Barrier 5 ideal for Terang sprint pace; Craig Newitt's 44% track strike rate huge positive. Fitness edge (10 days back) in fast tempo suits handy runner. Solid place chance.
Victoria · Sunday 12 April 2026
Terang tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Terang. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Christians Bus Co Mdn Plate
Second up from spell with improving trend; barrier 3 perfect for Terang. Freedman stable and Kersley booking add appeal in fast tempo. Black-type form dropping to maiden creates upside.
Top form pick as Ciaron Maher debutant with John Allen aboard. Maher's first-starter strike rate and Allen's 11% combo success outweigh lack of form data per maiden rules. Barrier 9 ok in fair Terang sprint; likely fast tempo suits forward role.
Bates 10% at track; fast tempo may suit if improves.
- 1st2CrankJamie Mott$3.30
- 2nd9Howcani ResistyouLinda Meech$4.60
- 3rd6Firm'n'highTeodore Nugent$3.90
- 4th5CelestariaJack Hill$3.60
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Crank | 4 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 9 | Howcani Resistyou | 3 | Linda Meech | Lloyd Kennewell | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Firm'n'high | 1 | Teodore Nugent | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Celestaria | 2 | Jack Hill | Henry Dwyer | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 3 | Nitro Sonic | 6 | Adam Mc Cabe | Jason Warren | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Senza Nome | 5 | Declan Bates | Andrew Noblet | 58kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Blue Meteor | 7 | John Allen | C Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Flash Inquiry | 10 | Dean Yendall | Taige Weir | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Fox Phire | 5 | Craig Newitt | Shane Jackson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Ladhar | 3 | Fred W Kersley | A & S Freedman | 56kg |
Pan Pacific Melbourne Mdn Plate
Recent strong 2nd from wide barrier at Ararat shows finishing power ideal for moderate tempo. Barrier workable at fair Terang staying trip.
Belle Flamme ideal for heavy 9 with barrier 1, light 57kg and forward map. Improving 3yo filly from strong stable with top jockey John Allen; inside draw maximises heavy track bias preference for low barriers/early speed. Clear place chance.
Barrier 5 perfect for weak inside bias on heavy; likely leader in moderate tempo. Reliable place contender despite heavy query.
Value in Honeyjoy as sole heavy track performer (3rd on Heavy 10, record 1:0-0-1). Second-up today suits; consistent stayer with placings at 2000m+ including recent Geelong 2450m 4th.
- 1st8HoneyjoyTom Madden$26.00
- 2nd14Catch The Moon$10.00
- 3rd4Fire TypeJamie Mott$3.00
- 4th9Libby AnnKate Walters$21.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Honeyjoy | 11 | Tom Madden | Aaron Purcell | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Catch The Moon | 6 | C Maher | 59kg | $10.00 | |
| 3rd | 4 | Fire Type | 9 | Jamie Mott | Symon Wilde | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Libby Ann | 10 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Belle Flamme | 1 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 57kg | $2.45 |
| 6th | 16 | Lillard | 3 | Jack Hill | Jason Warren | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Iron Legacy | 2 | Dean Yendall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Zikron | 5 | Neil Farley | Jessica Pateman | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Miss Camelot | 8 | Teodore Nugent | Jason Warren | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Something Super | 7 | Fred W Kersley | Garry Murphy | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Gumdrop Buttons | 4 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 59kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Royal Gala | 9 | Neil Farley | Jessica Pateman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Eismond | 9 | Linda Meech | Andrew Bobbin | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Greystone | 11 | Jamie Edwards | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Freshwater Fox | 14 | Jamie Edwards | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Burn For You | 1 | Matthew Cumani | 59kg |
Bet365 Top Finishes Mdn Plate
Madden retains ride (strong local stats), lower 57.5kg vs topweights, midfield map suits predicted fast tempo favouring finishers over leaders (low leader win rate). 70% form weight prioritises this setup.
Only 2 starts but consistent placings, fitness edge over first-uppers.
- 1st1Big RoosterJamie Mott$2.45
- 2nd4Min KiataKate Walters$41.00
- 3rd7MakarimHarry Grace$11.00
- 4th9AtomovaTom Madden$4.40
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Big Rooster | 9 | Jamie Mott | Symon Wilde | 59.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 4 | Min Kiata | 4 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Makarim | 8 | Harry Grace | Charlotte Parker | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Atomova | 2 | Tom Madden | Adam Chambers | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 3 | I'm Da Boss | 1 | Mitchell Aitken | V L Malady | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Menzies Creek | 5 | John Allen | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Jack Will | 7 | Melissa Julius | Daniel Bowman | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Toomanysteps | 6 | Teodore Nugent | M A Townsend | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Buchan Outkast | 3 | Brendon Newport | M R Sharp | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Brother Quickie | 11 | Amy Herrmann | Jamie Barry | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Fromrussiawithlove | 10 | Jack Hill | Carly Thomas | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Col Klink | 2 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Cascata Spritz | 11 | Alana Kelly | Patrick Payne | 57kg |
Terang & District Co-Op Mdn Plate
Best form profile with 2 placings from 3 starts including close 2nd/3rd on soft at 1765m/2000m. John Allen upgrade signals intent on first up mission. Barrier 4 ideal for heavy 9 Terang where inside draws favoured. Moderate-fast tempo suits sustained speed.
- 1st9Belgian ChocolateMelissa Julius$3.90
- 2nd3Le Plus RapideTeodore Nugent$51.00
- 3rd6Sadlers SymphonyJohn Allen$1.65
- 4th2InferNeil Farley$4.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Belgian Chocolate | 5 | Melissa Julius | M J Williams | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Le Plus Rapide | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Sadlers Symphony | 4 | John Allen | Symon Wilde | 59kg | $1.65 |
| 4th | 2 | Infer | 1 | Neil Farley | Tammy Birnie | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Holiday Surcharge | 3 | Mitchell Aitken | Chris Calthorpe | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Dunleer Lad | 2 | Amy Herrmann | Amy Small | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Boggy Creek Boys | 6 | Jack Hill | Symon Wilde | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | No No No No No | 8 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Soldier Boi | 5 | Lucinda Boyd | Lucinda Boyd | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Vieux Riche | 2 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Blue Valentine | 5 | Tom Madden | Tyler Donaldson-Aitken | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | There Were Roses | 6 | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg |
Inverleigh Hotel Cup (Bm66)
Heavy record (1:0-1-0) and likely leader in moderate-fast tempo suit Terang's fair mile.
Barrier 4 suits leader role in likely moderate-fast tempo. Recent form ordinary but fitness (19 days) and John Allen booking boost.
- 1st5Eleanor DumontDean Yendall$2.40
- 2nd9Jenny The BeaverLinda Meech$10.00
- 3rd4Cat NoirTeodore Nugent$5.50
- 4th10Designs Of EightHarry Grace$9.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Eleanor Dumont | 3 | Dean Yendall | Patrick Payne | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Jenny The Beaver | 2 | Linda Meech | Ben O'Farrell | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Cat Noir | 1 | Teodore Nugent | Jamie Edwards | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Designs Of Eight | 5 | Harry Grace | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Boga Legend | 4 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 6 | Takemetothemoon | 6 | Alana Kelly | Liam Howley | 58kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Shahzad | 1 | Rhys Mc Leod | E & D Browne | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Ghetto Supastar | 3 | Neil Farley | Mick Shepherdson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Heironaut | 1 | Declan Bates | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Move The Torana | 4 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 56.5kg |
Westmeath (Bm78)
Silver Cliff stands out on heavy track form with 1-1-0 from 3 starts, ideal inside barrier 5 exploiting Terang's moderate inside bias, and light 54kg weight. Consistent recent placings from good gates show fitness, while fast tempo suits her midfield settling. Class rise manageable from BM70 level with dropping metro weights.
Thunderanlightning's heavy track prowess (3:1-1-2 from 11) combined with barrier 1 makes her a prime heavy Terang chance, prioritising inside draws. Second up from spell after strong fresh 2nd at Warrnambool, light 54kg suits. Fast tempo may suit if saves ground early. Excellent value despite class rise.
Always Hapi fits heavy track prototype with 2 wins 1 place from 7 heavy starts, barrier 6 in favoured inside range (1-6), and low 55kg. First up record shows places, trainer likely targets wet return at country track. Fast tempo could suit if sharp enough post-spell. Solid place claims.
Frose offers value with barrier 2 maximising Terang's inside heavy bias, plus proven track record (1 win 1 place from 2 Terang starts). Consistent recent form, light weight suits, but unexposed on heavy.
- 1st2Salsa FellowMitchell Aitken$2.70
- 2nd1RaikokeOlivia East$6.50
- 3rd4Luna CatDean Yendall$3.60
- 4th10ThunderanlightningTeodore Nugent$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Salsa Fellow | 7 | Mitchell Aitken | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Raikoke | 8 | Olivia East | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Luna Cat | 3 | Dean Yendall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 10 | Thunderanlightning | 1 | Teodore Nugent | K M Elford | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Silver Cliff | 5 | Fred W Kersley | P F Ryan | 54kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 8 | Frose | 2 | Alana Kelly | Jamie Barry | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Sunburnt | 4 | Brendon Newport | W P Cerchi | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Always Hapi | 6 | Harry Grace | V L Malady | 55kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Alero | 4 | John Allen | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Bedourie | 7 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54kg |
Sungold Milk Terang Cup
Barrier 4, light weight, forward midfield map ideal for Terang staying trip on heavy with moderate-fast tempo favouring strong finishers. Fitness from regular prep trumps first-uppers.
Unseen Ruler in peak fitness with excellent recent form (2nd Stawell, win Mt Gambier 2050m) and proven heavy performer (3:2-0-0). Light weight, consistent closing ability suits tempo, Yendall booking positive. Solid each-way despite backmarker map as heavy track rewards proven wetters over unexposed types.
Solid place claims despite not top form pick due to map.
Strong heavy record (6:2-1-2) includes Randwick Heavy 10 win, perfect heavy profile with barrier 5/low weight prioritised on Terang Heavy 9.
- 1st5AlderJamie Mott$3.00
- 2nd11KhorLinda Meech$8.50
- 3rd9Unseen RulerDean Yendall$4.60
- 4th10Any LuckKate Walters$19.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Alder | 12 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Khor | 10 | Linda Meech | Symon Wilde | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Unseen Ruler | 8 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 10 | Any Luck | 6 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Hit The Road Jack | 3 | Dylan Dunn | Symon Wilde | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Wuddzz | 5 | Alana Kelly | Henry Dwyer | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Embezzler | 9 | P & J Brosnan | 54kg | $151.00 | |
| 8th | 8 | Zulu Angel | 2 | Jackson Radley | J K Blacker | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Monbaher | 1 | John Allen | Matthew Cumani | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Post Impressionist | 11 | Tom Madden | Simon Ryan | 62kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Foujita San | 4 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 12th | 4 | Antrim Coast | 7 | Christine Puls | Patrick Payne | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Jimi Hendrix | 14 | Fred W Kersley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Enchanted Elle | 7 | Symon Wilde | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Staunch | 1 | M M Laurie | 54kg |
Jim McKinnon Stakes (Bm66)
In regular racing with fitness peak, barrier 4 suits inside bias, Linda Meech booking elite. Moderate-fast tempo suits midfield finish. Heavy weighting (70%) confirms top win chance.
First-up strong (2:1-0-0), class drop BM66 boosts chances. Unproven heavy but leader map suits moderate-fast tempo, light weight aids.
- 1st15Frosty NightAmy Herrmann$21.00
- 2nd11GeffinaLinda Meech$1.90
- 3rd14Pee Bee NoirTeodore Nugent$4.40
- 4th9Salsbury HillKate Walters$11.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Frosty Night | 6 | Amy Herrmann | Jamie Barry | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Geffina | 4 | Linda Meech | Aaron Purcell | 56.5kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 14 | Pee Bee Noir | 2 | Teodore Nugent | Joanne Mugavin | 54.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Salsbury Hill | 5 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Papal Army | 1 | Rhys Mc Leod | E & D Browne | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Governor King | 3 | Declan Bates | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Montjeuify | 8 | Olivia East | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Allinthetiming | 5 | Neil Farley | Patrick Payne | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Stay Silent | 14 | C Maher | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Wichitall | 3 | Dean Yendall | Symon Wilde | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Prestige Ole | 3 | Jamie Mott | Matt Jenkins | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Docinthe | 9 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Easy Dun | 6 | Tom Madden | Andrew Noblet | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Hide Your Assets | 8 | Alana Kelly | S A Beani | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Harmony | 1 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 55kg |
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