AraratSun, February 08, 2026

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D.A. Dalgleish Maiden Plate

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Winner AUD $17,600 - 12 runners

1m

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

FINANCE MERCHANT (7) came home strongly last start to finish third, beaten 0. 6 lengths, over 7f at Mt Gambier when fresh from a break. Can go on with it. BLUE ENSIGN (6) stepped up to the mile for the first time last start at Camperdown and after looking a winning chance halfway down the straight he finished midfield. Should settle handy in the run. Best figures should see him run well. SEA WARNING (4) was 2. 75 lengths from the winner in fourth over 7f at Werribee last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Will snag back from this draw but has a strong finish. Leading player based on that debut performance. ZULEIKA (12) is a two-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at Wangaratta over 7f, beaten 5 lengths. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.