Charlton Race 5 - Charlton Caravan Park Pace
JAMES GARNER NZ (8) resumes after finishing fourth at his latest appearance at Ararat on March 23. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and might sweat on the sprint lane. Good enough to win a race of this calibre with his beat. SPORTS WRACK (4) finished sixth last start, beaten 10 metres at Kilmore over 2180m. Unbeaten in two appearances here. Big chance. LUCKY VINCENT (1) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1660m at Hamilton a week ago. MEGAWATTS (3) is in the mix if she can recapture the form from two starts back that saw her finish second at this track.

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1660m at Hamilton beaten 30 m by Colosimo (2:02.30) in 2yo on October 26 at $61. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1780m at Mt Gambier was 6th-12.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by The Blazinboots (2:15.80) on October 13 at $6. Can be competitive if at his best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/10/2026 | 13 | 2& & 1-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | R | Rod Barker | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 28.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | 2& 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 48.7L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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First up. At the last run he was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-6.5m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 6 m by Eyesealittle (1:59.30) on July 6 at $21. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 39.2L | $71.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Luke Dunne | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $1.80 |
| 3/5 | 03/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 07/06/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | T D Peters | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
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Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2200m at Horsham, at the bell was 2nd-0.4 beaten 12 m by Yankee Rain (2:44.10) on October 5 at $13. At the run before good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 2100m at this track, at the bell was 5th-11 beaten 5 m by Krissy (2:33.00) on September 21 at $26. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/09/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/09/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | A M Butt | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was 7th-9.31 beaten 10 m by Krissy (2:41.60) on October 8 at $12. The run previous 7th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat was 5th-8.07 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Our Pinup Girl (2:03.00) on October 1 at $5.50. Capable of a lot more and is a big chance maintain an unbeaten record here.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 06/09/2026 | 17 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | M T Jones | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 15 m by Yankee Rain (2:42.60) on October 29 at $23. Before that, 9th (Fr2) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 30 m by Storm Vendetta (2:02.10) on October 15 at $41. Can make amends.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 31.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 01/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Clarke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
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Backing up quickly since being well beaten Hamilton over 2160m, 7 days ago before that 6th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 3rd-4.2 beaten 13 m by Assigned (2:41.80) on October 12 at $18. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/10/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R | Chris Walsh | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 38.4L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A P Richardson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Xiriha | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
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Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 3rd-5.93 beaten 8 m by Tryx Vixen (2:02.60) on October 28 at $101. At the run before 8th (Fr2) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-12.73 beaten 12 m by Elizajane (2:02.20) on October 13 at $151. Capable of testing this field.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/10/2026 | 15 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $151.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C O'donoghue | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 27/05/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C O'donoghue | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 10 m finishing fourth behind Wazowski at Ararat over 1790m on March 23 at $6.50. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 23/03/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 34.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M W Hayes | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough was 6th-10.3 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Assigned (2:41.80) on October 12 at $34. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1700m after showing early speed at Horsham, at the bell was 6th-10.4 beaten 9 m by Jilliby Zucchini (2:02.00) on October 5 at $51. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/10/2026 | 12 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/09/2026 | 2 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 30.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 31.4L | $71.00 |
| 3/3 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 30/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |