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3:20 PM- Manhari Up And Comers Plate (C3)

Fri 3rd Apr, 2026 3:20 PM | Ballarat | 1400m
Class 3, Apprentices Cannot Claim, 3yo+, Set Weight
Prize Of $80,000 : 1st $44,000, 2nd $14,400, 3rd $7,200, 4th $4,000, 5th $2,400, 6th $1,600, 7th $1,600, 8th $1,600, 9th $1,600, 10th $1,600
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Em Sixty

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Declan Bates
Trainer: Henry Dwyer
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Smart Missile
Dam: Dawn Mist
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Never looked a serious threat in the small field at Sandown-Hillside. Fitter second-up. Below optimum distance. Goes into wider exotics.
Win: 38%
Place: 75%
CAREER
8: 3-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$168,935.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$21,116.88
BEST HCP RATING
71
LAST 10
0x332111x7
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 0-0-2
SOFT
4: 3-1-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-1
2ND UP
1: 0-0-1
3RD UP
1: 0-1-0
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
3: 1-1-1
A-CLOCKWISE
8: 3-1-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
4: 3-1-0
Previous Race
1-12 2.8L , Flemington, 19/07/2025 1700M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo Open Hcp, $150,000.00 ($82,500.00), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 1 , 56kg, 1:43.83 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-4
7-7 1/24.6L , Sandown-Hillside, 11/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm78), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 2 , 56.5kg, 1:24.94 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-7
1-11 2.8L , Ballarat, 29/06/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 6, (Bm64), $35,000.00 ($19,250.00), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 4 , 58.5kg, 1:41.57 , , Settled-3 800-5 400-3
5-5 511.5L , Ballarat, 23/02/2026 1100M, Soft , Race 12, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 1:05.34 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-12 Hf NkL , Swan Hill, 08/06/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 2, 2&3yo Mdn Plate, $40,000.00 ($22,000.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:41.72 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-3

2. New Sovereign

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Sea The Moon
Dam: Clowning
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Resuming (36-weeks). Has a tricky draw. Can't enthuse.
Win: 38%
Place: 63%
CAREER
8: 3-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$71,075.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,884.38
BEST HCP RATING
69
LAST 10
326x110x0x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 2-1-1
SOFT
2: 1-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 2-0-0
2ND UP
2: 1-0-1
3RD UP
2: 0-1-0
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
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
8: 3-1-1
NIGHT
2: 1-0-1
WET
3: 1-0-0
Previous Race
6-6 1.321.8L , Sale, 11/06/2024 1744M, Heavy , Race 7, (Bm64), $27,000.00 ($675.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 5 , 59.5kg, 1:54.86 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
1-12 3/4L , Geelong, 05/12/2024 1321M, Good , Race 9, Hcp (64), $35,000.00 ($19,250.00), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 12 , 58.5kg, 1:16.76 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
1-9 1L , Seymour, 29/12/2024 1411M, Good , Race 7, (Bm64), $35,000.00 ($19,250.00), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 9 , 60.5kg, 1:24.56 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
11-12 Hf Nk6.4L , Flemington, 11/01/2025 1400M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm74), $130,000.00 (), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 2 , 57.5kg, 1:21.93 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-2
14-16 17.9L , Sandown-Hillside, 23/07/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 7, (Bm70), $50,000.00 (), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 5 , 59.5kg, 1:24.80 , , Settled-1 800-2 400-2

3. Mr Blunt

Barrier: 4
Jockey: John Allen
Trainer: T & C McEvoy
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Grunt
Dam: Pitch Black
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Just wacked away without threatening over 1200m 3yo+ (Bm66) at Caulfield Heath at first run off a long break. Won second-up last campaign. Good gate. Should relish the rise in distance.
Win: 67%
Place: 67%
CAREER
3: 2-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$30,800.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$10,266.67
BEST HCP RATING
66
LAST 10
11x6
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 0-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
2: 2-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 1-0-0
3RD UP
0: 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
3: 2-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
6-8 Sh1/2Hd3L , Caulfield Heath, 18/03/2026 1200M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm66), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 2 , 60.5kg, 1:11.22 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6
1-8 9L , BALLARAT SYNTHETIC, 04/07/2025 1200M, Synthetic , Race 3, 2yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($14,850.00), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 2 , 59.5kg, 1:11.67 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-6 4L , BALLARAT SYNTHETIC, 22/07/2025 1200M, Synthetic , Race 6, 2yo+ (Bm64), $27,000.00 ($14,850.00), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 4 , 59.5kg, 1:12.10 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
3-11 3/41.6L , Ballarat, 23/02/2026 900M, Soft , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 11 , 0kg, 0:52.84 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

4. A Diva

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Jye McNeil
Trainer: Richard Laming
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Divine Prophet
Dam: Adio
Bio: 5yo Brown Mare
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Gritty on pace victory 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) at Cranbourne at first run back. Fitter second-up. Has early speed. Right in the mix.
Win: 50%
Place: 83%
CAREER
6: 3-2-0
PRIZE MONEY
$87,750.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$14,625.00
BEST HCP RATING
73
LAST 10
12219x1
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 3-1-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 2-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-1-0
3RD UP
1: 0-1-0
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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
6: 3-2-0
NIGHT
2: 1-0-0
WET
1: 0-1-0
Previous Race
2-9 Hd2.3L , Moe, 04/09/2025 1614M, Heavy , Race 6, 3yo+ F&M (Bm62), $35,000.00 ($6,300.00), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 6 , 60.5kg, 1:44.53 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
2-12 Ns0.2L , Sandown-Hillside, 24/09/2025 1600M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ F&M (Bm66), $50,000.00 ($9,000.00), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 2 , 58.5kg, 1:37.71 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-9 2.5L , Sale, 08/10/2025 1744M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm62), $35,000.00 ($19,250.00), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 1:45.97 , , Settled-2 800-4 400-4
9-9 1/214.7L , Moonee Valley, 24/10/2025 1600M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ F&M (Bm70), $130,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 9 , 59kg, 1:36.10 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-6
1-8 3/4L , Cranbourne, 13/03/2026 1300M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ F&M (Bm70), $60,000.00 ($33,000.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 1:17.54 , , Settled- 800- 400-

5. The Muffin Man

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Dylan Dunn
Trainer: M J Enright
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Too Darn Hot
Dam: Jennifer Lynn
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Bendigo
Comments
Resuming (20-weeks). Ex Shane Jackson in SA. Winner this trip. Betting watch advised.
Win: 10%
Place: 50%
CAREER
10: 1-1-3
PRIZE MONEY
$103,875.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$10,387.50
BEST HCP RATING
65
LAST 10
31230x758x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
6: 1-1-3
SOFT
3: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-2
2ND UP
3: 1-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
4: 0-0-0
Previous Race
16-17 Nk13.7L , Eagle Farm, 07/06/2025 2400M, Soft , Race 9, Queensland Derby, $1,000,000.00 (), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 12 , 57kg, 2:31.33 , , Settled-2 800-3 400-13
2-8 Hd1L , Colac, 23/09/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 2 , 0kg, 1:02.15 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-12 3/45L , Hamilton, 11/10/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm70), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Dylan Dunn, Bar: 10 , 58.5kg, 1:37.81 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
5-10 1/25.8L , Geelong, 23/10/2025 1700M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm70), $50,000.00 ($1,500.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 3 , 58.5kg, 1:45.68 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
8-10 1/25L , Morphettville Parks, 08/11/2025 1950M, Good , Race 5, (Bm66), $50,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Todd Pannell, Bar: 1 , 60kg, 2:01.39 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

6. Benefitsofmine

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Cian MacRedmond
Trainer: Ms M Cunningham
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Shamoline Warrior
Dam: Friendwithbenefits
Bio: 3yo Brown Gelding
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Third outing for new trainer/ this region. Started $26 when safely held in Class 2 company at Morphettville Parks at second run back. Home track advantage but has an adverse draw. Leaning towards others..
Win: 14%
Place: 57%
CAREER
7: 1-2-1
PRIZE MONEY
$31,760.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,537.14
BEST HCP RATING
59
LAST 10
2x1200x38
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 0-0-0
SOFT
4: 1-2-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-1-1
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: 0-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 0-0-1
NIGHT
1: 0-1-0
WET
4: 1-2-1
Previous Race
8-9 Ns6.3L , Morphettville Parks, 14/03/2026 1300M, Good , Race 4, Hcp (C2), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: Jake Toeroek, Bar: 7 , 56kg, 1:17.38 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-5
3-12 3/40.9L , Kyneton, 27/02/2026 1218M, Soft , Race 8, 3yo+ E&G (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($1,760.00), Jockey: Cian Macredmond, Bar: 5 , 61.5kg, 1:13.45 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
10-10 3/412.9L , Eagle Farm, 30/08/2025 1400M, Good , Race 4, 3yo Hcp, $85,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Cody Collis, Bar: 7 , 57.5kg, 1:23.05 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-10
10-12 1.59.8L , Doomben, 16/08/2025 1350M, Good , Race 5, 3yo Hcp, $85,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Luke Dempsey, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:19.16 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
2-6 Sh Hd0.4L , Ipswich, 31/07/2025 1350M, Soft , Race 1, 2yo Open Hcp, $28,000.00 ($4,800.00), Jockey: Luke Dempsey, Bar: 2 , 59kg, 1:23.74 , , Settled- 800- 400-

7. Deliberate Ploy

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Trainer: R D Griffiths
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Omaha Beach
Dam: Purrpussful
Bio: 3yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Ran on soundly into third in the small field at Pakenham at his second race start. One for exotics.
Win: 50%
Place: 100%
CAREER
2: 1-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$36,600.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$18,300.00
BEST HCP RATING
64
LAST 10
13
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 1-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-1
3RD UP
0: 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
2: 1-0-1
NIGHT
2: 1-0-1
WET
1: 0-0-1
Previous Race
1-11 3/4L , Racing.Com Park, 06/03/2026 1200M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $60,000.00 ($33,000.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 1:11.76 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-9
3-7 1.51.6L , Racing.Com Park, 19/03/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 7, Hcp (C1), $40,000.00 ($3,600.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 1 , 59.5kg, 1:11.43 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3

8. Rohesia

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 53kg
Sire: Hanseatic
Dam: Vinni Rose
Bio: 3yo Filly
Location: Flemington
Comments
Made late rally from the back at Caulfield. Jumps from better barrier and a nice weight drop. Distance increase suits. Key contender.
Win: 10%
Place: 60%
CAREER
10: 1-3-2
PRIZE MONEY
$227,290.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$22,729.00
BEST HCP RATING
70
LAST 10
x12325x295
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
10: 1-3-2
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-1-1
2ND UP
2: 0-1-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-1-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
10: 1-3-2
NIGHT
2: 0-1-1
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-10 1.32.1L , Caulfield, 14/03/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 3yo Hcp, $200,000.00 ($6,000.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:09.36 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
9-15 Lg Nk3.8L , Flemington, 28/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 9, 3yo Swp, $1,004,075.00 ($20,000.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 13 , 55kg, 1:09.29 , , Settled-13 800-13 400-15
2-12 1/20.2L , Moonee Valley, 25/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 3, Symal Crockett, $202,500.00 ($36,000.00), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 2 , 56kg, 1:10.99 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
2-8 1.30.1L , Racing.Com Park, 12/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm66), $40,000.00 ($7,200.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 7 , 59.5kg, 1:10.24 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
5-16 Hf Hd2.3L , Caulfield, 15/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 9, Thoroughbred Club Stakes, $1,001,600.00 ($25,000.00), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 10 , 56kg, 1:10.19 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3

9. Russian Choice

Barrier: 3
Jockey: D Yendall
Trainer: Andrew Noblet
Weight: 53kg
Sire: Russian Camelot
Dam: Moonlites Choice
Bio: 3yo Bay Filly
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Freshened. Good placing 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) Sandown-Hillside two back. Trailed speed, kept coming but winner too strong at Sandown-Hillside. Good draw and a nice weight drop.
Win: 20%
Place: 60%
CAREER
5: 1-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$42,090.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,418.00
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
71423
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 1-1-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 1-0-0
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
2: 1-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
5: 1-1-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-1
Previous Race
4-10 Hf Hd2.9L , Flemington, 17/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 10, 3yo (Bm70), $150,000.00 ($7,500.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 1:22.87 , , Settled-3 800-4 400-3
3-9 Hd0.4L , Sandown-Hillside, 25/02/2026 1500M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo (Bm64), $55,000.00 ($4,950.00), Jockey: Thomas Stockdale, Bar: 8 , 57.5kg, 1:31.56 , , Settled-3 800-4 400-3
7-12 Hd4.4L , Terang, 16/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($640.00), Jockey: Alana Kelly, Bar: 5 , 56kg, 1:10.27 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
1-10 1.8L , Stawell, 04/01/2026 1300M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ Mdn, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: D Yendall, Bar: 7 , 56kg, 1:19.46 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
2-6 Hf Nk1.3L , Sandown-Hillside, 04/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ F&M (Bm70), $55,000.00 ($9,900.00), Jockey: D Yendall, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 1:24.13 , , Settled-3 800-2 400-2

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