Kilmore Race 5 - Kilmore Ford Trot
CHAMPAGNES (1) won at Ballarat two runs ago but couldn't repeat the dose at her latest appearance over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 8 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. This doesn't look as hard so she is in the right race to return to winning ways. BUCKLES FOR BERRY (2) finished sixth at Ballarat two runs ago before a comparable effort at her latest appearance over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 25 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Tackles a similar assignment and she can turn in a much better performance. LOVE ME AGAIN NZ (3) is better than his last-start seventh over 1720m at Melton. Keep safe, along with AGAINST THE BRIDLE (4).

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at Ballarat on August 5. Proved too good the start prior at Ballarat on July 29. Drawn favourably and worth another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $1.65 |
| 1/9 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Hannah Parish | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $1.65 |
| 3/11 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $1.45 |
| 12/12 | 22/06/2026 | 5 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 328.4L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 25 m by Rastamon (2:45.70) on August 3 at $3.30. Before that, 6th (Fr6) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 23 m by Moreep (2:07.30) on July 9 at $4.60. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/08/2026 | 25 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 26.6L | $3.30 |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs (NR49) | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 02/07/2026 | 27 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 40.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 11 m by Timmy Whiz (2:07.80) in 3yo+ on July 31 at $34. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-16.98 beaten 1.1 m by Hold That Magic (2:47.70) on July 21 at $6. Well placed and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 10 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/07/2026 | 42 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:05.5 | 7 |
| 95.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/05/2026 | 237 | NR 42 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 27.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 18 m by At The Distance (2:08.10) on July 31 at $5.50. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was leading 0.7 beaten 4.5 m by Mista Walker (2:38.20) on July 19 at $9.50. Strong contender.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 67.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | NR 44 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $19.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1690m at this track was 7th-12.88 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Mister Devereaux (2:05.90) in 3yo+ on July 22 at $34. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Champagnes (2:06.40) on July 13 at $8.50. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 29.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 9 | NR 44 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/06/2026 | 200 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well beaten after breaking at Ballarat on July 29. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.31 beaten 15 m by Scar (2:47.00) on July 22 at $18. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Michael Bellman | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 43.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $18.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Bread Angove | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 10/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/05/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 105.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | C N Angove | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2200m at Ballarat was 4th-10.12 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Scar (2:45.30) on August 5 at $15. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.3 beaten 11 m by Distant Sun (2:04.40) on July 30 at $10. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 05/08/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | 16 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:04.7 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 26/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Ronan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (10m) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 40 m by Straight To Thetop (2:51.10) on August 4 at $7.50. At the run before 7th (Fr2) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 22 m by Kimberleys Tree (2:05.70) on July 14 at $11. Bold showing expected if at his best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C M Belot | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 14/07/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 29/06/2026 | 2 | NR up to 57 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | 2 Wins Over $5,000 | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $1.15 |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:04.4 | 0 |
| 15.4L | $4.20 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr2) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 5th-9.45 beaten 1.5 m by Jilliby Topgun (2:07.00) on July 21 at $5.50. Two runs back 10th (Sr3) over 1690m at Maryborough well beaten by Champagnes (2:06.40) on July 13 at $6. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 13/07/2026 | 26 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jackie Barker | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 216.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | NR 43 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/7 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | 2-4 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Chris Alford | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 111.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/05/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $3.30 |
| 8/11 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | M J Ray | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1710m at Ballarat was 2nd-2.64 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Keayang Minnesota (2:09.40) on July 29 at $10. At his previous start good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 2180m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.27 beaten 10 m by Scar (2:47.00) on July 22 at $51. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.3 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 44.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/06/2026 | 25 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Ashley Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:59.7 | 8 |
| 78.1L | $151.00 |