Yarra Valley Race 8 - Get Home Safely (Bm62)
LETHAL THOUGHTS (1) finds the right race and can break through. He hasn't won in a while but is knocking on the door with three minor placings in a row. This looks a weaker field and with even luck today can be his day. DIAMANDA (12) is flying, taking her picnic form to Stony Creek & Kyneton and winning her past couple. She'll put herself on speed again and can win once more. MADESIAN (8) resumes for his second campaign having won his maiden before a spell easily at Tatura. He's got upside and can go on with it. TOPMOST (10) is consistent and maps for every hope from a soft gate. If he gets 1500m he'll take some beating. DEADLY PRESS (4) was okay fresh at Terang in a bunched finish and will be fitter with each way claims.

Jockey: Nadia Daniels
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Seymour Bm66 on February 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Lathlain carrying 60.5kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 9 at Geelong Bm66 on January 26 over 1340m, 5 len behind Asakura carrying 59.5kg at $19. Drawn well and a minor chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:48.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | 25 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1400m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 60.5kg | 1:24.83 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/01/2026 | 26 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1340m | Good 3 | Ryan Houston | 59.5kg | 1:18.41 | 6-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 12/15 | 31/12/2025 | 19 | BM70 | $65,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Harry Coffey | 60kg | 1:09.65 | 11-12-12 | 13 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 12/12/2025 | 100 | BM66 | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 1130m | Good 3 | Alice Kennedy | 59.5kg | 1:04.53 | 9-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Zac Moore | 0:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 03/09/2025 | 24 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 61kg | 0:56.51 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/08/2025 | 13 | BM70 | $40,000.00 | Echuca | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jaylah Kennedy | 61.5kg | 1:26.94 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 11 at Terang Bm62 on February 20 over 1406m, 2.75 len behind Suze Spritz with 61kg at $8.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Kilmore 0 - 64 May 20 over 1450m defeating Palentine's Day with 59.5kg at $2.10. Fitter and an each way chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 20/02/2026 | 210 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Terang | 1406m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 61kg | 1:24.28 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Liam Riordan | 0:48.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Liam Riordan | 0:49.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | BM64 2U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1450m | Soft 5 | Jamie Mott | 60.5kg | 1:26.99 | 8-5-6 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 13/07/2025 | 25 | BM64 2U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Heavy 8 | Ben Allen | 61kg | 1:20.43 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/12 | 18/06/2025 | 13 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1500m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58.5kg | 1:31.69 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 05/06/2025 | 16 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1500m | Soft 5 | Rhys McLeod | 61.5kg | 1:32.37 | 8-7-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/05/2025 | 19 | BM0-64 | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59.5kg | 1:29.53 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Koby Jennings
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 16 months got back early 8th of 11 at Pakenham Bm62 on March 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Alero with 58kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Sale in the LR Sale Cup on October 27 2024 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pounding with 54kg at $81. Fitter but draw makes it tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 05/03/2026 | 456 | BM62 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Bailey Kinninmont | 58kg | 1:25.47 | 11-11-8 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $101.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 1350m | Isabelle Laveglia | 1:24.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 04/12/2024 | 12 | BM70 FM 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1800m | Good 3 | Jaylah Kennedy | 57kg | 1:50.68 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2024 | 14 | BM70 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 2040m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 60kg | 2:06.16 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/11/2024 | 12 | BM64 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 59kg | 1:38.11 | 1-3-9 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/10/2024 | 11 | LR OPEN | $200,000.00 | Sale | 1600m | Good 3 | Carleen Hefel | 54kg | 1:36.91 | 2-3-9 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $81.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/10/2024 | 72 | BM70 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1440m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 59.5kg | 1:28.65 | 3-5-12 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 1100m | Soft | Jason Maskiell | 1:08.12 | - | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning post a big 3.5 len win. Tatura Mdn-Sw September 30 over 1980m defeating Noble Steed with 57kg at $3.70. On debut third of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1620m, 7 len behind Oraqua carrying 57kg at $4. Lightly raced type who can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | 1:17.71 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 10/11 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | John Allen | 0:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 30/09/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Tatura | 1980m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 57kg | 2:02.49 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1620m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 57kg | 1:37.74 | 3-1-3 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jason Maskiell
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Moe Bm56 on February 22 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind High Tempo carrying 58.5kg at $7. The run before that second last of 9 at Pakenham Bm62 on January 29 over 1400m, 11 len behind Betwitchery with 58.5kg at $13. Definite winning chance. Can push forward and run an honest race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 22/02/2026 | 24 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Moe | 1600m | Good 4 | Bree Temple | 58.5kg | 1:38.96 | 2-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | BM62 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Emily Pozman | 58.5kg | 1:23.59 | 6-6-8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 1600m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 60.5kg | 1:38.17 | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 23/12/2025 | 18 | BM62 | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 60.5kg | 1:32.17 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/13 | 05/12/2025 | 25 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 3 | Jason Maskiell | 58.5kg | 1:31.90 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/11 | 10/11/2025 | 18 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Soft 5 | Jason Maskiell | 61.5kg | 1:33.46 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Arron Lynch | 0:58.13 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casterton | 1300m | Soft | John Allen | 1:21.83 | - | 0 |
| 3.35L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at Pakenham Cl1 on March 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Azzacool carrying 59kg at $10. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Cl1 on February 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Rock Them Jools with 59kg at $6. Drawn ideally and will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | CL1 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 59kg | 1:11.07 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | CL1 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Beau Mertens | 59kg | 1:24.33 | 3-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/01/2026 | 12 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 59.5kg | 1:24.24 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.75 |
| 3/10 | 10/01/2026 | 30 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 59.5kg | 1:12.14 | 10-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 11/12/2025 | 158 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Kyneton | 1203m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 59.5kg | 1:11.70 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Tash McMahon | 0:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Tash McMahon | 0:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 06/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2U | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Craig Newitt | 59.5kg | 1:27.02 | 10-8-5 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at Sale Bm62 on February 11 over 1415m, 3.5 len behind Test Of Love with 59.5kg at $10. Last start 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm66 on February 27 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Curse It carrying 57kg at $41. Fitter again and some chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 57kg | 1:37.94 | 7-9-7 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 129 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1415m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:24.71 | 7-5-6 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 1:02.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 1:02.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 05/10/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1500m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 57kg | 1:31.11 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 05/09/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Soft 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57kg | 1:32.49 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/08/2025 | 15 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Daniel Stackhouse | 57kg | 1:11.15 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/13 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN | $42,500.00 | Echuca | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jake Noonan | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Liam Riordan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at Kyneton Bm56 February 27 over 1479m in soft going defeating Eyes Wide Shut carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at Stony Creek 0 - 56 February 15 over 1600m defeating Spirit Angel carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. Flying and will take plenty of catching again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 12 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Kyneton | 1479m | Soft 6 | Liam Riordan | 59.5kg | 1:30.47 | 7-4-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 57.5kg | 1:38.07 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 11 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Good 3 | Caitlin Hollowood | 52kg | 2:08.11 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Good 3 | Shaun Cooper | 77kg | 1:36.84 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Healesville | 1650m | Good 4 | Shaun Cooper | 75.5kg | 1:42.21 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 1608m | Good 4 | Shaun Cooper | 74kg | 1:42.85 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Brad Rawiller
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months got back early 8th of 10 at Cranbourne Cl1 on February 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rock Them Jools with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Testing One Two with 59.5kg at $26. See again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1050m | Brad Rawiller | 1:04.02 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 13/02/2026 | 179 | CL1 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Ryan Houston | 56.5kg | 1:24.33 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Ryan Houston | 0:59.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 18/08/2025 | 30 | BM64 | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1600m | Synthetic | Jamie Mott | 58.5kg | 1:38.97 | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/07/2025 | 2 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1700m | Soft 5 | Ryan Houston | 52.5kg | 1:43.83 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/07/2025 | 19 | BM64 2U | $35,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Soft 7 | Brad Rawiller | 59kg | 1:40.50 | 7-8-9 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/06/2025 | 12 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1440m | Soft 6 | Daniel Moor | 54kg | 1:27.60 | 10-7-8 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $151.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/06/2025 | 17 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:12.34 | 5-7-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: B Kennedy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at Stony Creek 0 - 56 on March 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Hey Bella carrying 60kg at $61. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1628m, slow going 13 len behind Queen Of Tayrona with 58kg at $14. Not a realistic chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 08/03/2026 | 85 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Soft 6 | Koby Jennings | 60kg | 1:40.17 | 1-5-11 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 1350m | Isabelle Laveglia | 1:24.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $16,000.00 | Moulamein | 1600m | Good | Thomas Doyle | 55kg | 1:37.00 | - | 6 |
| 46.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Traralgon | 1900m | Heavy 8 | Jason Maskiell | 58kg | 2:04.48 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $21.00 |
| 13/14 | 16/11/2025 | 16 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Moe | 1600m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 59kg | 1:38.77 | 9-11-13 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/12 | 31/10/2025 | 12 | BM66 3U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 58kg | 1:24.60 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $91.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/10/2025 | 50 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 1200m | Good 4 | Bailey Kinninmont | 60kg | 1:12.04 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moe | 1000m | Jason Maskiell | 1:03.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |