Warrnambool Race 2 - Merlin Powering Garage Doors Hrdl (Bm115)
Only a small field, but looks to be a race in three. ZINOVATION (3) is hard to knock, winning on the flat two back before making the perfect jumps debut. He'll have taken good benefit from the experience and can improve again, which he will need to. FERAGO (1) did fairly well when he finished third in a at Sandown-Lakeside two runs back. Less effective last time, but that was back to the flat and he looks very hard to beat on his best jumps form on the home track. KARBURAN (2) did a reasonable job when he finished third in a hurdle (3500m) at Casterton two runs back. Less effective last time when 24 lengths away in fourth in The Australian Hurdle (3900m) at Sandown-Lakeside. Deserves another chance back in grade. Out to MASH AND GRAVY (5) as best of the other two. Pulled up in the race won by ZINOVATION last start. but had trialled well prior and can play more of a role here. CHEROKEE BRAVE (4) next because something has to run fifth.

Jockey: Daniel Small
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh of 14 runners at Geelong Bm66 on June 19 over 2440m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Shultzy carrying 61.5kg at $21. Race before finished third of 8 starters at Sandown-Lakeside Bm120 Hdle on May 31 over 3400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Ongatiti carrying 66.5kg at $3.20. Gets a chance to win. Leading hope on his best efforts.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 19/06/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 2440m | Heavy 9 | Shayleigh Ingelse | 61.5kg | 2:42.61 | 11-10-7 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | BM120 HDLE | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 3400m | Heavy 8 | Daniel Small | 66.5kg | 4:04.10 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | MDN HDLE | $35,000.00 | Casterton | 3500m | Soft 6 | Daniel Small | 66.5kg | 3:56.15 | 8-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 11/15 | 07/05/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $303,500.00 | Warrnambool | 2350m | Heavy 10 | Craig Newitt | 54.5kg | 2:33.37 | 6-13-11 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2800m | Soft | Daniel Small | 3:32.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2400m | Soft | Daniel Small | 3:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/13 | 26/03/2026 | 116 | BM62 | $27,000.00 | Warrnambool | 2000m | Soft 6 | Christopher Pang | 63.5kg | 2:06.62 | 13-12-9 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/13 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | BM90 3U | $304,000.00 | Warrnambool | 4600m | Soft 6 | Luca Remondet | 67kg | 4:58.75 | 10-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run ran last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Hdle on May 31 over 3900m, on heavy track; 24 len behind Mr Waterville with 65kg at $11. The start before that; came from midfield; finished third in a small field at Casterton Hdle on May 17 over 3500m, on slow going 2.75 len behind Enchanted Elle carrying 65.5kg at $2.70. Looks to be on the up and can take the next step.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 2800m | Heavy | Jordan Ratcliffe | 3:37.46 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | HDLE | $101,500.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 3900m | Heavy 8 | Martin Kelly | 65kg | 4:36.74 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/05/2026 | 11 | HDLE | $50,000.00 | Casterton | 3500m | Soft 6 | Steven Pateman | 65.5kg | 3:55.42 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 06/05/2026 | 17 | HDLE | $151,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Heavy 9 | Steven Pateman | 65kg | 3:47.81 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | BM115 HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Terang | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Will Gordon | 71kg | 3:41.69 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 76 | MDN HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Soft 6 | Will Gordon | 69.5kg | 3:39.89 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 2800m | Soft | Tom Ryan | 3:32.32 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | BM66 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 2500m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 59.5kg | 2:39.56 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Steven Pateman
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last outing tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on June 14 over 3200m on heavy going defeating Morryl Moral with 69.5kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. The start before that; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len Moe Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 2439m slow going defeating Lillard carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. The testing material.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/06/2026 | 33 | MDN HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Heavy 10 | Will Gordon | 69.5kg | 3:51.47 | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 2800m | Soft | Steven Pateman | 3:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 12/05/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 2439m | Soft 7 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 2:38.84 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2400m | Soft | Steven Pateman | 2:59.85 | - | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 2550m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 2:44.21 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 09/03/2026 | 17 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 2350m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 59.5kg | 2:28.30 | 8-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/13 | 20/02/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Seymour | 2200m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 2:18.35 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/01/2026 | 222 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1755m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 1:47.83 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Martin Kelly
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 30 days. Last run eased back early on finished ninth of 12 runners at Bendigo 0 - 62 on May 29 over 2200m, 4 len behind Madame Lexis carrying 51kg at $201. Before that finished tenth of 12 runners at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 2112m, slow track; 9 len behind Batoka Chief with 56kg at $31. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | BM0-62 3U | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 2200m | Good 4 | Chelsea Thompson | 51kg | 2:18.09 | 12-12-9 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $201.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 2112m | Soft 7 | Adam Mccabe | 56kg | 2:18.62 | 12-11-10 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 2800m | Soft | Martin Kelly | 3:42.88 | - | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 0/4 | 19/04/2026 | 12 | Qlty HDLE | $75,000.00 | Terang | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Martin Kelly | 65kg | 3:43.64 | 4-4-F | 1 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | HDLE | $35,000.00 | Hamilton | 3200m | Soft 7 | Martin Kelly | 65kg | 3:43.80 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $71.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | TRPY | $6,000.00 | Healesville | 2350m | Heavy 8 | D Walker | 66kg | 2:35.97 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | BM0-62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat | 2042m | Good 3 | Nathan Punch | 54kg | 2:03.29 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2800m | Soft | Martin Kelly | 3:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 41.65L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dean Parker
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run didn't finish the race at this track Mdn Hdle-Sw on June 14 over 3200m. Start before finished ninth of 13 starters at Mornington 0-56 on May 25 over 2050m, on slow going 8 len behind Up And Under with 56.5kg at $7.50. Hard to see him troubling the leading hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 14/06/2026 | 20 | MDN HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Heavy 10 | Arron Lynch | 69.5kg | 3:51.47 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 2800m | Soft | Dean Parker | 3:47.23 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/13 | 25/05/2026 | 22 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Mornington | 2050m | Soft 5 | Ben Kennedy | 56.5kg | 2:12.22 | 4-7-9 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 2800m | Soft | Dean Parker | 3:42.88 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 03/05/2026 | 8 | BM52 3U | $22,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2000m | Soft 6 | Adam Mccabe | 59kg | 2:11.21 | 3-7-9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 2400m | Good 4 | B Kennedy | 57kg | 2:39.74 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/04/2026 | 68 | BM52 3U | $20,000.00 | Kerang | 1800m | Good 3 | B Kennedy | 59kg | 1:52.77 | 4-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | BM52 3U | $20,000.00 | Hanging Rock | 2400m | Good 4 | Jackie Beriman | 59kg | 2:34.71 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $3.50 |