Warrnambool Race 1 - John Rule Champion Nov Hrdl
Onto Day 3 of The Bool - home stretch punters! Quite a few of these have scratched after running Tuesday. The one on fresh legs is GOLDEN CRUSADER (1) who looks the one to beat in the Champion Novice Hurdle to kick off the day. He was far too good winning a BM115 Hurdle at Terang last time when heavily supported to score by 4 lengths. Now unbeaten in 2 hurdle runs and looks one that can make the top grade next season. ONGATITI (7) does back up from winning his maiden hurdle on Tuesday and he did it dominantly there, scoring by 10 lengths. The form out of his placing at Terang prior reads well. Clear danger. FENGARADA (8) got up the inside to score narrowly on Tuesday in a good effort. He absolutely loves it wet and will be ploughing through the conditions. MR WATERVILLE (11) tried hard on Tuesday when just missing and can only improve off that debut.

Jockey: Steven Pateman
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace prior to fading finished tenth of 12 runners at Flemington Bm84 on March 28 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Zakouma with 56.5kg at $41. Last start favourite; won by 4 len Terang Bm115 Hdle on April 19 over 3200m on heavy going defeating Alibey carrying 71kg at $1.80 in a jumps. Fitter now and making headway every start. Should measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | BM115 HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Terang | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Steven Pateman | 71kg | 3:41.69 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 10/12 | 28/03/2026 | 223 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | 56.5kg | 2:04.44 | 2-2-10 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2400m | Soft | Steven Pateman | 66kg | 3:00.85 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Olivia East | 1:27.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 17/08/2025 | 32 | MDN HDLE | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 3250m | Heavy 8 | Steven Pateman | 69.5kg | 3:58.12 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/14 | 16/07/2025 | 14 | BM74 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 2400m | Soft 5 | Logan Bates | 59.5kg | 2:31.61 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $20.00 |
| 4/13 | 02/07/2025 | 25 | BM74 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2400m | Heavy 9 | Logan Bates | 60kg | 2:40.42 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 2520m | Soft 6 | Logan Bates | 56kg | 2:41.15 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Hart
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last in a small field at this track Hdle on March 26 over 3200m, slow track; 21 len behind Sing For Peace carrying 66kg at $6.50. Second-up finished third of 7 starters at Terang Bm115 Hdle on April 19 over 3200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Golden Crusader carrying 70.5kg at $21. Minor hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | BM115 HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Terang | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Cillin Leonard | 70.5kg | 3:41.69 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2400m | Soft | Cillin Leonard | 3:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 26/03/2026 | 116 | HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Soft 6 | Cillin Leonard | 66kg | 3:46.75 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 2800m | Soft | Cillin Leonard | 3:38.67 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/13 | 30/11/2025 | 38 | BM90 3U | $304,000.00 | Warrnambool | 4600m | Soft 6 | Cillin Leonard | 65.5kg | 4:58.75 | 1-9-9 | 11 |
| 19.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/10/2025 | 32 | BM74 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 3070m | Soft 5 | Cillin Leonard | 69kg | 3:22.52 | 3-6-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/09/2025 | 35 | BM75 | $30,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 3150m | Heavy 8 | Jack Hill | 59kg | 3:36.72 | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | MDN HDLE | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 3400m | Heavy 8 | Cillin Leonard | 69.5kg | 4:12.05 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Martin Kelly
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; finished third in a small field at this track Hdle on March 26 over 3200m, slow track; 16 len behind Sing For Peace carrying 66kg at $7. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 7 starters at Terang Bm115 Hdle on April 19 over 3200m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Golden Crusader carrying 70.5kg at $31. Likely to find this too tough without big improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | BM115 HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Terang | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Martin Kelly | 70.5kg | 3:41.69 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/4 | 26/03/2026 | 188 | HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Soft 6 | Steven Pateman | 66kg | 3:46.75 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2800m | Soft | Steven Pateman | 3:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 44.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 26/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 2400m | Soft | Steven Pateman | 3:04.65 | - | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2025 | 27 | MHDL 3U | $16,000.00 | Te Aroha | 3100m | Heavy 10 | Jay Kozaczek | 68kg | 3:44.11 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | MHDL 3U | $16,000.00 | Hawera | 3100m | Heavy 8 | Jay Kozaczek | 68kg | 3:38.58 | - | 1 |
| 15.5L | $2.70 |
| 10/13 | 09/08/2025 | 13 | BM75 3U | $29,000.00 | Te Rapa | 2100m | Heavy 10 | Opie Bosson | 61kg | 2:21.09 | 3-5-10 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $17.60 |
| 2/12 | 27/07/2025 | 22 | MHDL | $18,519.00 | Te Aroha | 3100m | Heavy 10 | Jay Kozaczek | 68kg | 3:42.07 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Steven Pateman
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run favourite; won by 10 len this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m on heavy track defeating Shamarkand with 69.5kg at $2.50 in a hurdle. Race before finished third of 10 runners at Terang Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 19 over 3200m, in the wet; 8 len behind The Storyteller with 69.5kg at $13. This suits and rates an each way chance.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/05/2026 | 16 | MDN HDLE | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Steven Pateman | 69.5kg | 3:44.89 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/04/2026 | 30 | MDN HDLE | $35,000.00 | Terang | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Cillin Leonard | 69.5kg | 3:39.68 | 9-3-3 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 3200m | Soft | Fergus Gregory | 3:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 20/03/2026 | 91 | BM0-62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat | 2042m | Good 3 | Teo Nugent | 57.5kg | 2:03.29 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2400m | Soft | Fergus Gregory | 2:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 50.06L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | BM66 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2600m | Good 4 | Robert Whearty | 56kg | 2:45.77 | 1-2-5 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2580m | Good 3 | Logan Bates | 54.5kg | 2:45.53 | 3-5-9 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Donald | 2200m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 56.5kg | 2:15.53 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 19/10/2025 | 27 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Horsham | 1800m | Good 3 | John Allen | 58.5kg | 1:51.19 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Luca Remondet
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth of 10 starters at Terang Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 19 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind The Storyteller with 69.5kg at $21. Last start won by 1.3 len this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m in the wet defeating Untethered with 68kg at $10 in a hurdle. Have to respect from a good win Tuesday.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/05/2026 | 16 | MDN HDLE | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Luca Remondet | 68kg | 3:44.13 | 8-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/04/2026 | 127 | MDN HDLE | $35,000.00 | Terang | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Braidon Small | 69.5kg | 3:39.68 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 3200m | Soft | Luca Remondet | 3:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 2400m | Soft | Luca Remondet | 3:08.92 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/13 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | BM78 3U | $80,000.00 | Pakenham | 2000m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 55.5kg | 2:02.93 | 7-8-11 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/11/2025 | 24 | BM70 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Soft 5 | Caitlin Hollowood | 57kg | 1:40.87 | 8-9-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | BM80 | $152,145.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Soft 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | 58.5kg | 2:04.36 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $71.00 |
| 14/14 | 11/10/2025 | 56 | OPEN 3U | $65,000.00 | Hamilton | 2200m | Soft 5 | Rhys McLeod | 57kg | 2:18.46 | 10-10-14 | 10 |
| 26.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/13 | 16/08/2025 | 69 | BM74 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1800m | Soft 7 | Rose Hammond | 59kg | 1:52.01 | 7-6-11 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Hart
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fourth of 10 runners at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Andy Win with 66.5kg at $21. The start before that; got back early finished seventh of 12 starters at Terang Hcp on April 12 over 2150m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Alder carrying 54kg at $151. Can't have.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/05/2026 | 23 | MDN HDLE | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Jordan Hart | 66.5kg | 3:46.65 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/04/2026 | 57 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Terang | 2150m | Heavy 10 | Melissa Julius | 54kg | 2:20.73 | 12-11-7 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 3200m | Soft | Jordan Hart | 3:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 2800m | Soft | Jordan Hart | 3:32.96 | - | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 14/02/2026 | 102 | BM75 3U | $28,000.00 | Matamata | 2000m | Heavy 9 | Rory Hutchings | 58kg | 2:11.12 | 10-12-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $41.20 |
| 17/17 | 04/11/2025 | 10 | BM75 3U | $59,000.00 | Ellerslie | 2400m | Good 4 | Sam Mcnab | 56.5kg | 2:31.87 | 12-16-17 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $28.50 |
| 9/10 | 25/10/2025 | 13 | BM75 3U | $43,000.00 | Ellerslie | 2200m | Soft 5 | Sam Mcnab | 57kg | 2:18.03 | 8-8-9 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $9.60 |
| 10/12 | 12/10/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $70,175.00 | Rotorua | 1950m | Heavy 9 | Courtney Barnes | 54kg | 1:59.95 | 11-11-10 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $23.20 |
| 6/7 | 14/09/2025 | 127 | OPEN | $45,045.00 | Te Rapa | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Tayla Mitchell | 53kg | 1:41.62 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Will Gordon
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished second of 10 runners at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Andy Win carrying 69.5kg at $5. The start before that; ran last at Pakenham Bm66 on April 23 over 2500m, 7 len behind Ardashir with 62.5kg at $41. Forward showing expected. Tried hard Tuesday and is in the mix.
Last Starts 2 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 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | MDN HDLE | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Steven Pateman | 69.5kg | 3:46.65 | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/04/2026 | 39 | BM66 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 2500m | Good 4 | Chelsea Thompson | 62.5kg | 2:43.62 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 3200m | Soft | Steven Pateman | 66kg | 3:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 2400m | Soft | Steven Pateman | 66kg | 3:13.02 | - | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | OPEN | $125,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1950m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 56kg | 2:01.23 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 15/15 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN | $150,405.00 | Morphettville | 2600m | Good 4 | Todd Pannell | 56kg | 2:47.52 | 6-6-15 | 15 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 69 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Colac | 2000m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59kg | 2:03.38 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 12/12 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | LR Qlty 3U | $201,000.00 | Rosehill | 2000m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 53kg | 2:02.30 | 10-11-12 | 6 |
| 27.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/11/2025 | 140 | BM88 3U | $160,000.00 | Newcastle | 1850m | Good 4 | Benjamin Osmond | 57kg | 1:54.01 | 11-11-9 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $151.00 |