Maryborough Race 2 - Vsta Paul Graydon Memorial Trot
AT THE DISTANCE (2) found form and finished third two runs ago then came back to earth when he broke and finished a long last over 1690m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Big chance if he behaves in this similar assignment. BUCKLES FOR BERRY (4) settled handy the worked her way to the lead but didn't find enough in the end and could only manage fifth last start over 1690m at this track, that effort coming on the back of some comparable performances of late. Meets a similar quality field and is good enough to take out a race like this. JESSICAS STORY (3) is in the mix following a fifth at her most recent appearance over 1690m at Kilmore. MINNIE MIA (6) is in the mix following a respectable third at her most recent appearance over 1690m at this track.

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1690m at this track was 10th-13.3 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Snickers Express (2:08.30) on October 25 at $81. At her previous start 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13 beaten 5 m by The Chook (2:46.20) on October 12 at $15. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/10/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Nick Youngson | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2026 | 12 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2026 | 1 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:04.0 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/09/2026 | 19 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 32.9L | $61.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/4 | 01/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Ava Massa | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into tenth after a quick start, behind Snickers Express at this track over 1690m on October 25 at $3.20. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 1.07 beaten 1.2 m by Koufax (2:06.80) on October 8 at $3. Winning claims.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25/10/2026 | 17 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | James Herbertson | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 57.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 36 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/09/2026 | 20 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 42.9L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 41.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 51.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what she is capable of. Backing up quickly after 5th (Sr2) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-8.27 beaten 11 m by Our Tinka Belle (2:06.60) on October 27 at $17. The start before 6th (Fr4) over 1690m at Kilmore was 5th-5.73 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Koufax (2:06.80) on October 8 at $6. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/10/2026 | 19 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2026 | 9 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:03.4 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 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: Brent Murphy
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1690m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was leading 0.4 beaten 13 m by Snickers Express (2:08.30) on October 25 at $4.33. The start before was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Geelong was 6th-10.31 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Beautiful Sunrise (2:00.20) on October 16 at $14. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/10/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Brent Murphy | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $4.33 |
| 6/9 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Brent Murphy | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 87.2L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 53.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:04.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1690m at this track beaten 25 m by Wind Storm (2:05.70) on October 25 at $7. Leading player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/10/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Chris Alford | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/10/2026 | 42 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Josh Duggan | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 167.7L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2026 | 9 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 30.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 16/08/2026 | 8 | 2& 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2026 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 37.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start and went on to finish a respectable fourth over 1710m at Ballarat last time out. Two runs back 9th (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat well beaten by No Repentance (2:12.30) on October 1 at $3.50. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/10/2026 | 291 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Chris Alford | 2:04.5 | 4 |
| 101.7L | $3.50 |
| 5/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 89L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.8 | 6 |
| 92.6L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 26 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Josh Duggan | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 76.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 55.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Alford | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $4.40 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1690m at Shepparton well beaten by Patnwill (2:10.40) on October 6 at $5.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr6) over 1690m at this track, well beaten by Ai Sedhai (2:05.50) on March 30 at $6.50. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/10/2026 | 190 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:04.2 | 5 |
| 151.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 30/03/2026 | 20 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 219.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 176.3L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 61.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/3 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 1/3 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Angove | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |