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Meeting — Sun 8 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

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Race 3 — Ararat Rural City Council Mdn Plate 1100m · jumps

Race notes

  • 3yo+,MDN-SW,Maiden
  • SOFT5
  • Fine
  • 10 runners

Shortest win price

General Blu (2)

1.20

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

  • 3Hellofacury

Offmidfield

  • 2General Blu
  • 5Alpine Point
  • 10Charlotte's Web

Midfield

  • 8Pray For Elegance

Offpace

  • 7Optimus
  • 9Buchan Outkast

Firststart

  • 1Dream For Free

Leader

  • 4Hughie's Spirit
  • 6Cast A Line

  • Dream For Free · Negative

    1st Up

    May need this run

  • General Blu · Negative

    1st Up

    May need this run

  • Hellofacury · Negative

    1st Up

    May need this run

  • Hughie's Spirit · Positive

    Drawn In

    Suited drawn down low

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace
1Dream For FreeJ: Brad Rawiller·T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes459.5kg5$6.00$1.95

Rating · IRD

82

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating50%
  • Closing Speed50%

Last starts

  1. 5Caulfield Heath800m14 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)1.5L

Insights

  • 1st Up

    Negative

    May need this run

  • Watch Betting

    Negative

    If supported, follow in

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:0-0-0). $70k purchase. Out of a full sister to Listed winner Fighting Sun. Takes natural improvement from lone Caulfield Heath trial. Benefit of decent alley. Look to betting.

ILB

4yo by I Am Invincible racing as a debutant for Will Ben & Jd Hayes. Watch the market moves.

RP

The only newcomer; related to 6f winner Brazen Bid; trainer has fine record with newcomers at this distance; there's hope from the pedigree that he has some ability; can make his presence felt with signs of encouragement in profile.

RSIS

4yo debutant by I Am Invincible for trainer Will Ben & Jd Hayes.

2General BluJ: Linda Meech·T: T & C Mcevoy359.5kg2 52: 0-1-0$1.20$1.03

Career

2: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating50%
  • Closing Speed40%

Record

  • First-up

    1: 0-1-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Geelong

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track Pakenham

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1125m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1200m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    2: 0-1-0

Last starts

  1. 5Pakenham1200m5 Feb 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD44L
  2. 2Geelong1125m20 Jan 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD30.1L

Insights

  • 1st Up

    Negative

    May need this run

Comments

AAP

Returns for second campaign (39-weeks). Ex Simon Zahra in Victoria. In the minors at Geelong on debut last campaign. Can figure.

ILB

First up after 39 weeks and close to a win first up last preparation at Geelong. Linda Meech and Tony Mcevoy & Calvin Mcevoy are a strong duo. Major chance.

RP

Only finished fifth of seven despite odds of 4-5 over 6f at Pakenham (maiden) in February; returns from a break today; first start for yard; deserves respect as has bits and pieces of decent form and it was interesting that he was well backed last time.

RSIS

Resuming and narrowly beaten resuming last preparation at Geelong. Linda Meech and Tony Mcevoy & Calvin Mcevoy deserve serious consideration as a team. Should be swooping on the field late. Will attract plenty of interest.

3HellofacuryJ: Dean Yendall·T: Taige Weir559.5kg5 2 73: 0-1-0$7.50$2.30

Career

3: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

85

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey80%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating50%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-1-0

  • Third-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Terang

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Colac

    2: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1110m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1406m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    3: 0-1-0

Last starts

  1. 7Terang1406m20 Feb 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD49.5L
  2. 2Colac1200m6 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD41.5L
  3. 5Colac1110m6 Jan 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD32.7L

Insights

  • 1st Up

    Negative

    May need this run

Comments

AAP

Kicks off second campaign (37-weeks). Ex L Smith in Victoria. Can hit the ground running for new stable after long spell.

ILB

Racing fresh today after a break of 37 weeks. Was $4.80 and ran 7th last run at Terang and back to a shorter trip. Could feature here.

RP

Came home seventh, beaten 10l, at Terang in February upped to 7f; has had some time off; the trainer is going well; deserves respect as recent form is thin on the ground in this contest and he finished second two runs ago.

RSIS

First run back from a break of 37 weeks. Started 4/1 and came in 7th last time at Terang and back in trip. Keep safe.

4Hughie's SpiritJ: Melissa Julius·T: S R Fisher159.5kg7 2 2 6 333: 0-3-4$20.00$3.50

Career

33: 0-3-4

Rating · IRD

81

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer20%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating50%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    5: 0-0-1

  • Second-up

    3: 0-1-0

  • Third-up

    3: 0-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    3: 0-0-0

  • Track Terang

    4: 0-1-0

  • Track Geelong

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Warrnambool

    12: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1208m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1243m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1406m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    20: 0-2-1

  • Going Heavy

    2: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    11: 0-1-3

Last starts

  1. 3Warrnambool1000m29 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN SW · GOOD47L
  2. 6Ballarat1400m20 Mar 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD33L
  3. 2Ararat1300m3 Mar 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT70.1L
  4. 2Terang1206m20 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD42L
  5. 7Ararat1300m8 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD46L
  6. 7Warrnambool1200m11 Jan 2026 · 4UP MDN-SW · GOOD32L
  7. 4Warrnambool1400m31 Dec 2025 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD31L
  8. 4Terang1400m16 Dec 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD31L

Insights

  • Drawn In

    Positive

    Suited drawn down low

Comments

AAP

Ran on without troubling winner in the 3yo+ Mdn Plate at Warrnambool. Better for the outing. Maps to get a sweet run.

ILB

Showed a good turn of foot when 3rd last start at Warrnambool and has drawn to do little work. Should race on the speed. Watch the betting.

RP

Comfortably beaten finishing third over 5f at Warrnambool (maiden) last Thursday; not at his best last time although had previously shown useful form but still winless and defeats stacking up (33 on the bounce).

RSIS

Made considerable ground when 3rd beaten by 7L last run at Warrnambool and drawn the rails. Should come to hand quickly.

5Alpine PointJ: Eoin Walsh·T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes958kg4 5 83: 0-0-0$13.00$3.10

Career

3: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

87

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating50%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Pakenham Synthetic

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Mornington

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Sale

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1205m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Synthetic

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    1: 0-0-0

Last starts

  1. 8Pakenham Synthetic1100m20 July 2026 · 2yo+ · SYNTHETIC6.4L
  2. 5Sale1205m28 June 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · HEAVY81.4L
  3. 4Mornington1200m8 June 2026 · 2Y HCP · SOFT73.3L

Insights

  • 1st Up

    Negative

    May need this run

  • Winkers Off

    Positive

    Winkers coming off this start

Comments

AAP

Kicks off second campaign (15-weeks). More a minor money chance here.

ILB

Back from a spell. Was $10.00 and performed below standard when 8th last run at Pakenham Synthetic. Will be motoring home late. Strong prospects.

RP

Wasn't disgraced when third of eight at Geelong yesterday; was entered at Geelong Saturday.

RSIS

Resuming after a break. Started at 9/1 and was ordinary when 8th last time at Pakenham Synthetic. Will be motoring home late. Could win this.

6Cast A LineJ: Neil Farley·T: Patrick Payne758kg8 6 5 4 82: 0-0-0$71.00$6.50

Career

2: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

73

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating50%
  • Closing Speed20%

Record

  • First-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Manangatang

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Swan Hill

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1175m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    2: 0-0-0

Last starts

  1. 8Swan Hill1200m27 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD46.25L
  2. 4Colac800m22 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.3L
  3. 5Manangatang1175m10 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD38L
  4. 6Tatura850m30 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)4.6L
  5. 8Caulfield Heath800m30 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)8.9L

Comments

AAP

Sent forward but flat-footed when things got serious at Swan Hill at second appearance. Comes back in trip a touch.

ILB

Started $91.00 and didn't attack the line when 8th last start at Swan Hill. Should muster plenty of early toe. Needs to improve.

RP

Finished eighth, beaten 6l, over 6f at Swan Hill (maiden) last month; others more likely.

RSIS

At 90/1 faded to finish 8th last time at Swan Hill. Expecting to settle positively.

7OptimusJ: Jett Stanley·T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes258kg4 8 63: 0-0-0$7.50$2.35

Career

3: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

84

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating50%
  • Closing Speed40%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Cranbourne

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Sandown

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1300m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    2: 0-0-0

Last starts

  1. 6Cranbourne1200m9 Oct 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD34.4L
  2. 8Sandown1400m25 Mar 2026 · 2Y HCP · SOFT59.3L
  3. 4Sandown1300m25 Feb 2026 · 2Y HCP · SOFT53L

Insights

  • Draw Suits

    Positive

    Well drawn inside

Comments

AAP

Kept fresh following return. Didn't finish it off over 1200m 3yo Mdn Plate at Cranbourne. Drawn favourably. Sound claims.

ILB

Faded away to finish 6th last run at Cranbourne but can find a nice position from the draw. Not hopeless.

RP

Fair effort when beaten 4½l, finishing sixth of nine at Cranbourne over 6f (maiden) on debut for new trainer last month; best he's managed so far is fourth from three career starts; passed over.

RSIS

Weakened under pressure when 6th last run at Cranbourne but gets a favourable draw.

8Pray For EleganceJ: Jack Martin·T: Patrick Payne658kg2 5 1 51: 0-0-0$6.50$2.15

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

86

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating50%
  • Closing Speed50%

Record

  • First-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Geelong

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1212m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-0-0

Last starts

  1. 5Colac800m22 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)4.2L
  2. 1Tatura850m30 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-0.5
  3. 5Geelong1212m4 June 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · HEAVY103L
  4. 2Caulfield Heath1000m14 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.1L

Insights

  • 1st Up

    Negative

    May need this run

  • Raceday Experience

    Positive

    Wiser for debut run

Comments

AAP

Second campaign (22-weeks). Couldn't get into the finish on debut at Geelong but wasn't disgraced. Better for race exposure.

ILB

First up today. Odds of $2.60 and pushed past some when 5th last run at Geelong on a heavy rated track and having second career run. Has definite claims.

RP

Favourite but out of the money on his debut (Geelong, 6f) showing signs of greenness at 13-8 in June; returns from a layoff; hard to see him getting off the mark second time up.

RSIS

First run back after a break. At 8/5 showed some merit late when 5th last start at Geelong and having second career run. Commands respect.

9Buchan OutkastJ: Amy Herrmann·T: M R Sharp1057.5kg15 9 11 4 96: 0-0-0$91.00$8.50

Career

6: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

70

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer20%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating50%
  • Closing Speed40%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Ballarat

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Warrnambool

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Casterton

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1000m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    3: 0-0-0

  • Going Heavy

    3: 0-0-0

Last starts

  1. 9Horsham1100m18 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD310.24L
  2. 4Coleraine1000m25 Sept 2026 · 0 - 56 · GOOD32.06L
  3. 11Casterton1400m7 June 2026 · MDN-SW · HEAVY823.9L
  4. 9Ballarat1000m24 May 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD411.3L
  5. 15Warrnambool1200m5 May 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · HEAVY819.5L
  6. 9Terang1200m12 Apr 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · HEAVY108.1L

Insights

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

Comments

AAP

Settled midfield and never a serious challenger at Horsham second-up. Others more persuasive.

ILB

Started at $61.00 and folded up in the straight when 9th last time at Horsham. Facing a difficult task.

RP

Held when ninth beaten 10l at Horsham last month.

RSIS

At 60/1 weakened to finish 9th last time at Horsham.

10Charlotte's WebJ: Declan Bates·T: V L Malady857.5kg3 7 5 64: 0-0-1$13.00$3.20

Career

4: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

74

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating50%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Track Ballarat

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Werribee

    1: 0-0-1

  • Track Ballarat Synthetic

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1000m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1012m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1200m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    1: 0-0-1

Last starts

  1. 6Ballarat1000m23 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD44.06L
  2. 5Ballarat Synthetic1200m2 July 2026 · MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC3.8L
  3. 7Ballarat1000m12 June 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · HEAVY87.2L
  4. 3Werribee1012m30 May 2026 · 2yo+ · SOFT64.3L

Comments

AAP

Lightly raced 5-year-old who has only managed a 3rd from 4 runs to date. Well back and never a factor at Ballarat first up. Leaning towards others here.

ILB

Started at $18.00 and underwhelming when 6th last start at Ballarat. Expected to settle towards the rear. Simply cannot have.

RP

Four-race maiden but has managed to finish third; not disgraced in sixth over 5f at Ballarat (maiden) two weeks ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

RSIS

Odds of 17/1 and below par when 6th last run at Ballarat. Prefers to settle towards the tail.

Odds correct as at . Odds can change.