Harness Racing - Australia & New Zealand
Ararat Rsl Pace
Ararat · Sunday 23 August 2026 · Race 4 · 1790
Finishing order
Official results
| Place | Runner | Rider / driver | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grinning Beach Boy | — | — |
| 2 | We Favour Rosie | — | — |
| 3 | Eastbro Kozzy | — | — |
| 4 | Ynobe Nova | — | — |
| 5 | Direct Command Nz | — | — |
| 6 | Five Cent | — | — |
| 7 | Precious Belle Nz | — | — |
| 8 | Backbeach Peter | — | — |
The field
Runners and racing form
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey / driver | Trainer | Win odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastbro Kozzy | Fr1 | Michael Bellman | Rebecca East | 11 |
| 2 | Direct Command Nz | Fr2 | Luke Dunne | David Harris | 4.5 |
| 3 | We Favour Rosie | Fr3 | Jackie Barker | Rebecca East | 13 |
| 4 | Grinning Beach Boy | Fr4 | James Herbertson | Rebecca East | 1.7 |
| 5 | Five Cent | Fr5 | Kerryn Manning | Peter Manning | 15 |
| 6 | Precious Belle Nz | Fr6 | Taylor Ford | T R Ford | 17 |
| 7 | Backbeach Peter | Fr7 | Lochie Cook | M D Horsnell | 9 |
| 8 | Ynobe Nova | Sr1 | Josh Duggan | I M Slater | 27 |
Race context
Race preview
GRINNING BEACH BOY (4) produced a better effort last start when runner-up over 2160m at Hamilton, beaten a nose. Leading hope in a similar race. PRECIOUS BELLE NZ (6) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at her last seven starts including a third most recently at Melton over 1720m. Meets a similar line up so she is capable of continuing her fine form. BACKBEACH PETER (7) is capable of better after finishing well back when resuming over 2230m at Globe Derby Park four weeks ago. EASTBRO KOZZY (1) ended last prep with a sixth at Mt Gambier over 2190m five-and-a-half months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh.