Ararat Race 2 - Ararat Premix King Trotters Handicap
FLOATING MOUNTAIN (11) ran eighth last start at Geelong over 2570m, beaten 55 metres. Has the class to take this out. KAMARAN (5) finished tenth two runs ago then broke and finished a distant fourth over 2190m at Maryborough at the latest appearance. Must improve his manners but a return to form is on the cards. BOUTIKA (8) ended last prep with a fifth at Bendigo over 2150m five months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. LADY SUSPICIOUS (9) is the next elect off a last-start win by 1.2 metres at Mt Gambier over 2190m.

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Sonarmi Joh at Terang over 2180m in a No NR on March 2 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Lady Suspicious at Mt Gambier over 2190m in a NR up to 59 on March 14 at $8.50. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:10.6 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:05.5 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 68.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:08.8 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | H Lewis | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 68.2L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Jason Glynn | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Jason Glynn | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo was 7th-7.69 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Always Skye High (2:44.90) in NR up to 37 on March 18 at $13. Two runs back 3rd (FT Fr2) over 2250m at Boort beaten 30 m by Tension Seeker (2:58.20) in No NR on March 1 at $11. Will need some luck to figure.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | O M Jardine | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/03/2026 | 2 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Lauren White | 2:07.4 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:05.5 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 32.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tina Ridis
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Christmas Babe at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 39 on March 11 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Poppy Popstar at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR up to 44 on March 16 at $15. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 30.6L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 29.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 58.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/11 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/02/2026 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 76.6L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/02/2026 | 74 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Howard
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (FT Sr1) over 2190m at Mt Gambier beaten 9 m by Lady Suspicious (2:57.80) in NR up to 59 on March 14 at $26. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (FT Fr4) over 2180m at Terang was 3rd-4.4 at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Sonarmi Joh (2:52.30) in No NR on March 2 at $6.50. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:10.6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:05.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:05.5 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $101.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/02/2026 | 28 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 58.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 20/01/2026 | 110 | NR up to 49 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:05.3 | 2 |
| 38.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $12.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough beaten 55 m by Poppy Popstar (2:43.00) in NR up to 44 on March 16 at $5. Before that, 10th (Sr3) over 2190m after being wide early at Maryborough, well beaten by Allwatfunjingles (2:47.80) in NR 40 to 45 on February 25 at $4.80. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | 19 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 53.5L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/02/2026 | 50 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 115.5L | $4.80 |
| 11/12 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 167.9L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 15/12/2025 | 264 | NR up to 48 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 148.1L | $71.00 |
| 1/3 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Gary Pekin | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Gary Pekin | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 26/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 175.2L | $81.00 |

Driver: Paddy Meade
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, then managed to finish sixth over 2190m at Mt Gambier last start. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 2190m at Mt Gambier well beaten by The Priestess (2:44.50) in NR up to 45 on February 17 at $31. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 25 | NR up to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | P G Meade | 2:10.6 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 17/02/2026 | 228 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | P G Meade | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 101.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2025 | 10 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 33.7L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Peter Sanderson | 2:05.9 | 2 |
| 37.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/06/2025 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:04.9 | 4 |
| 48.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 8th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 35 m by Mister Blindside (2:46.80) in 4yo No NR GH on November 13 at $101. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 13/11/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/10/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | N A O'connor | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $4.40 |
| 7/9 | 20/10/2025 | 3 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 36.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/09/2025 | 8 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $151.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she 5th (Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 3rd-3.9m on the pegs beaten 7 m by Buslin Brody (2:40.60) in NR up to 55 on October 15 at $7.50. Looks very hard to beat while fresh.
Last Starts 158 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | O M Jardine | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 06/10/2025 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 27.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 02/10/2025 | 10 | NR 47 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/09/2025 | 4 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/09/2025 | 24 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/08/2025 | 12 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Meade
Stats
Comments
Last start by 1.2 m as favourite (FT Fr4) at Mt Gambier (2:57.80) beating Aldebaran Anton in NR up to 59 on March 14 at $2.40. Expected to be competitive again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:10.6 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |
| 7/7 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | P G Meade | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 62.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 62.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | 9 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | P G Meade | 2:08.8 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 44.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.2 m second behind Lady Suspicious at Mt Gambier over 2190m NR up to 59 last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third at Terang over 2180m in No NR on March 2. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:10.6 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 02/03/2026 | 1 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/03/2026 | 26 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Jackie Barker | 2:07.4 | 0 |
| 66.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:08.8 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.3 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $1.90 |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 2:00.1 | 0 |
| 78.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 35.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 27/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (FT Fr2) over 2570m at Geelong, beaten 55 m by Imperial Monarch (3:16.40) in No NR on March 13 at $81. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.2 m (30m Fr1) at this track (2:51.10) beating Ataboy Charlie in No NR on February 27 at $3.90 at the bell was leading 1.1. Better than the last run and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 53.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $101.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |