2026 Series of F1 begins this weekend with Race 1 of a 17 race series throughout 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Race 1 of ORPHANS F1 Australia GP (1900 m Turf). Firm ground, decent purse, and a field where a few look serious while others might just be here for the frequent flyer miles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. AWESOME BATTLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 22:6-1-4 2. MISTER BUGLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 22:5-3-4 3. UNIVERSAL JUSTICE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 17:10-2-2 4. BELIEVE YOU SEA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 14:3-2-2 5. SCOOBI ROCKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 23:7-5-2 6. KYMARH BAROUCHE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 27:12-5-1 7. LA PAZ COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 15:3-5-2 8. ARD RI LLAMA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 30:6-4-9 9. BLUES FOREVER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 11:4-5-0 10. WILLIAMS MISSUS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 15:3-2-2 11. JUST CHIP AWAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 11:3-0-1 12. MONTFAUCON<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 31:10-8-4 13. ITS A WAR CRY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 16:5-2-2 14. PIVOTAL IS A STAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 18:7-1-3 15. REEL APPROACH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 21:5-2-3 16. TAINTED DANISH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record: 20:4-2-2 Race Summary <\/p>\n\n\n\n Universal Justice \u2013 The class horse and most consistent profile <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 2026 Series of F1 begins this weekend with Race 1 of a 17 race series throughout 2026. Race 1 of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":223136,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-73842","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73842","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/223136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=73842"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73842\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73848,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73842\/revisions\/73848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=73842"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=73842"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=73842"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Distance: Proper route horse and loves the turf (5 wins).
Wrap: When he\u2019s good, he\u2019s very good, that 10-length demolition in December proves the engine is there. Problem is he can also disappear quicker than your betting slip after Race 3. If he shows his best, he\u2019s right in it. Name says \u201cAwesome\u201d form sometimes says, \u201cMildly Interesting Battle.\u201d
Chance Rank: 4\/16<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Lives around the 2000 m trip and handles it fine.
Wrap: Honest turf grinder who has been knocking on the door lately with a close 2nd and 4th. Usually thereabouts but doesn\u2019t always land the knockout punch. If the bugle sounds for victory, he\u2019ll be charging but lately he\u2019s been playing the background music.
Chance Rank: 6\/16<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Absolutely loves this trip and the turf.
Wrap: The r\u00e9sum\u00e9 screams class act. Ten wins already and usually races on the speed like a horse that knows he\u2019s better than most. Last run third wasn\u2019t bad either. If \u201cjustice\u201d is served, this bloke probably ends up in the winner\u2019s circle. Court is in session.
Chance Rank: 1\/16 \u2013 TOP PICK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Route turf is fine but she\u2019s not exactly scaring anyone.
Wrap: A few nice efforts on the r\u00e9sum\u00e9 but that last run was flatter than week-old soda. Needs a big rebound to threaten. The name says \u201cBelieve\u201d but punters may need a fair bit of faith.
Chance Rank: 9\/16<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Very comfortable at these middle-distance turf routes.
Wrap: Tough seasoned campaigner who just won nicely in Sweden and has been mixing it in solid company for ages. Not flashy, but reliable and always around the finish. Scoobi Doo might not solve mysteries, but he can definitely sniff out a podium.
Chance Rank: 2\/10 \u2013 BIG DANGER<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Handles trips far longer than this, has stamina for days.
Wrap: Absolute marathon machine who has been bullying fields at longer distances. Dropping back to 1900 m is the big question, he might find the tempo a bit sharp. A stayer in a middle distance race is like bringing hiking boots to a sprint.
Chance Rank: 5\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Route distance suits reasonably well.
Wrap: Comes in off a nice win and clearly has some late kick, but this is a tougher assignment. Needs the race to collapse up front. La Paz County sounds more like a holiday destination than a winning tip.
Chance Rank: 8\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Proven over routes but tends to place more than win.
Wrap: The definition of a professional place getter, having nine thirds says he\u2019s always hanging around the podium without grabbing the gold. Could sneak into the minors again. A llama that spits out placings instead of victories.
Chance Rank: 3\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Still learning the longer trips but has shown promise.
Wrap: Young horse with a tidy record and coming off a strong second. If he steps forward again, he could surprise at odds. If he wins the others might be singing the blues.
Chance Rank: 7\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Mostly a route runner, so the trip itself isn\u2019t an issue.
Wrap: Has a couple of solid wins on the r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and that 9f win in January was tidy, but the last run was fairly plain. Capable on his day but needs to find another gear against this lot. The name sounds like someone\u2019s spouse who wandered into the race by mistake.
Chance Rank: 10\/16<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Big question as most success has been shorter.
Wrap: Comes off a good win at a mile, but stepping up again into deeper company is another story. Could be the type who sits back and nibbles into the race late. If he chips away any slower, he\u2019ll need a chisel and a few weekends.
Chance Rank: 14\/16<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Absolute bread-and-butter trip for him.
Wrap: Proper seasoned turf horse with a serious record and big prizemoney. Comes in off a win and consistently runs big races at these trips. If class counts, and it usually does then he\u2019s a huge factor. Name sounds like a medieval fortress, and he can be just as hard to get past.
Chance Rank: 2\/16 \u2013 MAJOR DANGER<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Mostly effective around middle distances.
Wrap: Nice honest gelding who pops up with good runs when you least expect it. That recent placing suggests he\u2019s going alright. Probably needs a career peak to win though. If the war cry goes up, a few favourites might start sweating.
Chance Rank: 7\/16<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Slight question a lot of his damage is done in sprints.
Wrap: Talented and fast, but stretching to this trip against genuine stayers could expose him late. Still, a horse with 7 wins from 18 deserves respect. Star quality early\u2026 just hoping the battery doesn\u2019t fade after the straight.
Chance Rank: 6\/16<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Route trips suit and pedigree screams stamina.
Wrap: Huge career earnings and clearly mixed it in serious company before, but recent form has been a bit shaky. If he rediscovers his best he\u2019s dangerous. \u201cReel Approach\u201d punters just hoping the reel isn\u2019t attached to a fishing rod.
Chance Rank: 8\/16<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Distance: Big red flag almost all form is sprinting.
Wrap: A sprinter trying to stretch out and it hasn\u2019t gone brilliantly so far. Might keep grinding away but this looks a tall order. Name sounds like a pastry that\u2019s been left in the sun too long.
Chance Rank: 16\/16 \u2013 LONGSHOT<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Montfaucon \u2013 Massive danger with elite route form
Scoobi Rocks \u2013 Reliable and always in the fight
Ard Ri Llama \u2013 Place magnet who could sneak another cheque<\/p>\n\n\n\n