Charlton Race 4 - Bundjiyl Pace
ONE GOLDEN DEAL (5) made a winning return at her latest appearance two weeks ago, overcoming a back row draw two get home by a head at Melton. Should be better for that hitout and she is capable of getting the job done again. SHAZZA LOVE (4) has been racing well with five straight top-four results since winning from the back row at Ballarat. She was good again last time when runner-up at Melton. Can make an impact again. TO THE NINES (6) is a great chance after placing in his last three outings, the latest a solid third from the second line at Mildura. OUR ULTIMATE GRACY NZ (8) draws for a trail and won both times she raced here so respect.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 3rd (Fr5) over 2100m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15 beaten 4 m by Maxbeca (2:33.00) in NR 45 to 50 on April 26 at $13. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into fifth behind Ears The Boss at Mildura over 2190m in a NR up to 46 on April 17 at $3.10. Might find this beyond him.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | K Hughes | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $151.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | R C Backhouse | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | L Watson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr7) over 2100m at this track was 5th-6.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Maxbeca (2:33.00) in NR 45 to 50 on April 26 at $21. Before that broke in score up and was out of position at the start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill, at the bell was 3rd-4.2 beaten 6 m by Happenstbabeachboy (2:06.10) in NR 45 to 50 on March 31 at $8.50. Tested again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/04/2026 | 26 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/03/2026 | 23 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 33.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 40.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/02/2026 | 56 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/12/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 47.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Shaun O'sullivan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 25.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Chamouras
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Over The Line at this track over 2100m in a NR 41 to 45 on April 26 at $13. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Leonard at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR 46 to 51 on May 3 at $26. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | George Chamouras | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 8/11 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 25.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | George Chamouras | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Scooter Lou at Ballarat over 1710m in a NR up to 51 on April 23 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Kyoretsu at Melton over 1720m in a NR 46 to 49 on May 1 at $1.80. Among the main chances again.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/11 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Resumed from a 153-day break with a strong win by a head (Sr3) at Melton (2:02.60) beating Fiction File in 0-1 WIN M on April 24 at $8.50 at the bell was 4th-9.12. Will be better for that run and should pay to follow.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 153 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 31.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $101.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m third behind Ronzel Micky at Mildura over 2190m NR 51 to 55 last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second again at Mildura over 1790m in NR 54 to 63 on April 11. Close to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 54 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Percession at Melton over 1720m in a NR 56 to 64 on April 15 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Major Blitz at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 56 to 64 on April 29 at $21. Can feature with even luck,
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/04/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/11 | 05/04/2026 | 19 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 45.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 61.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/3 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2180m at Stawell was 8th-15.4 at the bell, beaten 9 m by King Kasey (2:39.80) in NR 50 to 55 on April 3 at $8. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1790m at Ararat was 7th-9.2 at the bell, beaten 17 m by The Naked Art (2:10.00) in NR 56 to 62 on March 23 at $6.50. Coming good it seems so worth following up.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/03/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | 19 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $1.33 |
| 1/11 | 02/02/2026 | 160 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 26/08/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 54.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |