Ararat Race 8 - Hull Plumbing Pace
ZANDA MAN (3) enjoys a big class drop from his last-start sixth in the Caduceus Classic at Listed level at Melton. Showed good ability when putting four wins together earlier in the campaign and a good draw can see him back in the winners' list. OUR ULTIMATE GRACY NZ (4) has led and showed plenty of fight to win her two starts at Charlton since a spell. Taking on a better line-up this time but both of those wins were from wider barriers than this so she can play a major role again. WILD BULL NZ (6) has been good from tricky draws in two starts since a Stawell win. Owns a strong strike rate at this distance and won the only time he raced here. TORQUE POWER (2) came from a wider barrier and produced a good effort last time out when third at Hamilton. Two-time winner at this distance and he is well served by this draw.
Driver: Riley Mitchell
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Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 30 m by Wild Card (2:30.50) in NR 54 to 59 on February 22 at $81. Before that 8th (Fr1) over 1200m at Melton beaten 50 m by Hi Manameisjeff (1:21.00) in LR No NR on February 14 at $101. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/02/2026 | 8 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | R Mitchell | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 31.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1 |
| 49.0L | $101.00 | |
| 8/12 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/12/2025 | 104 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $126.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/09/2025 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 24.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/3 | 24/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | T J McMahon | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jason Lee
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth behind Keayang Wasabi at Terang over 2180m in a NR 56 to 64 on February 13 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind The Steel Dragon at Hamilton over 2160m in a NR 56 to 64 on February 23 at $19. Draws for another good showing.
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 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 19/01/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jackie Barker
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Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1720m at Melton beaten 10 m by Brooklyn Dan (2:00.80) in 3yo LR No NR on February 14 at $101. The start before 5th (Sr1) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 13 m by Signature Look (2:42.60) in 3yo No NR on January 24 at $9. Better placed dropping in grade and draws to advantage.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/01/2026 | 29 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2025 | 126 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Heavy | Jackie Barker | 2:04.8 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.65 |
| 2/5 | 16/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Five-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Charlton both over 2100m. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Charlton (2:32.80) beating James Garner in NR up to 55 on February 16 at $1.33. Could strike again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $1.33 |
| 1/11 | 02/02/2026 | 160 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 26/08/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 54.4L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/08/2025 | 328 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 26/09/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.15 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2024 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
Driver: Ian Stanley
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo beaten 25 m by Intrusion (2:34.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 20 at $31. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early pace at Terang, at the bell was 5th-6 beaten 7 m by Keayang Wasabi (2:41.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 13 at $31. Better than last start and may bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 39 | NR 55 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 31.4L | $61.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I J Stanley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.8 | 9 |
| 18.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |
Driver: Lochie Cook
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Comments
Won three starts back at Stawell over 1785m NR 56 to 64 on February 9. Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 2160m at Hamilton, at the bell was 2nd-2.9 beaten 6 m by The Steel Dragon (2:38.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 23 at $12. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |