Form Guide

Ararat, VIC (Night) - Monday, 18 Aug 2025

The following are the planned races and field of runners for the meeting:

Race 7 HOUSE OF NAI ASIAN GROCERY MAIDEN TROT 9:01 PM
Track: Circumference - 810.9m, Straight - 186m, Front line - 7, Sprint lane in operation
Track Record: 2:01.8 Montpellier 21/02/2020
MAIDEN. * Restricted to horses with nil lifetime wins. * Concession Driver Claims do not apply. * Age Concessions do not apply. * Mares Allowance does not apply. RBD.
Prizemoney: $6,000 - 1st $3,320, 2nd $900, 3rd $600, 4th $300, 5th $180, 6th $140, 7th $140, 8th $140, 9th $140, 10th $140, 11th $140
2195 METRES 2ND LEG DAILY DOUBLE, 4TH LEG QUADDIE Mobile Start

1 I AM SKYE CHIOLA v
Fr1
BAY FILLY 3YRS
NR50
SKYVALLEY NZ - GLORIADON (SUNDON USA)
EMERALD GREEN
Breeder: Staffordshire Park
Driver: MARK HAYES 
Owner: J Exell 
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Trainer: JANET EXELL (McKenzie Creek via Horsham) 
Career: 0-0-0-0
LTS: $0
TS: 0-0-0-0
LS: 0-0-0-0

Win: 0%
Place: 0%
Mobile: 0-0-0-0
Track: 0-0-0-0
DistRge: 0-0-0-0

2 THE KNOCKABOUT v
Fr2
BAY GELDING 4YRS
NR47
PEGASUS SPUR CA - PETERS PASSION (YANKEE PACO USA)
BLUE, THREE SILVER STRIPES & STAR
Breeder: A X O'Connor, J A O'Connor, T V O'Connor, D J O'Connor, S V O'Connor
Driver:  
Owner: A X O'Connor, J A O'Connor, T V O'Connor, D J O'Connor, S V O'Connor 
- r7663
Trainer: XAVIER O'CONNOR (Scotts Creek) 
Career: 5-0-0-1
LTS: $1,160
TS: 5-0-0-1
LS: 0-0-0-0

Win: 0%
Place: 20%
Mobile: 5-0-0-1
Track: 0-0-0-0
DistRge: 3-0-0-1
r-9 TERANG 19May25 2180MS (Good), $6000 Terang Co-Op Rural Store (MAIDEN), Fr2 Xavier O'Connor $3.40, btn , wnr ALDEBARAN ANTON Fr3, 2nd TRICKY DIAMOND Fr6, 2:05.7, 61.6 (33.3, 31.7, 30.4, 31.2) trainer cautioned gear, broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, flat tyre, pulled up, no action taken Brightcove Video Available
7-8 GEELONG 30May25 1609MS (Good), $6000 Haras Des Trotteurs Trot (MAIDEN), Sr1 Xavier O'Connor $9.50, btn 72.1m, wnr EXASPERATION Fr5, 2nd SHONEE Fr6, 2:00.7, 59.1 (29.7, 31.9, 29.5, 29.6) 4 back on the pegs at bell, broke Brightcove Video Available
6-12 BALARAT 12Jun25 2200MS (Good), $6000 Sinclair Meats Maiden Trot (MAIDEN), Sr4 Xavier O'Connor $12.00, btn 33.8m, wnr HILLTOP HUGH Fr1, 2nd ALABAMA MAY Fr3, 2:03.1, 58.5 (32.7, 31.9, 29.5, 29.0) 1 out 4 back at bell Brightcove Video Available
6-11 TERANG 25Jun25 1680MS (Good), $6000 Terang Fitness Maiden Trot (MAIDEN), Fr1 Glen Craven $23.00, btn 11.0m, wnr KEAYANG BAZLENKA Fr6, 2nd TROUVILLE SUR MER Fr4, 2:02.6, 60.4 (29.6, 32.8, 30.2, 30.2) 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early Brightcove Video Available
3-10 KILMORE 14Aug25 2180MS (Good), $6000 Vhrc / Gbl Properties Trot (MAIDEN), Fr6 Xavier O'Connor $8.00, btn 2.6m, wnr JILLIBY TOPGUN Fr4, 2nd MILITARY MERIT Sr3, 2:05.2, 64.1 (31.1, 30.6, 31.7, 32.4) 1 out 1 back at bell Brightcove Video Available

3 MAORIS AVENGER v
Fr3
BAY/BROWN FILLY 3YRS
NR50
KVINTET AVENGER FIN - MAORI AMOUR (MAJESTIC SON CA)
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE V & SLEEVES
Breeder: P G Meade
Driver: PADDY MEADE 
Owner: P G Meade 
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Trainer: PADDY MEADE (Cudgee) 
Career: 0-0-0-0
LTS: $0
TS: 0-0-0-0
LS: 0-0-0-0

Win: 0%
Place: 0%
Mobile: 0-0-0-0
Track: 0-0-0-0
DistRge: 0-0-0-0

4 BILLYSOPHIA v
Fr4
BROWN MARE 4YRS
NR34
ALDEBARAN EAGLE USA - MISS CULLY (GREAT SUCCESS USA)
RED, WHITE SASH, DARK BLUE STARS
Breeder: S Arcamo, E Arcamo, B Lasgis, A Lasgis, M Lasgis
Owner: S Arcamo, E Arcamo, B Lasgis, A Lasgis, M Lasgis 
s9s779760 - s69s096s
Trainer: ARTHUR LASGIS (Ararat) 
Career: 18-0-0-0
LTS: $3,060
TS: 5-0-0-0
LS: 7-0-0-0

Win: 0%
Place: 0%
Mobile: 17-0-0-0
Track: 2-0-0-0
DistRge: 13-0-0-0
6-8 MARYBRO 05Feb25 2190MS (Good), $6000 Ab Paint Trot (NR up to 39.), Fr5 George Chamouras $12.00, btn 92.6m, wnr LOVE WHO Fr1, 2nd CHAMPAGNES Sr1, 2:03.1, 60.4 (31.8, 31.0, 30.0, 30.4) gate speed, behind leader at bell, broke, vets examination after race, slow recovery Brightcove Video Available
9-9 MARYBRO 12Feb25 2190MS (Good), $4000 Peter Egan Bi-Rite (NR 37 to 42.), Fr2 Ben Xiriha $81.00, btn 106.0m, wnr AGAINST THE BRIDLE Fr7, 2nd JESSICAS STORY Fr5, 2:01.2, 60.6 (29.3, 31.2, 30.2, 30.4) 5 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, vets examination after race, slow recovery, stood down 1 trial Brightcove Video Available
12-12 MELTON 25Apr25 1720MS (Rain Affected), $4000 Prydes Easifeed Trot (NR up to 45.), Fr3 Arthur Lasgis $101.00, btn 132.8m, wnr BLANCO CANYON Sr3, 2nd FLING IT RAINBOW Fr5, 2:00.7, 60.5 (29.3, 31.7, 30.3, 30.2) 1 out 1 back at bell, tired latter stages, vets examination after race, endoscopic exam, no abnormalities rep., stood down 1 trial Brightcove Video Available
9-10 ARARAT 14May25 2195MS (Good), $6000 Brendan's Australian Tours (MAIDEN), Fr7 Arthur Lasgis $151.00, btn 60.5m, wnr LADY SUSPICIOUS Fr6, 2nd TROTTENEM MAGIC Sr3, 2:06.9, 61.4 (33.1, 32.4, 29.9, 31.5) out of position at start, last chance in draw, 3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 3 back at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued Brightcove Video Available
6-9 TERANG 19May25 2180MS (Good), $6000 Terang Co-Op Rural Store (MAIDEN), Fr4 Arthur Lasgis $126.00, btn 77.5m, wnr ALDEBARAN ANTON Fr3, 2nd TRICKY DIAMOND Fr6, 2:05.7, 61.6 (33.3, 31.7, 30.4, 31.2) gate speed, behind leader at bell, tired latter stages, last chance to race competitively Brightcove Video Available

5 HAPPY ESCAPE v
Fr5
BAY GELDING 4YRS
NR40
VOLSTEAD USA - WEE SUN LASS NZ (SUNDON USA)
DARK BLUE, RED V, YELLOW SLEEVES
Breeder: J F Meade, M B Meade
Driver: JOHN MEADE 
Owner: J F Meade, M B Meade 
- s708256
Trainer: JOHN MEADE (Cudgee) 
Career: 13-0-1-0
LTS: $3,240
TS: 6-0-1-0
LS: 0-0-0-0

Win: 0%
Place: 8%
Mobile: 12-0-1-0
Track: 0-0-0-0
DistRge: 11-0-1-0
10-10 HORSHAM 28May25 2200MS (Good), $6000 Decron Horse Care Maiden (MAIDEN), Sr1 Paddy Meade $31.00, btn 66.6m, wnr TRICKY DIAMOND Fr1, 2nd HALLEBESOFINE Fr6, 2:05.6, 61.7 (32.6, 32.9, 30.5, 31.2) broke, 5 back on the pegs at bell, broke, last chance to race truly Brightcove Video Available
8-11 TERANG 25Jun25 1680MS (Good), $6000 Terang Fitness Maiden Trot (MAIDEN), Sr3 John Meade $101.00, btn 41.6m, wnr KEAYANG BAZLENKA Fr6, 2nd TROUVILLE SUR MER Fr4, 2:02.6, 60.4 (29.6, 32.8, 30.2, 30.2) began badly, continue odm, 6 back on the pegs at bell Brightcove Video Available
2-7 HAMILTN 14Jul25 2160MS (Rain Affected), $6000 Vhrc / Benstud Maiden Trot (MAIDEN), Fr6 John Meade $23.00, btn 35.1m, wnr SHONEE Fr4, 3rd RASENGAN Fr5, 2:02.5, 60.1 (30.9, 32.4, 31.1, 29.0) out of position at start, continue odm, restrained after start, 3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane Brightcove Video Available
5-11 STAWELL 21Jul25 2180SS (Heavy), $6000 Split 'n' Stawell Trot Hcp (No NR.), FT Fr1 John Meade $101.00, btn 28.1m, wnr ALDEBARAN ANTON FT Fr3, 2nd NIGHT WHISPERER FT Fr4, 2:07.6, 63.8 (31.4, 31.5, 31.9, 31.9) slowly out, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early, inconvenienced Brightcove Video Available
6-11 CHARLTN 11Aug25 2100MS (Fast), $6000 Heenan's Newsagency Trot (MAIDEN), Sr4 John Meade $23.00, btn 10.0m, wnr SALUTE TO SUNNY Fr3, 2nd JOE LOU Fr7, 2:04.1, 62.6 (31.1, 30.7, 30.4, 32.2) 1 out 1 back at bell, raced roughly, held up late Brightcove Video Available

6 ALABAMA DELTA v ODM
Fr6
BAY MARE 4YRS
NR40
SKYVALLEY NZ - ALABAMA BREEZE (ANGUS HALL (US))
PINK, DARK BLUE DIAMOND & SLEEVES
Breeder: G A Norris, D T Norris, J T Norris, L D Norris
Owner: B R Gibson, A L Douglas, W M Douglas, P G Dawson 
336s8770s97 - 665s8s
Trainer: JENNIFER DOUGLAS (Ross Creek) 
Career: 14-0-0-3
LTS: $4,040
TS: 4-0-0-0
LS: 9-0-0-2

Win: 0%
Place: 21%
Mobile: 14-0-0-3
Track: 0-0-0-0
DistRge: 10-0-0-3
7-8 TERANG 30Dec24 2180MS (Good), $6000 Welcome Computers Maiden (MAIDEN), Fr5 Annalise Scott $18.00, btn 40.8m, wnr HARD ROCK ANGEL Fr2, 2nd CHILLHUNNYBUNNY Fr3, 2:05.4, 60.4 (32.9, 32.6, 29.8, 30.6) pulled hard, broke, warning issued, 3 wide middle with trail, 3 wide latter Brightcove Video Available
6-10 MELTON 10Jan25 1720MS (Good), $6000 2construct Maiden Trot (MAIDEN), Fr3 Jason Lee $3.80 fav, btn 10.7m, wnr ZINGARA LASS Fr1, 2nd COLUMBIAS GONZALES Fr5, 2:01.7, 59.7 (30.4, 32.3, 30.1, 29.6) behind leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
6-8 CHARLTN 15Jan25 2100MS (Good), $6000 O'Connors Case Ih Trot (MAIDEN), Fr6 Annalise Scott $12.00, btn 40.6m, wnr KEAYANG FRANCISCO Fr2, 2nd THE NINTH WAVE Sr1, 2:06.2, 60.2 (34.0, 31.9, 30.9, 29.3) began badly, out of draw mobile starts, broke, last chance to race truly, 4 back on the pegs at bell Brightcove Video Available
5-8 MARYBRO 22Jan25 2190MS (Good), $6000 Aldebaran Park Maiden Trot (MAIDEN), Sr1 Lochie Cook $14.00, btn 24.0m, wnr BLITZER I HOPE Fr7, 2nd SNICKERS EXPRESS Fr1, 2:09.1, 60.6 (32.9, 34.7, 30.2, 30.4) broke in score up, broke after start, continue odm, broke, broke, stood down 1 trial, 6 back on the pegs at bell Brightcove Video Available
8-8 KILMORE 27Mar25 2180MS (Good), $6000 Beraldo Coffee Maiden Trot (MAIDEN), Sr1 Jack Laugher $15.00, btn 225.6m, wnr IM IN STYLE Fr3, 2nd HODY MOKE Fr4, 2:04.8, 59.5 (32.3, 32.6, 29.2, 30.3) broke in score up, out of position at start, broke after start, continue odm, trailed field, tailed off at bell, broke twice in running, stood down 1 trial Brightcove Video Available

7 BOOT LEGGING v ODM
Fr7
BAY GELDING 3YRS
NR48
VOLSTEAD USA - FORTUNATE PHOENIX (WIND CRIES MAORI NZ)
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE BRACES, HOOPED SLEEVES
Breeder: R A Haynes, C A Shaw, E A Payne, B M Payne
Driver: KERRYN MANNING 
Owner: Dorro Downs Pty Ltd (Mgr: J A Dorrington) 
7s453370 - s
Trainer: PETER MANNING (Great Western) 
Career: 7-0-0-2
LTS: $3,940
TS: 0-0-0-0
LS: 7-0-0-2

Win: 0%
Place: 29%
Mobile: 6-0-0-2
Track: 0-0-0-0
DistRge: 4-0-0-1
5-9 MARYBRO 04Sep24 2190MS (Good), $10000 Always Ready Vss 2yo C&G (No NR.), Fr6 Greg Sugars $41.00, btn 15.2m, wnr ZARSKI Fr2, 2nd ALDEBARAN ABEL Fr4, 2:05.0, 60.4 (32.8, 32.2, 31.6, 28.8) began badly, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 2 back at bell Brightcove Video Available
3-12 MELTON 20Sep24 2240MS (Good), $20000 Vicbred Super Series 2yo (No NR.), Sr5 Greg Sugars $9.00, btn 1.9m, wnr NIPOTINA Fr3, 2nd THE DARK THUNDER Fr5, 2:01.4, 59.6 (31.6, 31.5, 29.2, 30.4) 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
3-6 BENDIGO 09Oct24 1650MS (Good), $6000 Helpisontheway @ Llowalong (0-1 WIN), Fr5 Greg Sugars $3.40, btn 3.5m, wnr VERA LANE Fr2, 2nd I AM HELLBOUND Fr4, 2:01.5, 58.0 (30.9, 32.9, 29.8, 28.2) broke in score up, continue odm, gate speed, led, leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
7-7 MARYBRO 20Oct24 2190SS (Good), $7000 Haras Des Trotteurs 2yo (No NR.), FT Fr1 Greg Sugars $7.50, btn 188.4m, wnr CARLA PIXIE NZ 10 Fr5, 2nd TENASEA WHISKEY FT Fr2, 2:09.3, 58.4 (33.7, 34.5, 29.8, 28.6) broke after start, out of draw standing starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell Brightcove Video Available
10-10 MARYBRO 27Oct24 1690MS (Good), $10000 Vsta Vale Dick Lee 2yo (MAIDEN), Sr3 Greg Sugars $6.50, btn 323.0m, wnr TENASEA WHISKEY Fr1, 2nd OLD DOMINION Fr5, 2:02.9, 59.7 (30.6, 33.3, 29.9, 29.8) broke in score up, out of position at start, continue odm, trailed field, checked and broke, tailed off at bell Brightcove Video Available

Second Row
8 ITGETSBETTER v ODM
Sr1
BAY GELDING 3YRS
NR43
VOLSTEAD USA - KEYSTONE CLARE (KEYSTONE SALUTE USA)
PURPLE, YELLOW BRACES, PINK SLEEVES
Breeder: A X O'Connor, J K O'Connor
Owner: C M O'Connor, J B O'Connor, T Hickey, S Hickey, C Snowdon, G Snowdon, T J McGarity, P M Donelly, S B Donelly, M Tamburro, J Cattogio, C Yigit, D Padgett, F J Psaila 
8s5 - 8s68377428
Trainer: JONATHAN O'CONNOR (Narrawong) 
Career: 11-0-1-1
LTS: $3,020
TS: 9-0-1-1
LS: 2-0-0-0

Win: 0%
Place: 18%
Mobile: 11-0-1-1
Track: 0-0-0-0
DistRge: 9-0-0-1
7-10 HORSHAM 28May25 2200MS (Good), $6000 Decron Horse Care Maiden (MAIDEN), Sr3 Lochie Cook $19.00, btn 42.4m, wnr TRICKY DIAMOND Fr1, 2nd HALLEBESOFINE Fr6, 2:05.6, 61.7 (32.6, 32.9, 30.5, 31.2) 1 out 2 back at bell Brightcove Video Available
7-11 TERANG 25Jun25 1680MS (Good), $6000 Terang Fitness Maiden Trot (MAIDEN), Fr3 Nicholas O'Connor $101.00, btn 27.7m, wnr KEAYANG BAZLENKA Fr6, 2nd TROUVILLE SUR MER Fr4, 2:02.6, 60.4 (29.6, 32.8, 30.2, 30.2) gate speed, behind leader at bell, gave ground over concluding stages Brightcove Video Available
4-7 HAMILTN 14Jul25 2160MS (Rain Affected), $6000 Vhrc / Benstud Maiden Trot (MAIDEN), Fr1 Nicholas O'Connor $41.00, btn 43.4m, wnr SHONEE Fr4, 2nd HAPPY ESCAPE Fr6, 2:02.5, 60.1 (30.9, 32.4, 31.1, 29.0) gate speed, led, leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
2-9 MARYBRO 28Jul25 1690MS (Good), $6000 Carisbrook Lions Club 3yo (MAIDEN), Fr2 Nicholas O'Connor $41.00, btn 14.8m, wnr ARTIGAS Fr5, 3rd ALDEBARAN AXL Fr6, 2:00.6, 58.8 (30.4, 31.8, 28.7, 30.1) gate speed, behind leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
8-9 BENDIGO 06Aug25 2150MS (Good), $6000 True Roman 3yo Maiden Trot (MAIDEN), Fr3 Michael Bellman $12.00, btn 34.8m, wnr KEAYANG MINNESOTA Fr7, 2nd LOVE ME AGAIN NZ Fr5, 2:02.2, 60.1 (31.4, 32.0, 30.4, 29.7) broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 5 back on the pegs at bell Brightcove Video Available
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