Sale Race 2 - Johnson Plumbing & Gas Mdn Plate
HOLDING CAPTIVE (2) looks the one to beat having run a most encouraging race on debut at Geelong when showing plenty of early speed as a $2.50 chance, only edged out very late to be beaten a nose. He'll take plenty from that and is well fancied to go one better. LAUBERHORN (4) might be the danger on debut. He's a gelding by Extreme Choice for the Price & Kent Jnr yard who has been jumping out and trialling very well for this. He's been heavily supported in early markets and that's a very strong push for top connections. INTERROGATE (3) has shown some ability in two runs to date, finding a race in town a bit tough last time after a good debut. He can be challenging. GALACTIC FORCE (1) was just fair as favourite last time, dry ground here could be beneficial. LAUNDERING (5) is a Contributer gelding on debut who can run well.
Jockey: Luke Nolen
Weight: 59kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1012m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Paris Winds carrying 57kg at $6.50. Last start 6th of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Benriach with 59kg at $2.10. Sets up well and can win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1200m | Soft 5 | Luke Nolen | 59kg | 1:13.31 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | 237 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1012m | Heavy 8 | Emily Pozman | 57kg | 0:58.96 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Nolen | 0:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Nolen | 0:50.74 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 07/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Emily Pozman | 55kg | 1:10.45 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/06/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Patrick Moloney | 57kg | 1:05.10 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
Was well-supported at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1235m, nose behind Fiveminutewarning carrying 59kg at $2.50. Won't need to improve much to be winning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1235m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59kg | 1:12.26 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft | Mark Zahra | 52kg | 1:01.38 | - | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:47.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 59kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 10 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Baganov carrying 58kg at $3.10. Second-up second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Santana carrying 58kg at $7. Can improve again and take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/03/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $100,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Soft 5 | Mark Zahra | 58kg | 1:13.28 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Echuca | 1200m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 58kg | 1:11.33 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Craig Williams | 0:59.42 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 59kgs
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Gelding by Extreme Choice facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Caulfield Heath over 800m on March 26. Looks handy and can make a winning debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Beau Mertens | 51kg | 0:46.91 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:46.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Samantha Young | 0:45.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jason Maskiell
Weight: 59kgs
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Gelding by Contributer facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Caulfield Heath trial over 1000m on March 26. Watch the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Jason Maskiell | 56kg | 0:59.93 | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Thomas Stockdale | 1:03.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Koby Jennings | 1:02.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moe | 1000m | Koby Jennings | 1:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 03/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moe | 800m | Jake Noonan | 0:52.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ruby Lamont
Weight: 57.5kgs
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At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Mainmankash carrying 57.5kg at $18. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 8 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1118m, 2 len behind Vega Blues carrying 57.5kg at $5. Looking elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 22/03/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Soft 5 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 57.5kg | 0:57.56 | 2-3-9 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1118m | Good 4 | Jake Duffy | 57.5kg | 1:06.23 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Great Western | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jake Duffy | 57.5kg | 1:11.68 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2026 | 30 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 57.5kg | 1:12.14 | 6-4-8 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/14 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Kyneton | 1203m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57.5kg | 1:11.82 | 3-3-7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 8/12 | 21/11/2025 | 203 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jamie Mott | 57.5kg | 0:58.92 | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Zac Spain | 1:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sheridan Clarke
Weight: 57kgs
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Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 1300m, 9 len behind Dirty Look carrying 57kg at $41. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Pakenham 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1100m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Tillya Tepe carrying 57.5kg at $8. Rough chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | MDN FM 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Logan Bates | 57.5kg | 1:06.09 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 57kg | 1:18.53 | 5-6-10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft | Bailey Kinninmont | 52.5kg | 1:00.47 | - | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:46.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Valentin Le Boeuf
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Second-up. First start second last of 10 at Moe F&M Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 1208m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Mini Angel with 53.5kg at $21. Returned from break 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Alleviate with 57kg at $71. Faces tough test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 206 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1100m | Soft 7 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 57kg | 1:05.14 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 800m | Angela Bence | 0:46.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Bradley Rantall | 0:48.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1208m | Heavy 9 | Christopher Pang | 53.5kg | 1:16.05 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |