Ararat Race 3 - Ararat Advocate Pace
STEAM MACHINE (10) finished third last start over 1780m at Mt Gambier, beaten 9 metres, after also filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1780m at Mt Gambier. No favours expected from this draw. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. BLACK OPAL JACK (9) made a nice return at his latest appearance a week ago, finishing a neck away in second over 2190m at Maryborough. Has the ability to take care of this field. SHUDABOUGHTABOAT NZ (8) disappointed last time when tenth over 1650m at Bendigo. Can make amends. JACOSAS DREAM (7) is worth some thought despite his last-start sixth over 1780m at Mt Gambier on March 6.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 40 m by Allgood Vinnie (2:39.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 11 at $101. At the start before 5th (Fr5) over 1680m after racing wide at Terang beaten 35 m by Mcbart (2:01.20) in MAIDEN on March 2 at $34. Draws the inside so worth another chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 11/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 38.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/01/2026 | 57 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 29.9L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 87.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Howard
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 9 days ago at Mt Gambier over 1780m, before that 5th (Fr1) over 1780m at Mt Gambier was 5th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Yankee Mojoh (2:10.70) in 2 LIFETIME WINS on March 6 at $126. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 29.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | 17 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $126.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:06.8 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 21.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | G M Howard | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Showed improvement last start when surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early pace at Hamilton, at the bell was 3rd-4 beaten 1.5 m by Out To Stay (1:57.70) in 0-2 WINS on February 23 at $51. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 27 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 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 55.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/01/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ashley Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 17 days ago at Mt Gambier over 1780m, before that 7th (Fr5) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 40 m by Pretty Basic (2:44.10) in 0-1 WIN on March 2 at $61. Others rate better.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 53.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/03/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 40.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:05.7 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 20/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr3) over 1780m after showing early pace at Mt Gambier beaten 35 m by Keayang Passion (2:08.80) in 3yo No NR on March 14 at $81. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Mt Gambier (2:12.40) beating Always Be Techy in MAIDEN on March 6 at $3.30 at the bell was leading 2.2. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 33.1L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 97 | MAIDEN | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 52.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 31/10/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 18/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $8,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 39.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Sr3) over 1780m at Mt Gambier beaten 30 m by Wow You Can Dance (2:10.80) in 4yo+ NR up to 40 on March 14 at $3.90. Showed ability the run before when he raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 8 m win (Fr1) at Birchip (2:12.20) beating Luvn Mary in MAIDEN on March 8 at $2.80 at the bell was 2nd-5.4. Big chance to atone.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 28.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 13/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Ben Loades | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1780m at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 4th-6.2 beaten 10 m by Yankee Mojoh (2:10.70) in 2 LIFETIME WINS on March 6 at $4.60. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1660m at Hamilton, at the bell was 7th-14.2 beaten 8 m by Out To Stay (1:57.70) in 0-2 WINS on February 23 at $41. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2026 | 427 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $1.95 |
| 1/4 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 19/11/2024 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M A Phillips | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 21 m by Maas Betting Again (1:57.40) in NR 52 to 56 on March 18 at $61. Showed ability the race before when he won by 3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:06.10) beating Sweet Face in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 26 at $1.10 at the bell was leading 0.27. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $1.10 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 5th-6.6 beaten a neck by Colosimo (2:42.20) in 3yo 10 0K on March 16 at $17. Winning claims with added fitness.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 16/03/2026 | 126 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 10/11/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.22 |
| 7/10 | 05/11/2025 | 16 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 35.8L | $151.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/10/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Drury
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Yankee Mojoh at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a 2 LIFETIME WINS on March 6 at $3.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Keayang Passion at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a 3yo No NR on March 14 at $6.50. Has been racing well and is sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 60 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 12 | No NR | $35,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 19 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | David Drury | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | David Drury | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |