Ararat Race 3 - Acacia Caravan Park Pace
CALEDONIAN RANGER (1) led and kept going to score by 2.8m at Cranbourne last start so has the gate speed to take advantage of the ace draw. He is two from two at this circuit and distance so can go right on with the job. CALYPSO MISTRESS (3) has been racing well of late. Overcame a wide barrier on the second line when winning last month at Melton and came from there again when third at her latest appearance at Ballarat. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw. Big chance. OCEAN AVENUE (5) owns a good record at this distance and could be ready to win again after placing in his last three outings. ASMILEANDAWINX (7) is good enough to measure up in this line-up if things go his way.

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Cranbourne (2:31.60) beating Pistol Pearce in NR 48 to 53 on February 22 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 5.3. From the ace draw he has winning claims again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 | |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $1.50 |
| 6/10 | 31/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by a head (Sr4) at Shepparton (2:03.30) beating Really Smartie in NR 38 to 43 on February 17 at $4.40 at the bell was 5th-7.82. Nicely drawn and could go on with it.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 43 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 3 | NR 45 to 50 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 43 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 3 | NR 43 to 48 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 28.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katie Crockett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 31/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katie Crockett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr6) over 1710m at Ballarat was 5th-10.01 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Highlandhartbreaka (2:01.30) in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $26. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $101.00 |
| 1/12 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $71.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/01/2026 | 228 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | B G Said | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 23/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Madrigal at Mt Gambier over 2190m in a NR 50 to 59 on February 3 at $9. Then a handy effort when a close third after showing early speed, behind Roblen Ranger at Hamilton over 2160m in a NR up to 55 on February 23 at $6. Close to a win.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $9.00 |
| 3/3 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 65L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | 23 | NR 52 to 59 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1710m at Ballarat was 7th-13.11 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Highlandhartbreaka (2:01.30) in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $21. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 3rd-6.4 beaten 7 m by Sea Fury (2:01.60) in NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $12. Can play a role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/02/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 08/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Panella | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr5) over 1710m at Ballarat was 6th-11.42 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Highlandhartbreaka (2:01.30) in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $23. Before that, 12th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton was leading by 3.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 30 m by The Bride (2:01.10) in NR up to 85 M on December 20 at $13. Capable of much better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/02/2026 | 61 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 27.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Connor Ronan | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/11/2025 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Sr1) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th- beaten 14 m by Aveiro (2:42.50) in NR up to 51 on January 8 at $8.50. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 30 m by Pistol Pearce (2:02.00) in NR 46 to 51 on January 2 at $2.70. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 02/01/2026 | 18 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 28.9L | $2.70 |
| 5/11 | 15/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 24.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 19.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 12/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat was leading by 4.65 at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Highlandhartbreaka (2:01.30) in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $8. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 8 m by Monsieur Flamel (2:45.30) in NR up to 55 on February 12 at $7.50. Not likely to threaten this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 5/10 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Derrick Krafft | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 3.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr1) at Ballarat (2:03.70) beating Bungy in MAIDEN on February 19 at $9 at the bell was 4th-4.7. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 50 m by Pre Eminant (2:39.70) in 2yo NR up to 55 on October 9 at $101. Will not find this easy. Place best this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 19/02/2026 | 133 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 51.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $4.80 |