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Maryborough Race 5 - Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough & St Arnaud Trot

POPPY POPSTAR (7) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at her latest appearance over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 6 metres. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Meets a comparable field and she can take care of this line-up. MORNING DOVE (6) resumes from a spell of nine weeks after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1690m at this track. Well-placed to take this out. METRO SWISH NZ (4) is in the mix following a respectable third at her most recent appearance over 1710m at Ballarat. BOUTIKA (5) has top-three claims if she can recapture the form from two starts back that saw her finish second over 2180m at Stawell.

Race Time:4:16 AM

Monday, August 3, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2190m

Tension Seeker (1)6826968274

Trainer: Scott Torney (St Arnaud)12 mths 192: 10-12-17

Driver: Scott Torney

13 yo B M

Sire: TENNOTRUMP (AUS)

Dam: CLASSIC LILLY (AUS)

Stats

Career192: 10-12-17

LTS$68,376.00

BMR2:02.80

TS41: 0-3-3

Win %5.21%

Place %20.31%

Comments

Last start 4th (FT) over 2200m at Horsham beaten 30 m by Allawart Bob (2:52.10) on July 27 at $34. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Charlton was 5th-8.6 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Robert John (2:00.60) on June 15 at $81. Must improve sharply.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	27/07/2026	42	No NR	$4,000.00	Horsham	2200m	Neutral	Scott Torney	2:05.9	0	1. Allawart Bob 2. Im Eddie 3. Betsy Anne	31.2L	$34.00
7/8	15/06/2026	7	NR up to 45	$4,000.00	Charlton	1609m	Neutral	Scott Torney	2:00.6	2	1. Robert John 2. Nedza Thriller 3. Baarlinee	16.7L	$81.00
2/7	08/06/2026	5	NR up to 49	$6,000.00	Warragul	1790m	Neutral	Scott Torney	2:01.9	1	1. Mista Walker 2. Tension Seeker 3. Taken By Wine	17.2L	$71.00
8/9	03/06/2026	3	NR up to 42	$4,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Scott Torney	2:00.6	6	1. Betsy Anne 2. Rasengan 3. Heart Of Graceland	47.9L	$61.00
6/7	31/05/2026	18	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Scott Torney	1:59.9	1	1. Fremarks Peggy 2. Alabama May 3. Jessicas Story	38.4L	$61.00
9/10	13/05/2026	6	NR up to 42	$4,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Scott Torney	2:02.1	3	1. Jessicas Story 2. Little Tedey 3. Robert John	31.7L	$34.00
4/8	12/02/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		S M Torney		0	1. Off Your Faceski 2. Travel Bug 3. Goodtimedonthesash	0L	$0.00
3/6	06/06/2021	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		S Torney		0	1. Ser Patrick 2. Paris Faith 3. Tension Seeker	0L	$0.00

Louieville Lass (2)4854406277

Trainer: Brett Shipway (Carisbrook)12 mths 169: 10-15-14

Driver: Luke Dunne

11 yo B BR M

Sire: LOUEY LOUEY LOUEY (AUS)

Dam: EARLEE BONUS (AUS)

Stats

Career169: 10-15-14

LTS$86,205.00

BMR2:00.80

TS51: 3-2-5

Win %5.92%

Place %23.08%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1690m at this track, beaten 35 m by Champagnes (2:06.40) on July 13 at $51. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track beaten 24 m by Aldebaran Jazmine (2:46.00) on June 29 at $51. Needs to lift.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/10	13/07/2026	14	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	R	Brett Shipway	2:00.3	1	1. Champagnes 2. Boutika 3. Shezalover	33.9L	$51.00
7/11	29/06/2026	5	NR up to 45	$4,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Brett Shipway	2:02.0	2	1. Aldebaran Jazmine 2. Walkin Understarz 3. Champagnes	24.3L	$51.00
2/9	24/06/2026	7	NR up to 37	$4,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Brett Shipway	2:02.3	1	1. Always Skye High 2. Louieville Lass 3. Bet Bet Hotshot	3.0L	$12.00
6/8	17/06/2026	7	NR 43 to 46	$4,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Brett Shipway	1:59.5	2	1. Itz Classic Gold 2. Champagnes 3. Saint Eyes	11.9L	$23.00
11/12	10/06/2026	10	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Brett Shipway	2:01.1	6	1. I Am Harro 2. Little Tedey 3. Jessicas Story	53.2L	$151.00
4/7	31/05/2026	18	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Brett Shipway	1:59.9	3	1. Fremarks Peggy 2. Alabama May 3. Jessicas Story	13.5L	$34.00
4/6	10/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Brett Shipway		0	1. Beautiful Sunrise 2. Snickers Express 3. The Fashionista	0.2L	$0.00
4/6	12/06/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		B Shipway		0	1. Simulant 2. Win Flynn 3. La Bella Figura	0L	$0.00

Steady Dream (3)8108522673

Trainer: Jess Tubbs (Myrniong)12 mths 32: 3-3-4

Driver: Craig Demmler

4 yo B M

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: SWEDE DREAMS (SWE)

Stats

Career32: 3-3-4

LTS$15,980.00

BMR2:00.70

TS7: 2-0-1

Win %9.38%

Place %31.25%

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton beaten 14 m by At The Distance (2:08.10) on July 31 at $8. One of the key runners.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	31/07/2026	7	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	1:59.8	3	1. At The Distance 2. Met With A Shrug 3. Steady Dream	14.9L	$8.00
7/7	24/07/2026	7	NR up to 44	$5,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:06.3	3	1. Shezalover 2. Nuclear Attitude 3. Lavengers Boy	11.3L	$2.20
6/6	17/07/2026	21	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:01.5	3	1. Fling It Rainbow 2. Silent Reverie 3. The Fiery Sunset	112.1L	$2.70
2/9	26/06/2026	14	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:02.2	2	1. Spirited Lass 2. Steady Dream 3. Met With A Shrug	7.3L	$6.00
2/6	12/06/2026	14	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:01.4	1	1. Manda Kyvalley 2. Steady Dream 3. Abbie	7.4L	$7.50
5/11	29/05/2026	7	2-3 WINs	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:00.4	7	1. Coltrane 2. Spanish Rizardo 3. Kennys Son	17.2L	$51.00
8/8	22/05/2026	14	NR up to 59	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:01.6	4	1. Jack Sprat 2. Ijustcantseeit 3. Leanne Leeann	105.7L	$26.00
3/4	06/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	J A Tubbs		0	1. Maori Tattoo 2. Iberian 3. Steady Dream	11.7L	$0.00
1/5	01/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Greg Sugars		0	1. Steady Dream 2. Sambezia 3. Calders Revenge	5.7L	$0.00

Metro Swish Nz (4)3793273273

Trainer: R M Ryan (Bunkers Hill)12 mths 21: 1-5-6

Driver: Michael Bellman

7 yo B M

Sire: WISHING STONE (USA)

Dam: PARIS METRO (NZ)

Stats

Career21: 1-5-6

LTS$12,741.00

BMR2:03.00

TS2: 0-1-0

Win %4.76%

Place %57.14%

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat was 5th-8.84 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Champagnes (2:07.70) in M on July 29 at $26. Top chance in this line-up.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	29/07/2026	9	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Good	Michael Bellman	2:00.1	3	1. Champagnes 2. No Telling Heather 3. Metro Swish NZ	5.6L	$26.00
7/10	20/07/2026	11	NR up to 45	$5,000.00	Stawell	2180m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	2:02.3	7	1. Rastamon 2. Boutika 3. Mattyo	11.9L	$7.00
2/10	09/07/2026	14	0-3 WINs (NR49)	$5,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	D K Douglas	1:59.8	3	1. Moreep 2. Metro Swish NZ 3. Snickers Express	1.8L	$10.00
3/8	25/06/2026	28	NR up to 50	$8,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Hannah Parish	2:03.3	1	1. Apex 2. Itgetsbetter 3. Metro Swish NZ	3.2L	$11.00
7/10	28/05/2026	14	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Neil Mccallum	2:00.9	4	1. Calabasas 2. Leanne Leeann 3. Northern Truscott	33.9L	$34.00
2/11	14/05/2026	6	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:00.5	2	1. Coltrane 2. Metro Swish NZ 3. Dels Destiny NZ	1.3L	$151.00
1/5	26/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Darryl Douglas		0	1. Metro Swish NZ 2. Yetti 3. Far As Possible	0.2L	$0.00
2/6	08/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Neil Mccallum		0	1. Love Who 2. Metro Swish NZ 3. Munro Kai	10L	$0.00

Boutika (5)4685705226

Trainer: Ashley Ainsworth (Moyreisk)12 mths 123: 14-15-12

Driver: Jason Lee

7 yo B M

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: PALKIA (AUS)

Stats

Career123: 14-15-12

LTS$81,160.00

BMR1:57.60

TS29: 1-2-5

Win %11.38%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat was leading by 3.48 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Champagnes (2:07.70) in M on July 29 at $6. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2180m at Stawell was 6th-17.1 at the bell, beaten a head by Rastamon (2:45.60) on July 20 at $7. Can bounce back.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/9	29/07/2026	9	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Good	Ashley Ainsworth	2:00.1	4	1. Champagnes 2. No Telling Heather 3. Metro Swish NZ	10.7L	$6.00
2/10	20/07/2026	7	NR up to 45	$5,000.00	Stawell	2180m	Neutral	Jason Ainsworth	2:02.3	1	1. Rastamon 2. Boutika 3. Mattyo	0.2L	$7.00
2/10	13/07/2026	14	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	R	Ashley Ainsworth	2:00.3	1	1. Champagnes 2. Boutika 3. Shezalover	9.4L	$9.00
5/11	29/06/2026	16	NR up to 45	$4,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Ashley Ainsworth	2:02.0	3	1. Aldebaran Jazmine 2. Walkin Understarz 3. Champagnes	14.0L	$8.00
11/12	13/06/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ashley Ainsworth	1:59.3	2	1. Artigas 2. Carla Pixie NZ 3. Farrokh	40.3L	$151.00
7/10	06/06/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ashley Ainsworth	1:57.1	1	1. Wallis 2. Kamaran 3. Nakedtruth	11.9L	$71.00
3/5	16/07/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		A A Ainsworth		0	1. Alfie Always 2. Sonnyboy 3. Boutika	3L	$0.00
3/3	09/07/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		A A Ainsworth		0	1. Down Under Earl 2. Celtic Cash 3. Boutika	8L	$0.00

Morning Dove (6)x35678192x

Trainer: F L Mcewan (Torrumbarry)12 mths 11: 1-1-2

Driver: Josh Duggan

3 yo B F

Sire: WHAT THE HILL (CAN)

Dam: ALWAYS TREASURE (NZ)

Stats

Career11: 1-1-2

LTS$7,780.00

BMR2:03.40

TS3: 0-1-0

Win %9.09%

Place %36.36%

Comments

Resuming after nine weeks off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 3 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Queen Of Sees at this track over 1690m in a 3yo on May 31 at $17. Nice effort last time. Can open the campaign with a win.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	26/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Echuca	2160m	Good	S A Lindberg		0	1. Pro Hibition 2. Montana Muscle 3. Moonshine Louie	3.8L	$0.00
2/7	31/05/2026	11	No NR	$14,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:59.7	1	1. Queen Of Sees 2. Morning Dove 3. Spirited Gigi	2.9L	$17.00
9/9	20/05/2026	7	10 0K	$8,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:59.4	5	1. Queen Of Sees 2. Jilliby Radiance 3. Island Frankie	51.6L	$7.00
1/9	13/05/2026	7	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:03.4	2	1. Morning Dove 2. Arivaderchi 3. Dalahasten	18.4L	$2.25
8/12	06/05/2026	7	NR 46 to 51	$6,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:59.9	3	1. The Italian Dream 2. Fremarks Peggy 3. Midnite Muscle	46.4L	$61.00
7/9	29/04/2026	9	, 100K	$14,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	2:01.1	1	1. Pastor Dunbar 2. Leo Galleon 3. Stepbystep	54.7L	$61.00
6/10	20/04/2026	12	, 100K	$8,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	2:02.1	2	1. Zoolu 2. Leo Galleon 3. Timmy Whiz	13.1L	$21.00
3/6	30/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Echuca	2160m		S A Lindberg		0	1. Saint Eyes 2. Wish Upona Dream 3. Morning Dove	4.2L	$0.00

Poppy Popstar (7)3112236254

Trainer: T M McNamara (Wedderburn)12 mths 113: 12-12-17

Driver: James Herbertson

7 yo B M

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: WINDSOR BLOCK (AUS)

Stats

Career113: 12-12-17

LTS$65,315.00

BMR1:58.40

TS38: 5-5-4

Win %10.62%

Place %36.28%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1710m after being wide early at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-3.48 beaten 6 m by Champagnes (2:07.70) in M on July 29 at $8.50. Before that, 5th (Sr2) over 2180m at Stawell, at the bell was 5th-13 beaten 8 m by Rastamon (2:45.60) on July 20 at $1.90. Capable of taking this out.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	29/07/2026	9	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Good	James Herbertson	2:00.1	6	1. Champagnes 2. No Telling Heather 3. Metro Swish NZ	6.5L	$8.50
5/10	20/07/2026	13	NR up to 45	$5,000.00	Stawell	2180m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:02.3	2	1. Rastamon 2. Boutika 3. Mattyo	8.7L	$1.90
2/8	07/07/2026	6	NR up to 59	$6,000.00	Echuca	2160m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:01.6	3	1. Jackies Gift 2. Poppy Popstar 3. Watch And Act	1.4L	$3.80
6/10	01/07/2026	6	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	R	James Herbertson	2:03.6	7	1. Little Miss Morgan 2. The Chook 3. Paris Kay	11.2L	$14.00
3/10	25/06/2026	8	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.3	2	1. No Telling Heather 2. Night Flight 3. Poppy Popstar	11.3L	$1.70
2/6	17/06/2026	17	NR 47 to 51	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:01.4	3	1. Deep Love NZ 2. Poppy Popstar 3. The Chook	0.2L	$2.40
4/6	03/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Nick Youngson		0	1. Spanish Rizardo 2. Karbine 3. Stately Salome	3L	$0.00
1/4	03/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		N Youngson		0	1. Poppy Popstar 2. Third Eye 3. Allwatfunjingles	15L	$0.00

Black And Gold (1)5542646595

Trainer: Brett Shipway (Carisbrook)12 mths 256: 26-15-27

Driver: Brett Shipway

9 yo BR M

Sire: SHIPS SPUR (AUS)

Dam: EARLS GOLD (AUS)

Stats

Career256: 26-15-27

LTS$184,283.00

BMR1:57.99

TS75: 6-4-9

Win %10.16%

Place %26.56%

Comments

Last start 5th (FT) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 4th-9 beaten 11 m by Fremarks Peggy (2:49.70) on June 29 at $19. At her previous start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr3) over 1710m after being wide early at Ballarat beaten 35 m by No Telling Heather (2:07.90) on June 25 at $23. Capable of a better showing.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/12	29/06/2026	4	No NR	$8,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Brett Shipway	2:04.1	0	1. Fremarks Peggy 2. Watch And Act 3. Queen Kizen NZ	11.3L	$19.00
9/10	25/06/2026	8	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Brett Shipway	2:00.3	3	1. No Telling Heather 2. Night Flight 3. Poppy Popstar	36.2L	$23.00
5/6	17/06/2026	6	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Brett Shipway	2:00.8	1	1. Romantic Nina 2. Fremarks Peggy 3. The Italian Dream	26.6L	$21.00
6/10	11/06/2026	11	NR 49 to 54	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Brett Shipway	2:01.3	1	1. Dels Destiny NZ 2. Off Your Faceski 3. Romantic Nina	18.9L	$51.00
4/8	31/05/2026	4	NR 52 to 56	$6,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Brett Shipway	1:59.5	1	1. With Aplomb 2. Watch And Act 3. Dels Destiny NZ	16.0L	$23.00
6/8	27/05/2026	28	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	W	Brett Shipway	1:59.0	4	1. The Italian Dream 2. Buslin Brody 3. Paris Jamilla	13.8L	$34.00
3/5	02/05/2021	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		B Shipway		0	1. Rigondeaux 2. Everysecondcounts 3. Black And Gold	0L	$0.00
3/3	19/05/2019	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		B Shipway		0	1. Our Yankee 2. Kyvalley Shaunie 3. Black And Gold	0L	$0.00