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Stawell Race 2 - Thomas Foods Pleasant Creek Plate (2Nd Heat)

ITTAKESLUV (2) was responsible for a far better performance at her latest appearance when runner-up over 1790m at Ararat, beaten 1.2 metres after giving away a big start with a sustained run. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Facing a tougher assignment but she is good enough to cope. VILLAGE VOICE (8) is in good form with top-five finishes at her last four starts, most recently recording a second over 1790m at Ararat. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane to play a big role. Has the class to trouble this line-up. TOPHUT JOHNY (6) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 9 metres at Kilmore over 1690m. HUNGRY HOGARTH (11) is next in line but might need a few good breaks from an awkward draw.

Race Time:2:50 AM

Friday, April 3, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1785m

Missmalachite (1)6062358323

Trainer: M J Bellman (Ararat)12 mths 38: 0-4-5

Driver: Michael Bellman

7 yo B M

Sire: PET ROCK (USA)

Dam: OURSANDYBEACH (AUS)

Stats

Career38: 0-4-5

LTS$11,442.00

BMR

TS2: 0-0-1

Win %0.00%

Place %23.68%

Comments

Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early speed at Ararat, at the bell was 2nd-1.5 beaten 6 m by Topsie Beware (2:13.60) in MAIDEN on March 23 at $2.70. Not keen 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
3/8	23/03/2026	8	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ararat	1790m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:00.1	4	1. Topsie Beware 2. Soho Tiger Lily 3. Missmalachite	5.8L	$2.70
2/9	15/03/2026	7	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Charlton	2100m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:56.3	5	1. Major Roy 2. Missmalachite 3. Fantasy Flight	2.9L	$17.00
3/9	08/03/2026	9	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Birchip	1750m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:01.6	1	1. Cash King 2. Luvn Mary 3. Missmalachite	11.2L	$4.80
8/9	27/02/2026	11	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ararat	2195m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:01.8	7	1. Keayang Passion 2. Fantasy Flight 3. Cash King	14.0L	$71.00
5/8	16/02/2026	7	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Charlton	2100m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.6	3	1. Hurricane Hooly 2. Loan Sailor 3. Major Roy	3.2L	$8.50
3/10	09/02/2026	4	NR up to 37	$5,000.00	Stawell	1785m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.9	6	1. Quick Decision 2. Alook To Like 3. Missmalachite	12.3L	$3.20
3/6	08/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Michael Bellman		0	1. Rocknroll Willow 2. Doctor Go Joh 3. Missmalachite	3.2L	$0.00
3/6	01/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		M Bellman		0	1. Kalkadoon Dreaming 2. Admiralofthefleet 3. Missmalachite	20L	$0.00

Ittakesluv (2)8134586182

Trainer: Julie Brimacombe (Elliminyt)12 mths 86: 9-12-4

Driver: Ryan Backhouse

7 yo BR BL M

Sire: TINTIN IN AMERICA (NZ)

Dam: HULA GOLD (AUS)

Stats

Career86: 9-12-4

LTS$47,648.00

BMR1:55.34

TS6: 2-1-1

Win %10.47%

Place %29.07%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind Shaq at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR up to 50 on March 16 at $23. Stewards queried driving tactics. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second behind Sea Hunter at Ararat over 1790m in a NR up to 38 on March 23 at $2.80. Should be in the mix again.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/9	23/03/2026	7	NR up to 38	$4,000.00	Ararat	1790m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:59.1	2	1. Sea Hunter 2. Ittakesluv 3. Watch It Happen	1.2L	$2.80
8/9	16/03/2026	10	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.1	2	1. Shaq 2. Optimal 3. Impeached	50.1L	$23.00
1/7	06/03/2026	7	NR up to 39	$3,500.00	Mount Gambier	1780m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:59.1	5	1. Ittakesluv 2. Hilldale Sunrise 3. Doctor Go Joh	7.1L	$5.00
6/11	27/02/2026	10	NR up to 40	$4,000.00	Ararat	1790m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:58.7	1	1. Neds Beach NZ 2. Midnite Desire 3. Bettorpatchmeup	16.4L	$10.00
8/9	17/02/2026	44	NR 40 to 44 GROUP	$5,000.00	Mount Gambier	1780m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:58.4	1	1. Spook Crocker 2. Go Jack Crocker 3. Famous Label	13.4L	$11.00
5/12	04/01/2026	13	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.0	2	1. Lester 2. Insider Trading 3. Tophut Johny	11.1L	$8.50
4/5	10/02/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Brent Murphy		0	1. Best Back Bruce 2. Im Rowdy 3. Bettor Breeze On	4L	$0.00
4/8	08/03/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		C J Slater		0	1. Tinman 2. Hameldaeme 3. Spacewriter	0L	$0.00

Normandy Nugget (3)2918325437

Trainer: Michelle Wight (Great Western)12 mths 45: 2-9-6

Driver: Michelle Wight

6 yo B G

Sire: GOODTIME SAMMY (AUS)

Dam: JUSTA DREAM LOMBO (AUS)

Stats

Career45: 2-9-6

LTS$20,285.00

BMR1:56.60

TS7: 1-1-0

Win %4.44%

Place %37.78%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1680m after showing early pace at Terang, beaten 12 m by Admiralofthefleet (2:02.50) in NR up to 47 on March 27 at $23. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat was leading by 2.33 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Shazza Love (2:04.90) in NR up to 47 on March 19 at $10. Among the main chances.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/10	27/03/2026	8	NR up to 47	$7,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Michelle Wight	1:57.4	3	1. Admiralofthefleet 2. Shazza Love 3. Bona Khan	12.5L	$23.00
3/12	19/03/2026	14	NR up to 47	$4,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Michelle Wight	1:57.5	2	1. Shazza Love 2. Are Weasley 3. Normandy Nugget	11.0L	$10.00
4/8	05/03/2026	6	NR 38 to 44	$4,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Michelle Wight	1:56.5	3	1. Binalong Night 2. Shiralee 3. Breathe Easy	7.4L	$7.50
5/11	27/02/2026	8	NR up to 40	$4,000.00	Ararat	1790m	Neutral	Michelle Wight	1:58.7	3	1. Neds Beach NZ 2. Midnite Desire 3. Bettorpatchmeup	16.4L	$4.40
2/9	19/02/2026	39	NR up to 42	$4,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Michelle Wight	1:59.8	5	1. Yankee Gambler 2. Normandy Nugget 3. Four Lonely Nights	3.1L	$5.00
3/12	11/01/2026	10	NR up to 45	$4,000.00	Hamilton	1660m	Fast	Michelle Wight	1:57.2	6	1. Wingate Guy 2. Eastbro Mika 3. Normandy Nugget	1.6L	$3.70
2/6	17/08/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Ararat	2195m		M L Wight		0	1. Komodo 2. Normandy Nugget 3. The Naked Art	1L	$0.00
3/7	09/07/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Ararat	2195m		M L Wight		0	1. Kowalski Analysis 2. Oorah 3. Normandy Nugget	27L	$0.00

Quick Decision (4)2813563355

Trainer: D P Castle (Swan Marsh)12 mths 75: 3-11-9

Driver: Lauren White

6 yo B M

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: SUNDAY ROSE (AUS)

Stats

Career75: 3-11-9

LTS$35,050.00

BMR1:57.10

TS6: 1-0-1

Win %4.00%

Place %30.67%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1680m after showing early speed and racing wide at Terang, beaten 9 m by Admiralofthefleet (2:02.50) in NR up to 47 on March 27 at $41. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat, beaten 20 m by Skyz Above (2:43.60) in NR up to 42 on March 19 at $10. Wait until the form picks up.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	27/03/2026	8	NR up to 47	$7,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Reagan Clarke	1:57.4	4	1. Admiralofthefleet 2. Shazza Love 3. Bona Khan	9.2L	$41.00
5/12	19/03/2026	6	NR up to 42	$4,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Lauren White	1:59.7	6	1. Skyz Above 2. Littleblabbamouth 3. Bond Girl	20.6L	$10.00
3/10	13/03/2026	11	NR up to 47	$4,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Reagan Clarke	1:57.7	5	1. Admiralofthefleet 2. Janiebquick 3. Quick Decision	11.0L	$16.00
3/10	02/03/2026	3	NR up to 42	$6,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Lauren White	1:58.9	2	1. Watch It Happen 2. Easy Rolling 3. Quick Decision	0.3L	$7.00
6/11	27/02/2026	4	NR up to 50	$8,000.00	Ararat	1790m	Neutral	Reagan Clarke	1:58.7	1	1. Case Forty Eight 2. Shiralee 3. Village Voice	6.5L	$18.00
5/7	23/02/2026	10	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Hamilton	1660m	Neutral	Reagan Clarke	1:54.5	1	1. Optimal 2. She Will Wantano 3. Huxham Chubb	8.4L	$4.80
3/5	25/10/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Hamilton	2160m		Brent Murphy		0	1. Miki Steamed Home 2. Want It In Writing 3. Quick Decision	7L	$0.00
3/5	23/07/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Rory Coverdale		0	1. Oorah 2. Rockin Charmer 3. Quick Decision	53L	$0.00

Are Weasley (5)2792301326

Trainer: Stephen Clarke (Ross Creek)12 mths 36: 3-6-4

Driver: Connor Clarke

4 yo BR G

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: ISABELLE DELACOUR (AUS)

Stats

Career36: 3-6-4

LTS$21,080.00

BMR1:58.53

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %8.33%

Place %36.11%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1680m after being wide early at Terang, beaten 12 m by Admiralofthefleet (2:02.50) in NR up to 47 on March 27 at $5.50. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-2.33 beaten 11 m by Shazza Love (2:04.90) in NR up to 47 on March 19 at $3.60. A big run would not surprise.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/10	27/03/2026	8	NR up to 47	$7,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:57.4	5	1. Admiralofthefleet 2. Shazza Love 3. Bona Khan	12.0L	$5.50
2/12	19/03/2026	4	NR up to 47	$4,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	1:57.5	4	1. Shazza Love 2. Are Weasley 3. Normandy Nugget	11.0L	$3.60
3/9	15/03/2026	11	NR up to 42	$7,000.00	Charlton	2100m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	1:59.2	2	1. Salsboy 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Are Weasley	1.8L	$1.22
1/12	04/03/2026	12	NR up to 42	$4,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	1:58.5	3	1. Are Weasley 2. Joeys Hangover 3. Blue Ocean	2.9L	$1.75
10/10	20/02/2026	8	NR up to 50	$8,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Reagan Clarke	1:55.2	2	1. Divine Tilly 2. Wicked Wizard 3. Flying Sparks	12.6L	$9.50
3/11	12/02/2026	6	NR up to 45	$7,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Nick Beale	1:59.0	7	1. Regal Rock NZ 2. Miss Piggy Wiggy 3. Are Weasley	2.3L	$2.20
2/6	03/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Reagan Clarke		0	1. Bigbashash 2. Are Weasley 3. Lotakevi	1.2L	$0.00
2/7	17/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Reagan Clarke		0	1. Rocknroll Willow 2. Are Weasley 3. Im The Reason	14L	$0.00

Tophut Johny (6)3149667661

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 236: 29-30-31

Driver: James Herbertson

11 yo B G

Sire: MR FEELGOOD (USA)

Dam: JESSE GRANT (AUS)

Stats

Career236: 29-30-31

LTS$153,390.00

BMR1:56.30

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %12.29%

Place %38.14%

Comments

Last start a big 9 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:05.60) beating Precious Belle in NR up to 45 on March 26 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 3.63. Can measure up again.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	26/03/2026	8	NR up to 45	$4,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	W	James Herbertson	1:59.6	2	1. Tophut Johny 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Atomic Glory	9.1L	$1.90
6/8	18/03/2026	8	NR 43 to 46	$4,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:56.1	3	1. Binalong Night 2. Miss Piggy Wiggy 3. Miki Mark	7.0L	$18.00
6/7	10/03/2026	6	NR 43 to 48	$5,000.00	Echuca	2160m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:59.7	3	1. Final Bow 2. Eagle Major 3. Clives Girl	18.1L	$26.00
7/8	04/03/2026	15	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:59.5	7	1. Savon De Roche 2. Tupelo Beach 3. Midnight Mojo	24.4L	$41.00
6/9	17/02/2026	6	NR 44 to 49	$4,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:59.7	4	1. Byrneside Boom 2. Calivil 3. Eagle Major	27.6L	$23.00
6/11	11/02/2026	5	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Chris Alford	2:02.3	2	1. Ima Tiggy Tiger 2. Midnight Mojo 3. Glenline	12.7L	$16.00
2/6	26/09/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		R P Duffy		0	1. Illawong Kellie 2. Tophut Johny 3. Nikita Adele	0L	$0.00
1/9	20/08/2020	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		W Cole		0	1. Tophut Johny 2. Highclere 3. Aunty Millie	0L	$0.00

Five Cent (7)7426556534

Trainer: Peter Manning (Great Western)12 mths 21: 0-2-5

Driver: Kerryn Manning

5 yo B G

Sire: VINCENT (AUS)

Dam: LA SPIRITOZA (AUS)

Stats

Career21: 0-2-5

LTS$7,400.00

BMR

TS2: 0-0-1

Win %0.00%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Keayang Dreamgirl at Terang over 2180m MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres third at Ararat over 1790m same class on March 23. A big run would not surprise.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	27/03/2026	4	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Terang	2180m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:59.9	5	1. Keayang Dreamgirl 2. Thats Kevin 3. Fantasy Flight	4.5L	$15.00
3/8	23/03/2026	24	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ararat	1790m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:59.3	2	1. Always Be Techy 2. Bubble Over 3. Five Cent	4.2L	$7.00
5/9	27/02/2026	28	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ararat	2195m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	2:01.8	3	1. Keayang Passion 2. Fantasy Flight 3. Cash King	9.8L	$101.00
6/10	30/01/2026	7	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.3	1	1. Highlandhartbreaka 2. Binalong Mate 3. Wazowski	25.8L	$41.00
5/9	23/01/2026	9	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:55.7	4	1. Co Captain 2. Tryx Vixen 3. Pet Wolf	26.3L	$18.00
5/7	14/01/2026	6	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:02.1	3	1. Full Crunch Ahead 2. Mystic Motiver 3. Crocodile Blood	4.8L	$4.60
1/5	22/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		S Robertson		0	1. Five Cent 2. Hurricane Hooly 3. Sasscilian	1L	$0.00
3/6	08/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	S Robertson		0	1. Bearhunta 2. Ollies The Boss 3. Five Cent	20.7L	$0.00

Village Voice (1)2223083432

Trainer: Jim Barker (Hamilton)12 mths 182: 14-27-21

Driver: Jackie Barker

12 yo B BR M

Sire: VILLAGE JASPER (USA)

Dam: PRIVATE AFFAIR (AUS)

Stats

Career182: 14-27-21

LTS$122,805.00

BMR1:56.72

TS10: 1-0-1

Win %7.69%

Place %34.07%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Wazowski at Ararat over 1790m NR 45 to 50 last start. Before that was beaten 1.4 metres third again at Ararat in NR up to 50 on February 27. Continues to race well and sure to go well.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/11	23/03/2026	24	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Ararat	1790m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:57.2	4	1. Wazowski 2. Village Voice 3. Roblen Ranger	0.1L	$8.00
3/11	27/02/2026	4	NR up to 50	$8,000.00	Ararat	1790m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:58.7	2	1. Case Forty Eight 2. Shiralee 3. Village Voice	1.4L	$26.00
4/8	23/02/2026	14	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Hamilton	1660m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:56.4	5	1. Case Forty Eight 2. Famous Label 3. Caledonian Terra	6.1L	$8.00
3/7	09/02/2026	6	NR 43 to 49	$5,000.00	Stawell	2180m	Neutral	Rod Barker	1:59.2	1	1. Lord Verde NZ 2. Yankee Mojoh 3. Village Voice	2.4L	$8.50
8/8	03/02/2026	8	NR 43 to 49	$5,000.00	Mount Gambier	1780m	Neutral	Rod Barker	1:57.9	2	1. We Favour Rosie 2. She Will Wantano 3. Tukurua	15.5L	$15.00
0/10	26/01/2026	15	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Terang	2180m	Fast	Rod Barker	1:57.7	7	1. Lewielewis 2. Spook Crocker 3. Eastbro Mika	99.0L	$23.00
4/4	23/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		M I Burns		0	1. Tallulah Lee 2. Shadow Celt 3. Somebeachdreamin	1.5L	$0.00
4/4	16/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		J Ainsworth		0	1. Yankee Gambler 2. Til Heavens Rockn NZ 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	2L	$0.00

Impeached (2)5649761539

Trainer: S M Mcnaulty, J M Mcnaulty (Kooreh)12 mths 20: 2-0-2

Driver: Jordan Leedham

4 yo BR H

Sire: THE STORM INSIDE (AUS)

Dam: OVAL OFFICE AFFAIR (NZ)

Stats

Career20: 2-0-2

LTS$9,100.00

BMR1:57.82

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %10.00%

Place %20.00%

Comments

Last start 9th (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 35 m by Kualight (2:42.60) in NR up to 49 on March 24 at $14. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 5th-9.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Shaq (2:39.40) in NR up to 50 on March 16 at $7. 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
9/12	24/03/2026	8	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:59.5	1	1. Kualight 2. Eagle Major 3. Our Mystery Bet	33.9L	$14.00
3/9	16/03/2026	28	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.1	1	1. Shaq 2. Optimal 3. Impeached	10.7L	$7.00
1/3	25/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	1690m				0	1. Impeached 2. Cookie Dough 3. Far As Possible	0.2L	$0.00
5/8	16/02/2026	11	NR 41 to 45	$4,000.00	Charlton	1609m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	1:55.5	5	1. Breathe Easy 2. Littleblabbamouth 3. Ynobe Dakota	7.2L	$13.00
1/9	05/02/2026	11	NR up to 47	$4,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.8	1	1. Impeached 2. Super Code 3. Skyz Above	5.0L	$6.00
6/7	25/01/2026	6	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Wedderburn	2150m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:57.6	2	1. Into The Harkness 2. Lombok 3. Im Wesley	35.0L	$26.00
7/9	19/01/2026	30	NR 43 to 48	$4,000.00	Charlton	2100m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.9	7	1. The Devil Rolls On 2. Brave Art 3. Lester	5.5L	$19.00
4/7	28/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		James Herbertson		0	1. Major Manbar 2. Atomic Glory 3. Outa The Blue	9L	$0.00

Optimal (3)0434215828

Trainer: Jason Ainsworth (Stawell)12 mths 48: 5-3-3

Driver: Jason Ainsworth

6 yo B G

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: RED HOT RITA (AUS)

Stats

Career48: 5-3-3

LTS$28,320.00

BMR1:54.50

TS4: 1-0-0

Win %10.42%

Place %22.92%

Comments

Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1790m at Ararat, at the bell was 10th-20.5 beaten 14 m by Wazowski (2:10.30) in NR 45 to 50 on March 23 at $12. At the run before good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 2190m at Maryborough was 2nd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Shaq (2:39.40) in NR up to 50 on March 16 at $12. Among the main chances.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/11	23/03/2026	7	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Ararat	1790m	Neutral	Jason Ainsworth	1:57.2	3	1. Wazowski 2. Village Voice 3. Roblen Ranger	14.2L	$12.00
2/9	16/03/2026	11	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Jason Ainsworth	1:57.1	7	1. Shaq 2. Optimal 3. Impeached	9.5L	$12.00
8/9	05/03/2026	6	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Jason Ainsworth	1:58.0	1	1. Just Pedro 2. Wichita Kansas 3. Flying Sparks	24.7L	$10.00
5/11	27/02/2026	4	NR up to 50	$8,000.00	Ararat	1790m	Neutral	Jason Ainsworth	1:58.7	5	1. Case Forty Eight 2. Shiralee 3. Village Voice	5.2L	$13.00
1/7	23/02/2026	7	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Hamilton	1660m	Neutral	Jason Ainsworth	1:54.5	5	1. Optimal 2. She Will Wantano 3. Huxham Chubb	1.1L	$4.40
2/10	16/02/2026	7	NR up to 45	$4,000.00	Charlton	1609m	Neutral	Jason Ainsworth	1:55.5	2	1. No Emotion 2. Optimal 3. Insider Trading	5.4L	$3.50
1/5	18/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Jason Ainsworth		0	1. Optimal 2. Dancebytheseaside 3. Lester	20L	$0.00
6/6	29/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		J Ainsworth		0	1. Nice One Centurion 2. American Alli 3. Fuego Cruzado	0L	$0.00

Hungry Hogarth (4)422351630x

Trainer: Michael Gadsden (Charlton)12 mths 72: 9-14-9

Driver: Alex Ashwood

7 yo B G

Sire: LINCOLN ROYAL (NZ)

Dam: IRIS CALABY (AUS)

Stats

Career72: 9-14-9

LTS$49,810.00

BMR1:56.40

TS1: 0-0-1

Win %12.50%

Place %44.44%

Comments

Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eleventh behind Test Of Fire at Melton over 1720m in a NR up to 55 on November 1 at $18. Will be there at the business end.

Last Starts 152 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
11/11	01/11/2025	11	NR up to 55	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:54.3	4	1. Test Of Fire 2. Anakin 3. Katunga Express	77.6L	$18.00
3/9	21/10/2025	11	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Mildura	2190m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	2:01.0	3	1. Watchtheclock 2. Cheers Poverty 3. Hungry Hogarth	7.5L	$1.70
6/9	10/10/2025	7	NR 50 to 54	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Luke Dunne	1:55.3	2	1. Tuivasa 2. Montana Pride 3. Feel The Reign	10.2L	$10.00
1/10	03/10/2025	4	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.4	2	1. Hungry Hogarth 2. Plain Ed 3. Littleblabbamouth	6.2L	$1.40
5/12	29/09/2025	7	NR up to 55	$8,000.00	Charlton	1609m	Neutral	H Lewis	1:56.2	3	1. Insider Trading 2. Aliza Hill 3. Celestial Zodiac	10.8L	$7.50
3/10	22/09/2025	28	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	H Lewis	1:57.9	4	1. Grinning Beach Boy 2. Insider Trading 3. Hungry Hogarth	4.8L	$7.00
2/8	19/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Heza Secret 2. Hungry Hogarth 3. Glenline	4L	$0.00
1/5	10/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Luke Dunne		0	1. Hungry Hogarth 2. Diamond Mac 3. Michen Roy	4L	$0.00