Yarra Valley Race 7 - Jack Hirsch Memorial Yarra Valley Cup
Competitive Yarra Valley Cup. Siding with one through some different form in SUNSETS (11). His first two runs this time in were very good, just holding his ground at his past two. He gets in on the minimum here and has the ability on his day. The other main chances come through the Wangaratta Cup, which was won by NEW YORK HURRICANE (3) in a good performance. With even luck from gate one he'll be very hard to hold out again. WYMARK (2) stuck on well for third there when firmly in the market and draws for a good trail. GREGOLIMO (9) split the pair in second at Wangaratta and will take catching around here. MY BROTHERS KEEPER (10) brings the SUNSETS formlines and has claims as well.

Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 4th of 7 at Caulfield in the LR Vic Cup on February 21 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Magnaspin with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 16 at Flemington Hcp on September 13 over 1700m, 4 len behind Golden Path carrying 54kg at $101. Fitter, respecting out of a handy race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/02/2026 | 148 | LR Qlty | $175,900.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 54kg | 2:02.26 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Ben Allen | 1:28.97 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Robert Whearty | 1:13.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 26/09/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $125,000.00 | Benalla | 2100m | Good 3 | Harry Coffey | 57kg | 2:07.86 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/16 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1700m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 54kg | 1:42.41 | 13-13-9 | 11 |
| 3.9L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/08/2025 | 323 | OPEN 4U | $150,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1523m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 54kg | 1:32.03 | 7-7-9 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/10/2024 | 19 | LR OPEN 3 | $179,000.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 58.5kg | 3:12.29 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 15/09/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN (A) 3U | $89,577.00 | Dortmund | 2800m | Good Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 56kg | 3:02.45 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Wangaratta Hcp on February 28 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind New York Hurricane with 56kg at $3.70. Before that 5th of 15 at Gold Coast Mm Trophy on January 17 over 2200m, 5 len behind Snitzanova carrying 54kg at $8. Made headway last time. Tried hard last time and sets up nicely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | OPEN 3U | $100,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2000m | Good 3 | Jack Hill | 56kg | 2:02.68 | 6-4-3 | 10 |
| 1.7L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Jett Stanley | 1:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/15 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | Qlty 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Gold Coast | 2200m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 54kg | 2:13.50 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/13 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | OPEN 3U | $500,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 59kg | 1:47.11 | 4-7-6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1800m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58.5kg | 1:50.11 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | BM84 3U | $100,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 59kg | 1:36.04 | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |
| 11/14 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | BM84 4U | $152,145.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Soft 7 | Ben Melham | 59.5kg | 1:38.18 | 8-10-11 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ben Melham | 1:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alana Kelly
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a head at Wangaratta Hcp February 28 over 2000m defeating Gregolimo carrying 54kg at $6.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Camperdown Camp Cup on January 17 over 1600m, neck behind Mister Me carrying 57kg at $10. Beat key rivals last time and can repeat the dose.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | OPEN 3U | $100,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2000m | Good 3 | Alana Kelly | 54kg | 2:02.68 | 9-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 1400m | Good | Alana Kelly | 1:25.40 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | BM84 3U | $60,000.00 | Camperdown | 1600m | Good 3 | Ryan Hurdle | 57kg | 1:35.49 | 6-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | BM78 3U | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | Rose Hammond | 56.5kg | 2:04.54 | 5-2-8 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 147 | BM78 3U | $130,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Rose Hammond | 56.5kg | 1:35.74 | 9-6-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Good | Jason Maskiell | 1:33.39 | - | 0 |
| 0.52L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | BM78 | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 60.5kg | 2:03.25 | 11-8-8 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 15/15 | 12/07/2025 | 35 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1700m | Soft 6 | Jason Maskiell | 58.5kg | 1:47.25 | 14-14-15 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 15 at Launceston in the G3 Laun Cup on February 25 over 2400m, 3 len behind Asva with 54kg at $31. Before that 7th of 13 at Hobart in the G3 Hobart Cup on February 8 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Blonde Star with 56kg at $11. Minor hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 25/02/2026 | 17 | G3 OPEN | $250,000.00 | Launceston | 2400m | Good 4 | Jabez Johnstone | 54kg | 2:33.51 | 8-8-5 | 14 |
| 3.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/13 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $250,000.00 | Hobart | 2400m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 56kg | 2:29.67 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/01/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $100,000.00 | Hobart | 2200m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 59kg | 2:19.41 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Longford | 1800m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 57.5kg | 1:52.44 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.05 |
| 6/12 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | OPEN | $50,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Kelvin Sanderson | 59.5kg | 1:42.77 | 7-9-6 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN | $125,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Jabez Johnstone | 59kg | 1:23.09 | 11-12-8 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/3 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 1400m | Soft | Erica Byrne Burke | 1:29.57 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 0:46.44 | - | 1 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Colac Colac Cup on February 6 over 2000m, long-neck behind Active Duty with 59kg at $9.50. Last start ran last of 15 at Morphettville in the G3 Lord Reims on February 21 over 2600m, 11 len behind Eventually carrying 56kg at $11. Can bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN | $150,405.00 | Morphettville | 2600m | Good 4 | Todd Pannell | 56kg | 2:47.52 | 6-6-15 | 15 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 69 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Colac | 2000m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59kg | 2:03.38 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/4 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Good | Ethan Brown | 1:34.42 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Jamie Mott | 1:38.42 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | LR Qlty 3U | $201,000.00 | Rosehill | 2000m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 53kg | 2:02.30 | 10-11-12 | 6 |
| 27.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/11/2025 | 140 | BM88 3U | $160,000.00 | Newcastle | 1850m | Good 4 | Benjamin Osmond | 57kg | 1:54.01 | 11-11-9 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 2400m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 55kg | 2:27.67 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | G2 Qlty | $400,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 3200m | Good 3 | Reece Jones | 53kg | 3:22.89 | 10-8-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Wangaratta Hcp on February 28 over 2000m, head behind New York Hurricane carrying 54kg at $6. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Colac Colac Cup on February 6 over 2000m, long-neck behind Active Duty with 55.5kg at $4.20. Can break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | OPEN 3U | $100,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2000m | Good 3 | Dean Yendall | 54kg | 2:02.68 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Teo Nugent | 0:50.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 20 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Colac | 2000m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 55.5kg | 2:03.38 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.20 |
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | BM100 3U | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 3 | Ryan Houston | 51kg | 2:01.37 | 3-4-8 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | 196 | BM78 3U | $130,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Harry Coffey | 60kg | 1:35.74 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 1100m | Harry Coffey | 1:06.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | BM78 3U | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 2000m | Soft 5 | Molly Bourke | 59kg | 2:04.03 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/05/2025 | 29 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59kg | 2:03.32 | 1-2-10 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 11 at Flemington Bm84 on February 28 over 2000m, 5 len behind Ambassadorial carrying 57.5kg at $15. Before that 8th of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 4 len behind Tarvue carrying 61kg at $21. Could be an improver and one to watch for late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57.5kg | 2:02.80 | 7-5-7 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/14 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 61kg | 2:01.39 | 13-13-8 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 58kg | 1:36.42 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Ruby Lamont | 0:59.44 | - | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 70 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | John Allen | 58kg | 1:23.34 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Stephen Brown Jnr | 0:52.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/14 | 08/11/2025 | 24 | BM84 4U | $152,145.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Soft 7 | Jamie Mott | 59kg | 1:38.18 | 13-14-13 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $91.00 |
| 12/12 | 15/10/2025 | 166 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1440m | Good 3 | Stephen Brown Jnr | 59kg | 1:25.46 | 11-12-12 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Wagga Tompattoncup on February 28 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Rocco Lini with 55kg at $7.50. Before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 11 at Wangaratta Bm62 on February 8 over 1590m, 8 len behind Sotomayor carrying 60kg at $26. Not far away lately but others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | BM74 | $40,000.00 | Wagga | 1800m | Good 4 | Cory Parish | 55kg | 1:49.14 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 10/11 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1590m | Good 3 | Cory Parish | 60kg | 1:35.05 | 2-1-10 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/01/2026 | 166 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1590m | Good 3 | Brendan Ward | 60.5kg | 1:35.17 | 7-7-11 | 10 |
| 15.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/08/2025 | 16 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Wodonga | 2050m | Heavy 8 | Brendan Ward | 62.5kg | 2:09.95 | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/07/2025 | 15 | BM64 2U | $27,000.00 | Seymour | 2000m | Soft 7 | Logan Mcneil | 59.5kg | 2:10.41 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 05/07/2025 | 64 | BM58 2U | $27,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2000m | Soft 6 | Logan Mcneil | 60.5kg | 2:10.53 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |