Gunbower Race 5 - Northern Herd Development Pace
NOTHING SWEETER (9) did a good job to finish in the minor placings two runs back then her luck changed last time when she broke and finished a long way back in tenth over 2200m at Horsham. Beautifully placed and she should turn things around. BET SHEZA LADY (4) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2.5 metres from the winner in second over 1680m at Launceston. Has the talent to take care of this field. IMA CHARMA (7) last appeared when fifth over 1790m at Warragul six months ago. Look out for any positive market movement. ELATED NZ (5) is better than his last-start run for ninth over 1770m at Albury would suggest. Each-way claims.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early speed at Horsham, beaten 40 m by Zanda Man (2:41.00) in NR up to 50 on December 7 at $51. At the start before 5th (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early pace at Horsham, at the bell was leading 2 beaten 7 m by Zanda Man (2:43.90) in 0-1 WIN on November 24 at $51. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 40.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/11/2025 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/11/2025 | 42 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 60.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/10/2025 | 16 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/09/2025 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 31.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | David Miles | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1750m after being wide early at Swan Hill was 5th-7.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 15 m by Calf Pen (2:05.80) in NR up to 49 on October 31 at $16. At the run before game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1750m at Swan Hill, beaten a nose by Cresco Threepeat (2:06.80) in NR up to 49 on October 17 at $8.50. Can bounce back to best form.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $16.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/10/2025 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/12 | 22/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 31.7L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/09/2025 | 6 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2025 | 84 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $18.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N McCallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 21/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N McCallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1700m at Horsham, at the bell was 9th-20.4 beaten 14 m by Ittakesluv (2:03.20) in NR up to 45 on November 24 at $3.50. At her previous start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 2150m after racing wide at Bendigo, beaten 20 m by Asmileandawinx (2:37.80) in NR 45 to 50 on November 19 at $11. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 14.7L | $3.50 |
| 9/12 | 19/11/2025 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 20.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/11/2025 | 12 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1740m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 21/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K Manning | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 14/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 2.5 m by Mikiyoursofine (2:03.70) in NR up to 49 on November 29 at $1.55. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.55 |
| 5/12 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/11/2025 | 68 | NR 45 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Maddie Ray | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 09/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 02/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1770m after showing early speed and racing wide at Albury, at the bell was 2nd-1.2 beaten 19 m by Orama (2:11.80) in NR 45 to 50 on December 9 at $2.80. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1770m after showing early speed at Albury, at the bell was 3rd-4.2 beaten 6 m by Bettes Blue Violet (2:12.70) in NR 44 to 47 on November 25 at $3.10. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Amy Diebert | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $3.10 |
| 6/10 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 47.1L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 04/11/2025 | 28 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 32.4L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 07/10/2025 | 21 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/09/2025 | 39 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | T Potter | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Gath
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Comments
Began his campaign last start running 7th (Fr3) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 35 m by Monsieur Flamel (2:45.20) in NR up to 47 on December 11 at $34. Not keen.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/12/2025 | 134 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 33.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brian Gath | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 30/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brian Gath | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 27.2L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2025 | 6 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brian Gath | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/07/2025 | 9 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brian Gath | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 28.7L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/07/2025 | 6 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Brian Gath | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 28.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/07/2025 | 21 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brian Gath | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brian Gath | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 45.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Louis Emerson | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Returns after six months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Ata Rangi at Warragul over 1790m in a NR up to 59 on June 9 at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at Melton (2:04.90) beating Caruso Star in NR up to 49 on March 14 at $4.80. Well-placed and should be in the finish.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/06/2025 | 15 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/05/2025 | 26 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 29/04/2025 | 25 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/03/2025 | 78 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 10/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr2) over 2170m at Cobram, beaten 20 m by Our Bright Light (2:43.50) in 3yo on December 9 2022 at $7.50. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 18/06/2025 | 14 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/06/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.4 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/05/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/05/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into tenth after a quick start, behind Zanda Man at Horsham over 2200m in a NR up to 50 on December 7 at $10. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr5) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 9 m by Maxy Bomber (2:03.70) in NR up to 49 on November 27 at $19. Best form should see her in the finish.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 75.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/11/2025 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/11/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/12 | 20/10/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/4 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | N J Cahir | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |