Blind Raise (2023) Horse
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About
Blind Raise is a 2yo bay gelding, trained by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young. He is by Ace High out of Away Cruising. A stakes victor with career earnings of $140,725, he is viewed as a horse of better‑than‑average class. On 25 Apr 2026 at Flemington, Beau Mertens rode him to a decisive win in the $175,000 Anzac Day Stakes, edging out Profligate. He has been a money‑maker for bettors; a full‑career backing would have returned 168% on the investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Flemington 25-Apr-26 1400m GOOD 3 R3 LR Anzac Day Stks $107,725 (of $175,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:23.590, SP: 2.15 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.430 1st Blind Raise ( B Mertens 59 ) 2nd Profligate ( L Cartwright 55.5 ) 2.00L 3rd Seraphox ( D Bates 59 ) 2.10L See full results | B Mertens 59kg | 1 (10) |
| Sandown Lakeside 06-Apr-26 1400m GOOD 4 R1 2Y HCP $33,000 (of $60,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:25.310, SP: 3.20 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.270 1st Blind Raise ( B Mertens 56.5 ) 2nd Harry Met Sally ( L J Neindorf 57.5 ) 2.25L 3rd Melbourne Boy ( D M Lane 56.5 ) 3.25L See full results | B Mertens 56.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Southside Cranbourne 23-Mar-26 1000m R16 Jump Out-G4 1st Blind Raise ( B Mertens ) 2nd Kung Fu Kid ( J Mott ) 3rd Lady Of Bronte ( J B Stanley ) | B Mertens | 1 (5) |
| Southside Cranbourne 09-Mar-26 800m R11 Jump Out-G4, Winning Time: 00:47.320 1st Crank ( J Mott ) 2nd Royal Unicorn ( L J Bates ) 3rd Blind Raise ( C Hollowood ) | C Hollowood | 3 (9) |