Holding Captive gets the perfect barrier 1 draw at position-critical Echuca and drops significantly in class.
Victoria · Monday 11 May 2026
Echuca tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Echuca. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Super Clean Linen Service Mdn Plate
The Jason Warren-trained 2-year-old drops significantly in class from Listed level and has major gear changes suggesting connections expect improvement. Barrier 9 is a concern at position-biased Echuca.
Can't Be Reel impressed winning a recent barrier trial and represents the strong Patrick Moloney/M M Laurie combination. As a debutant with trial form, the gelding appears well-placed dropping in class. The barrier trial win suggests readiness, though lack of race experience is a concern.
The 6-year-old gelding is second up from a spell and showed significant improvement last start.
- 1st5Holding CaptiveJett Stanley$8.00
- 2nd2Can't Be ReelPatrick Moloney$3.80
- 3rd14Sound SystemTeodore Nugent$3.30
- 4th3Dark GalaxyJake Noonan$7.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Holding Captive | 1 | Jett Stanley | C Maher | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Can't Be Reel | 7 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 14 | Sound System | 9 | Teodore Nugent | Jason Warren | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 3 | Dark Galaxy | 5 | Jake Noonan | Dean Williams | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Brazen Warrior | 16 | Billy Egan | Patrick Payne | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Dimachaerus | 6 | Will Gordon | T Fitzsimmons | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 18 | Bletchingly's Girl | 4 | Eoin Walsh | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Cheers To Us | 15 | Cassidy Hill | Ms J Duncan | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Roughnut | 10 | Chelsea Taylor | Ms J Duncan | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Vametta | 3 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Coniston Spice | 2 | Eoin Walsh | T & C McEvoy | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Forethought | 14 | Neil Farley | T G Eurell | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Misty Whisper | 11 | Cian Macredmond | Linc Sullivan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Thinkimacelebrity | 13 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Cairo Princess | 8 | Jody Thompson | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Queen Of Arendelle | 18 | C J Cassar | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Hydrating | 12 | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Mapleton Hill | 17 | Andrew Bobbin | 59.5kg |
Moama Bowling Club Mdn Plate
The Tagaloa colt has shown ability with a previous second placing and should be ready to fire fresh with the blinkers off and new bit lifter applied.
Taupe brings the most consistent form to this race with two placings from four starts. The Freedman-trained filly should benefit from the blinkers first time and has shown metropolitan-level form. Damien Thornton's strong record with the stable adds confidence.
The class drop from Listed to Maiden company is significant for this Patrick Payne-trained filly. While the wide barrier is concerning, Billy Egan's excellent record at Echuca and the filly's breeding suggest she could be competitive at this level with natural improvement.
- 1st12TaupeDamien Thornton$3.30
- 2nd2Magnus MaximusJake Duffy$7.00
- 3rd15Nitro SonicTeodore Nugent$8.50
- 4th3Meet Me At The BarCian Macredmond$14.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Taupe | 10 | Damien Thornton | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Magnus Maximus | 3 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 15 | Nitro Sonic | 1 | Teodore Nugent | Jason Warren | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Meet Me At The Bar | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Linc Sullivan | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Brilliant Beagle | 13 | Nathan Punch | Olivia Osborne | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Signed By A Kiss | 15 | Billy Egan | Patrick Payne | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Mysterious Master | 14 | Jett Stanley | Brent Stanley | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 8th | 10 | Natural Event | 7 | Neil Farley | Jody Thompson | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Sir Basil | 11 | Brittany Button | J E & C Ledger | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Last Dandelion | 5 | Will Gordon | S Fliedner | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Lustre Lil | 12 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Morning Ralph | 17 | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Scoobartie | 2 | Brad Rawiller | Jarrod Robinson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Hegely | 4 | Jake Noonan | B C Hearps | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Scusies | 17 | Toby Lake | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Caption This | 8 | Nadia Daniels | John McArdle | 53kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Induction | 16 | Craig Weeding | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Sheza Raveela | 9 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 57.5kg |
Rich River Party Hire Special Ballot Mdn Plate
Recent soft track second shows suitability for today's conditions. Ideal barrier and settling position for Echuca's momentum-based racing. Class drop from Open company provides significant edge despite maiden status.
Gear changes and quality jockey booking suggest stable confidence. First-up record provides hope despite extended break.
Previous track experience and light weight provide minor advantages. Suitable for small exotic inclusion only.
- 1st5Regal GentJett Stanley$1.30
- 2nd6Saker FalconBrittany Button$19.00
- 3rd2Bank HeistBilly Egan$7.00
- 4th13Sports ModeChelsea Taylor$151.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Regal Gent | 5 | Jett Stanley | Liam Howley | 59.5kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 6 | Saker Falcon | 13 | Brittany Button | Ms E Haworth | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Bank Heist | 10 | Billy Egan | Vincent Hall | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Sports Mode | 15 | Chelsea Taylor | C J Davis | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Alvin | 14 | Brad Rawiller | S Jokic | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Specky Boy | 9 | Lachlan King | Damien Hunter | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Goyathlay | 7 | Eoin Walsh | R F Donat | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Touch Me Toes | 4 | Dylan Dean | Simone Walker | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Lady Of Steel | 11 | Jake Duffy | Shay Keating | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Rangatoo | 12 | Neil Farley | C J Davis | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Larapineta Trail | 18 | Sarah Robbins | Jody Thompson | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Spot The Grey | 3 | Will Gordon | Anthony Cosgriff | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Frosty As | 6 | Mikaela Lawrence | Andrew Campbell | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 4 | Last Summer | 17 | Cian Macredmond | Anthony Cosgriff | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Analytical | 1 | Jake Noonan | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Immortal One | 2 | Eoin Walsh | Tyler Donaldson-Aitken | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Princess Prussia | 8 | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Super Dirty | 16 | Lachlan King | T Fitzsimmons | 57.5kg |
Goodyear Autocare Echuca Moama (Bm56)
Every Little Thing offers solid each-way value dropping back in class with a proven distance record. The recent close second at Werribee indicates she's in good form, and the class drop should see her competitive.
Despite limited experience, her natural ability and class drop make her a strong each-way chance.
- 1st8Till QueenJett Stanley$5.50
- 2nd13Taupo TigerDylan Dunn$12.00
- 3rd9Every Little ThingPatrick Moloney$6.00
- 4th12Bow RibbonAlana Kelly$20.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Till Queen | 12 | Jett Stanley | Archie Alexander | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 13 | Taupo Tiger | 10 | Dylan Dunn | J G Symons & S Laxon | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Every Little Thing | 4 | Patrick Moloney | David & Coral Feek | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Bow Ribbon | 7 | Alana Kelly | D F Hill | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Sabeeria | 8 | Jake Noonan | C I Brown | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Temu Tilly | 11 | Nadia Daniels | M M Laurie | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Jaz Tycoon | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 60.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Kawa | 6 | Eoin Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Pick Wisely | 5 | Will Gordon | Archie Alexander | 61.5kg | $4.20 |
| 10th | 1 | Rampazetto | 14 | John Keating | N J Dyer | 62kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Our Beau | 1 | Billy Egan | Nick Ryan | 61kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Catalona | 13 | Archie Alexander | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | So Regal | 9 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Frankie's Me Dad | 2 | Tayla Childs | Chris Calthorpe | 54kg |
Quest Echuca Serviced Apartments (Bm56)
Cash Converter brings strong recent form including a close second at this track over the distance.
Wild Sensation has the form credentials with recent close placings and a good wet track record. However, the wide barrier 13 presents a significant challenge at Echuca where inside barriers dominate. The class drop provides some compensation but barrier concerns limit confidence.
Boulder Jack offers value based on his excellent track record at Echuca and proven ability at the distance. The light weight and recent close placing provide hope, but recent poor form and wide barrier create risk.
- 1st13Wallaby Jack$17.00
- 2nd7The BantamJett Stanley$11.00
- 3rd11Hard LaneNeil Farley$21.00
- 4th12Boulder JackDylan Dean$5.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Wallaby Jack | 1 | J E & C Ledger | 55.5kg | $17.00 | |
| 2nd | 7 | The Bantam | 10 | Jett Stanley | Brent Stanley | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Hard Lane | 3 | Neil Farley | V T Nolen | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Boulder Jack | 11 | Dylan Dean | D E Oliver | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Cash Converter | 9 | Jake Noonan | Carly Thomas | 61.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Sakasu | 5 | Chelsea Taylor | Ms H Burns | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Moonbolt | 2 | Patrick Moloney | Colin Scott | 61.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Wild Sensation | 13 | Zac Moore | Thomas Conlan | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Whatdoya Mean | 7 | Brad Rawiller | Heath Chalmers | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Kilmer | 8 | Will Gordon | T Fitzsimmons | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 11th | 10 | Canny Defense | 12 | Lachlan King | Raharna McDonald | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Macy Moon | 4 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Elvis | 14 | Teodore Nugent | Daniel Williams | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Isdell | 6 | Cheryl Weller | 59.5kg |
Perricoota Station (Bm56)
Zuppa Inglese presents as the most logical winner despite being first-up from a lengthy spell. Her first-up record is excellent with two placings from two attempts, and she's proven on soft tracks. The booking of Billy Egan, who has a 29% strike rate at Echuca, signals strong stable confidence. The significant class drop from BM70 to BM56 provides a crucial edge.
The addition of blinkers for the first time could unlock further improvement, and her recent maiden win at Ararat shows she's in good current form. The Dwyer/Farley combination adds confidence.
The Duffy/Weeding combination is reliable, and she's dropping in class. However, her overall record is concerning and she's yet to win on a good track, making her a risky proposition despite the positives.
Her close second at Hanging Rock last start shows good current form, and being fresh may provide an edge.
- 1st6Zuppa IngleseBilly Egan$1.85
- 2nd3Miss EllaneousNeil Farley$6.00
- 3rd2Queen Of The Surf$17.00
- 4th8Sweater GirlWill Gordon$8.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Zuppa Inglese | 10 | Billy Egan | Patrick Payne | 62kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 3 | Miss Ellaneous | 9 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 62kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Queen Of The Surf | 13 | Simon Zahra | 63kg | $17.00 | |
| 4th | 8 | Sweater Girl | 12 | Will Gordon | Ms M Cunningham | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 15 | Il Americana | 1 | Ms G Johnstone | 56.5kg | $20.00 | |
| 6th | 7 | First Fifteen | 7 | Zac Moore | C Maher | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Maid In Dubai | 6 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Capital Win | 8 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Cilento | 4 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Lacemaker | 5 | Chelsea Taylor | Heath Chalmers | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Muppet | 3 | Teodore Nugent | Jordy Coffey | 62kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Rydell High | 2 | Lachlan King | J E & C Ledger | 60.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Yes Chicci | 16 | C Maher | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Cryptic Gem | 14 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Soul Taker | 11 | Lachlan King | J E & C Ledger | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Loco For Coco | 15 | Jamie Gibbons | R A Hockley | 55kg |
Bet365 Position Payout (Bm56)
Highland Reel gelding who broke through for maiden win last start over 2050m at Wodonga. The step up to 2100m suits his staying pedigree perfectly, and Brad Rawiller's booking adds confidence. While the class rise is significant, his recent form suggests he's ready for this level.
Experienced stayer with solid distance credentials including two placings from four 2100m starts. Billy Egan's strong Echuca record and the first-time tongue tie provide hope for improvement. Consistent staying type who could run into the placings.
Lightly-raced War Decree gelding who ran third over this distance last start at Horsham. The gear change from blinkers to visors could unlock improvement, and the McEvoy stable adds confidence. However, the class rise is substantial for a horse with limited experience.
Experienced stayer dropping slightly in class with solid distance credentials. His recent fourth at Albury over 2000m suggests he's finding form, and Lachlan King's solid Echuca record adds appeal.
- 1st2Vegas JackNeil Farley$3.30
- 2nd11Fiorente SpritzBrittany Button$31.00
- 3rd10Red SparksChelsea Taylor$91.00
- 4th9King CorneliusWill Gordon$12.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Vegas Jack | 2 | Neil Farley | C A Conron | 62.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 11 | Fiorente Spritz | 4 | Brittany Button | Raharna McDonald | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Red Sparks | 10 | Chelsea Taylor | Raharna McDonald | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 4th | 9 | King Cornelius | 8 | Will Gordon | Ms T Davies | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Yellowtwinkletoes | 11 | Billy Egan | Patrick Payne | 60.5kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Reel Latino | 12 | Brad Rawiller | R K Challis | 61.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Olympiad | 3 | Eoin Walsh | T & C McEvoy | 62kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Heironaut | 1 | Teodore Nugent | A & S Freedman | 61.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Overloaded | 6 | Lachlan King | G W Egan | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 1 | Sir Davy | 9 | Cassidy Hill | D J McCarthy | 62kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Wet 'n' Dry | 7 | Jake Duffy | Shay Keating | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Riozino | 5 | Jett Stanley | Liam Howley | 61.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Carlito Brigante | 13 | Jason Evans | 54kg |
Think Water Echuca (Bm56)
First-up specialist with proven Echuca form and strong 1000m record. Despite wide draw, maps to settle in ideal on-pace position that suits track bias.
Well-bred 3yo filly dropping in class with blinkers applied first time. Recent Mornington second shows she's competitive at this level, and the gear change should provide additional improvement. Class drop is significant positive.
Consistent performer with recent form but facing significant class rise.
- 1st3SmarticonPatrick Moloney$3.30
- 2nd12Raging MonkeyNathan Punch$31.00
- 3rd10ZourosaTeodore Nugent$6.50
- 4th14Bronco RevolutionCaitlin Hollowood$14.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Smarticon | 12 | Patrick Moloney | David & Coral Feek | 61.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 12 | Raging Monkey | 6 | Nathan Punch | L E Robertson | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Zourosa | 10 | Teodore Nugent | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 14 | Bronco Revolution | 9 | Caitlin Hollowood | K J Evans | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Auckland | 1 | Dylan Dean | Simone Walker | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Never A Thought | 3 | Bree Temple | Colin Scott | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 6 | Shelly's Legacy | 11 | Lachlan King | J E & C Ledger | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Vinnie's Turn | 4 | Cian Macredmond | Linc Sullivan | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Direct | 5 | Cassidy Hill | D J McCarthy | 62.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Boudica Warrior | 8 | Tayla Childs | K J Evans | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Winning Witness | 2 | Brittany Button | Ms E Haworth | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Fox Man | 12 | Andrew Bobbin | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | El Salto | 15 | L E Robertson | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Secretdream | 10 | Eoin Walsh | Niki O'Shea | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Redemption Time | 13 | Neil Farley | M Sell | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Ourzacracker | 7 | C J Davis | 54kg |
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