Donald Race 5 - Leading Teams Mdn Plate
PINAZAKI (5) shows plenty of pace in his races, and that will serve him well on this course. He was only claimed late at Traralgon last start when finishing runner-up by a short head, and with the blinkers off for the first time, he may take them all the way. ALL EYES ON ERIN (7) rattled home fresh up for second at Ballarat, then was looking for more ground at Kilmore last time out. John Allen returns to the saddle, and she can bounce straight back into the money over a more suitable trip here. MOVE IT (4) was well in the market on debut when weakening to finish out of the money after travelling handy throughout. He has the pole position here and is worth another chance. FLARE OF GRACE (10) hit the line strongly for third on debut over 1200m, and the extra 150m will make all the difference this time. Stick with her.
Jockey: Jake Duffy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Dirty Work making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Wangaratta jump-out on November 5. Drawn wide so prepared to give him this run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 05/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 820m | Blake Stanley | 0:50.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wodonga | 800m | Jake Duffy | 0:48.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 850m | Good | Jake Duffy | 0:53.62 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 820m | Jake Duffy | 0:49.38 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Blake Stanley | 0:54.97 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market at debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Wangaratta on October 26 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Princess Geisha carrying 57kg at $4.40. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1300m | Soft 5 | Damien Thornton | 57kg | 1:17.17 | 4-3-10 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Michael Dee | 0:54.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:53.73 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Houston
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Traralgon on October 31 over 1430m, slow going head behind Castelli In Aria with 57kg at $2.80. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Avoca on October 17 over 1300m, nose behind French Reign with 57kg at $2.10. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Traralgon | 1430m | Soft 5 | Teo Nugent | 57kg | 1:26.89 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Avoca | 1300m | Good 4 | Carleen Hefel | 57kg | 1:16.46 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 57kg | 1:25.66 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 131 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 6 | Luke Nolen | 57kg | 1:11.53 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Luke Cartwright | 0:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 950m | Shakira Pearson | 0:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 16 | OPEN 2 | $30,000.00 | Donald | 1200m | Good 3 | Theodore Ladd | 59kg | 1:12.28 | 8-8-4 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $4.60 |
| 4/12 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1100m | Good 3 | Fred W Kersley | 58kg | 1:03.81 | 12-9-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Ballarat on October 9 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Miss Dividend with 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on October 30 over 1112m, slow going 6 len behind Gold Bijoux with 55kg at $5.50. Racing well. Major player in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 30/10/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1112m | Soft 5 | Neil Farley | 55kg | 1:06.29 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/10/2026 | 115 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | John Allen | 57kg | 0:58.97 | 10-8-2 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 850m | Eoin Walsh | 0:52.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 16/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | John Allen | 56.5kg | 1:14.05 | 11-9-6 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | John Allen | 0:53.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Penola on October 16 over 1075m, slow going 8 len behind Lucifer's Girl with 54kg at $11. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Penola | 1075m | Soft 5 | Alysha Warren | 54kg | 1:04.63 | 8-9-4 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Alysha Warren | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Tala Hutchinson | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 3rd of 9 in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Mornington on November 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Oceans Blue with 57kg at $8. Can figure in the top 4 again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/11/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 57kg | 1:11.78 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Michael Dee | 1:00.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:47.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cian Macredmond
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Pride Of Dubai making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Ballarat Synthetic jump-out on November 4. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 900m | Synthetic | Laura Ross | 0:56.85 | - | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Cian Macredmond | 1:10.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 850m | Laura Ross | 0:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Dunn
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on October 7 over 1247m, slow going 12 len behind Mr Natural carrying 55kg at $31. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Mornington on November 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Oceans Blue with 57kg at $21. Will need to do a bit more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/11/2026 | 25 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:11.78 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/10/2026 | 229 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1247m | Soft 6 | Zac Spain | 55kg | 1:14.23 | 5-7-10 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Jamie Mott | 1:05.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 800m | Jamie Mott | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 57kg | 0:58.72 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |