St Arnaud Race 8 - St Arnaud Sporting Club Pacing Cup
ZENARIO (5) settled on the speed then found the front only to be claimed late in the piece at his most recent outing in a nice return to form at Globe Derby Park over 2230m. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is capable of another big performance. ROCKIN GEMMA (4) settled handy and closed well to score in a 2230m race at Globe Derby Park last start, arriving a head ahead of her rivals to make it two wins from her past three appearances. Must raise the bar but another win is on the cards. TELEMACHUS (1) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 2240m at Melton. ROADMASTER (10) finished eighth last start at Group Three level in a race won by The Last Trip over 2645m at Globe Derby Park, beaten 35 metres. Looms as a serious challenger.

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2240m at Melton was 8th-22.82 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:40.00) on October 24 at $31. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2080m after racing wide at Cranbourne, at the bell was leading 4 beaten a head by River Storm (2:31.00) on October 18 at $4.20. Rates highly. Better than the last run and is a leading chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/10/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 03/10/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/09/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/6 | 11/09/2026 | 3 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at Swan Hill, beaten 21 m by The Final Dance (2:41.00) on October 30 at $23. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 7th-9 beaten 7 m by Fire Marshall (2:41.80) on October 15 at $3. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 30/10/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/10/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2026 | 10 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-8.71 beaten 8 m by Refusal (2:00.20) on October 27 at $7. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was leading 0.7 beaten 15 m by Jaccka Evan (2:39.90) on October 17 at $21. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 26/09/2026 | 49 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $126.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Donna Castles | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at Globe Derby Park (2:39.20) beating Cee Cee Lou in on October 24 at $4.80 at the bell was 2nd-4. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 7/9 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 29.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/3 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Hannah Lewis | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | NR 44 to 51 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $1.85 |
| 3/10 | 12/09/2026 | 12 | 4& No NR | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2230m after showing early pace at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was leading 3.6 beaten 1.1 m by Places You Dont (2:42.40) on October 3 at $2.25. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 8 | NR 74 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.25 |
| 5/10 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | NMWL6M (NR80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $1.75 |
| 8/11 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 26.1L | $101.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/08/2026 | 22 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2026 | 55 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.95 |
| 2/2 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 3rd-12 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Storms Collide (2:00.80) on October 30 at $71. Two runs back 10th (Sr3) over 2240m after racing wide at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-1.6m 2WNC beaten 18 m by Always Be Blakey (2:43.90) on April 4 at $13. Expect to see a much better run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/10/2026 | 209 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 100 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 7th-3.6 beaten 18 m by Places You Dont (2:42.40) on October 3 at $3.80. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2100m at Geelong was 6th-9.97 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Ata Rangi (2:31.70) on September 11 at $2.70. Finds a nice race and can improve.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2026 | 22 | NR 74 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.70 |
| 8/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 48 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth behind The Last Trip at Globe Derby Park over 2645m in a G3 on October 24 at $41. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2645m after racing wide at Globe Derby Park was 4th-4.4 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Ultimate Vinnie (3:11.50) on October 17 at $3.30. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 33.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 03/10/2026 | 5 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2026 | 9 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2026 | 267 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Carried through his consistent form from last preparation when first-up last start. Returned to racing with a was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1750m at Swan Hill, beaten 25 m by Storms Collide (2:00.80) on October 30 at $61. Won last start in his previous preparation at Mildura over 2190m. Better than the last run and is a leading chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/10/2026 | 182 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:51.1 | 5 |
| 25.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/2 | 24/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 100 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 42.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D K Mcguigan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |