Kilmore Race 5 - Allan Knight Memorial Mdn Pace
FANTASY FLIGHT (7) resumes from a spell of four months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid third over 2180m at Terang. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Will have plenty of admirers. BAY OF FIRES (5) lines up for the first time. By Downbytheseaside and hails from the Wayne Potter stable. Trial winner who looks above average. Any push in betting will add to the confidence. DIAMONDONTHEROCKS (8) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2190m at Shepparton. GATSBY (1) broke in the run and finished a distant sixth on debut last start over 2240m at Melton. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Won't find this any harder and he can bounce back.

Driver: Christopher Shinn
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Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 55 m by High Rider (2:48.60) in 2yo on July 10 at $9.50. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Christopher Shinn | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Christopher Shinn | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 53.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Christopher Shinn | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Christopher Shinn | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 30 m by Takao (2:45.50) in 3yo on July 22 at $126. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton beaten 25 m by Aruval (2:05.60) in 3yo on July 15 at $151. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/07/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/07/2026 | 123 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 01/03/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | S J P O'sullivan | 2:03.9 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1690m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 8th-10.41 beaten 11 m by Imon (2:05.00) on July 16 at $19. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 4th-6.7 beaten 12 m by Imagunnarestngo (2:47.00) in M on July 10 at $3.80. Rates highly and can do much better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Ross Payne | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 33.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 35.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
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Four-year-old mare facing the starter for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, well beaten by Eebeebee (2:43.20) in 4yo+ on July 14 at $61. Hard to have.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 14/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 101.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Three-year-old colt by Downbytheseaside out of Rosae on debut. Won a trial on July 23 at Shepparton over 2190m. Boasts strong trial form and is expected to measure up.
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 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nigel Milne
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1690m after racing wide at Shepparton beaten 9 m by Maurlen Grace (2:05.10) in 4yo+ on June 2 at $101. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo was 4th-5.2 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Bounced (2:03.60) on May 20 at $71. In the mix.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Nigel Milne | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Nigel Milne | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 3/4 | 31/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |||
| 5/9 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/05/2026 | 56 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 24.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/03/2026 | 63 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | J J Morrissey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | J J Morrissey | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 104.2L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | J J Morrissey | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $101.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
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Resuming after four months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Keayang Dreamgirl at Terang over 2180m on March 27 at $4.80. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
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Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton beaten 30 m by Eebeebee (2:43.20) in 4yo+ on July 14 at $31. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr1) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo beaten 60 m by Cool Story (2:37.80) in 4yo+ on July 1 at $7.50. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 28.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | 4YO and older | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Chris Alford | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 59.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | David Miles | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:02.2 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 79.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton beaten 35 m by Famous Crimes (2:02.90) on July 18 at $101. Two runs back 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 19 m by Aruval (2:05.60) in 3yo on July 15 at $41. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 34.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | T K Larsen | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2200m after racing wide at Ballarat, beaten 35 m by Wottawizard (2:41.60) on July 23 at $81. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 45 m by Woodville Flyer (2:43.80) on July 9 at $81. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 34.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/07/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 43.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S R Clarke | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |