 63.5kg at $3.90. Before that 5th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm62 on March 4 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Commands Success carrying 60kg at $10. Keep onside.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 15/03/2026 | 11 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Good 3 | Zoe Waller | 63.5kg | 0:54.98 | 8-7-3 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | BM62 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good 4 | Christopher Pang | 60kg | 0:57.66 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/02/2026 | 2 | BM62 CG | $27,000.00 | Kyneton | 1118m | Good 4 | John Keating | 63kg | 1:05.56 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 08/02/2026 | 39 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1000m | Good 3 | John Keating | 63kg | 0:56.57 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 800m | John Keating | 0:48.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/15 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | BM70 | $65,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | John Keating | 59.5kg | 1:09.65 | 13-9-13 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 240 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1009m | Good 4 | Jade Smith | 61.5kg | 0:58.45 | 8-8-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 800m | John Keating | 0:47.48 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tayla Cameron
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 15 at Albury Bm58 on March 20 over 1175m, slow going 3 len behind Blue Monday carrying 60.5kg at $9. The run before that won by a neck at this track Bm56 March 3 over 1100m in soft going defeating Tangoette carrying 59kg at $8.50. Going well enough to take seriously.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 20/03/2026 | 17 | BM58 | $30,300.00 | Albury | 1175m | Soft 6 | Tayla Cameron | 60.5kg | 1:09.98 | 12-9-5 | 15 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 17 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Soft 7 | Tayla Cameron | 59kg | 1:06.65 | 7-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 19 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Bailey Kinninmont | 60kg | 0:57.09 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/01/2026 | 46 | BM56 3U | $20,000.00 | Hanging Rock | 1000m | Good 4 | Rose Hammond | 61.5kg | 0:58.88 | 6-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Harry Coffey | 0:52.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 11/12/2025 | 19 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Kyneton | 1103m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 60kg | 1:04.70 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Tatura | 1000m | Good 3 | Liam Riordan | 61kg | 0:57.83 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Liam Riordan | 0:59.97 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Yarra Valley Bm62 on March 15 over 1000m, long-neck behind Not Surprised carrying 61.5kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 8 at Ballarat Bm70 on February 22 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Nimbustwothousand with 57.5kg at $8. Peaks and has claims.
Last Starts 14 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 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 61.5kg | 0:58.61 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | BM70 | $40,000.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 57.5kg | 0:57.66 | 3-1-6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/02/2026 | 197 | BM0-62 3U | $35,000.00 | Colac | 1100m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 59.5kg | 1:03.74 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Good | Jason Webb | 1:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 24/07/2025 | 17 | BM58 2U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Neil Farley | 62kg | 1:08.53 | 8-10-7 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2025 | 15 | BM58 2U | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Daniel Moor | 62kg | 0:57.40 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 22/06/2025 | 22 | BM0-64 | $35,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59kg | 0:58.36 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1000m | Jason Webb | 0:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Christine Puls
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Ballarat Bm62 on March 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mallee Gold with 61.5kg at $8. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 on March 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind King Tut carrying 59.5kg at $41. Passing here.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/03/2026 | 6 | BM62 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 3 | Christine Puls | 61.5kg | 1:10.68 | 3-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | BM0-66 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Good 4 | Christine Puls | 59.5kg | 1:10.46 | 3-3-8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/02/2026 | 33 | BM62 CG | $27,000.00 | Kyneton | 1118m | Good 4 | Christine Puls | 59.5kg | 1:05.56 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Christine Puls | 0:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 08/01/2026 | 29 | BM0-66 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Good 4 | Christine Puls | 58kg | 1:10.32 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 8 | BM66 CG | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 58kg | 1:11.78 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/12/2025 | 16 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Donald | 1200m | Good 4 | Christine Puls | 61kg | 1:10.86 | 3-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1000m | Christine Puls | 1:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Horsham Bm56 February 24 over 1100m defeating Ville De Lumiere with 60.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Port Macquarie F&M Cl1 April 11 over 1100m defeating Coco Dreaming carrying 57kg at $5. Big chance to repeat the dose.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/02/2026 | 261 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Horsham | 1100m | Good 3 | Cian Macredmond | 60.5kg | 1:04.26 | 7-6-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Good | Harry Coffey | 1:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.85L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Will Gordon | 0:55.93 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 08/06/2025 | 58 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Soft 6 | Andrew Mallyon | 55.5kg | 1:12.01 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/04/2025 | 18 | CL1 FM | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1100m | Good 4 | Ashley Morgan | 57kg | 1:04.66 | 6-5-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/03/2025 | 254 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Heavy 8 | William Stanley | 55kg | 1:12.00 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 13/07/2024 | 13 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Cowra | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Shannen Llewellyn | 55kg | 1:16.21 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $1.62 |
| 5/12 | 30/06/2024 | 11 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Patrick Scorse | 55kg | 1:06.13 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start couldn't go on with it; ran last of 12 at Kyneton Cg&E Bm56 on February 27 over 1218m, slow going 8 len behind Geegee Jet By with 58.5kg at $4. At only start last preparation won by 0.5 len at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw June 6 over 1200m defeating Enchanted Jenni carrying 58kg at $4.20. Blinkers on and will improve with the extra fitness.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Declan Bates | 0:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 27/02/2026 | 266 | BM56 CG 3U | $22,000.00 | Kyneton | 1218m | Soft 6 | Bree Temple | 58.5kg | 1:13.45 | 1-1-12 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 800m | Jordyn Weatherley | 0:48.46 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 06/06/2025 | 119 | MDN 3 | $40,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1200m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 58kg | 1:11.03 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2025 | 26 | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Colac | 1100m | Good 3 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 1:04.03 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/01/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Soft 5 | John Allen | 58kg | 0:58.67 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Terang Bm56 on March 17 over 1206m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Dobkins carrying 61.5kg at $6. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Terang Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1206m defeating Hughie's Spirit with 59kg at $2.70. Won't spend a cent in the run from the inside barrier. Can atone.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/03/2026 | 25 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Terang | 1206m | Soft 6 | Declan Bates | 61.5kg | 1:12.70 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1206m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 59kg | 1:11.25 | 6-6-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/13 | 14/02/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59kg | 1:10.69 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Zac Moore | 0:55.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | 3 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Geelong | 1112m | Good 4 | Robert Whearty | 58kg | 1:05.33 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Good 4 | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:10.75 | 7-8-5 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 21/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Horsham | 1100m | Soft 7 | John Allen | 58kg | 1:07.10 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murtoa | 900m | Declan Bates | 0:55.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start 4th of 14 at Ballarat Bm56 on February 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Grammy's Sunshine carrying 60.5kg at $18. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Geelong Bm62 on January 20 over 1125m, 3 len behind Esquel with 57.5kg at $16. Will be around the mark.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 14/02/2026 | 25 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 60.5kg | 1:10.24 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 14 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1125m | Good 3 | Cian Macredmond | 57.5kg | 1:05.15 | 3-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 49 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Colac | 1110m | Good 3 | Cian Macredmond | 58.5kg | 1:04.31 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/11/2025 | 33 | BM56 FM 3U | $22,000.00 | Kyneton | 1115m | Good 4 | Sage Duric | 58kg | 1:06.97 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $20.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/10/2025 | 21 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Soft 5 | Eoin Walsh | 57kg | 1:13.39 | 3-3-12 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/09/2025 | 237 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1140m | Good 3 | Eoin Walsh | 57.5kg | 1:06.55 | 5-4-8 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Eoin Walsh | 0:51.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Pang
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Warrnambool Bm66 on March 9 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Ballynacally with 52kg at $31. The race before that got back early 7th of 13 at this track 0 - 56 on February 8 over 1100m, 4 len behind Snappy Tycoon with 60kg at $11. Faces a tough assignment this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/03/2026 | 29 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1100m | Good 4 | Christopher Pang | 52kg | 1:04.36 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/13 | 08/02/2026 | 19 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Good 3 | Harry Grace | 60kg | 1:04.18 | 11-11-7 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 80 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1125m | Good 3 | Jack Hill | 57kg | 1:05.15 | 7-8-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 900m | Jack Hill | 0:51.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | BM56 3U | $20,000.00 | Mortlake | 2000m | Good 3 | Ryan Hurdle | 61kg | 2:02.96 | 5-8-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/10/2025 | 12 | BM56 | $20,000.00 | Avoca | 1860m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 62kg | 1:55.64 | 8-10-8 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/10/2025 | 15 | BM0-62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat | 1600m | Soft 5 | Campbell Rawiller | 60kg | 1:39.80 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1000m | 1:02.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |