St Arnaud Race 5 - John Leonard Memorial Pace
BETTOR DOO NZ (1) won at Melton two runs ago before having his colours lowered at his latest appearance over 1750m at Swan Hill, beaten 10 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. This doesn't look as hard so he is in the right race to return to form. PRESIDENTIALCHANGE (2) finished sixth at Hamilton two starts back then did a great job at his latest appearance over 2100m at Charlton, beaten only 1.2 metres into second after being up on the pace from the outset. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a comparable field and he can grab a win. TEX GOES BANG (4) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1690m at Kilmore three days ago. BOND GIRL (7) last appeared when fourth over 2200m at Ballarat three-and-a-half months ago. Must be respected.

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1750m after racing wide at Swan Hill was 2nd-3.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Talknplay (2:05.60) on October 30 at $6.50. Two runs back won by 4 m as favourite (Sr1) at Melton (2:05.40) beating Beta Than Love in on October 21 at $2.90 at the bell was 4th-7.54. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2026 | 53 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2100m after showing early pace at Charlton was leading by 2.8 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Pirani Perfect (2:36.50) on November 2 at $10. Can retain the good form.
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 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | R | Jackie Barker | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R | Rod Barker | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 44.7L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/10/2026 | 15 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/09/2026 | 15 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/06/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | R J Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 18/11/2018 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
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Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 9th-19.4 beaten 19 m by Zeuss (2:35.00) on November 2 at $7.50. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat beaten 30 m by Yankee Rain (2:42.60) on October 29 at $21. Better than last start and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/11/2026 | 4 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | R | Hannah Parish | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/10/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/10/2026 | 244 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 24.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | H Parish | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | H Parish | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 3rd-8.68 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Senna Storm (2:04.60) on November 5 at $9.50. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore was 7th-11.02 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Krakey (2:05.70) on October 27 at $3.10. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/11/2026 | 9 | NR 39 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $3.10 |
| 6/6 | 18/10/2026 | 4 | NR 45 to 50 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Liam Older | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/09/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 03/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Crone
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Began her campaign last start running failed to finish when she ran at Charlton on November 2 over 2100m. Prepared to overlook until her racing manners improve.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 02/11/2026 | 105 | NR 43 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | R | Daryl Crone | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Daryl Crone | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 20/07/2026 | 47 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 46.5L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/06/2026 | 50 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 63.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 14/04/2026 | 252 | NR up to 50 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D A Smith | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 139.5L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/08/2025 | 15 | 4 Lifetime Wins | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/07/2025 | 2 | NR up to 47 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1780m at Mt Gambier was 5th-7.1 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Margaritari (2:13.80) on October 30 at $8. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs beaten 18 m by Precious Belle (2:03.40) on July 24 at $10. Expect a better performance this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/10/2026 | 98 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2026 | 22 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/11 | 18/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $3.80 |
| 4/5 | 10/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Skyz Above at Ballarat over 2200m on July 29 at $16. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Luke Dunne | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $1.55 |
| 3/12 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Regan Clarke | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D K Mcguigan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chelsie O'Driscoll
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Last start then managed to finish fourth over 1710m at Ballarat last start. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1680m at Terang, at the bell was 5th-8.8 beaten 18 m by Smokin Strepo (2:02.30) on October 19 at $18. Will be about the money.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/10/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2026 | 154 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 79.6L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/05/2026 | 22 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |