Maryborough Race 2 - Benstud Standardbreds Pace
TORQUE IN HEAVEN (6) was out of the money two back at Charlton. Turned in a better run last time out when second over 1700m at Horsham, beaten 5.5 metres. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. THE DEMOCRAT (8) ran fourth last start at Horsham over 1700m, beaten 10 metres. Has ability and should be right in the finish. HESTON CASH (5) disappointed last time when seventh over 1650m at Bendigo. Can turn things around. ABERCROMBIE LIMBO (1) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1700m at Horsham last time out. Include in combinations.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1700m at Horsham, at the bell was 3rd-6.3 beaten 12 m by Livermere (2:05.10) on June 22 at $6.50. At the start before 7th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton was 3rd-3.76 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Shezabluechip (2:05.90) on June 9 at $3.70. Can be competitive if at 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 26/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/05/2026 | 16 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:05.9 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/05/2026 | 224 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 23/09/2025 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $2.60 |

Driver: Olivia Jardine
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 2100m after racing wide at Charlton beaten 24 m by Dancebytheseaside (2:39.80) on June 15 at $41. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong was 5th-11.56 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Bond Girl (2:01.10) on June 5 at $34. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Olivia Jardine | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 24.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/06/2026 | 25 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/05/2026 | 3 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | O M Jardine | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr3) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 5th-6.58 beaten 8 m by Shezabluechip (2:05.90) on June 9 at $31. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 7 m by Queenhigh Flush (2:45.80) on June 2 at $81. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Gary Pekin | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Robert Jr Woods | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 29/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Gary Pekin | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Maddaleez at Charlton over 2100m on June 15 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Livermere at Horsham over 1700m on June 22 at $5. Leading contender again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/06/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/06/2026 | 178 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 15/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 49.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ian Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 6th-12.8 beaten 6 m by Nivekalon Eagle (2:36.30) on June 14 at $61. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 50 m by Talkbabytalk (1:56.50) in 4yo+ on May 22 at $101. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/06/2026 | 23 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/05/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | I S Miller | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 49.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/05/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | I S Miller | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 38.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | I S Miller | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | I S Miller | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | I S Miller | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 25.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I S Miller | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | I S Miller | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1700m at Horsham was 6th-10.9 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Livermere (2:05.10) on June 22 at $7.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at Charlton was 3rd-4.3 at the bell, beaten a head by The Regulator (1:58.50) on June 15 at $26. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/06/2026 | 112 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $16.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 33.0L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 17/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 1790m at Warragul was 9th-12.1 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Evileye (2:13.60) on June 8 at $101. Before that, 5th (Sr2) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 6 m by Queenhigh Flush (2:45.80) on June 2 at $1.90. No surprise if he turned things around.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Taylor Youl | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/10 | 27/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Taylor Youl | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 17/05/2026 | 5 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 23 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |