Charlton Race 1 - Charlton Cup Day March 21st Mdn Trot
COLLEAGUES (7) was out of the money two runs ago then broke and finished fifth last start over 1690m at Maryborough, coming home 35 metres from the winner. Big chance if he behaves in this similar assignment. OLIVER SMUDGE (5) is back from a break of three-and-a-half years and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. SOME DAYS WE DREAM (1) last appeared when sixth over 2100m at this track ten months ago. Look out for any positive market movement. PETITE FOUR (6) is a six-year-old mare from the K G Whelan yard on debut. Will be ready to run a big race.

Driver: Jack Laugher
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First up. At the last run she 6th (Fr3) over 2100m at this track, beaten 35 m by Moonshine Louie (2:39.50) on December 29 at $9. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 308 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 36.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/12/2025 | 28 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:05.0 | 6 |
| 28.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:05.9 | 6 |
| 26.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/11/2025 | 55 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:09.0 | 2 |
| 29.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2025 | 17 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 63.4L | $151.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ian White
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Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Ran only once last preparation running when well beaten into tenth behind Cudgee Breeze at Maryborough over 2190m on June 17 at $61. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ian White | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 17/06/2026 | 258 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | B F White | 2:05.8 | 2 |
| 42.8L | $61.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/10/2025 | 34 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 160.0L | $81.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/08/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 196.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/08/2025 | 38 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 96.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/07/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.5 | 6 |
| 72.1L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 43.7L | $34.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
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Resuming after a layoff of four months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when seventh at very big odds behind Ripping Ronaldo. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/07/2026 | 54 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Nick Youngson | 2:05.8 | 1 |
| 73.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 105L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 20/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 163.7L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 40.0L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 186.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/04/2026 | 652 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 191.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | N Youngson | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 37.8L | $151.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
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Six-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr1) over 2100m at Geelong, beaten 85 m by Dichotomy (2:41.60) in 3yo on May 10 2023 at $7. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 25/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 18/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 44L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 10/05/2023 | - | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | R A Payne | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 86.8L | $7.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Six-year-old mare (Used To Me - Purplepeopleater) making her debut. Finished fourth at Maryborough in a trial on May 17 over 2190m. First four hope.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Has struggled of late. Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 35 m by Franks Alot (2:08.40) on October 25 at $6.50. At the previous start 6th (Fr3) over 2200m at Horsham, beaten 65 m by Tauras (2:47.90) on October 5 at $1.95. Rates highly and looks hard to beat on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/10/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 32.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 63.7L | $1.95 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 49.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2026 | 196 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 27.4L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 76.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |