Charlton Race 1 - Gartakarr Maiden Pace
LOUS MAMBO (1) will find this easier than his last attempt and was racing consistently with a string of top-four finishes prior. Finds a suitable assignment and should get his chance from the ace draw. JANSEN (5) draws wider but there has been merit in his last two outings at Bendigo, finishing runner-up two back and only 4.4m off the winner after racing parked last time. Working towards a win. LOCHINVAR CHANDON (8) progressed off a debut fourth to place last time out at Wagga. Draws for a trail and has scope for further improvement. JUST LIKE NUGGET (7) draws wide must be considered after placing in his last two appearances.

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 23 m by Cardigan Jem (1:59.30) in 2yo No NR on April 29 at $81. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 20 m by Cardigan Major (1:59.20) in 2yo No NR on April 20 at $34. Should get every chance from this draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 23.9L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/03/2026 | 19 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | P D Rousch | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Comes here second-up after five weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 45 m by Magellan (2:44.00) in MAIDEN on April 3 at $12. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/04/2026 | 168 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 44.4L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/10/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 32.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 44.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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First up. At the last run she 11th (Sr6) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 25 m by Springfield River (2:04.30) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 27 at $19. Can open the campaign with a forward performance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 27.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/10/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $31.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo was 6th-8.15 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Talisker Skipper (2:41.00) in MAIDEN on April 29 at $34. Two runs back 11th (Fr6) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 25 m by La Smooch (2:00.60) in MAIDEN on April 22 at $6.50. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 25.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Talisker Skipper at Bendigo over 2150m MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten 2.5 metres second again at Bendigo over 1650m same class on April 22. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 08/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 54.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m third behind Talisker Skipper at Bendigo over 2150m MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third again at Bendigo over 1650m same class on April 22. Among the contenders.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 22/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 14/04/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/04/2026 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/03/2026 | 188 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 32.7L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 04/09/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Two back was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Waysam at Kilmore over 1690m in a MAIDEN M on April 16 at $1.35. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Lonesome Stranger at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a 2yo MAIDEN on April 24 at $7.50. Working towards a win.
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 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $1.35 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |