Horsham Race 7 - Noel Smith Memorial Horsham Invitational Drivers Championship (4th Heat)
JILLIBY SNIPER (4) was responsible for a far better performance last time out when he scored by 2 metres over 2180m at Terang. Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. POSTERIZED (3) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Returned to the winners' list last time out when he found the lead and kept finding to go on and score by a head at Ballarat over 2200m. Has the benefit of a good draw. Facing a tougher assignment but he is up to the task. GOLD IN PARIS (9) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid second at Stawell over 1785m. Hard to find fault. STEAM MACHINE (2) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth when resuming over 2230m at Globe Derby Park on September 26.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1790m at Mildura was 2nd-2.4 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Shes Poppy (2:13.70) on September 30 at $6.50. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 3 m (Fr2) at Mildura (2:15.40) beating Hooklineandsinker in on September 27 at $13 at the bell was 2nd-1.8. Each-way claims.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/09/2026 | 3 | NR 54 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 2230m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park, beaten 13 m by Hez So Royal (2:44.50) in 3yo on September 26 at $41. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr5) at Mt Gambier (2:12.10) beating Dark And Handsome in on April 21 at $2.25 at the bell was leading 3.9m on the pegs. Will come on from that run and is a strong top-three hope.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 26/09/2026 | 158 | Colts Geldings No NR | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 20/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | David Drury | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 10/12 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | 0-2 WINs | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 38.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/03/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | David Drury | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Ballarat (2:45.90) beating Blazin By in on September 16 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 4.11. Winning claims.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/08/2026 | 17 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/08/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $4.60 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 m as favourite (Sr1) at Terang (2:40.90) beating Heavenly Gem in 3yo on September 28 at $1.65 at the bell was 2nd-0.6. Can retain the good form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | 2& 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.65 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/08/2026 | 31 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2026 | 217 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $1.95 |
| 4/11 | 22/12/2025 | 22 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/3 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 30/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Charlton was 8th-11.4 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Topsies Bling (1:55.80) on September 21 at $34. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 5th-8.2 at the bell, beaten 5 m by King Kasey (2:06.70) on September 8 at $9.50. Among the leading players.
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 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 39 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | K Boyle | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 12/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K R Boyle | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early speed at Terang beaten 60 m by Keayang Viper (2:38.30) on September 28 at $13. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1755m after showing early speed at Echuca, at the bell was leading 4.1 beaten 2 m by Angels Watching (2:07.90) on September 22 at $4.20. This looks tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 60.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 30/08/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 25.1L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G Douglos | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten Shepparton over 1690m, 6 days ago before that 9th (Sr4) over 1785m at Stawell beaten 75 m by King Kasey (2:08.90) on September 14 at $81. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 58.4L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 74.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 47.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 38.6L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 26.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/08/2026 | 16 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 55.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Grace Panella | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was 4th-4.92 beaten 7 m by Mighty Jolt (2:02.20) on September 26 at $4.80. Showed ability the race before when he ran on from midfield and won by a head as favourite (Sr3) at Maryborough (2:41.10) beating Janiebquick in on September 7 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 0.4. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/09/2026 | 19 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/08/2026 | 170 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $18.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | L C Cook | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1785m after showing early speed and racing wide at Stawell, at the bell was 2nd-1.4 beaten 11 m by King Kasey (2:08.90) on September 14 at $2.60. Two runs back won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Terang (2:39.90) beating Gunforhire in on August 30 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 2. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/09/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 10/08/2026 | 29 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/06/2026 | 8 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 06/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1785m at Stawell, at the bell was 6th-23.2 beaten 19 m by King Kasey (2:08.90) on September 14 at $13. Showed ability the race before when she posted a big 9 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Mildura (2:41.20) beating Good Boots Bindi in on September 4 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 4.6. Will be about the money.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/09/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 28/08/2026 | 32 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/07/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 22.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | NR 57 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 27/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |