Orange Race 2 - Mcsigns Orange Mdn Plate
It looks a race in two between the ones with decent provincial form. Clearly on top is BETTER BLOOM (9) who caught the eye on debut at Goulburn then worked through the line strongly to be beaten just a length over 1200m at Newcastle last start. Gets all the favours from the inside draw and is perfectly placed over an extra furlong. QUADRIA (10) did little on debut then was ridden more aggressively and improved sharply to finish a close fourth over 1300m at Hawkesbury last time. Open to further improvement and it would not shock if she gave the favourite and a run for her money. SIR WILLIAM (6) went okay here two back then didn't appreciate the drop back in distance when a bit plain over 1200m at Nowra. Can improve over an extra furlong today. EDIKA (2) was a bit one-paced at Nowra last time. Hard to see him winning but is worth including in the exotics. BRITISH NAVY (4) lacks a turn of foot so should appreciate the longer trip today.
Jockey: Louise Day
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start in a small field at this track Mdn on February 9 over 1280m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Milly Molly Mandy with 57kg at $26. At only start last preparation raced behind the speed prior to fading of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 13 2024 over 1240m, 7 len behind Armauer with 57kg at $26. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 09/02/2026 | 514 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1280m | Heavy 10 | Ellen Hennessy | 57kg | 1:20.48 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 796m | Soft | Olivia Chambers | 50kg | 0:46.54 | - | 0 |
| 4.96L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 796m | Soft | Olivia Chambers | 50kg | 0:46.86 | - | 0 |
| 7.87L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2024 | 186 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1240m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 57kg | 1:13.38 | 3-3-10 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 11/03/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 0:58.92 | 9-7-9 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Nick Heywood
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Gunfighter Road with 59kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Brundee Tom with 59kg at $91. One of the fringe players.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Nowra | 1400m | Soft 5 | Billy Owen | 59kg | 1:24.38 | 10-4-6 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/02/2026 | 13 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1400m | Soft 6 | Coriah Keatings | 59kg | 1:25.68 | 6-10-10 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $91.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/01/2026 | 436 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Albury | 1175m | Good 4 | Coriah Keatings | 59kg | 1:10.47 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 28/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Good | Coriah Keatings | 53kg | 0:52.17 | - | 0 |
| 6.14L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/11/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1118m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 58kg | 1:05.75 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Most recently 5th of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Vidia carrying 58.5kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Curado with 57.5kg at $16. Cannot be disregarded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | 20 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Newcastle | 1150m | Good 4 | Keagan Latham | 58.5kg | 1:08.17 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1200m | Good 4 | Lee Magorrian | 57.5kg | 1:10.37 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1000m | Good 3 | Lee Magorrian | 57.5kg | 0:58.65 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good | Tyler Schiller | 51.5kg | 0:58.81 | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canterbury | 890m | Good | Teaque Gould | 0:54.44 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Adam Farragher
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Flying Artie making his first appearance. Trialled on February 16 at Warwick Farm over 789m and finished sixth. Wait and see what he can do on race day.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 789m | Soft | Adam Farragher | 53kg | 0:46.86 | - | 0 |
| 8.14L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Adam Farragher | 53kg | 0:47.48 | - | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canterbury | 893m | Soft | Dylan Gibbons | 52kg | 0:56.18 | - | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Soft | Anna Roper | 52kg | 0:48.38 | - | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at Nowra Super Mdn on February 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Firepop carrying 58kg at $21. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn on February 9 over 1280m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Milly Molly Mandy with 57.5kg at $26. Can improve on the latest effort and is a solid top three chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 13 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Nowra | 1200m | Soft 5 | Molly Bourke | 58kg | 1:10.40 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/02/2026 | 18 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1280m | Heavy 10 | Deanne Panya | 57.5kg | 1:20.48 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Soft 7 | Alysha Collett | 57.5kg | 1:18.38 | 3-4-8 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Soft 5 | Deanne Panya | 57.5kg | 0:57.52 | 2-2-9 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 740m | Good | Deanne Panya | 50kg | 0:44.14 | - | 0 |
| 0.72L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zac Wadick
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently led but faded 3rd of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn on February 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind The Contractor with 55kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind French Harp carrying 57kg at $3.20. Consistent and should go in the wider exotics bets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 12 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Mudgee | 1200m | Soft 5 | Zac Wadick | 55kg | 1:11.24 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | 28 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Orange | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Clayton Gallagher | 57kg | 1:02.77 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 12/01/2026 | 20 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 1018m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 57.5kg | 0:57.55 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/12/2025 | 15 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1100m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 57kg | 1:03.40 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/12/2025 | 22 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Dubbo | 1000m | Good 4 | Dylan Stanley | 55kg | 0:56.96 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 16/11/2025 | 12 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Wellington | 1100m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 57kg | 1:04.14 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1000m | Good | Shannen Llewellyn | 0:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.97L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 28/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1000m | Soft | Clayton Gallagher | 0:58.69 | - | 0 |
| 6.21L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. At the latest run eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn on February 14 over 1300m, 3 len behind Jewel County with 55.5kg at $13. The start before that ran last of 11 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Maximum Ride with 55.5kg at $201. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond her reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 14/02/2026 | 12 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Orange | 1300m | Good 4 | Izzy Neale | 55.5kg | 1:16.80 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $13.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/02/2026 | 37 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 1400m | Good 4 | Zoe Hunt | 55.5kg | 1:24.84 | 9-11-11 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $201.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN | $16,000.00 | Gilgandra | 1200m | Good 4 | Zoe Hunt | 56.5kg | 1:10.80 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Zoe Hunt | 52kg | 0:52.97 | - | 7 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Heavelon Van Der Hoven
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Curado with 55.5kg at $31. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Mid Mdn on February 14 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind The Magic Man carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Looks to have a bit on this field.
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 | 14/02/2026 | 18 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Good 4 | Shaun Guymer | 56.5kg | 1:12.66 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/01/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1200m | Good 4 | Shaun Guymer | 55.5kg | 1:10.37 | 9-9-4 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 796m | Soft | Shaun Guymer | 50kg | 0:46.72 | - | 0 |
| 6.79L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 740m | Good | Tom Sherry | 54kg | 0:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.38L | $0.00 |