Australian Guineas Day 2026 28 Feb 2026
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12:15 PM 1000 2YO LR
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We kick off Australian Guineas day with a competitive 2yo race down the straight, for which the Hayes yard holds the keys. JACARANDA (5) is the pick of their fillies, dominant over two rivals at Seymour on debut in good time, well backed in the Inglis Millennium last time, only beaten 1.2 lengths. Not sure that's the best 2yo form in the country but it should stack up well here. LA GITANA (7) debuted in the G3 Chairman's Stakes and ran a solid race behind impressive winner Big Sky. She'll be better for that and should take catching. GIN TWIST (6) has been third in both starts to date, beating home Blue Diamond winner Streisand in her latest. She should be right there again. LADHAR (8) resumes. It all came a bit soon for her on debut but she can do much better having jumped out well. THE TROUBLESHOOTER (4) has jumped out well for his debut and could surprise.

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8. LADHAR Rtg 62 T: Anthony & S Freedman   J: D Lane (55kg)
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7. LA GITANA Rtg 69 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: E Brown (55kg)
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5. JACARANDA Rtg 90 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: M Dee (55kg)
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5. JACARANDA Rtg 90 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: M Dee (55kg)
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7. LA GITANA Rtg 69 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: E Brown (55kg)
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6. GIN TWIST Rtg 100 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: L Currie (55kg)
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5. JACARANDA Rtg 90 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: M Dee (55kg)
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7. LA GITANA Rtg 69 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: E Brown (55kg)
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6. GIN TWIST Rtg 100 T: B, W & J Hayes   J: L Currie (55kg)
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FORM SUMMARY

We kick off Australian Guineas day with a competitive 2yo race down the straight, for which the Hayes yard holds the keys. JACARANDA (5) is the pick of their fillies, dominant over two rivals at Seymour on debut in good time, well backed in the Inglis Millennium last time, only beaten 1.2 lengths. Not sure that's the best 2yo form in the country but it should stack up well here. LA GITANA (7) debuted in the G3 Chairman's Stakes and ran a solid race behind impressive winner Big Sky. She'll be better for that and should take catching. GIN TWIST (6) has been third in both starts to date, beating home Blue Diamond winner Streisand in her latest. She should be right there again. LADHAR (8) resumes. It all came a bit soon for her on debut but she can do much better having jumped out well. THE TROUBLESHOOTER (4) has jumped out well for his debut and could surprise.

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Third race start. First start second last of 10 at this track in the LR Maribyrnong Trl on October 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Eurocanto carrying 58kg at $51. Went for a break before returning got back early 3rd in a small field at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Rich On Bubbles with 58kg at $4. Will need to improve.

Career/Overall2: 0-1
Prize Money$3600.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamYES YES YES-AGUEDA
ColourB/BR
Past Races
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenuePAKM
Date of MeetingThu 12Feb26
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMichael Dee (58)
Finishing Position9
Racetrack/VenueFLEM
Date of MeetingSat 4Oct25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMichael Dee (58)

Dual acceptor. Gelding by Hellbent on debut. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on February 20. Respecting.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamHELLBENT-GLAMARAMA
ColourB/BR

Colt by St Mark's Basilica making his first appearance. Won a Flemington jump-out on February 20. Looks to have some ability but this will test.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeColt
Sire/DamST MARK'S BASILICA (FR)-MONTRACHET
ColourB

Gelding by I Am Immortal on debut. Won a jump-out at Pakenham on February 17. Looks a smart type having won latest hitout by a big space, consider.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeGelding
Sire/DamI AM IMMORTAL-ABSOLUTE PUZZLE
ColourB

Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, scored a big 6 len win at Seymour 2yo Mdn-Sw January 15 over 1100m defeating South Yarra Miss carrying 56kg at $2.40. Second-up 5th of 16 at Randwick in the LR Millennium on February 7 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Fireball with 54.5kg at $11. Can bounce back strongly here.

Career/Overall2: 1-0
Prize Money$65375.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamHOME AFFAIRS-GRACIE'S LASS
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position5
Racetrack/VenueRAND
Date of MeetingSat 7Feb26
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyTom Sherry (54.5)
Finishing Position1
Racetrack/VenueSEYM
Date of MeetingThu 15Jan26
Race Distance1100m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMichael Dee (56)

Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 9 over 1000m, head behind Brazen Dechambeau carrying 56kg at $3.80. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Bd/Prev F on January 24 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Rubi's Choice with 56kg at $16. Brings the right form.

Career/Overall2: 0-2
Prize Money$26550.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamHOME AFFAIRS-TWIST TOPS
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 24Jan26
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyLuke Nolen (56)
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenuePAKM
Date of MeetingFri 9Jan26
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyMichael Dee (56)

At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Chairman's Stk on January 31 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Big Sky carrying 55kg at $6. Shows ability and expected to improve. Nice debut and that form should hold up.

Career/Overall1: 0-1
Prize Money$18000.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamHOME AFFAIRS-HIPS DON'T LIE (NZ)
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position3
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingSat 31Jan26
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyDamian Lane (55)

Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Debutant Stks on October 15 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Torture with 56kg at $9. Blue bred filly who can do much better this time around.

Career/Overall1: 0-0
Prize Money$4000.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamEXCEED AND EXCEL-LYRE
ColourB
Past Races
Finishing Position8
Racetrack/VenueCAUL
Date of MeetingWed 15Oct25
Race Distance1000m
Track ConditionGood
JockeyCraig Williams (56)

Filly by The Autumn Sun on debut. Finished fifth in a Cranbourne jump-out on February 16. Respecting yard but she'll likely need further than this.

Career/OverallTBA
Prize Money$0.00
Age2 yo
Sex/TypeFilly
Sire/DamTHE AUTUMN SUN-MISSYBEEL (NZ)
ColourB
Runner/Barrier
Leader
Midfield
Backmarker
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HARRY MET SALLY (1)
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2
CYCLOTRON (7)
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3
SUPERWILL (9)
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4
THE TROUBLESHOOTER (8)
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5
JACARANDA (2)
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6
GIN TWIST (4)
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7
LA GITANA (6)
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8
LADHAR (5)
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9
NIKITRIA (3)
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