Charlton Race 8 - Community Bank Charlton And District Charlton Pacing Cup
MIKI TO SUCCESS (8) settled well back at his most recent outing with a sustained effort and scored by a head in a nice return to form at Melton over 1720m. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and might sweat on the sprint lane. Leading hope in this comparable race. SANCHEZ (1) worked to find the lead and kept kicking only to find a couple better last time out over 2150m at Birchip, making it two minor placings in a row. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Finds a suitable assignment and will prove very tough to beat once more. ATA RANGI (5) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 2240m at Melton. LOUIE LOU I NZ (7) must be considered after he finished third over 2240m at Melton two weeks ago.

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow third behind Wicked Confession at Birchip over 2150m 4yo+ NR up to 90 last start. Before that was beaten 1.2 metres second at Melton over 1720m in 4yo G3 No NR on February 14. Big chance again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | NR up to 90 | $125,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/01/2026 | 98 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Amy Diebert | 1:50.7 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $4.20 |
| 8/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by a nose (Fr5) at Kapunda (2:42.30) beating Alora in NR 58 to 69 on March 8 at $3.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 2230m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was leading 0.2 beaten 1.5 m by Springfield Affair (2:42.80) in NR 63 to 73 on February 21 at $4.40. Facing a tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Kapunda | 2200m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | NR 63 to 73 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 33.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/01/2026 | 115 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 30/09/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back came from midfield and won by 2.75 m as favourite (Sr2) at Mildura (2:10.10) beating Jaxon Beach in NR 62 to 75 on February 25 at $1.85 at the bell was 3rd-1.6. Last start just missed, solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2190m at Mildura was 2nd-2.4 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Santa Casa Beach (2:40.70) in NR 67 or better on March 10 at $2.40. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 25/02/2026 | 74 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Corey Johnson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $1.85 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $1.45 |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 3 m finishing fourth behind Edwarde Grange at Shepparton over 1690m in a NR 60 to 80 on February 17 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Isthisjustfantasy at Melton over 2240m in a NR 75 to 88 on March 7 at $16. Nice effort last time. Top contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 18 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | 34 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/3 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 14/12/2025 | 50 | NR up to 95 | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 63.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/3 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Melton on March 7. Was victorious the start prior at Ararat on February 27. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $25,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | 35 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Steps out over an extra 420m after a solid effort last start; won by 2 m (Sr3) at Birchip (2:38.00) beating Komodo in 4yo+ NR up to 90 on March 8 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 3.1 Raced well last start but won't find this easy from the draw. Not as keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Jackie Barker | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 22 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/11 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby Mcguigan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 23/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind Hi Manameisjeff at Melton over 1200m in a LR No NR on February 14 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Triple Eight at Melton over 2240m in a No NR on February 28 at $7.50. Should be involved on his recent form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 7 |
| 13.9L | $41.00 | |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Ross Payne | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start by a head as favourite (Fr7) at Melton (1:59.60) beating Mach Dan in No NR on March 7 at $1.75 at the bell was 2nd-2.44. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 4/12 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 70 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.00 |
| 2/2 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/11 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 12/11/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $1.07 |