Maryborough Race 8 - Ab Paint Pace
RANGER RICK NZ (9) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 2100m at Geelong, beaten 9 metres. Finds a nice race and can discover winning form. KATUNGA EXPRESS (8) finished third at Charlton two runs ago before finishing third at his latest appearance over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 2.25 metres. No harm in drawing here with the sprint lane to rely upon. Meets a comparable field and he is capable of another bold performance. STEEL THE MOMENT (6) is worth thought after finishing sixth first-up over 1710m at Ballarat last time out. IMAGINATION ORO (2) is open to further improvement at her third run back from a spell after getting home last time out over 1680m at Terang.

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 70 m by Captain Pins (2:33.60) on August 17 at $26. At the run before hung in on scoring up, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 35 m by Nugget Rogers (2:02.80) on July 15 at $19. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Draws the pegs and can bounce back.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/08/2026 | 33 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 68.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 35.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/07/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.18 |
| 8/11 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/06/2026 | 9 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Derrick Krafft | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Last start won by 5.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Terang (2:01.40) beating Jilliby Zucchini in on September 28 at $6 at the bell was leading 3.6. Another strong performance expected.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/09/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2026 | 110 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 28.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 7/10 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/05/2026 | 22 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Quinlan
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-6.05 beaten 12 m by Soho Playgirl (2:38.40) on September 30 at $26. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 1755m at Echuca was 9th-11.8 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Angels Watching (2:07.90) on September 22 at $34. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 1730m | Good | Bridgitte Hutchins | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 30/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 68 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 57 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 17/08/2026 | 2 | NR 47 to 54 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 15/08/2026 | 5 | NR 46 to 51 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr2) over 1755m at Echuca, at the bell was 7th-11.3 beaten 7 m by Angels Watching (2:07.90) on September 22 at $34. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 8th-14.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Platinum Jive (2:30.70) on September 13 at $51. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/09/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/09/2026 | 25 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/3 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 12/08/2026 | 33 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 46.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 36.2L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2026 | 72 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/3 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Resumed when beaten 11 m sixth behind Ultimate Vinnie at Ballarat over 1710m in a on October 7. Anticipate a far better run this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/10/2026 | 81 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 57.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/07/2026 | 185 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 31.6L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 8th-14.36 beaten 12 m by Ultimate Vinnie (2:01.50) on October 7 at $23. At his previous start 5th (Fr4) over 1755m after showing early speed at Echuca, at the bell was 5th-8.9 beaten 8 m by Wotdidusaaay (2:06.90) on September 22 at $14. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/10/2026 | 15 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/09/2026 | 24 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2026 | 22 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 35.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Topsies Bling at Charlton over 1609m on September 21 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Ultimate Vinnie at Ballarat over 1710m on October 7 at $14. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/10/2026 | 16 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:55.1 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr6) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong, at the bell was 3rd-10.11 beaten 9 m by Schwarz (2:31.70) on October 3 at $10. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong, at the bell was 2nd-1.1 beaten a head by Keayang Payton (2:32.40) on September 11 at $7. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/10/2026 | 22 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/08/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2106m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr1) over 1700m at Horsham beaten 30 m by Forty Love (2:00.10) on October 5 at $81. Before that 9th (Fr1) over 1680m at Terang beaten 70 m by Sweet Ideal (1:57.60) on September 28 at $81. Not fancied.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 31.7L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 72.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | NR 58 to 68 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 57.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2026 | 12 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $126.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Shane Hallcroft | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |