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3:30 PM- Ararat Concrete (Bm56)

Mon 30th Mar, 2026 3:30 PM | Ararat | 1606m
Benchmark 56, Apprentices Can Claim, Handicap
Prize Of $22,000 : 1st $12,100, 2nd $3,740, 3rd $1,760, 4th $990, 5th $660, 6th $550, 7th $550, 8th $550, 9th $550, 10th $550
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Il Cielo

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Zac Moore
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 64.5kg
Sire: Toronado
Dam: Cielo Stellato
Bio: 4yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Recent form sound this level. Determined effort to secure victory at Geelong. Very fit and right in the mix.
Win: 17%
Place: 61%
CAREER
18: 3-4-4
PRIZE MONEY
$88,280.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,904.44
BEST HCP RATING
65
LAST 10
215x541231
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
13: 2-3-3
SOFT
4: 1-1-1
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
2: 0-1-0
3RD UP
2: 1-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
4: 1-1-1
A-CLOCKWISE
18: 3-4-4
NIGHT
3: 0-0-2
WET
5: 1-1-1
Previous Race
1-9 3/4L , Geelong, 22/03/2026 1535M, Good , Race 4, (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($12,100.00), Jockey: Ms D Keane, Bar: 2 , 60.5kg, 1:32.89 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-2
3-9 24.3L , Echuca, 08/03/2026 1600M, Good , Race 4, (Bm56), $35,000.00 ($3,150.00), Jockey: Zac Moore, Bar: 8 , 58.5kg, 1:38.01 , , Settled-6 800-3 400-1
2-10 3/40.8L , Werribee, 17/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($3,740.00), Jockey: Zac Moore, Bar: 3 , 58.5kg, 1:38.16 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
1-11 2.3L , Seymour, 03/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($12,100.00), Jockey: Zac Moore, Bar: 8 , 56.5kg, 1:38.43 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
4-10 1.33L , Racing.Com Park, 16/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm62), $40,000.00 ($2,000.00), Jockey: Robert Whearty, Bar: 10 , 57.5kg, 1:38.78 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10

2. Hydrogen Power

Barrier: 4
Jockey: D Yendall
Trainer: Nathan Hobson
Weight: 61kg
Sire: The Autumn Sun
Dam: Madam Tracy
Bio: 5yo Bay Colt
Location: Swan Hill
Comments
Terrific effort when just shaded at Swan Hill 15 Mar. Fit from racing and among the dangers.
Win: 12%
Place: 40%
CAREER
42: 5-5-7
PRIZE MONEY
$177,055.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,215.60
BEST HCP RATING
58
LAST 10
8511633493
FIRM
1: 1-0-0
GOOD
28: 4-4-4
SOFT
12: 0-1-3
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 0-0-0
2ND UP
4: 0-1-0
3RD UP
3: 1-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
8: 1-1-3
A-CLOCKWISE
30: 4-4-5
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
13: 0-1-3
Previous Race
3-14 Hf Hd0.2L , Swan Hill, 15/03/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($1,760.00), Jockey: D Yendall, Bar: 10 , 61kg, 1:35.58 , , Settled-9 800-1 400-1
9-12 Sh Nk7.6L , Horsham, 24/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 7, (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: Sarah Field, Bar: 2 , 60.5kg, 1:23.26 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-12
4-11 3/45.8L , Horsham, 21/12/2025 1800M, Soft , Race 4, (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($990.00), Jockey: D Yendall, Bar: 8 , 62.5kg, 1:56.28 , , Settled-3 800-2 400-1
3-8 Sh1/2Hd0.3L , Tatura, 14/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 4, (Bm62), $27,000.00 ($2,160.00), Jockey: C J Parish, Bar: 5 , 59.5kg, 1:37.26 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
3-7 1.85.1L , Hay, 22/11/2025 1400M, Good , Race 5, Hay Cup, $20,500.00 ($1,850.00), Jockey: B Vale, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 1:21.79 , , Settled- 800- 400-

3. Karasmatic

Barrier: 6
Jockey: H Coffey
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 61kg
Sire: Vadamos
Dam: Tavy Two Step
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Worked home solidly at Pakenham. Right in the mix.
Win: 13%
Place: 38%
CAREER
8: 1-2-0
PRIZE MONEY
$28,320.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,540.00
BEST HCP RATING
58
LAST 10
7x22419x77
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 0-1-0
SOFT
2: 0-1-0
HEAVY
2: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-1-0
2ND UP
2: 0-1-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
8: 1-2-0
NIGHT
2: 0-0-0
WET
4: 1-1-0
Previous Race
7-10 Nk3L , Racing.Com Park, 12/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ E&G (Bm62), $40,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 1 , 58.5kg, 1:25.64 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
7-9 Sh Nk4.5L , Racing.Com Park, 19/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm62), $40,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 1 , 59kg, 1:10.80 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
9-12 3/48.3L , Wagga, 28/08/2025 1600M, Heavy , Race 4, Showcase Plate (C1), $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 7 , 59kg, 1:40.39 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-9
5-6 Sh Hd3.7L , Bendigo, 19/08/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 5, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 1:04.23 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-14 3/4L , Swan Hill, 29/07/2025 1600M, Heavy , Race 4, 2yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($14,850.00), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 6 , 59.5kg, 1:42.72 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-4

4. Friday At Five

Barrier: 9
Jockey: John Allen
Trainer: Henry Dwyer
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Zoustar
Dam: Simply The Best
Bio: 7yo Brown Filly
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Let-up (63-days). Raced in back half and never likely at Hanging Rock. Won only other time at Ararat. Worth a look fresh in this company.
Win: 15%
Place: 40%
CAREER
47: 7-7-5
PRIZE MONEY
$242,365.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,156.70
BEST HCP RATING
60
LAST 10
x000386527
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
28: 5-6-1
SOFT
10: 0-0-3
HEAVY
9: 2-1-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 0-0-0
2ND UP
4: 0-1-0
3RD UP
4: 2-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
2: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
47: 7-7-5
NIGHT
1: 0-0-1
WET
19: 2-1-4
Previous Race
7-8 Sh Hd8L , Hanging Rock, 26/01/2026 1800M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ Hcp, $40,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: Sarah Field, Bar: 7 , 52.5kg, 1:50.46 , , Settled-5 800-4 400-5
2-9 3/40.1L , Burrumbeet, 01/01/2026 1800M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm78), $40,000.00 ($7,200.00), Jockey: Sarah Field, Bar: 5 , 53.5kg, 1:51.10 , , Settled-7 800-8 400-9
5-14 3/41.4L , Terang, 16/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 8, (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($660.00), Jockey: Sarah Field, Bar: 3 , 59kg, 1:35.55 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
6-10 Nk11.7L , Avoca, 18/10/2025 1860M, Good , Race 6, Open Hcp, $40,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Neil Farley, Bar: 4 , 55kg, 1:54.20 , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-10 3/46.5L , Geelong, 02/10/2025 1765M, Soft , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm62), $35,000.00 ($700.00), Jockey: Sarah Field, Bar: 9 , 56.5kg, 1:49.40 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10

5. The Daily Planet

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Ms L J Meech
Trainer: Aaron Purcell
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Press Statement
Dam: Ivory Jane
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Warrnambool
Comments
Courageous effort in the (Bm56) at Geelong. Makes a strong case in this company.
Win: 8%
Place: 42%
CAREER
26: 2-3-6
PRIZE MONEY
$66,625.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,562.50
BEST HCP RATING
55
LAST 10
3231783263
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
17: 2-2-3
SOFT
8: 0-1-2
HEAVY
1: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-1
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
3RD UP
2: 1-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
11: 2-2-4
A-CLOCKWISE
23: 2-3-5
NIGHT
2: 0-0-0
WET
9: 0-1-3
Previous Race
3-10 11.2L , Geelong, 22/03/2026 1750M, Good , Race 7, (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($1,760.00), Jockey: Ms L J Meech, Bar: 5 , 59.5kg, 1:46.47 , , Settled-10 800-6 400-5
6-9 1.33.2L , Warrnambool, 09/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, (Bm66), $35,000.00 ($700.00), Jockey: Melissa Julius, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 1:23.07 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
2-9 20.3L , Colac, 01/03/2026 1600M, Soft , Race 7, Hcp (56), $22,000.00 ($3,740.00), Jockey: Ms L J Meech, Bar: 3 , 60kg, 1:43.31 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
3-12 1.34.3L , Terang, 20/02/2026 1606M, Good , Race 8, (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($1,760.00), Jockey: Ms L J Meech, Bar: 12 , 60kg, 1:37.50 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11
8-10 Lg hd4.2L , Colac, 06/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm66), $50,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Liam Riordan, Bar: 9 , 55.5kg, 1:37.02 , , Settled-7 800-9 400-8

6. Shay's Way

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Neil Farley
Trainer: W Morrissey
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Puissance De Lune
Dam: Barely A Scent
Bio: 5yo Grey Mare
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Finally in the winner's circle with a 0.4 len victory at Edenhope. Can fill the minors here.
Win: 9%
Place: 64%
CAREER
11: 1-3-3
PRIZE MONEY
$44,000.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,000.00
BEST HCP RATING
58
LAST 10
23238x7431
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 0-1-1
SOFT
1: 1-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
4: 0-2-2
1ST UP
3: 0-2-0
2ND UP
3: 0-0-1
3RD UP
2: 0-1-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
11: 1-3-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 1-0-0
Previous Race
1-11 Sh NkL , Edenhope, 07/03/2026 1450M, Soft , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: Neil Farley, Bar: 1 , 57.5kg, 1:29.17 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-4
3-13 3.54.0L , Horsham, 24/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($2,880.00), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 6 , 57.5kg, 1:23.97 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
4-8 Sh Nk2.6L , Kyneton, 31/01/2026 1454M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ F&M Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Ms L J Meech, Bar: 3 , 58kg, 1:30.10 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
7-8 Hf Nk15.8L , Burrumbeet, 01/01/2026 1350M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $25,000.00 ($625.00), Jockey: Tom Madden, Bar: 8 , 57.5kg, 1:18.54 , , Settled-5 800-3 400-4
8-14 Sh1/2Hd3.6L , Mildura, 06/09/2025 1409M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($640.00), Jockey: Cian Macredmond, Bar: 8 , 57.5kg, 1:24.46 , , Settled-2 800-3 400-3

7. Three Reel Roses

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Beau Treloar
Trainer: Henry Dwyer
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Highland Reel
Dam: Three Red Roses
Bio: 4yo Grey Filly
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Resuming (26-weeks). Can make her presence felt fresh in this company.
Win: 8%
Place: 31%
CAREER
13: 1-3-0
PRIZE MONEY
$64,865.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,989.62
BEST HCP RATING
57
LAST 10
784722214x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
10: 1-0-0
SOFT
2: 0-2-0
HEAVY
1: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
13: 1-3-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
3: 0-3-0
Previous Race
4-8 4.85.2L , Swan Hill, 28/09/2025 2400M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($990.00), Jockey: Neil Farley, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 2:36.17 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-2
1-7 Hf HdL , Geelong, 12/09/2025 2440M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: Neil Farley, Bar: 1 , 57.5kg, 2:35.26 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-2
2-11 1.51.8L , Bendigo, 28/08/2025 2400M, Heavy , Race 4, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($7,650.00), Jockey: Neil Farley, Bar: 9 , 57.5kg, 2:38.41 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-8
2-11 2.83.3L , Geelong, 08/08/2025 2400M, Soft , Race 4, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($5,760.00), Jockey: Neil Farley, Bar: 3 , 57.5kg, 2:33.31 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-3
2-8 30.2L , Ballarat, 29/06/2025 2600M, Soft , Race 4, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $37,500.00 ($6,750.00), Jockey: Neil Farley, Bar: 7 , 57.5kg, 2:51.51 , , Settled-3 800-5 400-1

8. Tarshin

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Declan Bates
Trainer: C J Cassar
Weight: 55.5kg
Sire: The Mission
Dam: Delorosa
Bio: 5yo Bay Filly
Location: Kyneton
Comments
Settled midfield, let down really well at Kilmore. Has some claims.
Win: 8%
Place: 29%
CAREER
24: 2-3-2
PRIZE MONEY
$58,530.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,438.75
BEST HCP RATING
51
LAST 10
2068x90522
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
12: 1-1-1
SOFT
9: 1-2-1
HEAVY
3: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 0-0-0
2ND UP
5: 0-0-1
3RD UP
4: 1-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
24: 2-3-2
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
12: 1-2-1
Previous Race
2-9 3/41.3L , Kilmore, 06/03/2026 1600M, Soft , Race 2, 3yo+ (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($3,740.00), Jockey: D M Parker, Bar: 2 , 65.5kg, 1:42.13 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
2-13 Sh Hd0.2L , Kilmore, 13/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, Hcp (56), $22,000.00 ($3,740.00), Jockey: C J Parish, Bar: 3 , 55.5kg, 1:40.00 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-8
5-12 Nk3.4L , Werribee, 01/02/2026 1618M, Good , Race 4, Hcp (56), $22,000.00 ($660.00), Jockey: P Gatt, Bar: 4 , 55kg, 1:40.22 , , Settled-3 800-4 400-5
10-10 Sh Nk7.4L , Nhill, 26/12/2025 1650M, Good , Race 3, (Bm52), $20,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: P Gatt, Bar: 10 , 58kg, 1:43.19 , , Settled-9 800-8 400-9
9-12 Ns5.3L , Wangaratta, 06/12/2025 1300M, Good , Race 9, 3yo+ Hcp (56), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: P Gatt, Bar: 11 , 56kg, 1:17.99 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-9

9. Bomber's Kiss

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Ms A Herrmann
Trainer: Matt & Louise Cooper
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Smart Missile
Dam: The Fairy's Kiss
Bio: 8yo Bay Gelding
Location: Hamilton
Comments
Let-up (50-days). Last win was 12 Nov 2023. Dropped out to last and never sighted here. Others with stronger claims.
Win: 8%
Place: 25%
CAREER
52: 4-6-3
PRIZE MONEY
$114,810.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,207.88
BEST HCP RATING
40
LAST 10
7667656680
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
26: 3-2-1
SOFT
20: 1-4-2
HEAVY
4: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
2: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 0-2-0
2ND UP
6: 0-0-0
3RD UP
6: 0-0-2
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
37: 3-3-1
NIGHT
3: 0-1-1
WET
24: 1-4-2
Previous Race
10-11 1.314L , Ararat, 08/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 4, Hcp (56), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: P Gatt, Bar: 7 , 55kg, 1:35.66 , , Settled-10 800-9 400-11
8-11 1.88.5L , Penola, 16/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 3, Hcp (54), $19,500.00 ($725.00), Jockey: Ms K Walters, Bar: 11 , 54kg, 1:25.82 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11
6-12 3/44.2L , Terang, 02/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 5, (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: Ms K Walters, Bar: 12 , 54kg, 1:23.13 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-11
6-11 3/44L , Naracoorte, 28/12/2025 1430M, Good , Race 7, Hcp (56), $19,500.00 ($725.00), Jockey: Ms K Walters, Bar: 2 , 54kg, 1:26.86 , , Settled-7 800-8 400-7
5-10 Sh1/2Hd4.2L , Naracoorte, 02/11/2025 1430M, Good , Race 3, Hcp (54), $19,500.00 ($725.00), Jockey: Brooke King, Bar: 7 , 52.5kg, 1:27.54 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-5

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