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
5 - FAMISHED
  • 5 Famished (FR5)
  • D: Luke Dunne (C)
  • T: R J East
  • 8-6-3-3-6-x-1-5
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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
5-0-0-2
LAST SEASON
2-1-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
14%
WIN S/RATE
43%
PLACE S/RATE
7-1-0-2
CAREER
$3,625
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
9
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 7-1-0-2 14% 43% 5
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 0-0-0-0 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 2-1-0-0 50% 50% 1
Last Season 5-0-0-2 0% 40% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:59.7MS 2
Distance Best MR N/A
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Luke Dunne
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R J East
Trained at: Heywood
Owners: A J Finnis, I Peacock, D P Paproth, G J Garrod, A M Penna, J R Opperman, D M Dent, S W Horrigan, A K Gabrielli, T G Harrap
Breeder(s): P J Medhurst, L R Medhurst
Colours: White With Navy Blue Yoke & Braces, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, White Piping
Age/Sex: 3 year old bay colt
Breeding: Stay Hungry (US) - Royal Jacquard (Royal Mattjesty USA)
National Rating: NR48
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 6 8
MT.GAMB (Good) 14/03/2026, 1780m, No NR. 1:56.4 (57.7, 29.4)
Finished 5/6 btn 33.1m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Fr3), $81.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st KEAYANG PASSION (Fr4)
2nd ZANDA MAN (Fr6) HFHD
3rd STEAM MACHINE (Fr1) 9.6m
1 of 9 97
MT.GAMB (Good) 06/03/2026, 1780m, MAIDEN 1:59.7 (61.0, 31.1)
Finished 1/9 $3500, Lochie Cook (Fr1), $3.30
post race blood test, gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st FAMISHED (Fr1)
2nd ALWAYS BE TECHY (Sr3) 1.4m
3rd MAJESTIC CHEDDAR (Fr4) 3.0m
6 of 8 11
G DERBY (Good) 29/11/2025, 1800m, No NR. 1:58.0 (56.5, 27.6)
Finished 6/8 btn 52.2m, $20000, Jayson Finnis (Fr6), $51.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st MY BETTOR HALF (Fr5)
2nd STEAM MACHINE (Fr3) HFHD
3rd GRUMPYPANTS GRACIE (Fr4) 21.3m
3 of 6 18
MT.GAMB (Good) 18/11/2025, 1780m, MAIDEN 2:03.2 (60.4, 30.1)
Finished 3/6 btn 7.1m, $4500, Jayson Finnis (Fr5), $2.90
post race blood test, gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st METRO BLISS (Fr6)
2nd EASTBRO KAZ (Fr2) HFNK
3rd FAMISHED (Fr5) 6.5m
3 of 7 13
MT.GAMB (Good) 31/10/2025, 1780m, MAIDEN 1:59.0 (63.0, 32.7)
Finished 3/7 btn 5.5m, $4500, Jayson Finnis (Fr4), $1.90
post race blood test, outside leader at bell, outside leader throughout
1st IM MOLLY MALONE (Fr3)
2nd DEVEREUX (Sr1) 3.7m
3rd FAMISHED (Fr4) 1.8m
6 of 8 12
G DERBY (Good) 18/10/2025, 1800m, No NR. 1:58.7 (55.6, 26.9)
Finished 6/8 btn 39.8m, $8500, Jayson Finnis (Fr6), $34.00
inconvenienced, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st ONE MILLIE (Fr1)
2nd HEZ SO ROYAL (Fr4) HD
3rd SRIRACHA (Fr5) 14.1m
8 of 9 N/A
HORSHAM (Good) 06/10/2025, 1700m, MAIDEN 1:57.6 (56.8, 28.3)
Finished 8/9 btn 167.6m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $6.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, held up early, veered out, locked wheels, stood down 1 trial
1st KAIKO JETT (Fr2)
2nd TRIP TO PARIS (Fr3) 5.6m
3rd DARK AND HANDSOME (Fr4) 8.8m