Kilmore Race 3 - Vhrc / Benstud Standardbreds Trot
WITH APLOMB (8) is back from a let-up but her form reads very well with three wins and two placings from her last six starts. Kept up to the mark with an easy trial win at Melton and she draws for a nice trail early. Big chance. THE PRIESTESS (9) has won a trial since her manners let her down last start and she was going very well prior with three wins and a second from her previous four starts. Worth another chance. BUMPER SERVICE (2) draws well and is worth thought having come from wider for last-start win by 2 metres at this circuit and distance. KYVALLEY MICHAEL NZ (7) draws wide but should be at his peak at the fifth run back from a spell and won the only time he attempted this circuit and distance.

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after showing early speed, behind Antonov at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR 51 to 56 on February 22 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Noble Count at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 48 to 52 on March 4 at $8. Go well from the inside draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Alford | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 141.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:47.00) beating Spanish Rizardo in 0-1 WIN on February 26 at $3.60 at the bell was 3rd-4.96. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/1 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/01/2026 | 36 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Attard
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-24.41 beaten 18 m by Attracted (2:46.00) in NR up to 50 on March 3 at $6. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win (Sr3) at this track (2:46.20) beating April Sun in NR up to 49 on February 26 at $5.50 at the bell was 5th-11.15. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | R Pace | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Phillip Ellery
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Cranbourne over 2080m NR up to 59 on February 8. Last time out 6th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton was 4th-6.84 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Coconut Mickey (2:47.10) in NR up to 59 on February 28 at $5. Consider.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | P I Ellery | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $2.70 |
| 4/12 | 30/01/2026 | 22 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | P I Ellery | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | P I Ellery | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 26/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | P I Ellery | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start on from midfield and won by 2 m (Sr2) at Bendigo (2:42.10) beating Just Abit Dusty in NR 48 to 52 on March 4 at $14 at the bell was 3rd-6.9. Can feature again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/03/2026 | 4 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 72.9L | $11.00 |
| 99/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 34.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 2nd-.1m 3WNC beaten 6 m by Maximez (2:05.70) in NR 54 to 59 on December 15 at $8.50. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/12/2025 | 9 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NR 74 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 30.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-11.8 beaten 6 m by Coconut Mickey (2:47.10) in NR up to 59 on February 28 at $6.50. At his previous start was well beaten after breaking at this track on February 12. Deserves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2660m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 70.1L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/01/2026 | 135 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 10.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 08/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:57.4 | 9 |
| 52.4L | $9.50 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at Shepparton on January 17. Proved too good the start prior at Shepparton on January 6. Leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 52 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | John Caldow | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.75 |
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.95 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 11/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G R Conroy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Broke when a beaten favourite last start when tenth at Melton on February 28. Scored the start before at Mt Gambier on February 17. Has won a trial since the last-start mishap so can bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |||
| 10/10 | 28/02/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 48.4L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 58.4L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.1 | 7 |
| 39.1L | $1.18 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $1.55 |
| 1/9 | 12/01/2026 | 250 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 07/05/2025 | 243 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 37.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Peter Sanderson | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |