Yarra Valley Race 3 - Mounting Yard Diamond Mdn Plate
Shades of Sydney staying races with C J Waller loading the bases and his three all look to have chances. First emergency ROYAL OPTIMISM (11) put the writing on the wall first-up with an eye-catching performance. Would have won in another 10 metres and actually gets an extra 468m so should be tough to beat with luck in running. BORN SURVIVOR (1) fought on for second last start over 1600m at Hanging Rock, making it two minor placings in a row. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. GOLDEN MASK (2) ran a much-improved last start, which was here, so he obviously likes the track and can improve again. ANGEL FEET (4) can improve again here out in trip.

Jockey: Jackie Beriman
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Bertrand carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Ocean Symphony carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Jackie Beriman | 1:01.42 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hanging Rock | 1600m | Good 4 | Jackie Beriman | 59.5kg | 1:40.59 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 4 | Jackie Beriman | 59.5kg | 1:37.94 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 08/01/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1717m | Good 4 | Jackie Beriman | 59.5kg | 1:44.18 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 7/13 | 21/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1415m | Soft 5 | Jason Maskiell | 59.5kg | 1:25.63 | 7-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1590m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:36.53 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.35 |
| 3/11 | 27/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1400m | Soft 6 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:24.29 | 6-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | B Kennedy | 0:50.11 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sally Wynne
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1950m, 1.5 len behind First Thought with 59.5kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 2050m, 2 len behind Tassadar with 59.5kg at $26. One of the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1950m | Good 4 | Sally Wynne | 59.5kg | 2:03.65 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/14 | 25/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Moe | 2050m | Good 4 | Sally Wynne | 59.5kg | 2:11.59 | 2-3-4 | 14 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1600m | Good 4 | Sally Wynne | 59.5kg | 1:37.85 | 1-5-7 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/11/2025 | 25 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Sally Wynne | 59.5kg | 1:33.03 | 1-1-6 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/11/2025 | 210 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Sally Wynne | 59.5kg | 1:10.70 | 6-8-10 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Sally Wynne | 0:48.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 06/04/2025 | 39 | MDN 4U | $37,500.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Sally Wynne | 59.5kg | 1:32.10 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Brad Rawiller
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1856m, 2 len behind Our Pierro carrying 59.5kg at $8. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ocean Symphony with 59.5kg at $8. Not far away last time. Shapes as one to consider.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1856m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:57.18 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 59.5kg | 1:37.94 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/12/2025 | 476 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1514m | Good 4 | Remi Tremsal | 59.5kg | 1:33.06 | 3-1-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Remi Tremsal | 1:01.13 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 09/09/2024 | - | MDN 4U | $27,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1200m | Good 4 | Remi Tremsal | 59.5kg | 1:11.74 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Fred W Kersley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1500m, 7 len behind The Better Husband carrying 59kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Canterbury Super Mdn on September 10 over 1550m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Officiate carrying 55kg at $18. Has some ground to make up on some rivals here but fitter and draws well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 07/02/2026 | 139 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1500m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 59kg | 1:32.27 | 11-10-8 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:49.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jye Mcneil | 0:48.09 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 21/09/2025 | 11 | OPEN CG 3 | $76,925.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 56kg | 1:51.89 | 8-7-6 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Canterbury | 1550m | Soft 7 | Jason Collett | 55kg | 1:37.01 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/08/2025 | 105 | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1250m | Heavy 9 | Jason Collett | 55kg | 1:17.55 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/05/2025 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1400m | Heavy 8 | James McDonald | 56kg | 1:24.67 | 8-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Soft 7 | Jeff Penza | 57kg | 1:16.04 | 6-5-7 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jason Maskiell
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1856m, 2 len behind Our Pierro carrying 58kg at $13. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Vellasglory with 58kg at $4. Likely to be around the mark again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1856m | Good 4 | John Allen | 58kg | 1:57.18 | 3-2-5 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 2100m | Soft 5 | Shane Foley | 58kg | 2:14.83 | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1600m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 58kg | 1:37.85 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | - | MDN | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 58kg | 1:32.22 | 8-8-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 990m | Remi Tremsal | 0:57.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Remi Tremsal | 1:06.93 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Houston
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at Geelong F&M Mdn-Sw on January 20 over 1525m, 8 len behind Missy Aggravation with 58kg at $18. Last start 3rd of 9 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1590m, 10 len behind Silvasista carrying 57.5kg at $18. Improved run last start and extra trip here looks right up her alley.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/02/2026 | 19 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Wangaratta | 1590m | Good 4 | Blaike Mcdougall | 57.5kg | 1:35.39 | 6-8-3 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $18.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/01/2026 | 237 | MDN FM | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 58kg | 1:31.62 | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Daniel Stackhouse | 1:00.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:49.89 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/13 | 28/05/2025 | 23 | MDN 2U | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1717m | Soft 5 | Ryan Houston | 55.5kg | 1:46.59 | 10-8-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/05/2025 | 169 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 1457m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 57.5kg | 1:31.22 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/11/2024 | 16 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Donald | 2200m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 2:17.92 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/11/2024 | 24 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 2007m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 57.5kg | 2:07.12 | 6-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Logan Mcneil
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1800m, 4 len behind Best Time with 57.5kg at $18. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind News Travels Fast carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. This notably easier than last start, so don't dismiss.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1800m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57.5kg | 1:52.82 | 3-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 19 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Soft 5 | Logan Mcneil | 57.5kg | 1:39.99 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.70 |
| 6/12 | 30/12/2025 | 151 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 57.5kg | 1:40.22 | 6-6-6 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Sage Duric | 1:16.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:00.38 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/14 | 01/08/2025 | 11 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Soft 7 | Hannah Edgley | 55.5kg | 1:38.65 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 11/13 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1600m | Soft 6 | Stephanie Hateley | 55.5kg | 1:39.42 | 8-9-11 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 2100m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Saxon Blood carrying 57kg at $3.20. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 2050m, head behind Tassadar with 56kg at $13. Beaten a long way last start, but very good the start prior and at peak fitness now.
Last Starts 5 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 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 2100m | Soft 5 | Jake Noonan | 57kg | 2:14.06 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/14 | 25/01/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Moe | 2050m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 56kg | 2:11.59 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 55 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1717m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 56kg | 1:44.18 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/4 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Dakotah Keane | 1:00.92 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Soft 7 | Neil Farley | 56.5kg | 1:42.48 | 4-2-7 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/11/2025 | 9 | MDN FM 3U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1600m | Good 4 | Dylan Dunn | 56.5kg | 1:38.64 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/10/2025 | 15 | MDN FM 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1600m | Soft 5 | Neil Farley | 55.5kg | 1:39.75 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Carleen Hefel | 0:49.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1500m, head behind The Better Husband with 59kg at $9. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Flemington 3yo C&G-Swp on September 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Autumn Mystery with 56kg at $16. Looms as a significant threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/02/2026 | 139 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1500m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 59kg | 1:32.27 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1200m | Good | Fred W Kersley | 50kg | 1:16.97 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | OPEN CG 3 | $76,925.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 56kg | 1:51.89 | 6-8-9 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Heavy 9 | Craig Williams | 58kg | 1:21.71 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Lachlan King
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1887m, 14 len behind Sixty Grand with 57kg at $81. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Bertrand carrying 56kg at $31. Prepared to risk her on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 10/02/2026 | 15 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1887m | Good 4 | Chelsea Jokic | 57kg | 1:56.82 | 3-3-10 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hanging Rock | 1600m | Good 4 | Chelsea Taylor | 56kg | 1:40.59 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1500m | Good 4 | Rose Hammond | 54.5kg | 1:33.28 | 6-7-9 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 1200m | Rose Hammond | 1:13.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/14 | 02/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1000m | Soft 5 | Tom Madden | 56kg | 0:56.43 | 9-10-10 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1000m | Chelsea Jokic | 1:02.73 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |