Maryborough Race 8 - Join Your Local Carisbrook Lions Club Graduation Series 3yo & Older Pace (1st Heat)
MEZZANOTTI (4) is looking to improve on her last-start fourth behind Hilltop Blossom at Listed level over 1800m at Globe Derby Park six-and-a-half months ago. Ideally drawn and can return in winning form. DON CRUNCH (7) finished fifth last start, beaten 10 metres at Charlton over 2100m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Has ability and should be right in the finish. BUNGY (9) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 4 metres at Kilmore over 1690m. AUSSIE JAY MAC NZ (1) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 2180m at Kilmore.

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Foregone Conclusion at Kilmore over 2180m on July 2 at $4.20. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 0.54 beaten 8 m by Pearl Of Philtra (2:41.50) on June 23 at $4.40. Expected to do much better this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 16/06/2026 | 69 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 04/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | N Jack | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/03/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 41.9L | $4.60 |
| 6/6 | 12/03/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 50.5L | $2.15 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Shepparton (2:45.90) beating Heavenly Flyer in 3yo on June 30 at $1.65 at the bell was leading 1.72. Major contender on current form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Liam Older | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.65 |
| 2/11 | 23/06/2026 | 159 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 15/01/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 70.3L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 65.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation recording by a neck (Sr3) at this track (2:42.80) beating Aruval in 2yo F on December 23 at $10 at the bell was 6th-10m 2WWC. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 37.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/11/2025 | 33 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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First up. At the last run she 4th (Sr2) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, beaten 35 m by Hilltop Blossom (2:10.40) in 2yo LR F on December 20 at $11. Ran fourth in a trial at Bendigo.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 12 | No NR | $35,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 34.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 24.6L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1740m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 28/10/2025 | 70 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Shaun Mcnaulty | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Hoban
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Resuming after six-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth after showing early speed, behind Handler at Melton over 1720m on January 2 at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by 3.5 m (Fr2) at Cranbourne (1:57.50) beating Five Cent in on June 29 2025 at $5. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Hoban | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Craig Hoban | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 99/7 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Hoban | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 74.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/12/2025 | 43 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 95.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Craig Hoban | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 57.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | NR 54 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 48.6L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/10/2025 | 33 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $6.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Resumed this campaign three starts back after a long break. Wasn't too bad last time 2nd (Sr4) over 2150m at Bendigo was 2nd-1.63 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Crackin Philtra (2:38.30) in 3yo on June 24 at $23. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 24/06/2026 | 45 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T F Patching | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 03/05/2026 | 332 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | Jackie Barker | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | T F Patching | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 05/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Resumed when beaten 10 m fifth behind Five Cent at Charlton over 2100m in a on July 6. Capable of taking this out.
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 | 06/07/2026 | 80 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/11 | 27/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 30.9L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 6th-7.63 beaten 14 m by Delightful Miki (2:40.80) on June 30 at $9.50. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 35 m by Test Of Fire (2:02.30) on May 28 at $3.60. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/06/2026 | 33 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 28/05/2026 | 20 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 34.7L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/04/2026 | 17 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $71.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/03/2026 | 12 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 4 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:05.00) beating Misty Always in on July 2 at $1.65 at the bell was leading 4.06. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.65 |
| 3/11 | 23/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 04/06/2026 | 71 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | John Caldow | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1780m after showing early pace at Mt Gambier, beaten 23 m by Eastbro Kaz (2:10.50) on June 30 at $3.90. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 7th-16 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Katie Lorraine (1:55.40) on June 28 at $31. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 30/06/2026 | 2 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $8,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $3.90 |
| 5/7 | 28/06/2026 | 12 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/11 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/05/2026 | 184 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 12/12 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 66.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
First up. At the last run she good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Charlton, at the bell was 5th-10.7 beaten 6 m by Starzinhereyes (1:55.00) on April 26 at $8.50. Awkwardly drawn but expected to run a bold race.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | 12 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 14/04/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 25/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 187.4L | $3.80 |
| 5/12 | 04/03/2026 | 197 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |