Horsham Race 8 - The Weekly Advertiser Pace
BIGBASHASH (7) is back from a break of four months and looks to be right up to the mark following a placing in a recent trial. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Will have plenty of admirers. BLACK OPAL JACK (11) finished sixth at Riverina Paceway two runs ago before a comparable effort at his latest appearance over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 30 metres. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. Primary contender if he is at his best. HUXHAM CHUBB (6) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at Charlton over 2100m. Genuine threat. THE SPORTZ STAR (4) disappointed last time when eighth over 2200m at Ballarat. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Andrew Clarke
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Began his campaign last start running was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1780m at Mt Gambier, beaten 19 m by Yankee Mojoh (2:11.10) on June 9 at $101. Not going well enough. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Andrew Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 09/06/2026 | 63 | NR 46 to 52 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/3 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Andrew Clarke | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 07/04/2026 | 24 | NR 45 to 52 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 50.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 51 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 49.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/03/2026 | 32 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | NR 47 to 54 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR 43 to 48 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Sr3) over 1780m at Mt Gambier, beaten 5.5 m by Yankee Mojoh (2:10.70) on March 6 at $26. Maybe later.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 20.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 108 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | NR up to 44 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/10/2025 | 130 | NR 41 to 47 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/06/2025 | 6 | 1 win over $4,500 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/06/2025 | 14 | 2 Lifetime Wins | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/4 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 06/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
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Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Charlton, at the bell was 7th-12 beaten 8 m by Owen The Saints (1:56.50) on June 15 at $8. At the run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo was 6th-10.64 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Direct Command (2:35.60) on June 10 at $41. Has the same draw and is worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 15/06/2026 | 5 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | Ada Massa | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2200m at Ballarat was 5th-7.97 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Dance Affair (2:40.10) on June 11 at $51. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early pace at Terang, at the bell was 6th-13.9 beaten 18 m by I Am The Storm (2:37.30) on May 18 at $41. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/06/2026 | 24 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/05/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/04/2026 | 131 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | M J Elkins | 0 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-12.18 beaten 16 m by Secret Service Agent (2:43.70) on June 12 at $126. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2100m at Geelong, at the bell was 4th-7.87 beaten 12 m by Some Magic (2:34.70) on June 5 at $26. Winning chance on his best form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 16/04/2026 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Isthisthereallife at Stawell over 1785m on June 1 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Watch Your Back at Charlton over 2100m on June 15 at $8. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | Leilani Justice | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $1.95 |
| 4/4 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | K E Manning | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 1.75 m finishing fourth behind Chogi at Bendigo over 1650m in a M on February 20 at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up ran on strong from last on the turn and won by 4 m as favourite (Fr5) at Stawell (2:11.10) beating Allgood Vinnie in on February 9 at $1.40. Big danger while fresh.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 09/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following June 5 run. Last start won by 5.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Mildura (2:44.30) beating Shes Poppy in M on June 12 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 5. This race will be harder than that win. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $2.90 |
| 7/11 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 29.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Elley May Adams | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $151.00 |
| 1/3 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Isthisthereallife at Stawell over 1785m on June 1 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Yankee Mojoh at Mt Gambier over 1780m on June 9 at $3.90. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 52 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |
| 9/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 21.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/12 | 18/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 20.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 10/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 70L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | 0-2 LTW | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $126.00 |
| 1/3 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Won three starts back at Terang over 1680m on May 18. Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo was 8th-14.52 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Tivoli (2:37.00) on June 3 at $12. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/05/2026 | 35 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/04/2026 | 296 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $35.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 11/06/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $18.00 |
| 3/3 | 21/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | D A Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 30 m by Major Blitz (2:35.80) on June 11 at $34. The run previous 6th (Sr3) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 30 m by Hollywood Strip (2:39.40) in 3yo LR CG on May 30 at $81. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 29.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 31.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 17 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | 0-2 LTW | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 27/04/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.22 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 18 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |