Yarra Valley Race 3 - Hirsch Hill Estate Mdn Plate
CHLOE FIRST (14) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1000m at Pakenham when she made late ground to grab third when well supported. That was an encouraging run, especially going to 1200m here in an easier race. GALACTIC FORCE (5) resumed with a solid run at Sale on heavy ground. He'll be fitter for that and can push on despite a tricky gate. BRUTAL TEMPO (4) is a gelding by Brutal on debut for the Kavanagh yard who has jumped out fairly well and looks to have good ability, respecting. TWO TO TANGO (15) didn't fire in her debut run last time in but was in the market and can be a sharp improver this time around. DIVINE EMPRESS (8) should be peaking third up and will be hard to catch.
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1206m, 1.3 len behind First Fifteen with 59.5kg at $20. The race before that ran last of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1100m, 7 len behind Baked carrying 59.5kg at $61. Better last time and has claims on that.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | 17 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1206m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 59.5kg | 1:12.69 | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $20.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1100m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:05.87 | 9-10-11 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | 29 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 3 | Ruby Lamont | 55.5kg | 0:59.22 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/12/2025 | 196 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 59.5kg | 0:58.66 | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Naomi Dartnell | 0:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 23/05/2025 | 19 | MDN 2U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Billy Egan | 59.5kg | 1:25.37 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/14 | 04/05/2025 | 11 | MDN 2U | $50,000.00 | Sale | 1728m | Soft 5 | Celine Gaudray | 59.5kg | 1:46.88 | 2-1-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Wazing carrying 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1443m, 7 len behind Shimonoseki with 59.5kg at $61. Will need to improve quickly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/02/2026 | 240 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 0:57.80 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1000m | Harry Coffey | 1:00.67 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Will Gordon | 0:56.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 0:58.64 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 13/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 0:58.84 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/05/2025 | 29 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1443m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 1:27.79 | 8-6-10 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/04/2025 | 177 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59kg | 1:17.03 | 10-11-8 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $19.00 |
| 7/13 | 29/10/2024 | 33 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57kg | 1:16.10 | 8-8-7 | 11 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Brad Rawiller
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding (Brutal - Perfect Tempo) who was bought for AUD $ 35,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Adelaide Yearling Sale). He has seven recent trials prior to his debut today. Runner-up in a Flemington jump-out on March 6. Well educated with seven hit-outs leading into this, the latest when placing in a Flemington jump-out, expecting a good run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Brad Rawiller | 0:46.29 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Brad Rawiller | 0:47.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Brad Rawiller | 0:49.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Brad Rawiller | 0:47.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Brad Rawiller | 0:48.32 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1209m, 1.5 len behind Good Onya Champ with 59kg at $8.50. Before that second last of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Fly By Light carrying 58kg at $6.50. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. Going well and maps for a sweet run.
Last Starts 21 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 | 21/02/2026 | 22 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1209m | Good 4 | Stephen Brown Jnr | 59kg | 1:13.09 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 58kg | 1:11.04 | 4-3-6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 58kg | 0:58.24 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Jake Duffy | 0:52.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 850m | Good | Rhys McLeod | 0:51.87 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jason Maskiell
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Hallowed Crown out of Ume. At the most recent trial finished sixth on February 25 at Caulfield Heath over 1000m. Respecting, but want to see a market push.
Last Starts 17 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 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft | Michael Dee | 0:59.85 | - | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Bailey Kinninmont | 0:46.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ethan Brown | 1:00.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Bailey Kinninmont | 0:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ruby Lamont | 0:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1006m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sea Trader with 56kg at $14. Second run from a spell led but faded 2nd of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1218m, slow going 1.5 len behind Fondled with 57kg at $4.20. Ready to win and will take running down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1218m | Soft 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:14.08 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 11/02/2026 | 162 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1006m | Soft 5 | Damian Lane | 56kg | 0:58.22 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Craig Williams | 0:46.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Olivia East | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Benalla | 1212m | Soft 7 | Zac Spain | 57kg | 1:12.88 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Bold Suitor carrying 56kg at $7.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1000m, 10 len behind Headbanger carrying 57kg at $26. Tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Caitlin Hollowood | 0:46.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Soft 5 | Craig Newitt | 56kg | 0:58.00 | 4-8-8 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 57kg | 0:58.48 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 173 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:18.87 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Caitlin Hollowood | 1:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Soft 6 | Craig Newitt | 57kg | 1:13.16 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1000m, 11 len behind Headbanger with 54kg at $101. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Juvenal with 57kg at $151. Can't have off that run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 57kg | 1:11.31 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 117 | MDN F 3 | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 54kg | 0:58.48 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | B Kennedy | 0:47.08 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 56kg | 1:05.32 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 4th of 11 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Brutify carrying 57kg at $9. Can be an improver.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Colac | 1200m | Good 4 | Shane Foley | 57kg | 1:10.18 | 8-8-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | John Allen | 0:59.09 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Robert Whearty | 0:58.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jackie Beriman
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1103m, 2.75 len behind Vinnie's Turn carrying 58kg at $26. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Prince Pienza carrying 57.5kg at $31. Draw makes it tough, have a few ahead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 06/03/2026 | 34 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1100m | Good 4 | Jackie Beriman | 57.5kg | 1:04.97 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2026 | 105 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1103m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 58kg | 1:06.11 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | 0:50.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 7/9 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | MDN | $25,000.00 | Wodonga | 1100m | Good 4 | Alice Kennedy | 54.5kg | 1:04.65 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/10/2025 | 168 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gunbower | 1100m | Good 3 | John Keating | 57.5kg | 1:04.07 | 3-5-9 | 9 |
| 16.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1000m | Jett Stanley | 1:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 19/04/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $20,000.00 | Kerang | 1400m | Good 4 | Jackie Beriman | 57.5kg | 1:26.76 | 2-1-6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/03/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1209m | Soft 5 | Jackie Beriman | 57.5kg | 1:12.69 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |