Horsham

Today, October 17, 2026Flat6fSoft

Verdict

BEST TERMS (1) resumes after finishing in the money over 1500m at Ballarat five months ago. He didn't miss a placing last time in and has trialled well for the return, very hard to beat up on speed. BLUE VALENTINE (6) is poised to win after placing at her last four outings, most recently when second over 1200m at Mt Gambier. Not much harder here and should go close. BACK UP BARBIE (5) showed good early speed last start over today's journey at Mildura before finishing second, beaten 4 lengths. Rock-hard fit and looks an each-way chance. SHUJINKO (3) turned in a better run last start, beaten 1.1 lengths into fourth over 1400m at Coleraine. Had a few chances but is going well enough to figure. WHISKEY AND WAR (13) can run well on debut for the Kearney yard.

1. Best Terms
6. Blue Valentine
5. Back Up Barbie

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1. 1. Best Terms
J: HARRY COFFEYT: TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
F: 2322x
Price History:
2.25
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
147
Verdict
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw May 24 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Le Beau Gosse with 59.5kg at $1.35. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw April 13 over 1300m, soft track; a neck behind Amedei with 59kg at $5. Take some beating.
2. 2. Brutal Tempo
J: BRAD RAWILLERT: MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
F: 38x3
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on September 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Star Of Macedon with 59.5kg at $51. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on April 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fastobeast with 59kg at $5.50. Should be right there.
6. 6. Blue Valentine
J: LUKE CARTWRIGHTT: TYLER DONALDSON-AITKEN
F: 3x222
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Mt Gambier on October 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Nicaloha with 56kg at $1.85. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Donald on September 12 over 1200m, neck behind Boulderoo carrying 57.5kg at $7. Will take plenty of catching.
13. 13. Whiskey And War
J: JOHN ALLENT: PATRICK KEARNEY
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Three-year-old gelding making debut by El Roca out of Dunbarton. Purchased for NZD $ 50,000 (NZB 2025 Ready to Run Sale). Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Ballarat on October 13. Wary, watch betting.
11. 11. Canticle
J: DECLAN BATEST: CIARON MAHER
F: 5
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Was well-supported at debut, eased back early on 5th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Moe on September 24 over 1100m, 9 len behind Fervently carrying 57kg at $3.60. Plenty of scope for improvement.
5. 5. Back Up Barbie
J: CIAN MACREDMONDT: CIARON MAHER
F: 3x442
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Mildura on October 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Apocalypse with 57.5kg at $2.70. The race before that 4th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Echuca on September 19 over 1312m, 3.5 len behind Spex carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Improving sort, has claims.
3. 3. Shujinko
J: DEAN YENDALLT: PAUL PREUSKER
F: 53674
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Last start 4th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Coleraine on September 25 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Terrestrial Light carrying 59.5kg at $6. Before that 7th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Donald on September 12 over 1620m, 6 len behind Philharmonic carrying 59.5kg at $26. Nice effort last time. In the each way mix.
4. 4. Apadana
J: SHAYLEIGH INGELSET: PAUL PREUSKER
F: x350x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
162
Verdict
Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Sa Classic May 9 over 2546m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Fringes carrying 56kg at $101. First up last campaign third of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1563m, 0.5 len behind Fearless Monarch carrying 56kg at $3.60. Rough hope.
10. 10. Bronx Brawler
J: DYLAN DUNNT: JASON WARREN
F: 9
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
34
12. 12. Hannan Street
J: CRAIG ATKINSONT: KARLENE TINDALE
Price History:
151.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
8. 8. Marks Magus
J: CHRISTINE PULST: BRIAN & ASHLEY MCKNIGHT
F: 99x89
Price History:
151.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
14. 14. La Moma
J: KATE WALTERST: WAYNE WALTERS
F: x96x7
Price History:
151.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
11

Non-Runners

7. 7. His Lady Bay
J: EOIN WALSHT: MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
F: 46473
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 13 in a Mdn-Sw at Hamilton on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Moving Point carrying 57.5kg at $12. The start before that 7th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on September 11 over 1700m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rockzino carrying 57.5kg at $21. Minor hope.

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