Donald Race 2 - Weir's IGA Donald (Bm66)
ROYAL INFANTRY (2) missed out on a hat-trick of wins when finishing fourth last start at Horsham in BM70 company over 1400m. He slides down in class, draws the pole position, and can bounce straight back into the top 3 here. Hard to beat. RUSSIAN DUCHESS (6) ran on without much room at Ballarat just over 5 weeks ago, and will don the blinkers for the first time. She is expected to settle closer to the pace here, and should be thereabouts at the finish. Each way. PRINCESS TORO (4) won a jump-out prior to needing her resuming run at Bendigo 2 and a half weeks ago. She strips fitter, drops in class, and can take this out. BLACK ACES (5) was an easier maiden winner at Warrnambool at his penultimate start, and then failed to cop a heavy track at Ballarat nearly a fortnight ago. The blinkers are on for the first time, and on a firmer surface, he can bounce straight back into form. TURNED DOWN (3) will be peaking third up, and the small field suits him. Keep safe in all combos.
Jockey: Jake Duffy
Weight: 61kgs
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At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head in a Stan Sadleir at Wagga on October 30 over 1400m defeating Sister Shay carrying 55kg at $9.50. The run before that 6th of 14 in a Cl3 at Albury on October 24 over 1175m, 5 len behind Frosted In Time with 61kg at $26. Must be included.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 30/10/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $32,170.00 | Wagga | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Duffy | 55kg | 1:23.18 | 5-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 6/14 | 24/10/2026 | 20 | CL3 | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1175m | Good 4 | Blaike Mcdougall | 61kg | 1:09.21 | 10-9-6 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/10/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $29,000.00 | Cootamundra | 1100m | Good 4 | Blaike Mcdougall | 59.5kg | 1:04.59 | 6-8-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 23 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Wodonga | 1200m | Good 4 | Blaike Mcdougall | 59kg | 1:11.40 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/08/2026 | 161 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1100m | Soft 7 | Jake Duffy | 62.5kg | 1:06.32 | 8-9-6 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/03/2026 | 17 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 60kg | 1:11.83 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Houston
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 in a Bm70 at Horsham on October 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Naraghi carrying 58.5kg at $14. The race before that won by 2.5 len in a Bm62 at Swan Hill on September 22 over 1300m defeating Shalailed carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 18/10/2026 | 26 | BM70 3U | $100,000.00 | Horsham | 1400m | Good 3 | Neil Farley | 58.5kg | 1:22.98 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/13 | 22/09/2026 | 22 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Good 3 | John Allen | 60.5kg | 1:16.51 | 9-7-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 31/08/2026 | 20 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Jake Noonan | 61.5kg | 1:25.46 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | John Allen | 61.5kg | 1:27.14 | 7-8-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 27/07/2026 | 129 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Will Gordon | 61.5kg | 1:12.40 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 23 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | 59kg | 1:25.45 | 9-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran second last of 8 in a Bm66 at Bendigo on October 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy carrying 60.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 6th of 8 in a Bm66 at Mornington on November 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kokako carrying 60kg at $26. Should be at peak fitness now and can measure up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/11/2026 | 28 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 60kg | 1:11.05 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2026 | 121 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 7 | Damien Thornton | 60.5kg | 1:04.96 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 850m | J Baldock | 0:55.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 05/06/2026 | 62 | BM78 | $50,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1200m | Soft 6 | Craig Newitt | 55.5kg | 1:12.29 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $17.00 |
| 12/16 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $1,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Soft 7 | Zac Wadick | 56kg | 1:24.84 | 1-1-12 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $201.00 |
| 2/14 | 21/02/2026 | 24 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Mudgee | 1400m | Soft 5 | Zac Wadick | 56kg | 1:22.99 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 24 | BM68 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Zac Wadick | 55.5kg | 1:17.04 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 6th of 9 in a Bm70 at Bendigo on October 28 over 1300m, 6 len behind Alero with 57kg at $26. At only start last preparation 8th of 11 in a Bm66 at Mildura on July 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind El Tercero carrying 59.5kg at $17. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 28/10/2026 | 103 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57kg | 1:17.88 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/07/2026 | 147 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Mildura | 1400m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 1:24.25 | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1400m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 60kg | 1:24.83 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | BM70 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 3 | Luke Cartwright | 58.5kg | 1:23.55 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/13 | 26/12/2025 | 19 | BM70 3U | $65,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 58.5kg | 1:23.55 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2025 | 23 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Werribee | 1400m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 58.5kg | 1:24.39 | 5-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Cian Macredmond
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
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Most recently ran second last of 7 in a Bm62 at Ballarat on November 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Vim Vitae with 59.5kg at $9. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len in a Mdn-Sw at Warrnambool on October 15 over 1300m defeating Symphony Sista carrying 59.5kg at $5. Better than the last run suggests and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 02/11/2026 | 18 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Heavy 8 | John Allen | 59.5kg | 1:29.22 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/13 | 15/10/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1300m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59.5kg | 1:17.99 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/09/2026 | 172 | MDN CG 3U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Celine Gaudray | 59.5kg | 1:12.55 | 12-12-7 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/03/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1206m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 58kg | 1:11.31 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 59kg | 1:11.51 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 in a Bm62 at Ballarat on October 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Strong Tempo with 59kg at $6. Before that led to the turn then faded 8th of 10 in a F&M Bm62 at Ballarat on September 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind La Barrita carrying 60kg at $8.50. Making headway. Not a great draw again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59kg | 1:26.70 | 10-7-6 | 11 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | 13 | BM62 FM 3U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1500m | Good 4 | Dakotah Keane | 60kg | 1:32.71 | 1-1-8 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 25 | BM74 M 4U | $80,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1600m | Soft 7 | Craig Williams | 56kg | 1:41.55 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | 26 | BM62 FM 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Zac Moore | 57kg | 1:25.75 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/13 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | BM62 2U | $35,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Ryan Houston | 58kg | 1:27.04 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/06/2026 | 105 | BM64 3 | $35,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Ben Allen | 57kg | 1:12.66 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 11 in a Bm56 at Echuca on October 19 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Lim's Ida with 61kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 9 in a Cl1 at Bendigo on October 4 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Karren with 57kg at $31. Will need to do a bit more.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 19/10/2026 | 15 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 1400m | Good 4 | Jack Martin | 61kg | 1:25.17 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2026 | 22 | CL1 3U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 6 | John Allen | 57kg | 1:18.54 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2026 | 47 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1200m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 59.5kg | 1:11.00 | 10-10-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/07/2026 | 16 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 1:32.52 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1356m | Soft 7 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:25.20 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Cian Macredmond | 58kg | 1:26.05 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1000m | Jacob Rule | 1:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |