Horsham Race 5 - Vale Bill Deleeuw Pace
THE DEMOCRAT (5) had a tough draw last start so his effort to finish only 2.4m away in fourth had plenty of merit. Had won two of his previous three starts so he is going well. The return to the front row could see him bounce back to winning form. SOAR (7) hasn't raced since December but has been readied with a trial. Owns a good record at this distance and has won fresh before so looking for a good return. MARKLEIGH CAZ (6) found winning form last start at Maryborough and while drawn wider she won the only time she attempted this circuit and distance. TORQUE POWER (10) draws on the back row but has been tackling stronger company including a win last month at Stawell.

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2190m after racing wide at Maryborough, beaten 24 m by Kimchi (2:44.30) in NR up to 37 on May 21 at $11. Before that 6th (Sr4) over 1654m at Ouyen was 10th-17.3 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Chalkncheddar (2:04.40) in NR up to 39 on May 11 at $31. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 21/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $11.00 |
6/11 | 11/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ouyen | 1654m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $31.00 |
5/8 | 30/04/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $16.00 |
5/8 | 23/04/2025 | 3 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.6 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $5.50 |
7/11 | 20/04/2025 | 16 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $51.00 |
1/6 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Patching | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/10 | 04/04/2025 | 19 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $5.50 |
4/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Patching | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 2190m after racing wide at Mildura, beaten 9 m by Grenade (2:45.60) in NR up to 49 on May 16 at $21. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 3 m win (Sr3) at Ouyen (2:04.40) beating Bella Abby in NR up to 39 on May 11 at $34 at the bell was 5th-7.7. Drawn favourably and is worth another chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 16/05/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $21.00 |
1/11 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ouyen | 1654m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $34.00 |
3/9 | 02/05/2025 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $9.00 |
2/11 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
6/10 | 03/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 27.6L | $19.00 |
3/5 | 12/11/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Sam Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 29/10/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Stephen Blacker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2190m after being wide early at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 2nd-2.7 beaten 17 m by The Tri Line (2:47.20) in NR up to 42 GROUP on May 13 at $17. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Charlton beaten 13 m by No Emotion (1:56.90) in NR 40 to 45 on April 23 at $34. Prefer others.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 13/05/2025 | 20 | NR up to 42 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 23/04/2025 | 17 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 06/04/2025 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $71.00 |
3/8 | 26/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $81.00 |
5/8 | 13/03/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $8.50 |
2/9 | 06/03/2025 | 6 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
3/5 | 26/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 23/06/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 11th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Quick Decision (2:03.00) in NR up to 45 on May 21 at $41. May need more racing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 21/05/2025 | 399 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T M Fiscalini | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $41.00 |
4/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 17/04/2024 | 19 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | L C Cook | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
2/10 | 29/03/2024 | 4 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 25/03/2024 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $5.00 |
10/10 | 18/03/2024 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 35.5L | $21.00 |
2/10 | 08/03/2024 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
1/4 | 06/08/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | D T Wade | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-13.4 beaten 2.5 m by Quick Decision (2:03.00) in NR up to 45 on May 21 at $5.50. Two runs back won by a head (Fr2) at Ararat (2:14.30) beating Ittakesluv in NR up to 49 on May 14 at $11. Top chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 21/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 14/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
5/9 | 23/04/2025 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $7.50 |
1/11 | 14/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
6/10 | 02/04/2025 | 8 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 25/03/2025 | 21 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $9.00 |
3/6 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 17/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Last start won by 1.0 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr3) held up early, at Maryborough (2:48.40) beating Home And Dry in NR 38 to 43 on May 21 at $2.70 at the bell was 7th-10.6. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 21/05/2025 | 14 | NR 38 to 43 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
6/8 | 07/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $10.00 |
7/10 | 27/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.20 |
3/9 | 23/04/2025 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $4.40 |
9/12 | 14/04/2025 | 5 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $7.00 |
5/9 | 09/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $5.50 |
6/6 | 04/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D T Wade | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 04/10/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D T Wade | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Returns after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into tenth behind Cheers Poverty at Mildura over 1790m in a NR up to 49 on December 27 at $2.40. Sure to be primed for a big run.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | T F Patching | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 27/12/2024 | 19 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 31.3L | $2.40 |
8/10 | 08/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 28.2L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 01/12/2024 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
2/7 | 18/11/2024 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
9/10 | 10/11/2024 | 12 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1740m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 42.4L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 29/10/2024 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
2/6 | 08/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Patching | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough was 6th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Handler (2:00.20) in NR 50 to 55 on May 21 at $41. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 1790m at Ararat, beaten 2.25 m by The Democrat (2:14.30) in NR up to 49 on May 14 at $6. Place hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 21/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $41.00 |
4/8 | 14/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 07/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 30/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $18.00 |
7/10 | 17/04/2025 | 15 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $31.00 |
8/10 | 02/04/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 34.7L | $23.00 |
1/7 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | L Watson | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr2) over 2180m at Terang beaten 17 m by Keayang Hollywood (2:41.90) in NR 50 to 55 on May 19 at $41. Showed ability the race before when she posted a big 4 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Hamilton (1:59.50) beating Presidentialchange in NR up to 49 on May 9 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 6.1. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 19/05/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
1/8 | 09/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $2.90 |
7/10 | 28/04/2025 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $19.00 |
3/9 | 11/04/2025 | 5 | NR 45 to 53 | $7,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |
6/11 | 06/04/2025 | 5 | NR 45 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $13.00 |
6/6 | 01/04/2025 | 6 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 |
1/3 | 18/10/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Kevin Brough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 28/04/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Kevin Brough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1790m at Ararat beaten 8 m by American Alli (2:12.50) in NR 50 to 55 on May 14 at $5.50. At the run before 7th (Sr2) over 2160m at Hamilton, at the bell was 3rd-2 beaten 14 m by Keayang Hollywood (2:37.20) in NR 50 to 55 on May 9 at $41. Can make amends.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 14/05/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
7/11 | 09/05/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
9/9 | 28/04/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 29.7L | $31.00 |
1/8 | 18/04/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
2/10 | 02/04/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $9.50 |
4/8 | 19/03/2025 | 14 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 |
5/7 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |