Horsham Race 3 - Decron Horse Care Maiden Trot
TRICKY DIAMOND (1) hasn't found it easy to win but he deserves one and looks close to delivering after a third straight placing when beaten just over a metre at Terang last week. Each of those placings were from tougher draws so he gets his chance from the inside barrier. RASENGAN (4) made a nice return at his latest appearance two weeks ago, chasing along the sprint lane and finishing 2.5 metres away in third at Ararat. Fitter and can progress off that solid start to the campaign. ARIVADERCHI (9) drew this barrier and was held up when midfield last start. Can feature with better fortune. FAR AS POSSIBLE (3) returns after three-and-a-half months but has placed in two recent trials so is capable of a forward showing.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Muscle Memory at Hamilton over 2160m in a MAIDEN on May 9 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Aldebaran Anton at Terang over 2180m in a MAIDEN on May 19 at $2.10. Can break through 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 19/05/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:05.7 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.10 |
2/8 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:02.3 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 02/05/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | J F Meade | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 42.8L | $26.00 |
4/6 | 28/04/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.60 |
5/11 | 18/04/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $6.00 |
1/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 26/03/2025 | 86 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | J F Meade | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 56.3L | $5.00 |
5/7 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Returns to racing after a spell of 20 months. Well beaten at the end of her last preparation when seventh at very long odds behind Keeper Oftheplains. Has only trialled once and may need more time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/2 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 80.3L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 08/10/2023 | 33 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | D M Rowell | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 05/09/2023 | 20 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | D M Rowell | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 62.4L | $61.00 |
5/10 | 16/08/2023 | 80 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D M Rowell | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 28.6L | $12.00 | |
1/3 | 12/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | W J Neely | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 28/05/2023 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $10,000.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Neutral | D M Rowell | 2:02.5 | 8 |
| 180.3L | $26.00 |
2/9 | 22/05/2023 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | D M Rowell | 2:04.0 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |
9/9 | 08/05/2023 | 55 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | D M Rowell | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 133.3L | $26.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Promise Dream at Maryborough over 2190m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 14 at $23. Go well fresh.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Chris | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 11/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
6/10 | 14/02/2025 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 70.6L | $23.00 |
9/9 | 12/02/2025 | 31 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 88.1L | $6.50 |
3/5 | 12/01/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Greg Sugars | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 51.2L | $2.25 |
3/8 | 30/12/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.4 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $10.00 |
4/7 | 19/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $5.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 2195m at Ararat, beaten 2.5 m by Lady Suspicious (2:53.10) in MAIDEN on May 14 at $8.50. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 14/05/2025 | 112 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:06.9 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
2/10 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $12.00 |
7/9 | 08/01/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 03/01/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
4/8 | 30/12/2024 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:05.4 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $23.00 |
7/9 | 27/12/2024 | 4 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 90.6L | $81.00 |
7/7 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ada Massa | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 10/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 2195m after being wide early at Ararat well beaten by Lady Suspicious (2:53.10) in MAIDEN on May 14 at $26. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 1785m at Stawell beaten 75 m by Vulcan Stride (2:15.20) in MAIDEN on March 19 at $61. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 14/05/2025 | 56 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:06.9 | 5 |
| 96.7L | $26.00 |
4/7 | 19/03/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 73.3L | $61.00 |
4/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:09.4 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 02/03/2025 | 77 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:08.3 | 2 |
| 167.3L | $26.00 |
2/2 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Michelle Wight | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
10/11 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:04.6 | 7 |
| 91.7L | $151.00 |
7/8 | 01/12/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:05.7 | 5 |
| 113.0L | $81.00 |
4/4 | 27/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tina Ridis
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, beaten 6 m by Vance Lane (2:08.70) in 2yo No NR on May 17 at $10. At the start before good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo was 2nd-2.38 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Jays All That (2:51.70) in 2yo 0-2 WINS on May 7 at $26. A good showing would not surprise.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/2 | 25/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Tina Ridis | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 17/05/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:08.5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |
4/4 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Tina Ridis | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 2180m at Terang beaten 17 m by Aldebaran Anton (2:50.30) in MAIDEN on May 19 at $51. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 2195m at Ararat beaten 45 m by Lady Suspicious (2:53.10) in MAIDEN on May 14 at $13. Not going well enough.
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 | 19/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:05.7 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $51.00 |
8/10 | 14/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:06.9 | 4 |
| 47.0L | $13.00 |
6/8 | 09/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $34.00 |
5/9 | 30/04/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:06.3 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $10.00 |
7/12 | 11/04/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $71.00 |
4/8 | 03/04/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $51.00 |
3/4 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Robert Kuchenmeister | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Robert Kuchenmeister | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paddy Meade
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Comments
Comes here second-up after nine days. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Sr1) over 2180m at Terang well beaten by Aldebaran Anton (2:50.30) in MAIDEN on May 19 at $10. Will not find this easy. Not 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 19/05/2025 | 509 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | P G Meade | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 106.4L | $10.00 |
7/7 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 27/12/2023 | 5 | $14,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.8 | 6 |
| 32.0L | $151.00 | |
6/7 | 22/12/2023 | 15 | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 88.0L | $23.00 | |
6/6 | 17/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
9/12 | 07/12/2023 | 15 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 90.4L | $31.00 | |
7/7 | 22/11/2023 | 24 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | P G Meade | 2:04.9 | 4 |
| 209.1L | $34.00 | |
6/12 | 29/10/2023 | 17 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | P G Meade | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $81.00 |

Driver: Brett Shipway
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2195m at Ararat, beaten 6 m by Lady Suspicious (2:53.10) in MAIDEN on May 14 at $6.50. At the previous start was well beaten after breaking at Bendigo on April 30. Tricky draw again but he is a winning chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 14/05/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:06.9 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
9/9 | 30/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:06.3 | 6 |
| 117.6L | $6.50 |
4/11 | 23/04/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $31.00 |
11/11 | 18/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 219.2L | $13.00 |
3/5 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Muscle Memory at Hamilton over 2160m in a MAIDEN on May 9 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Aldebaran Anton at Terang over 2180m in a MAIDEN on May 19 at $31. Consider.
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 | 19/05/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 2:05.7 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
8/8 | 09/05/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 159.9L | $61.00 |
6/6 | 28/04/2025 | 103 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $34.00 |
3/3 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 15/01/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 103.3L | $13.00 |
5/8 | 30/12/2024 | 117 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 2:05.3 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $61.00 |
4/5 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'Connor | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 04/09/2024 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 77.6L | $151.00 |