Donald Race 2 - Russ Studio Jewellers Mdn Plate
PATH TO VICTORY (6) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then he was always well out of his ground and was beaten 3.5 lengths when fifth over 1607m at Stawell two weeks ago. With those runs under the belt, and the modest nature of this contest, he looks hard to beat. BRUTALRULE (2) is a nine-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent appearance over 1600m at Swan Hill but might be poised to return to something like the good form of last prep after three runs back, the latest over this trip. ZIP EMPATHY (7) is a first-starter who has struck the right race to make an impression on debut going off a solid second placing at the latest jumpout, which was over 1300m. LUCKY CRIMSON (5) led early before tiring to finish eighth over 1307m at Stawell but should be nearing peak fitness now. DEADLY DEVIL (3) got back into the placings last start, albeit beaten a long way, but draws well and looks ready for 1600m.
Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Fiorente making his first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on April 28 at Horsham when finished fourth. Son of Fiorente, so this looks a suitable trip for the debut but prefer to see.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1000m | Tayla Cameron | 1:00.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1000m | Tayla Cameron | 1:01.93 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1000m | Tyra Dowsett | 1:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | St Arnaud | 900m | Tayla Cameron | 0:58.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Tayla Cameron | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Romuald with 59.5kg at $31. The race before that second last of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ole Royale carrying 59.5kg at $51. Nice effort last time. Likely to go well from the rails draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 12/04/2026 | 9 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Good 3 | Cian Macredmond | 59.5kg | 1:36.12 | 7-7-6 | 13 |
| 3.1L | $31.00 |
| 12/13 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 4 | Eoin Walsh | 59.5kg | 1:23.72 | 7-10-12 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/03/2026 | 304 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 3 | Eoin Walsh | 59.5kg | 1:09.50 | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Eoin Walsh | 0:59.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Soft | Eoin Walsh | 0:52.99 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 20/05/2025 | 23 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 1600m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 59.5kg | 1:40.96 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/11 | 27/04/2025 | 24 | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Ballarat | 1500m | Soft 6 | Cian Macredmond | 58kg | 1:32.41 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/04/2025 | 41 | MDN 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 59kg | 1:27.28 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Brittany Button
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Salina Special with 58.5kg at $14. Before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1300m, 7 len behind Chloe First carrying 57.5kg at $201. Looks a solid top-three prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 25/04/2026 | 9 | MDN | $12,000.00 | Deniliquin | 1400m | Good 4 | Jamie Gibbons | 58.5kg | 1:23.98 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/04/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1300m | Good 3 | Brittany Button | 57.5kg | 1:18.92 | 2-2-7 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $201.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/03/2026 | 134 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Good 4 | Holly Durnan | 59kg | 1:16.08 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $201.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1000m | Good | Holly Durnan | 52kg | 1:01.34 | - | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | MDN | $12,000.00 | Berrigan | 1600m | Soft 7 | Brittany Button | 55.5kg | 1:36.22 | - | 5 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | MDN | $12,000.00 | Deniliquin | 1400m | Good 4 | Thomas Spillane | 53.5kg | 1:22.59 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1175m | Good 4 | Josh Richards | 56.5kg | 1:11.25 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Good | Alice Kennedy | 53kg | 0:53.83 | - | 0 |
| 3.82L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tom Madden
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran last of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1850m, in the wet; 36 len behind Honeyjoy carrying 59kg at $11. Can't see him playing a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Terang | 1850m | Heavy 9 | Declan Bates | 59kg | 1:59.85 | 5-9-11 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1400m | Tom Madden | 1:29.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1000m | Declan Bates | 0:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Neil Farley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1300m, 7 len behind Join The Que with 59.5kg at $16. Last start faded in the straight 8th of 11 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1307m, 4.5 len behind Krasnoludek carrying 59.5kg at $17. Rates highly. Strips fitter and looks a great chance to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 17/04/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stawell | 1307m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:19.58 | 1-1-8 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/04/2026 | 388 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Stawell | 1300m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 1:18.31 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Jack Hill | 0:50.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Eoin Walsh | 1:07.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 13/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1400m | Good 4 | Teodore Nugent | 58kg | 1:24.32 | 2-1-7 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Jack Hill
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Stawell 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Sistine Express carrying 58kg at $21. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1607m, 3.5 len behind Stylish Prince with 59kg at $7. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/04/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stawell | 1607m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 59kg | 1:39.71 | 8-9-5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Stawell | 1300m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 58kg | 1:18.82 | 9-9-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1000m | Cian Macredmond | 1:02.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Alana Kelly | 0:49.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Shamus Award facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Burrumbeet on April 22. Second in a recent 1300m jumpout hinted he might be show up in a race of this nature on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 1300m | Sarah Field | 1:22.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1300m | Will Gordon | 1:23.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Ben Thompson | 50kg | 0:58.80 | - | 3 |
| 9.28L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Hurdle
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1590m, 10 len behind Online Profile carrying 57.5kg at $71. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1862m, 6 len behind Olympiad with 57.5kg at $151. Hard to fault if at her best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 20/04/2026 | 38 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1590m | Good 3 | Cory Parish | 57.5kg | 1:35.43 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 10 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1862m | Good 4 | Dylan Dunn | 57.5kg | 1:58.50 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/03/2026 | 18 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1600m | Soft 7 | Dylan Dunn | 57.5kg | 1:40.17 | 8-9-7 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 11/13 | 13/02/2026 | 96 | MDN FM 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1200m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 58kg | 1:11.87 | 13-13-11 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $201.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 800m | J Baldock | 0:49.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 09/11/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Ararat | 1600m | Good 4 | Dylan Dunn | 57.5kg | 1:35.95 | 11-11-8 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Good 3 | Sairyn Fawke | 57.5kg | 1:38.84 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 800m | J Baldock | 0:53.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chelsea Taylor
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1300m, 2 len behind Baie De Seine with 57.5kg at $51. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 5 len behind He's A Hustler with 57.5kg at $91. Hard to have on present form.
Last Starts 11 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 | 21/04/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Good 3 | Chelsea Taylor | 57.5kg | 1:16.94 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Good 4 | Chelsea Taylor | 57.5kg | 1:16.40 | 11-10-9 | 12 |
| 5.2L | $91.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Avoca | 1100m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 57.5kg | 1:04.28 | 9-10-9 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/03/2026 | 112 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Good 3 | Tom Madden | 57.5kg | 0:55.16 | 10-10-5 | 11 |
| 3.7L | $101.00 |
| 10/14 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Good 4 | Chelsea Taylor | 57.5kg | 1:37.08 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Donald | 2200m | Good 4 | Jade Smith | 54.5kg | 2:17.84 | 4-2-7 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:47.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 5/5 | 14/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:48.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sheridan Clarke
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 8th of 11 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1430m, 5 len behind Irlandais carrying 56kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1356m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Star Canto with 57.5kg at $101. Looks tested on the first up effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 19/04/2026 | 302 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 1430m | Good 4 | Kate Walters | 56kg | 1:28.08 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/06/2025 | 13 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Donald | 1356m | Soft 7 | Christine Puls | 57.5kg | 1:23.55 | 1-2-10 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Casterton | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Melissa Julius | 57.5kg | 1:13.57 | 5-5-11 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 800m | Good | Melissa Julius | 0:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 850m | Christine Puls | 0:51.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |