★ Top pickWon
2Baganov
McLeod/Ryan 11% combo reliable; no downgrade for debut in low-reliability maiden.
Victoria · Sunday 8 March 2026
Echuca tips and results
Our top pick won 6 of 8 races at Echuca. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won6/875%
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O''Connors Case IH Mdn Plate
13:20 local1200mMaiden$42,500
Winner2. BaganovSP $2.05
2nd pickScratched
10Voronya
Inside barrier 1 suits Echuca's fair layout and closer bias (20% win rate for backmarkers). Hayes stable debutants reliable; edges ahead of pure debutants despite no places. Solid place chance in volatile maiden.
3rd pickScratched
11Dama Royale
Lower 56kg weight, strong Busuttin/Young/Meech connections (20% strike), and recent fitness edge her ahead in fast-tempo Echuca maiden.
Value pick4th
12Fanfire
Fanfire offers value second-up from spell with 4th fresh at Cranbourne despite wide margin, improving trend in maiden company. Freedman stable patterns strong; 56kg and neutral draw suit Echuca closer bias.
- 1st2BaganovRhys Mc Leod$2.05
- 2nd4Dark GalaxyEoin Walsh$21.00
- 3rd7InterrogateBilly Egan$3.10
- 4th12FanfireAlana Kelly$20.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Baganov | 4 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 58kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 4 | Dark Galaxy | 1 | Eoin Walsh | S J Richards | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Interrogate | 2 | Billy Egan | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 12 | Fanfire | 6 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Mowbray | 3 | Holly Durnan | Dwayne Reid | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Cries And Whispers | 8 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Earthly Crown | 9 | John Allen | Rhys Archard | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Dimachaerus | 7 | Mitchell Aitken | T Fitzsimmons | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Adieu Grasse | 10 | Neil Farley | Rhys Archard | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Them Apples | 5 | Liam Riordan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Voronya | 1 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Dama Royale | 8 | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg |
Echuca Toyota Mdn Plate
13:55 local1200mMaiden$55,000
Winner2. Here Comes WozzaSP $4.40
★ Top pick4th
5Table Twentyeight
Second up with recent fitness edge over first-uppers, neutral barrier 6 perfect for speed map. Gear tweak signals intent from solid stable.
2nd pick6th
13Super Dirty
Second up with recent fitness from competitive Ballarat 6th despite wide draw. Good 4 form (3 starts) perfect match.
3rd pick2nd
14Wild Ruby
Second up fitness, consistent margins, good 4 affinity. Neutral draw suits midfield in fast tempo. Reliable each-way despite recent plain run; track familiarity key at upset-prone Echuca.
Value pick3rd
4See No City
Gear changes target settling issues from wide draw 14, perfect for closer bias (backmarkers 20% win).
- 1st2Here Comes WozzaLuke Currie$4.40
- 2nd14Wild RubyAlana Kelly$3.70
- 3rd4See No CityNathan Punch$51.00
- 4th5Table TwentyeightLiam Riordan$4.20
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Here Comes Wozza | 14 | Luke Currie | Ms G Johnstone | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 14 | Wild Ruby | 6 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | See No City | 12 | Nathan Punch | G R McQueen | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Table Twentyeight | 5 | Liam Riordan | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 12 | Sparkles | 8 | John Keating | J D Pearson | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Super Dirty | 10 | Mitchell Aitken | T Fitzsimmons | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 7 | Angel Don't Cry | 9 | Rhys Mc Leod | Matt Ivill | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Royal Blaze | 7 | Neil Farley | Rhys Archard | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Faerywood | 2 | Eoin Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 8 | Maestro's Echo | 1 | John Allen | Rhys Archard | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Princess Vonlozzi | 13 | Holly Durnan | Timothy Grace | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Royal Orphan | 3 | Brad Rawiller | R K Challis | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 6 | Titus Augustus | 4 | Chelsea Taylor | C V Kelly | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| 14th | 15 | It Sure Does | 11 | Josh Richards | John Markovic | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Mahmudah | 14 | Ms H Powell | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Leica Bella | 9 | John Markovic | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Stormyfriendship | 5 | Mark Ashby | 59.5kg |
Quest Apartments Mdn Plate
14:30 local1400mMaiden$42,500
Winner7. HollerasaurousSP $3.20
★ Top pick3rd
11Regal Gent
Ben Hayes stable excels first-up; barrier 7 ideal for fast tempo favouring closers at Echuca 1400m. Superior to Till Queen on strike rate and earnings.
2nd pick5th
4Blacklip
Barrier 5 suits Echuca 1400m chute start; class drop positive despite 0% win rate. Recent 4-5-4 pattern shows consistency; strong each-way chance in upset-prone country maiden.
3rd pickScratched
13Till Queen
Barrier 12 manageable for backmarker on fair Echuca layout.
Value pick2nd
8Masakari
- 1st7HollerasaurousLuke Currie$3.20
- 2nd8MasakariMitchell Aitken$21.00
- 3rd11Regal GentAlana Kelly$3.30
- 4th3Meka VibeBrad Rawiller$15.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Hollerasaurous | 2 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Masakari | 4 | Mitchell Aitken | J E & C Ledger | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Regal Gent | 7 | Alana Kelly | Liam Howley | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 3 | Meka Vibe | 10 | Brad Rawiller | S A McIntosh | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Blacklip | 5 | Liam Riordan | Nick Ryan | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Carramar | 6 | Lachlan King | J E & C Ledger | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Macaverty | 8 | Billy Egan | Toby Lake | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Ninhursag | 9 | John Keating | Rocky Corbino | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Mega Needs | 12 | Eoin Walsh | R K Challis | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Crazy Town | 1 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 11th | 9 | My Boy Grunt | 3 | Holly Durnan | Debbie Delphin | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Peltre | 11 | Rhys Mc Leod | Toby Lake | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Till Queen | 12 | Archie Alexander | 57kg |
Echuca Isuzu (Bm56)
15:05 local1600mBenchmark 56$35,000
Winner6. PositivoSP $3.60
★ Top pickWon
6Positivo
Positivo tops form assessment with recent 1600m win at Moe and strong barrier 1 draw suiting Echuca's long run-up. Fast tempo favors midfield map from inside gate. Solid Good track record (14:1-2-2) and Rawiller combo (25% strike). Class rise concerns offset by fitness and map.
2nd pick3rd
2Il Cielo
Il Cielo solid with excellent 1600m record (8:2-2-0) and recent win/2nd at distance. Echuca place previously and Maher training. Good track suited (11:1-3-2). Fast tempo may suit midfield settling but barrier 8 and class rise temper chances vs Positivo. Strong place claims.
3rd pickScratched
8Eraantyva
Second up stats positive (2:1-0-1), class drop helps. Echuca fair track allows closers chance despite barrier 10. Form inconsistent but finishing strength key upside.
Value pick6th
7Tasman Park
Class drop significant, distance proven (5:1-2-0). Overlay in upset-prone Echuca BM56.
- 1st6PositivoBrad Rawiller$3.60
- 2nd5Mercurial BoyChristine Puls$31.00
- 3rd2Il CieloZac Moore$4.40
- 4th4Wondering SpiritBeau Mertens$4.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Positivo | 1 | Brad Rawiller | Saab Hasan | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Mercurial Boy | 5 | Christine Puls | Brent Stanley | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Il Cielo | 8 | Zac Moore | C Maher | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Wondering Spirit | 4 | Beau Mertens | T G Eurell | 61kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 9 | Lane Changer | 3 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 7 | Tasman Park | 2 | Rhys Mc Leod | Peter Smith | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Wakiti Bull | 7 | Josh Richards | Ms T Davies | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Adjudicate | 6 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 61.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Dandruff | 9 | Thomas Spillane | Toby Lake | 62kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Eraantyva | 10 | T Fitzsimmons | 59kg |
Worklocker Echuca (Bm62)
15:45 local1400mBenchmark 62$35,000
Winner6. Fire TribeSP $3.50
★ Top pickWon
6Fire Tribe
Barrier 4 ideal for midfield settling in predicted fast tempo, suiting Echuca's backmarkers bias (20% win rate). Recent 3rd at 1400m confirms fitness/distance suitability on Good 4.
2nd pick2nd
12Snappy Pierro
Lightweight 56kg eases weight concern in 6.5kg spread. Good 4 proven (30 starts, 10% place).
3rd pick7th
13Highland George
Barrier 3 suits inside/neutral bias, light 54kg aids map. Linda Meech upgrade signals intent.
Value pickScratched
1Grey Lad
Ella Bent's 40% horse strike rate strong intent signal. Good 4 reliable (14:3-3-0), barrier 6 neutral. Fast tempo exposes leaders; Grey Lad's midfield closing style suits bias.
- 1st6Fire TribeBilly Egan$3.50
- 2nd12Snappy PierroNeil Farley$6.50
- 3rd8Written RoyaltyLiam Riordan$9.50
- 4th7Tyndrum GoldLachlan King$101.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Fire Tribe | 4 | Billy Egan | Lee & Shannon Hope | 60kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | Snappy Pierro | 6 | Neil Farley | Ms D Chapman | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Written Royalty | 2 | Liam Riordan | Ms G Johnstone | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Tyndrum Gold | 5 | Lachlan King | Nathan Hobson | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Altruist | 11 | Chelsea Jokic | Brent Stanley | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Ioane | 7 | Luke Currie | Amy & Ash Yargi | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 13 | Highland George | 3 | Linda Meech | L J Lake | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Justdoit | 9 | Beau Mertens | Luke Oliver | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 4 | Picture Of A City | 8 | John Allen | Lucinda Boyd | 60.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Divazou | 1 | Holly Durnan | Debbie Delphin | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 11th | 10 | King Cornelius | 10 | Josh Richards | Ms T Davies | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Saint Lazare | 12 | Chelsea Taylor | C V Kelly | 60.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Grey Lad | 6 | C D Widdison | 62kg |
Moama Bowling Club Echuca Cup
16:15 local1400mOpen$100,000
Winner1. HughesSP $7.50
★ Top pickWon
1Hughes
Proven at Listed level with close 2nd in recent Caulfield Listed. Good track specialist (7-3-1 from 16). Wide draw manageable in very fast tempo favouring closers at Echuca.
2nd pick2nd
2Justadeel
4 wins/12 starts, strong at distance (4:1-1-2). Inside draw suits Echuca 1400m chute start. Very fast tempo may suit settling midfield. Not top form pick due to class jump but reliable place chance.
3rd pick5th
10Modown
Solid 1400m stats (3 wins/13) and Echuca experience. Good draw enhances map.
Value pickScratched
6Suparazi
Light weight, recent runs ensure fitness. Track bias to closers/outsides suits despite wide draw in fast tempo.
- 1st1HughesJohn Allen$7.50
- 2nd2JustadeelLuke Currie$2.40
- 3rd3HighlightsRhys Mc Leod$26.00
- 4th8Bullets HighAlana Kelly$31.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Hughes | 11 | John Allen | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Justadeel | 2 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Highlights | 10 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Bullets High | 1 | Alana Kelly | K T Bourke | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Modown | 3 | Beau Mertens | Charlotte Littlefield | 54kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 14 | Winsome Star | 7 | Liam Riordan | J G Symons & S Laxon | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Chartres | 6 | Christine Puls | M M Laurie | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Chase Your Dreams | 4 | Lachlan King | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Grecian Destiny | 9 | Eoin Walsh | Henry Dwyer | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Cliff House | 8 | Josh Richards | T P Donnelly | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Space Age | 5 | Linda Meech | Rhys Archard | 54kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Verdad | 9 | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Suparazi | 12 | Ben Brisbourne | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Capper Thirtynine | 7 | Nick Ryan | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Pounding | 14 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg |
Bet365 Position Payout (Bm66)
16:45 local1200mBenchmark 66$35,000
Winner1. Charmed RunSP $3.70
★ Top pickWon
1Charmed Run
Dropping from BM78 to BM66 suits, Billy Egan's strong track form adds intent. Very fast tempo and backmarkers bias (20% win rate) favour her closing style despite wide draw.
2nd pick3rd
8Silver Top Ridge
Lightly raced mare with perfect placing record, recent maiden win showed finishing power. Linda Meech booking signals stable confidence for BM66 rise. Good 4 suits (3:1-0-1), midfield map ideal for fast tempo where closers advantaged. Strong proxy form elevates her despite limited exposure.
3rd pick7th
5Got Out The Fence
In career-best form with back-to-back wins, Echuca record (5:0-0-2) and barrier 4 perfect for 1200m start. Reliable for place in upset-prone country BM66 despite jockey concerns.
Value pick2nd
3Before The War
Echuca formline (4:1-2-1) huge positive, recent win 14 days ago shows fitness.
- 1st1Charmed RunBilly Egan$3.70
- 2nd3Before The WarMitchell Aitken$7.50
- 3rd8Silver Top RidgeLinda Meech$6.00
- 4th7Guru TwoChelsea Taylor$8.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Charmed Run | 9 | Billy Egan | Luke Oliver | 61.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Before The War | 8 | Mitchell Aitken | J E & C Ledger | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Silver Top Ridge | 5 | Linda Meech | Sylvia Thompson | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Guru Two | 2 | Chelsea Taylor | P F Maher | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Boulder Jack | 6 | Nathan Punch | D E Oliver | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Snappy Tycoon | 3 | Neil Farley | Ms D Chapman | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Got Out The Fence | 4 | Nadia Daniels | Ms G Johnstone | 54.5kg | $3.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Brickee | 7 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 9 | More Highs On Me | 1 | Liam Riordan | C D Widdison | 54kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Torlaah | 9 | Luke Oliver | 58.5kg |
Mackenzie Family Shadoways Sprint (Bm70)
17:20 local1000mBenchmark 70$40,000
Winner1. Martial MusicSP $2.00
★ Top pickWon
1Martial Music
Very fast tempo suits midfield settling from barrier 4 on fair Echuca sprint track.
2nd pick3rd
3Nordic Strike
High track suitability on Good 4, Maher/ Mertens combo reliable despite class jump.
3rd pick5th
6El Salto
Very fast tempo may suit closing burst despite back position.
Value pickScratched
4Tapo
Local star with phenomenal Echuca record (5 wins from 8) including perfect 3-0-0 at T&D. Recent form consistent in lower grade, light weight and barrier 5 ideal for tempo.
- 1st1Martial MusicZac Moore$2.00
- 2nd5DocumentaryLiam Riordan$5.50
- 3rd3Nordic StrikeBeau Mertens$3.90
- 4th8MinesiteJessica Booth$61.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Martial Music | 4 | Zac Moore | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Documentary | 3 | Liam Riordan | Nick Ryan | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Nordic Strike | 5 | Beau Mertens | C Maher | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 8 | Minesite | 9 | Jessica Booth | J D Pearson | 52.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 6 | El Salto | 6 | Alana Kelly | L E Robertson | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 10 | No Overtaking | 1 | Christine Puls | Brent Stanley | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Ruckman | 2 | Cassidy Hill | S A McIntosh | 51kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Street Parade | 7 | Josh Richards | Ms T Davies | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Impending Shadow | 8 | Linda Meech | Ms G Johnstone | 56kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Tapo | 5 | Ms G Johnstone | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Antisocial | 8 | Ben Brisbourne | 54kg |
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