Mission Taichi presents the clear standout form line in a moderate maiden field, with two placings from two starts including a narrow 2000m Heavy defeat at Mildura last start.
Victoria · Friday 31 July 2026
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Tim Aumann Plumbing Mdn Plate
Harry Caviar is building genuine form with back-to-back competitive placings, including a narrow 2nd at Echuca last start on Heavy ground.
- 1st4Harry CaviarLogan McNeil$8.50
- 2nd8Mission TaichiBrad Rawiller$1.45
- 3rd2Clinch The DealMitchell Aitken$101.00
- 4th6Maranoa BoyDylan Dunn$12.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Harry Caviar | 8 | Logan McNeil | G W Egan | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Mission Taichi | 2 | Brad Rawiller | Patrick Payne | 59.5kg | $1.45 |
| 3rd | 2 | Clinch The Deal | 10 | Mitchell Aitken | R T Stubbs | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Maranoa Boy | 7 | Dylan Dunn | J G Symons & S Laxon | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Dandynomite | 6 | John Keating | C J Davis | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Meka Vibe | 5 | Alice Kennedy | S A McIntosh | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Excellent Reward | 4 | Zoe Waller | John Fitzgerald | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Lomenie | 9 | Cory Parish | D Binaisse | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Shezous | 11 | Lachlan King | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Isosceles | 1 | Jack Martin | Nathan Newton | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Ate Iron | 3 | J G Symons & S Laxon | 59.5kg |
Afonso Building Solutions Mdn Plate
Cries And Whispers presents the most reliable and progressive form in this maiden field. Barrier 12 is a slight query but the manageable field size and heavy ground should suit this determined stayer-type.
Rakiynn is a first-starter with no historical form, requiring a proxy assessment under framework rules. The barrier draw (5) is favourable for the track bias, and the rider is in strong recent form.
- 1st9Designer StyleJackie Beriman$26.00
- 2nd13Independant LadJake Duffy$2.80
- 3rd2Cries And WhispersLachlan King$2.40
- 4th6The ArcherBrad Rawiller$12.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Designer Style | 9 | Jackie Beriman | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Independant Lad | 4 | Jake Duffy | Jerome Hunter | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Cries And Whispers | 12 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 6 | The Archer | 2 | Brad Rawiller | N A Blackiston | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Jailhouse | 10 | Logan McNeil | Andrew Dale | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Blues Traveler | 7 | Cory Parish | Lee & Shannon Hope | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Alabamadon | 1 | Ryan Hurdle | Ms A Macpherson | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 11 | I'lluvyoulongtime | 13 | Dylan Dunn | D Meagher | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Aleutian Princess | 11 | Adam Mc Cabe | Luke Oliver | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Rakiynn | 5 | Jack Martin | Richard Cully | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Cool Step | 16 | Hayley Spitse | Rhys Archard | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Haunted Kynexion | 17 | John Keating | Jeffrey Kyne | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Duel Missile | 14 | Stephen Brown Jnr | Tyson Barton | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Midnight Fox | 6 | Mitchell Aitken | V L Malady | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Light The Sage | 15 | Alice Kennedy | J E & C Ledger | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Platinum Rush | 8 | Sarah Field | C J Cassar | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Valorada | 10 | Claire Patterson | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Big Chev | 3 | John Keating | B T Malanczyn | 59.5kg |
John Wohlers Jewellers Mdn Plate
First-up assessment is a slight concern but the horse has shown ability fresh.
Frosted Amber has the most genuine local form in the race, with a narrow 2nd at Wangaratta last preparation and three placings from four career starts. Represents a consistent, safe each-way type in a volatile maiden.
Woosh arrives from a vastly superior grade (Listed) after a single competitive start, suggesting she holds a clear class edge on paper. The lack of dry-to-wet transition data and only one start create uncertainty, but the drop in class is substantial enough to warrant respect. A live each-way contender if she translates ability to the heavy surface.
Silver Snow offers value as the only runner with genuine heavy-track placing form (2nd at Bordertown on Heavy 9).
- 1st18Russian SkyDylan Dunn$11.00
- 2nd6Cha Ching KingLogan McNeil$3.60
- 3rd13Snitzel TycoonCassidy Hill$13.00
- 4th19Kensington City$31.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 18 | Russian Sky | 16 | Dylan Dunn | J G Symons & S Laxon | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Cha Ching King | 10 | Logan McNeil | Andrew Dale | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 13 | Snitzel Tycoon | 6 | Cassidy Hill | Andrew Dale | 53kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 19 | Kensington City | 3 | John Fitzgerald | 59.5kg | $31.00 | |
| 5th | 14 | Woosh | 12 | Jackie Beriman | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Frosted Amber | 5 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Relax The Spirit | 7 | Zoe Waller | Andrew Dale | 53kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 20 | Silver Snow | 11 | Adam Mc Cabe | Daniel Williams | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Barrett Reef | 15 | Alice Kennedy | D J McCarthy | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Last Piece | 17 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 17 | Lightwatch | 8 | Brian McGrath | 59.5kg | $2.70 | |
| 12th | 8 | Kohsaka | 1 | Cory Parish | Timothy Grace | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 4 | Tengara | 9 | Brittany Button | Ms E Haworth | 56kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Coragulac Hawk | 13 | Sarah Field | V L Malady | 56kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Ubique | 18 | Linc Sullivan | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Cultural Interest | 14 | Andrew Dale | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Mojo Junior | 2 | Jake Duffy | Andrew Dale | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Bim's Lizzy | 14 | Chelsea Taylor | Ms B Bamford | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Madame Adelaide | 11 | Andrew Dale | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Isle Of Mona | 4 | Jackson Radley | Nick Ryan | 55kg |
Unite Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mdn Plate
Ravens Glow presents the most credible form in a moderate maiden field, with two placings from three runs including a heavy-track podium finish at Seymour just 12 days ago.
Narilao's recent Heavy 10 form at Moe, finishing 4th and only beaten just over two lengths, stands out as solid recent form in a Maiden field.
Barrier 5 is ideal for the described track bias favouring forward, on-pace runners able to cross into a good spot before the turn. A leading each-way threat.
- 1st3NarilaoMitchell Aitken$2.40
- 2nd12Ravens GlowLachlan King$2.25
- 3rd13Sharp RemarkJake Duffy$20.00
- 4th8Come DancingAdam Mc Cabe$16.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Narilao | 3 | Mitchell Aitken | D Meagher | 59.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 12 | Ravens Glow | 8 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | $2.25 |
| 3rd | 13 | Sharp Remark | 4 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Come Dancing | 5 | Adam Mc Cabe | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 1 | All Too Swift | 10 | Brad Rawiller | Philip Evans | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Lady Of Kildare | 9 | Chelsea Taylor | Patrick Payne | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Pretty Pnina | 11 | Jackie Beriman | V L Malady | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Ardesha | 7 | Brittany Button | Catherine Hutchinson | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Marley Namoi | 12 | Ryan Hurdle | Ms A Macpherson | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Nicked Away | 15 | Nathan Punch | Iris Zimmermann | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Lull Us Away | 2 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Brilliant Badger | 6 | Cassidy Hill | Iris Zimmermann | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Tasmanian Fox | 16 | Logan McNeil | V L Malady | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | King Fleance | 14 | Jack Martin | Richard Cully | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Panino | 1 | Dylan Dunn | J G Symons & S Laxon | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Vanvitelli | 13 | Cory Parish | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg |
Sportsbet Race Replays (Bm56)
True Prophet has course and wet-track credentials that stand out in this heavy-track puzzle, having already won at Wangaratta in similar conditions and placed in a genuine Heavy 9 grade race last-but-one start. The slow, tactical tempo and lack of genuine leaders should suit his ability to sit forward and finish through the line. Undervalued given proven local form.
Elite hoop Brad Rawiller adds weight to the case.
The wide barrier is a slight query but the lack of genuine pace in this race reduces that disadvantage.
Torn offers value as the only genuine heavy-track winner in the field, and today's drop in grade from Bench 62 to Bench 56 should bring him back into competitive range.
- 1st9MishimaCory Parish$21.00
- 2nd2TornLachlan King$6.00
- 3rd6True ProphetMitchell Aitken$8.50
- 4th4Pick A SymphonyBrad Rawiller$2.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Mishima | 4 | Cory Parish | Ben Brisbourne | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Torn | 2 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 61.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | True Prophet | 5 | Mitchell Aitken | Jamie Gibbons | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Pick A Symphony | 1 | Brad Rawiller | Patrick Payne | 61kg | $2.00 |
| 5th | 7 | I'm Dynamite | 3 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Susie Wells | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Cosmic Charger | 6 | Brittany Button | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | King's Taj | 9 | Carleen Hefel | J R Welsh | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Clinger | 8 | Jackie Beriman | Ms J Beriman | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Majestic Deel | 7 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
Winsec Savings & Loans (Bm56)
Lightning Flash steps back into this exact course/distance combination where she scored last start on a similarly rain-affected surface. Her heavy-track record (2-0-1 from 6) and recent upward form trajectory make her the most credible winner on ability. Barrier 3 lets King dictate a forward position in what looms as a slow-tempo affair, playing into her strengths as a horse who travels through the bend and finds the line.
Forrest Gump is a genuinely progressive stayer with a strong heavy-track record and consistent placings across a short career. Drawn well at barrier 6, he should get a forward position in what's shaping as a slow-tempo race, and his rapid recent placing form (232x314) suggests he's ready to fire again fresh off a quick 7-day back-up.
Great Prosperity has course form and a strong hoop in Rawiller aboard, with a consistent placing record across the campaign. The concern is his modest record specifically on Heavy (no wins from 3) and a wide-ish gate that could cost ground into the bend. Still, his adaptability and the jockey's track knowledge make him a solid each-way threat.
Foggy Bottom represents value given his near-identical course/distance placing effort two runs back in the same Heavy 10 conditions this campaign.
- 1st8Auto MaxValentin Le Boeuf$16.00
- 2nd10Foggy BottomJake Duffy$6.00
- 3rd3Great ProsperityBrad Rawiller$5.00
- 4th2Forrest GumpBrittany Button$2.90
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Auto Max | 11 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Susie Wells | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Foggy Bottom | 4 | Jake Duffy | Ms J Crosbie | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Great Prosperity | 2 | Brad Rawiller | Luke Oliver | 62kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Forrest Gump | 6 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 60.5kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 5 | Lightning Flash | 3 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 1 | Star Blazer | 10 | Alice Kennedy | D J McCarthy | 64kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Brassi Road | 5 | Chelsea Taylor | C J Davis | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Captain Barbossa | 9 | Jackie Beriman | J E & C Ledger | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Moscow Red | 8 | Mitchell Aitken | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Ataegina | 7 | Brad Rawiller | Luke Oliver | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Pro Velocity | 1 | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg |
Enviro Liquid Waste (Bm56)
Raven's Silver arrives full of confidence having just saluted at this same track and distance on heavy ground. His record on heavy (2:2-0-0) and at the track/distance (2:2-0-0) is outstanding, and barrier 8 offers a fair take-up position. Even with topweight and a moderate second-up record, current form and proven conditions make him the most reliable winning chance.
Sheila's record on heavy tracks is remarkable - 5 wins from just 6 starts - making her a major players a drop back to Heavy 9 today.
Postwar is a progressive, lightly-raced three-year-old with a genuine affinity for heavy ground, headlined by a narrow Albury win on Heavy 8.
- 1st15Bronco RevolutionSarah Field$12.00
- 2nd7Diamond IndarufLogan McNeil$9.50
- 3rd3Raven's SilverBrad Rawiller$1.95
- 4th4PostwarMitchell Aitken$9.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Bronco Revolution | 14 | Sarah Field | K J Evans | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Diamond Indaruf | 12 | Logan McNeil | Matthew Brown | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Raven's Silver | 8 | Brad Rawiller | Ben Brisbourne | 62kg | $1.95 |
| 4th | 4 | Postwar | 5 | Mitchell Aitken | D J McCarthy | 61.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Listening Is Doing | 3 | Jackie Beriman | J R Welsh | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Smash Blue | 4 | Luke Oliver | 60.5kg | $10.00 | |
| 7th | 5 | Sheila | 15 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Rowdy Anthem | 16 | Zoe Waller | Grant White | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Springer Time | 11 | Jade Da Rose | Robert Kirkpatrick | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 17 | Ourzacracker | 7 | Valentin Le Boeuf | C J Davis | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Laura's Gold | 2 | Hayley Spitse | Mitchell Leek | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 18 | Snow On Her | 9 | C J Davis | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Induction | 10 | Craig Weeding | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Pump The Pedals | 6 | Cory Parish | Carly Thomas | 62kg | |
| Scr | 8 | See You Then | 13 | Andrew Dale | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Galbalan | 1 | Chelsea Jokic | S Jokic | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Novel Approach | 13 | Cassidy Hill | K J Aldous | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Raging Monkey | 18 | L E Robertson | 58kg |
Pat Byrne Electrical (Bm56)
Forever With Ned ticks the key boxes for this heavy-track BM56: proven course/distance winner on Heavy 10, dropping in grade, and a genuinely strong heavy-track record. Recent runs show she's racing consistently without being far off placings. The class relief combined with proven wet-track credentials make her the most reliable winning chance in this field.
Stellar Mofeed has been the model of consistency, placing in the vast majority of her recent starts against tougher opposition. The drop into BM56 and multiple gear adjustments suggest the stable is targeting this race. Limited heavy-track wins is a slight concern, but her overall profile and current form trend make her a strong each-way and placing threat.
Black Adam drops in class and draws well, with career form at this track/class level and around this distance. Included as a differences-based third pick given the barrier and class relief, but confidence is tempered.
Previous experience at Wangaratta over this trip is a plus, and the class assessment is favourable.
- 1st6Hells SonRyan Hurdle$13.00
- 2nd3Black AdamMitchell Aitken$12.00
- 3rd5Shelly's LegacyAlice Kennedy$5.50
- 4th16Densetsu$14.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Hells Son | 4 | Ryan Hurdle | Andrew Dale | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Black Adam | 8 | Mitchell Aitken | D J McCarthy | 61.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Shelly's Legacy | 15 | Alice Kennedy | J E & C Ledger | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 16 | Densetsu | 7 | Andrew Dale | 59kg | $14.00 | |
| 5th | 12 | Reasonable Point | 18 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 18 | Charming Di | 3 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Stellar Mofeed | 10 | Dylan Dunn | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 60.5kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 11 | Kowhai | 2 | Cory Parish | Lee & Shannon Hope | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Legendary Diva | 1 | Zoe Waller | Grant White | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Forever With Ned | 11 | Jack Martin | Patrick Payne | 61.5kg | $7.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Mojo Music | 19 | Luke Oliver | 62kg | $11.00 | |
| 12th | 19 | Platinum Executive | 6 | Matt Ivill | 55.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 13th | 17 | Whisper The Wind | 12 | Brittany Button | K J Aldous | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 14th | 14 | Needawinna | 20 | Chelsea Taylor | C D Widdison | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Royal Heritage | 13 | Brad Rawiller | N A Blackiston | 62kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Turnaquid | 9 | Luke Oliver | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Decimus | 17 | Chelsea Jokic | S Jokic | 60kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Jingu Express | 14 | Andrew Dale | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Eire To The Jungle | 16 | Toby Lake | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Magic Merv | 5 | K F Hanley | 54kg |
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