Donald Race 3 - Donald Steel Metaland Mdn Plate
TROUBLE'N PARADISE (4) ran well on debut, narrowly beaten over 1206m at Ararat. He'd looked good at the jump-outs and won't have to improve much to take this out. Has the outside gate, but he can skip over to the pace in a race devoid of early speed. BARRYFROM BRUNZWIK (1) resumes and is much better than the form line suggests. Impressed coming from last beaten less than 2L at Ballarat on debut and found Moonee Valley a bit tough, the one after. He brings two sharp jumpouts and Hurdle sticks from them. DIMACHAERUS (3) ran a much better race at his second outing, beaten 1.3L over 1100m at Avoca. He draws awkwardly, but he will come hard with the extra fitness. BLUE VALENTINE (10) won two jumpouts and was well supported at Kyneton on debut, fading late after racing forward. Will be fitter, and the blinkers go straight on. Has an inside gate and can't be ruled out.
Jockey: Ryan Hurdle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a 18 months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw October 4 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind Brandjam with 58kg at $19. On debut fourth of 12 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw September 20 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Flash 'N' Dash with 58kg at $19. A bold return is likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1000m | Ryan Hurdle | 1:01.93 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Ryan Hurdle | 0:55.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 04/10/2024 | 14 | MDN 3 | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 58kg | 1:12.08 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/09/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ryan Hurdle | 58kg | 0:59.72 | 12-8-4 | 11 |
| 1.9L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Jack Hill
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Baganov with 58kg at $7. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Life After Love with 59kg at $7. Coming along nicely and is expected to make the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Avoca | 1100m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 59kg | 1:04.28 | 5-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Echuca | 1200m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 58kg | 1:11.33 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Mitchell Aitken | 0:47.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Good | Mitchell Aitken | 0:52.10 | - | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1206m, 0.7 len behind Miss Ellaneous carrying 58kg at $3.20. Rates highly and can get off the mark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1206m | Good 4 | John Allen | 58kg | 1:11.31 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.98 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Soft | Harry Coffey | 1:06.77 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brendan Newport
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw December 18 over 1600m, soft track; 15 len behind Skilful Artist with 56.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw July 23 over 1000m, soft track; 15 len behind Yoyo Yeezy carrying 56.5kg at $151. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1000m | Brendan Newport | 1:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 18/12/2025 | 9 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1600m | Soft 5 | Brendan Newport | 56.5kg | 1:36.85 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/12/2025 | 12 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1400m | Good 4 | Brendan Newport | 56.5kg | 1:22.56 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/11/2025 | 5 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1500m | Soft 5 | Brendan Newport | 54.5kg | 1:30.60 | 6-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Inverell | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Brendan Newport | 57kg | 1:12.11 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | CL1 | $10,000.00 | Chinchilla | 1400m | Good 4 | Sarah Robbins | 54kg | 1:22.72 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moree | 1400m | Good 4 | Sarah Robbins | 55.5kg | 1:23.12 | 6-5-7 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 790m | Good | Jess Del Frari | 0:45.57 | - | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 10/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Soft | Louise Day | 0:47.72 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1206m, 4.5 len behind Where's My Sock carrying 57.5kg at $31. The start before that 7th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Manifest The Milli with 54.5kg at $51. Won't be far away.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 30/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1206m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 57.5kg | 1:10.15 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/13 | 10/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 4U | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 54.5kg | 1:11.67 | 8-4-7 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 180 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 54.5kg | 0:57.80 | 5-3-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Sarah Field | 0:48.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Sarah Field | 0:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 26/08/2025 | 15 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Alana Kelly | 57.5kg | 1:13.55 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Harry Coffey | 57.5kg | 1:25.60 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/07/2025 | 25 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Alana Kelly | 57.5kg | 1:25.53 | 3-1-7 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1108m, slow going 2.75 len behind Finchaven with 58kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 9 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Villa Capitalista with 57.5kg at $41. Not keen on her chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 25 | MDN FM 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1108m | Soft 5 | Eoin Walsh | 58kg | 1:06.71 | 7-8-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Eoin Walsh | 0:52.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Soft 7 | Eoin Walsh | 57.5kg | 1:07.38 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/02/2026 | 241 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1206m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 57.5kg | 1:11.25 | 3-3-9 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1000m | Valentin Le Boeuf | 1:00.67 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 24/06/2025 | 11 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Cian Macredmond | 57.5kg | 1:13.74 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/06/2025 | 24 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Cian Macredmond | 56kg | 1:10.99 | 9-7-3 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/05/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 1200m | Soft 5 | Cian Macredmond | 57kg | 1:11.88 | 5-5-9 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Tom Madden
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 6th of 8 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1208m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bluey Merchant with 56kg at $4. Expect her to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1208m | Soft 5 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 56kg | 1:13.74 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Eoin Walsh | 0:56.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Soft | Valentin Le Boeuf | 1:28.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alana Kelly
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
On debut. Three-year-old filly by Nicconi out of Waitomo Toka AUD $ 35,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished seventh on March 26 at Caulfield Heath over 1000m. Likely to be better for this experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Rhys McLeod | 54kg | 0:59.93 | - | 0 |
| 5.35L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Patrick Payne | 0:52.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | 0:54.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 1/3 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 800m | Billy Egan | 0:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1000m | Alana Kelly | 1:06.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |