Echuca Race 1 - O'connors Case Ih Mdn Plate
BAGANOV (2) is a gelding by Russian Revolution making his first appearance. Has been well educated and won a Flemington jumpout most recently. Looks promising and maps for the run of the race. INTERROGATE (7) is a gelding by Toronado on debut for a top metro barn, and he has also had a string of jumpouts. Placed the last two at Cranbourne jumps from an inside gate. A player as well. DIMACHAERUS (5) is another debutant who deserves plenty of attention on what we've seen FANFIRE (12) and CRIES AND WHISPERS (3) are both second-up and likely to show more. They had both jumped out well leading into the debut runs.

Jockey: Neil Farley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Omaha Beach facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Ballarat on February 23 over 1100m. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Soft | Mitchell Aitken | 1:07.29 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | J Baldock | 0:54.34 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Good | Mitchell Aitken | 1:04.56 | - | 0 |
| 1.46L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Good | Thomas Spillane | 0:49.46 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rhys McLeod
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Russian Revolution making his first appearance. Won a Flemington jump-out on February 20. Well educated and a bold run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Rhys McLeod | 0:47.93 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Liam Riordan | 0:49.23 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Rhys McLeod | 0:45.09 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 850m | Good | Rhys McLeod | 0:50.75 | - | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Rhys McLeod | 0:48.68 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lachlan King
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 6th of 11 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1100m, 7 len behind Purple Streak carrying 59kg at $7. Better for that experience and can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1100m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 59kg | 1:04.56 | 7-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Alice Kennedy | 0:52.96 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Hannah Le Blanc | 0:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming off eight months break after having had one race start. At debut last start second last of 10 at Seymour 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Royal Turf with 58kg at $31. Had seven recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial won a Flemington jump-out on February 20. Later.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Fred W Kersley | 0:50.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Bradley Rantall | 0:46.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $27,000.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jake Noonan | 58kg | 1:11.86 | 10-9-9 | 10 |
| 14.9L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Mitchell Aitken
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Impending facing the starter for the first time. Won a Bendigo jump-out on February 24. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Mitchell Aitken | 0:47.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Good | Mitchell Aitken | 0:52.10 | - | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 800m | Mitchell Aitken | 0:50.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding (Royal Meeting - Sister Earth). He has seven recent trials leading in today's debut. Finished fifth in a Ballarat trial over 1100m on February 23. Watch for any market confidence.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Soft | Mitchell Aitken | 1:07.71 | - | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | J Baldock | 0:52.43 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Good | Mitchell Aitken | 1:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.65L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | J Baldock | 0:49.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 1100m | Good | Mitchell Aitken | 1:07.22 | - | 0 |
| 10.81L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Billy Egan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Toronado out of Shine On Anna. Purchased for AUD $ 120,000 (Inglis 2024 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Cranbourne on February 23. Strong chance on debut.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Craig Williams | 0:59.42 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:45.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jye Mcneil | 0:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Holly Durnan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Dirty Work facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a trial at Ballarat over 900m on February 23. Watch for any market moves.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Soft | Holly Durnan | 0:52.94 | - | 0 |
| 0.86L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 700m | Holly Durnan | 0:42.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Holly Durnan | 0:52.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 800m | Jamie Gibbons | 0:50.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 820m | Jamie Gibbons | 0:50.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Liam Riordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Shamus Award on debut. Won a jump-out at Flemington on February 27. A betting watch.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:50.04 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:47.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 03/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Liam Riordan | 0:44.86 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Caitlin Hollowood | 0:49.59 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 30/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.34 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alana Kelly
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start second last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1100m, 7 len behind Undisputable carrying 56kg at $4. Returned from break 4th of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1000m, 11 len behind Headbanger with 57kg at $9. Fitter and has claims.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 178 | MDN F 3 | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 57kg | 0:58.48 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | John Allen | 0:56.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Dean Yendall | 0:52.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Beau Mertens | 56kg | 1:06.04 | 5-3-5 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $4.00 |