Wangaratta Race 4 - Thanks Jeff Anselmi Mdn Plate
DELA BELLA (5) has been building towards a maiden win and gets her chance after three placings this campaign, the latest a third at Seymour when beaten a length and a half after having difficulty getting clear approaching the 300m. Her Bendigo second to Classic Gem also reads well for this, and three placings from five tries around this distance say a win is close. VOLESTAIN (12) is less exposed and his Flemington debut in Open grade gives him a stronger platform than the bare form shows, though he is still learning after beginning slowly at Bendigo. The one with upside. OPEN FIRE (8) has been close enough in two runs back and was steadied last start at Ballarat, while the Bendigo line through DELA BELLA gives a clear measure. ASHEN KNIGHT (1) resumed with a sound Albury third as favourite and the first-time blinkers give him scope to sharpen, provided he handles this distance better than previous attempts.
Jockey: Jake Duffy
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a solid third at Albury, beaten two and a half lengths behind Kasuma Goddess after being bumped at the start and working home evenly as favourite. His Echuca run before the break on heavy ground was plain, but the return on good going was a better guide. First-time blinkers can help, though two unplaced tries around 1590m keep the trip as the main query. Looks to have come back a shade better and can continue the progression.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 10/10/2026 | 109 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Duffy | 59kg | 1:25.35 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 1200m | Jake Duffy | 1:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Jake Duffy | 0:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 23/06/2026 | 16 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Jake Duffy | 59.5kg | 1:45.08 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/14 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | MDN 23 | $40,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jake Duffy | 59.5kg | 1:40.92 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/05/2026 | 150 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jake Duffy | 58kg | 1:25.50 | 11-11-5 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kerang | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Duffy | 58kg | 1:23.56 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Chelsea Jokic
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth at Manangatang first-up, beaten just over eight lengths after being close enough turning in and failing to quicken.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/10/2026 | 147 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Manangatang | 1175m | Good 4 | Chelsea Jokic | 59.5kg | 1:10.26 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 850m | Good | Chelsea Jokic | 0:53.62 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | 19 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1590m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 1:35.53 | 5-4-9 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/04/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Horsham | 1800m | Good 3 | Neil Farley | 59kg | 1:53.19 | 6-3-6 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 2000m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59kg | 2:07.43 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Penola | 2000m | Good 3 | Kate Walters | 57kg | 2:10.29 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
| 9/13 | 15/03/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Good 3 | Rhys McLeod | 59kg | 1:37.57 | 4-4-9 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Jacob Rule | 1:21.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Hurdle
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together three strong placings this campaign and was again good at Seymour, finishing third and beaten a length and a half after being held up approaching the 300m. Her Bendigo second prior was just as solid, beaten a long neck at long odds behind Classic Gem. Finds another very winnable race and can break the duck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Soft 5 | Ryan Hurdle | 57.5kg | 1:38.98 | 9-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1400m | Good 3 | Ryan Hurdle | 58kg | 1:23.47 | 10-11-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/09/2026 | 259 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 6 | Ryan Hurdle | 57.5kg | 1:18.91 | 10-10-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | MDN | $55,000.00 | Sale | 1732m | Soft 6 | Jackie Beriman | 57.5kg | 1:51.03 | 8-9-5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2000m | Good 4 | Jake Duffy | 57.5kg | 2:06.69 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Soft 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57.5kg | 1:41.96 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Tyla Piggin | 1:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cory Parish
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comments
Backs up quickly after a better Wodonga third, beaten just over a length behind Don'Tpushsend, and that was a clear return to competitive form. The concern is the start prior at Wagga, where she was second last at big odds after jumping awkwardly and covering ground. Has to repeat it at this trip to push into the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/10/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Wodonga | 1400m | Good 4 | Cory Parish | 57.5kg | 1:22.94 | 10-8-3 | 10 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2026 | 9 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1600m | Good 4 | Mathew Cahill | 57kg | 1:38.07 | 4-7-9 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/09/2026 | 4 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1400m | Good 4 | Cory Parish | 57kg | 1:23.79 | 5-8-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1400m | Good 4 | Cory Parish | 57.5kg | 1:23.92 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 134 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1300m | Soft 6 | Cory Parish | 57.5kg | 1:20.81 | 7-8-5 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $20.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1300m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 57.5kg | 1:17.35 | 8-9-7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 900m | Heavy | Cory Parish | 0:55.06 | - | 0 |
| 6.46L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wodonga | 800m | 0:46.43 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was close enough to matter at Ballarat last start, finishing fourth and beaten just over two lengths behind Millsy's Award after being steadied late. She had earlier made ground from well back at Bendigo when seventh behind Classic Gem, a race where Dela Bella had her measure. Still has Dela Bella to turn around, but her chance is strong.
Last Starts 17 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 | 09/10/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1500m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 57.5kg | 1:34.01 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 20/09/2026 | 182 | MDN FM 3U | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1400m | Good 3 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 1:23.47 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Beau Mertens | 1:00.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:46.22 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Bairnsdale | 1200m | Soft 5 | Thomas Stockdale | 57kg | 1:11.73 | 9-9-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 55kg | 1:11.76 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Lachlan King
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fair rather than forceful when fifth at Kilmore, beaten four lengths by Billycart after settling just off the lead at big odds. Her Corowa fourth prior was better, beaten just under three lengths after a mid-race bump, and she has placed twice from six starts overall. Drawn for a nice trail and the trip should suit now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/10/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1457m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 58kg | 1:29.60 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/09/2026 | 146 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Corowa | 1200m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 57kg | 1:11.05 | 6-7-4 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $2.40 |
| 2/4 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Lachlan King | 0:49.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 820m | Cassidy Hill | 0:51.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1200m | Good 3 | Cian Macredmond | 57kg | 1:11.56 | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 22/03/2026 | 30 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jack Martin | 56.5kg | 0:57.66 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1300m | Good 4 | Amy Mclucas | 56.5kg | 1:15.46 | 2-2-6 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Good 4 | Amy Mclucas | 56.5kg | 1:09.84 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Mitchell Aitken
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some progress at Manangatang when fifth and beaten two and a half lengths behind Misil Beauty, but she sat close enough and lacked the final change of gear. Her Echuca debut was tougher, finishing ninth after beginning awkwardly and being unwanted in betting. Improvement required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Manangatang | 1550m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 57.5kg | 1:36.00 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1312m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 57.5kg | 1:20.59 | 11-9-9 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Cassidy Hill | 0:55.22 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1200m | Good | Lachlan King | 1:15.08 | - | 0 |
| 6.27L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Billy Egan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes his debut for the Patrick Payne stable with Billy Egan booked, and the latest trial being a close second at Camperdown gives him a reasonable foundation for a first race start. He has had five trials in all, so there is education in the bank, but race pressure is still the unknown. Has each way appeal if he brings that to race day.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 1200m | Good | Jack Martin | 1:12.65 | - | 0 |
| 12.56L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1400m | Billy Egan | 1:37.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 1100m | Good | Tash McMahon | 1:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1000m | Jack Martin | 1:00.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 850m | Christine Puls | 0:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | Toby Atkinson | 0:50.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed in a Mdn at Bendigo and finished seventh, beaten three and a half lengths by Divine Eruption after beginning slowly, so there was enough there to suggest improvement second-up. His only other run was in Open grade at Flemington, where he was fifth to Autumn Charm after giving away ground early. Should improve and take holding out.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 04/10/2026 | 141 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 7 | Harry Coffey | 58kg | 1:18.66 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:49.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:49.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57kg | 1:24.28 | 9-10-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Brendan Ward
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sent out favourite at Albury but finished ninth, beaten just under six lengths behind Kasuma Goddess, with stewards noting she raced wide throughout. Her Wodonga fourth prior as odds-on favourite was more competitive, beaten just under two lengths, though still short of a breakthrough. Has to recapture her Wodonga effort and then some.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 10/10/2026 | 39 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1400m | Good 4 | Brendan Ward | 55kg | 1:25.35 | 10-10-9 | 13 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1590m | Soft 6 | Brendan Ward | 55kg | 1:40.59 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.65 |
| 2/11 | 17/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Brendan Ward | 55kg | 1:26.54 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2026 | 162 | OPEN 2 | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Brendan Ward | 56kg | 1:14.63 | 7-7-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Brittany Button | 0:56.67 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wodonga | 800m | 0:51.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Milos Bunjevac | 56kg | 1:11.26 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $101.00 |