Warrnambool Race 8 - Kia Hcp
This has taken a beating from scratchings with the heavy 10 track. RAIKOKE (5) was just edged out on genuinely heavy ground at Terang latest by Salsa Fellow who goes around two races earlier. 1400m is fine, he'll be up on speed and should give a sight. TEST OF LOVE (7) can bounce back off a poor run at Oakbank - plenty don't handle that track and he was racing well prior. He's never seen a heavy but has handled soft ground in the past. PLACO (8) is off a short spell into this having won dominantly in Adelaide when last seen. He won his only start on heavy and has been given two solid trials. The wide draw is probably a bonus at this point. DUBAI DANCER (9) resumes. She's another with a strong heavy track record who can figure for the airborne Dabernig yard.

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Caulfield in the G1 C F Orr November 15 over 1400m, 18 len behind Jimmysstar with 59kg at $101. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Flemington in the G2 Linlithgow November 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Warnie carrying 56.5kg at $51. Watch the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1400m | Cameron Thompson | 1:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1000m | Cameron Thompson | 0:59.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,002,500.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 59kg | 1:22.33 | 3-5-7 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/11/2025 | 133 | G2 OPEN | $504,945.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 56.5kg | 1:21.62 | 3-4-9 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $51.00 |
| 16/16 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | LR Qlty 3U | $200,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Soft 5 | Josh Parr | 58kg | 1:22.98 | 8-9-16 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 13/14 | 07/06/2025 | 22 | OPEN 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Soft 7 | Braith Nock | 59kg | 1:37.18 | 4-5-13 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/14 | 16/05/2025 | 13 | LR Qlty | $202,300.00 | Scone | 1600m | Soft 6 | Braith Nock | 58kg | 1:35.43 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN | $253,200.00 | Hawkesbury | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Adam Hyeronimus | 57.5kg | 1:36.15 | 4-2-9 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Qn Elzbth Cup January 1 over 2400m, soft track; 7 len behind Santa Catalina carrying 53kg at $11.80. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Te Rapa Rating 75 August 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Malborough Bay with 59.5kg at $15.90. Maybe later in the prep.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | G3 OPEN 3U | $184,000.00 | Ellerslie | 2400m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 53kg | 2:31.87 | 1-2-9 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $11.80 |
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3U | $396,000.00 | Ellerslie | 2000m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 59kg | 2:06.40 | 5-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $54.10 |
| 3/14 | 22/11/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN 3U | $134,000.00 | Pukekohe | 2100m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 53kg | 2:12.78 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $6.60 |
| 4/12 | 04/11/2025 | 17 | G3 OPEN | $131,579.00 | Ellerslie | 2000m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 59kg | 2:04.06 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $17.60 |
| 4/9 | 18/10/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN | $482,456.00 | Ellerslie | 2040m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 59kg | 2:06.59 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $34.30 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $45,045.00 | Te Rapa | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Masahiro Hashizume | 54kg | 1:41.62 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avondale | 1000m | Heavy | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:04.63 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Te Awamutu | 850m | Soft | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:50.35 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Caulfield Vgold Sprint on March 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jigsaw carrying 53kg at $10. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Terang Bm78 on April 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; nose behind Salsa Fellow with 57kg at $6.50. Fitter now and making headway. Peaks now and will be very hard to catch.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | BM78 3U | $40,000.00 | Terang | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Olivia East | 57kg | 1:14.83 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | 119 | Qlty 3U | $200,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 53kg | 1:08.83 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Craig Williams | 0:47.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Olivia East | 0:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/13 | 15/11/2025 | 22 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 58kg | 1:24.53 | 2-4-12 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/10/2025 | 27 | OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1496m | Good 3 | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:29.18 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/09/2025 | 17 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 58.5kg | 1:23.52 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/09/2025 | 18 | BM78 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 59kg | 1:22.77 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at Oakbank Vintage on April 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fine Future with 54.5kg at $1.90. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on March 11 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Everain with 56.5kg at $2.50. Can bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:48.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 04/04/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $107,250.00 | Oakbank | 1400m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 54.5kg | 1:28.13 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | BM78 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 56.5kg | 1:24.94 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | BM74 CG 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Ben Allen | 58.5kg | 1:25.44 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 329 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1415m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 60kg | 1:24.71 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:47.16 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 19/03/2025 | 38 | RST80-60 | $418,367.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 7-10-8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $47.00 |
| 9/14 | 09/02/2025 | 28 | RST80-60 | $384,298.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 56.5kg | 1:21.55 | 12-12-9 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $47.00 |

Jockey: Jackson Murphy
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation post a big 3.5 len win. Morphettville Parks Bm78 February 28 over 1400m slow track defeating Texan Windstorm with 55kg at $4.80. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 February 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Thunder Shoc carrying 60.5kg at $19. Has the ability to figure fresh.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Jackson Murphy | 1:04.16 | - | 0 |
| 0.38L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Good | Jackson Murphy | 1:03.75 | - | 0 |
| 0.39L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | BM78 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Soft 5 | Teagan Voorham | 55kg | 1:24.16 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 8/13 | 07/02/2026 | 147 | BM68 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Jake Toeroek | 60.5kg | 1:09.50 | 3-3-8 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | BM70 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Good 4 | Connor Murtagh | 60kg | 1:36.74 | 2-1-8 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | BM64 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1550m | Soft 5 | Jason Holder | 61kg | 1:34.03 | 8-6-1 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/13 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | BM76 | $65,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Soft 5 | Rochelle Milnes | 54kg | 1:24.79 | 4-1-8 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/07/2025 | 24 | CL2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | 60kg | 1:26.50 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Harry Grace
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Mt Gambier Bm66 October 8 over 1412m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Margie's Boy with 56kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track F&M Bm70 May 1 2025 over 1400m slow track defeating Verbano with 56.5kg at $7. Wary of any support.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1400m | John Allen | 1:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1000m | Linda Meech | 0:59.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 08/10/2025 | 23 | BM66 | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1412m | Heavy 9 | Jade Smith | 56kg | 1:29.97 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/12 | 15/09/2025 | 25 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Hamilton | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jade Smith | 59kg | 1:24.86 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 21/08/2025 | 22 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jordyn Weatherley | 57kg | 1:25.54 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.30 |
| 4/12 | 30/07/2025 | 14 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Soft 6 | Craig Williams | 56kg | 1:24.58 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 16/07/2025 | 40 | BM70 FM | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jordyn Weatherley | 55kg | 1:24.17 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2025 | 19 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Good 4 | Harry Grace | 56.5kg | 1:36.10 | 1-2-7 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Tom Madden
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Warracknabeal Bm66 on April 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Damas with 61kg at $41. The start before that ran last of 7 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on March 18 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Regeneration with 60kg at $101. Not going well enough. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 05/05/2026 | 31 | BM66 2U | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Neil Farley | 61kg | 1:13.53 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | 17 | BM66 3U | $27,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1200m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 61kg | 1:09.55 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/03/2026 | 11 | BM70 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 60kg | 0:58.01 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $101.00 |
| 15/16 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | BM0-72 | $55,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Stacey Metcalfe | 60kg | 1:05.53 | 4-5-15 | 8 |
| 12.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 53 | BM70 | $40,000.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 58kg | 0:57.66 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Chelsea Taylor | 0:52.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 31/12/2025 | 11 | BM70 3U | $40,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Good 3 | Jade Smith | 59kg | 1:10.30 | 5-4-9 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/12/2025 | 44 | BM68 CG | $55,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good 4 | Alysha Warren | 61kg | 1:11.78 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Emily Lang | 0:59.66 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Pang
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Swan Hill Bm62 on April 21 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Where's My Sock carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 10 at Warracknabeal 0 - 56 on April 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Our Sassy Lady carrying 60kg at $5.50. Likely to find this a bit tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/04/2026 | 17 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Good 3 | Sarah Field | 55kg | 1:15.46 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1600m | Good 3 | Brad Rawiller | 60kg | 1:36.29 | 6-8-6 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $5.50 |
| 11/13 | 27/03/2026 | 12 | BM0-62 | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 58kg | 1:36.06 | 9-7-11 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/14 | 15/03/2026 | 119 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Good 3 | Sarah Field | 59.5kg | 1:16.69 | 9-11-10 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 1100m | Good | Charlie Brooks | 1:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 19.71L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 16/11/2025 | 12 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Donald | 1620m | Good 3 | Neil Farley | 56.5kg | 1:40.48 | 8-7-8 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | BM56 3U | $15,000.00 | Mildura | 1400m | Soft 5 | Sarah Field | 60kg | 1:25.66 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 1000m | Chelsea Taylor | 1:00.08 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |