Horsham Race 5 - Noel Smith Memorial Horsham Invitational Drivers Championship (2nd Heat)
BETSY ANNE (1) finished third at her most recent outing, beaten 10 metres, in a nice return to form at Kilmore over 2180m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she has the ability to mix it with them. LOVE WHO (4) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Performed well once again when second at his latest appearance over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 9 metres. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. CONNIES PRESIDENT NZ (8) found form and scored two runs back then came back to earth when he broke and finished seventh last start over 2100m at Charlton, coming home 40 metres from the winner. Can settle just behind them and wait on the sprint lane. Only needs to get things right to be in the money. CADENCE LANE (6) is worth some thought based on her third over 2190m at Shepparton two runs ago.

Driver: James Herbertson
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Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Boutika at Charlton over 2100m on September 21 at $126. Then a handy effort when beaten by 10 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Money Talks at Kilmore over 2180m on September 30 at $2.25. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.7 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $2.25 |
| 8/10 | 21/09/2026 | 4 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 40.9L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $2.60 |
| 3/3 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Magic Law at Stawell over 1785m on February 9 at $3.20. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 237 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 09/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 149.9L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 22 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 113.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat was 3rd-4.91 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Chillhunnybunny (2:08.80) on October 1 at $7.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough was 2nd-1.4 at the bell, beaten 15 m by The Fiery Sunset (2:49.20) on August 24 at $8.50. This looks tough.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/10/2026 | 38 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Brett Shipway | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/08/2026 | 10 | NR 39 to 43 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:04.3 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Brett Shipway | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 33.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 12/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Shipway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 4th-9.6 beaten 9 m by Rastamon (2:05.20) on August 24 at $11. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head (Fr4) at Shepparton (2:06.50) beating Aldebaran Marcus in on August 18 at $2.90 at the bell was 2nd-5.34. Major player.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 24/08/2026 | 6 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:04.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:03.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, well beaten by Jilliby Radiance (2:07.80) on October 1 at $26. At his previous start 4th (Sr2) over 2200m at Ballarat was 4th-17 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Rockinwithsass (2:46.90) in 2yo on September 16 at $41. One of the contenders if at his best.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 196.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/09/2026 | 20 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 243.7L | $151.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/08/2026 | 10 | 0-2 WINS | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 81.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 27/07/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 50.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1709m | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2180m at Kilmore was 5th-10.51 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Ahundredplus (2:48.00) in M on September 30 at $2.90. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 2190m at Shepparton was 4th-4.45 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Aldebaran Denbay (2:47.10) on September 29 at $8.50. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/09/2026 | 1 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:04.0 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/09/2026 | 19 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 32.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/08/2026 | 1 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/4 | 01/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Ava Massa | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 25 m by Joe Lou (2:44.20) on September 23 at $101. At her previous start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat, beaten 35 m by Itz Classic Gold (2:46.50) in 3yo on September 16 at $61. Better than the last run so worth another chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 33.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 9 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Jason Ainsworth | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/08/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 37.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 75L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Rod Barker | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Failed to impress last start; was well beaten after breaking at Charlton on September 21. Showed ability the run before when he won by 13 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at Swan Hill (2:12.10) beating Betsy Anne in on September 8 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 3.8. Likely improver.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 37.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/09/2026 | 25 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/08/2026 | 53 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 79.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/3 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Good | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 22/06/2026 | 22 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:04.6 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Lines up again after a break of five months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when eleventh at very long odds behind Connies President. Might need this run and others rate better.
Last Starts 149 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 08/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 145.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 18 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Glynn | 2:08.8 | 3 |
| 35.6L | $2.50 |
| 4/12 | 03/04/2026 | 20 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:05.7 | 0 |
| 26.7L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Glynn | 2:10.6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $3.90 |
| 6/11 | 01/03/2026 | 24 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Brent Murphy | 2:07.4 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 93.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | P D Rousch | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 35 m by No Money No Honey (2:42.90) in 4yo on September 24 at $61. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1710m after being wide early at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-4.31 beaten 15 m by Life On The Hill (2:07.10) on September 16 at $3.40. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/09/2026 | 8 | Mares No NR | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $3.40 |
| 8/11 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 63.6L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:01.8 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Luke Sutherland | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | David Drury | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |