Kilmore Race 3 - Picklebet "Get Your Pickle On" Trot
AT THE DISTANCE (7) was too good as a hot favourite in this grade last start, working forward to find the front before scoring by close to 8m at Cranbourne. Yet to miss a place in five attempts at this circuit and distance, winning twice. If things go his way from a wide barrier he could strike again. MIDNITE MUSCLE (5) is in a purple patch of form having made it two wins in a row by digging deep to score at Ballarat last week. Draws wider but came from this barrier to score at Shepparton prior. Could land the hat trick. STEADY DREAM (8) is building in fitness and is suited stepping up to the distance that has produced both career wins. The recent form of APRIL SUN (6) doesn't leap off the page but this is an easier assignment.

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 10 m by Fling It Rainbow (1:59.50) in NR up to 49 on December 6 2024 at $11. Maybe later.
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 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 46.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $126.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 23.2L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 72.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 44.7L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/10/2025 | 1 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 29.0L | $61.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (FT Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 30 m by Alfie Always (2:50.00) in No NR on July 15 at $51. This run will do him the world of good.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D K Douglas | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 27/10/2025 | 14 | NR 44 to 59 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:05.4 | 3 |
| 55.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2025 | 3 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/10/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $4,500.00 | Kapunda | 2200m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:06.5 | 1 |
| 40.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 43 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:07.3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | S Lindberg | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, at the bell was 2nd-5.8 beaten 14 m by At The Distance (2:00.50) in NR up to 49 on February 8 at $19. Two runs back won by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:08.30) beating Whats The Tea in NR up to 39 on January 22 at $34. Finding a few ahead of him this time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/01/2026 | 31 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/12/2025 | 11 | 0-2 WINS | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 81.1L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/11/2025 | 188 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 91.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/05/2025 | 6 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/3 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Larsen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 18/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 30 m by Black And Gold (2:01.60) in NR up to 45 on January 21 at $17. Two runs back solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early speed at Stawell was 4th-4.4m 3WNC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Countess Chiron (2:49.50) in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 2025 at $11. Possible improver.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 21/01/2026 | 336 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 32.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 80.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 19/02/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $2.15 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $14.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Ballarat and Shepparton. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Ballarat (2:05.10) beating Fling It Rainbow in NR 40 to 45 on February 19 at $2.20 at the bell was 2nd-3.97. Could land the hat trick.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Steve Leight
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr2) over 1690m at this track, well beaten by Desert Assassin (2:05.70) in NR 50 to 56 on February 12 at $26. At his previous start 6th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 55 m by Off Your Faceski (2:05.20) in NR 46 to 51 on February 4 at $7.50. Better placed.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Steve Leight | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Steve Leight | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 215.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | 17 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Steve Leight | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 55.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Steve Leight | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Steve Leight | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Steve Leight | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 96.0L | $4.20 |
| 10/10 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Steve Leight | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 261.2L | $4.20 |
| 8/10 | 31/12/2025 | 125 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 30.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | NR 52 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Steve Leight | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $23.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start won a big 7 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (2:00.50) beating Mista Walker in NR up to 49 on February 8 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 5.8. Can win again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $1.35 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $2.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $4.40 |
| 9/11 | 28/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 7th-14.21 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Golden Skies (2:07.50) in NR up to 50 M on February 19 at $13. The run previous 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cranbourne, well beaten by At The Distance (2:00.50) in NR up to 49 on February 8 at $8.50. Building in fitness and could show her best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 156.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 23/01/2026 | 189 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 33.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | J A Tubbs | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2025 | 44 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $4.80 |
| 12/12 | 04/06/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 79.9L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Allan Lousada
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Comments
Returns after ten months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Hillwinsome at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR up to 49 on May 11 at $6.50. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 290 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2025 | 9 | NR 54 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Allan Lousada | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 24.2L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2025 | 19 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 98.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:03.3 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | T Potter | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 01/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | T Potter | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Attard
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Bendigo on February 20. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m at this track was 2nd-4.57 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Desert Assassin (2:05.70) in NR 50 to 56 on February 12 at $81. Consider.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 161.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 48.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 36.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 35.6L | $0.00 |