Ararat Race 5 - Thank You Kelsey Fitzgerald Pace
OUTBACK QUEENIE (1) has been racing very well of late and went close again last time over 2100m at Charlton, finishing second and 2 metres from the winner. Has the benefit of a good draw. Good enough to take out a race like this. LINE UP JACQUIE (5) is in good form at present. Finished third at her latest appearance over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 6 metres. Finds a nice race and can discover winning form. BETTORPATCHMEUP (8) should be at his peak for this. Finished third over 1790m at this track at the latest appearance three-and-a-half weeks ago. Sure to give the top fancies plenty to think about. PRESIDENTIALCHANGE (6) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound third at Mt Gambier over 1780m.

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Really Smartie at Birchip over 2150m in a NR up to 45 on March 8 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Muselet at Charlton over 2100m in a NR 40 to 49 on March 15 at $8. Great chance to break through.
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 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/3 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 30/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 65 m by Shazza Love (2:04.90) in NR up to 47 on March 19 at $34. At the run before 6th (Fr2) over 2190m at Mt Gambier was 4th-4.4 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Go Jack Crocker (2:45.10) in NR up to 44 on March 6 at $6. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 19/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 64.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | 25 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/02/2026 | 20 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 24.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $3.30 |
| 12/12 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 29.9L | $23.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 22 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 28.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 30.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1780m at Mt Gambier, beaten 20 m by Roblen Ranger (2:12.40) in 4yo+ NR 41 to 45 on March 14 at $7.50. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 2nd-0.4 beaten 3.5 m by Go Jack Crocker (2:45.10) in NR up to 44 on March 6 at $2.40. Should be involved on her recent form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.40 |
| 4/11 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/5 | 10/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 11/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Mt Gambier, started this campaign 9th (Sr3) over 1780m at Mt Gambier beaten 30 m by Spook Crocker (2:11.00) in NR 40 to 44 GROUP on February 17 at $34. Then last start 5th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 6th-9.17 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Shazza Love (2:04.90) in NR up to 47 on March 19 at $34. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 19/03/2026 | 30 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 17/02/2026 | 77 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 30.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $2.30 |
| 11/11 | 06/11/2025 | 18 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 46.3L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/10/2025 | 13 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $126.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 36.0L | $151.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Miss Joplin at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR up to 45 on March 3 at $2.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Our Mystery Bet at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR up to 45 on March 8 at $7.50. Rates highly and likely to be prominent again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/01/2026 | 12 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | NR 36 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Go Jack Crocker at Mt Gambier over 2190m in a NR up to 44 on March 6 at $23. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, after a quick start, behind Roblen Ranger at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a 4yo+ NR 41 to 45 on March 14 at $3.20. Stewards queried driving tactics. Leading player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 49 | $7,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | Jackie Barker | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 23/06/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | R J Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 18/11/2018 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr5) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 5.5 m by Muselet (2:34.30) in NR 40 to 49 on March 15 at $101. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 23 m by Savon De Roche (2:39.70) in NR up to 49 on March 4 at $15. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 15/03/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 23.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 26/01/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | D K Douglas | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 61.6L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 23/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D K Douglas | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Spook Crocker at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a NR 40 to 44 GROUP on February 17 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Neds Beach at this track over 1790m in a NR up to 40 on February 27 at $21. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:06.8 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/01/2026 | 200 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 67.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 28.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr3) over 1690m after being wide early at Kilmore was 8th- at the bell, beaten 15 m by Interpretation (2:03.90) in NR up to 52 M on January 22 at $41. At the start before 10th (Fr1) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 13 m by I Of The Hurrikane (2:01.50) in NR up to 55 on January 6 at $41. One to consider as her best is good enough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 06/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | 8 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/12/2025 | 147 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Anthony Butt | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | A M Butt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |