Kilmore Race 7 - Bill Harding Memorial Trot
AGAINST THE BRIDLE (9) draws on the back row but has been racing well from there, scoring back-to-back wins before working for fourth last time. In good form and can return to the winners' list. This is the lowest graded race VAN DOREN (6) has tackled for a while and his form reads okay, clocking in midfield in his last two outings since a second at Shepparton. BILLY ZIPPIN (7) looks close to another win after a string of good efforts, last time coming from this barrier and racing parked but sticking on for second. CHARLIE WALKER (8) draws for a trail and was good when runner-up last start.

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton beaten 25 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:05.60) in NR 60 to 69 on May 23 at $151. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 7th-16.21 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Kyvalley Anthony (1:59.10) in NR up to 59 on May 18 at $34. Can do better from this draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 23/05/2025 | 5 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $151.00 |
7/7 | 18/05/2025 | 3 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $34.00 |
3/8 | 15/05/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $4.40 |
3/6 | 11/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
6/10 | 07/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $4.40 |
6/8 | 01/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $13.00 |
2/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 117.2L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 53.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2180m at this track, beaten 25 m by Beach Heaven (2:46.10) in NR 40 to 49 on May 15 at $19. Before that, 5th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 10 m by Keayang Francisco (2:42.40) in NR up to 45 on May 14 at $61. Consider.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 15/05/2025 | 1 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $19.00 |
5/12 | 14/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $61.00 |
7/10 | 07/05/2025 | 52 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 23.2L | $126.00 |
7/8 | 16/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:06.0 | 1 |
| 102.9L | $26.00 |
9/9 | 11/03/2025 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 81.2L | $23.00 |
3/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 37L | $0.00 | ||
11/12 | 27/02/2025 | 92 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:05.0 | 5 |
| 79.3L | $126.00 |
5/6 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Railton
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton was 6th-17.38 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Starlight Red (2:50.10) in NR up to 49 on May 20 at $41. Before that 10th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 23 m by Keayang Francisco (2:42.40) in NR up to 45 on May 14 at $51. Finds a few better. Prefer others.
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 | 20/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Paul Railton | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
10/12 | 14/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Paul Railton | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 23.7L | $51.00 |
7/10 | 04/05/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Paul Railton | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 26.6L | $61.00 |
5/7 | 22/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Paul Railton | 2:06.9 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $18.00 |
6/11 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Paul Railton | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $101.00 |
4/9 | 02/04/2025 | 9 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Paul Railton | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $41.00 |
1/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Railton | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 1780m | Paul Railton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 10th (Fr6) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo was 3rd-4.99 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Beautiful Sunrise (2:02.40) in NR 38 to 45 on May 21 at $14. At the start before 5th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton beaten 9 m by Wallis (2:07.40) in NR up to 49 on May 13 at $16. From a better draw can play a role.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 21/05/2025 | 8 | NR 38 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $14.00 |
5/12 | 13/05/2025 | 65 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $16.00 |
2/7 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 09/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 44.4L | $5.00 |
4/11 | 27/02/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
6/11 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 14/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
3/4 | 31/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2180m at this track beaten 30 m by Beach Heaven (2:46.10) in NR 40 to 49 on May 15 at $4.20. The run prior 6th (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 8th-14.8m on the pegs beaten 12 m by Abbie (2:06.70) in NR up to 50 on April 29 at $15. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 15/05/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 31.9L | $4.20 |
6/10 | 29/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $15.00 |
2/7 | 22/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:06.9 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $4.40 |
8/11 | 09/04/2025 | 9 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $81.00 |
4/7 | 31/03/2025 | 13 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 41.6L | $6.50 |
4/12 | 18/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 29/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Pitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 25/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Pitt | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Gath
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Keayang Francisco at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR up to 45 on May 14 at $4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Beautiful Sunrise at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR 38 to 45 on May 21 at $15. Right in this.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 21/05/2025 | 7 | NR 38 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $15.00 |
4/12 | 14/05/2025 | 24 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
2/6 | 20/04/2025 | 20 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
2/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Matthew Gath | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 31/03/2025 | 40 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 49.9L | $4.60 |
2/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Matthew Gath | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
9/12 | 19/02/2025 | 14 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brian Gath | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $12.00 |
8/9 | 05/02/2025 | 21 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brian Gath | 2:03.9 | 7 |
| 93.4L | $5.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (10m Fr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 4th-4 beaten 2.5 m by Apex (2:51.20) in No NR on May 21 at $8. One of the better chances.
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 | 21/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.7 | 0 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
11/12 | 14/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 30.3L | $21.00 |
6/12 | 07/05/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
2/8 | 30/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.40 |
5/12 | 25/04/2025 | 25 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $9.50 |
5/9 | 31/03/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $3.50 |
2/5 | 19/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 07/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | L Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 7th-11.86 beaten 13 m by Beautiful Sunrise (2:02.40) in NR 38 to 45 on May 21 at $14. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 2 m (Sr4) at Melton (2:09.70) beating Massif Central in NR up to 45 on April 25 at $7. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 9 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 | 26 | NR 38 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $14.00 |
1/10 | 25/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Ross Graham | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
1/8 | 16/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $2.40 |
7/11 | 09/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $51.00 |
4/10 | 03/04/2025 | 15 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
9/9 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 51.8L | $3.60 |
1/5 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 0m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 15/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |