Harness Racing - Australia & New Zealand
IRT SIRES STAKES 2YO TROTTERS SERIES PRELUDE 1 MBL TROT
Alexandra Park · Friday 11 September 2026 · Race 1 · 1700
Tony’s shortlist
Fat Tony’s AI picks
4. Duke Of Bourbon
Classy colt with the fastest proven 1700m form; manners are the only danger, capisce.
2. Tactico
Telfer debutant has winning trial form and McKendry from gate two—serious threat.
3. Bijou
Race-fit filly with a win on the board; should get a handy stalking trip.
1. Another Hillbilly
Inside draw and trial win give her a puncher's chance, but this is tougher company.
Finishing order
Official results
| Place | Runner | Rider / driver | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tactico | — | — |
| 2 | Bijou | — | — |
| 3 | Duke Of Bourbon | — | — |
| 4 | Another Hillbilly | — | — |
The field
Runners and racing form
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey / driver | Trainer | Win odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Another Hillbilly | Fr1 | Nicky Chilcott | Nicky Chilcott | 27 |
| 2 | Tactico | Fr2 | Maurice McKendry | Steve & Amanda Telfer | 3.7 |
| 3 | Bijou | Fr3 | Tony Herlihy | Tony Herlihy | 7.5 |
| 4 | Duke Of Bourbon | Fr4 | Zachary Butcher | Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan | 1.45 |
Race context
Race preview
DUKE OF BOURBON (4) has not raced since he finished 2.25 metres away in second at this track over 1700m four-and-a-half months ago. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. TACTICO (2) is a two-year-old gelding from the Steve & Amanda Telfer yard on debut. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Has strong trial form coming into this. Has the right credentials to play a major role. BIJOU (3) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 2200m at this track last time out. Worth an each-way ticket. ANOTHER HILLBILLY (1) is a two-year-old filly from the Nicky Chilcott yard on debut. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Has strong trial form coming into this. Well-placed to score at her first appearance.