Ararat (VIC)
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R3
15h1m
Ararat Advocate Pace
2195m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:30pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
0-1 WIN PBD/LTW/L5$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R3
1 - JILLIBY UTAH
  • 1 Jilliby Utah (FR1)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: R J Coverdale
  • 2-2-8-8-x-8-7-8-5-8
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BLACK OPAL JACK (9) was resuming since an Ararat victory in November when he ran home strongly from midfield to finish second behind Colosimo at Maryborough. He should be sharper from that performance and strikes a very suitable line up now. STEAM MACHINE (10) is a strong type that performed well at his two starts during the Mount Gambier Cup Carnival. He was runner up in the Southern Cross Final at Globe Derby during his last preparation so he demands respect. JILLIBY UTAH (1) has had a few chances of late but he strikes his best draw for a long time and leading reinsman James Herbertson takes the drive so an improved effort would not surprise. SHUDABOUGHTABOAT (8) met a strong field and struck trouble with 200m remaining when unplaced at Bendigo last week. He led throughout to win at Kilmore prior and he has a nice trailing draw behind JILLIBY UTAH (1) so he is worth another chance. BACK: BLACK OPAL JACK (9) – 2 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
6-0-2-0
LAST SEASON
5-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
0%
WIN S/RATE
18%
PLACE S/RATE
11-0-2-0
CAREER
$3,180
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
12
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 11-0-2-0 0% 18% 10
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 5-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 5-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 6-0-2-0 0% 33% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR N/A
Distance Best MR N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R J Coverdale
Trained at: Skibo
Owners: K (Kristie) Coverdale
Breeder(s): M A Lee
Colours: Red, Navy Blue Yoke With Yellow Horseshoes, Navy Blue Braces, Red Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Captain Crunch USA - Keayang Kallisto (American Ideal USA)
National Rating: NR45
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 11 9
BENDIGO (Good) 11/03/2026, 2150m, MAIDEN 1:59.1 (59.1, 30.0)
Finished 8/11 btn 38.5m, $6000, Rory Coverdale (Fr7), $101.00
restrained after start, 1 out 6 back at bell, held up early
1st ALLGOOD VINNIE (Sr4)
2nd MANFREDI (Fr5) 23.5m
3rd OPERTSER (Fr4) 2.7m
5 of 6 17
TERANG (Good) 02/03/2026, 1680m, MAIDEN 1:56.1 (57.3, 29.1)
Finished 5/6 btn 34.3m, $6000, Rory Coverdale (Fr5), $34.00
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st MCBART (Sr1)
2nd KEAYANG ALABAMA (Fr1) 9.0m
3rd STORMS (Fr3) 13.9m
8 of 8 8
TERANG (Good) 13/02/2026, 2180m, MAIDEN 2:01.7 (59.9, 28.9)
Finished 8/8 btn 19.9m, $6000, Rory Coverdale (Fr3), $17.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st KEAYANG SIMBA (Fr6)
2nd DECODE (Fr2) 1.0m
3rd COLOSIMO (Fr1) 2.0m
7 of 11 10
BALARAT (Good) 05/02/2026, 1710m, 0-1 WIN 1:56.8 (57.0, 27.6)
Finished 7/11 btn 10.1m, $6000, Rory Coverdale (Fr2), $51.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st MY ULTIMATE LUIGI NZ (Sr3)
2nd FIRESIDE (Fr4) 2.4m
3rd GALLICO (Fr6) 2.0m
8 of 10 57
TERANG (Fast) 26/01/2026, 1680m, MAIDEN 1:59.0 (58.1, 28.3)
Finished 8/10 btn 29.9m, $6000, Rory Coverdale (Sr3), $14.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, broke, last chance to race truly
1st JILLIBY WORPA (Fr1)
2nd KEAYANG HUNGRY (Sr1) SHFHD
3rd FIRESIDE (Sr2) 5.3m
8 of 9 6
STAWELL (Good) 30/11/2025, 2180m, MAIDEN 2:00.0 (58.1, 29.2)
Finished 8/9 btn 87.7m, $6000, Lochie Cook (Fr7), $26.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, last chance to race competitively
1st JILLIBY SNIPER (Fr2)
2nd ALWAYS ON SAFARI (Fr3) 10.7m
3rd ZAPPA (Fr5) 16.3m
8 of 9 15
HORSHAM (Good) 24/11/2025, 1700m, MAIDEN 1:56.2 (59.0, 28.9)
Finished 8/9 btn 65.3m, $6000, Lochie Cook (Fr1), $4.20
gate speed, behind leader at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., run queried, Follow Up Report
1st SWEETKINDOFMAGIC (Fr3)
2nd IM THE REASON (Fr5) 15.2m
3rd THE ULTIMATUM (Sr1) 21.8m
2 of 8 6
ST.ARND (Good) 09/11/2025, 1740m, MAIDEN 1:58.8 (59.1, 29.6)
Finished 2/8 btn 3.5m, $6000, Lochie Cook (Fr3), $3.70
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st MEZZANOTTI (Fr5)
2nd JILLIBY UTAH (Fr3) 3.5m
3rd MILLWOOD MIKI (Sr3) 6.5m
2 of 10 4
CHARLTN (Good) 03/11/2025, 1609m, MAIDEN 1:58.7 (58.6, 29.9)
Finished 2/10 btn 1.1m, $6000, Lochie Cook (Fr3), $10.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, unable to hold lead
1st RANDOM MAHONEY (Fr1)
2nd JILLIBY UTAH (Fr3) 1.1m
3rd THEROUX (Fr7) 7.3m
5 of 10 N/A
BALARAT (Good) 30/10/2025, 2200m, MAIDEN 2:01.5 (57.0, 28.9)
Finished 5/10 btn 5.6m, $6000, Jason Lee (Fr3), $11.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st KEAYANG LEXI (Fr5)
2nd TED BEAR (Fr2) SHFHD
3rd SEGUI LE STELLA (Sr2) 3.8m