St Arnaud Race 9 - St Arnaud Blinds Pace
DELIGHTFUL CHARM (8) resumes after finishing fifth at her latest appearance at Melton on May 16. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and wait on the sprint lane if necessary. Has the class to take this out. HUXHAM CHUBB (9) made it two wins in succession last time out, making up plenty of ground to score by 7 metres over 2160m at Hamilton. Meets a similar line up and she can take this out. BLACK OPAL JACK (2) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 2200m at Ballarat. MISTER JIMARINGLE (7) must be respected after scoring last start by 4.5 metres at Kilmore over 1690m.

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 20 m by Mister Americano (2:01.30) in 3yo on October 29 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at Melton, beaten 30 m by Secret Service Agent (2:03.80) on October 23 at $71. Others rate better.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 20.7L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/10/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | 25 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 35.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 99/10 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $126.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 2200m at Ballarat was 5th-6.17 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Master Louey (2:40.60) on October 29 at $7.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 2180m at Terang was 6th-18.8 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Huxham Chubb (2:40.10) on October 19 at $3.50. Draws the pegs and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/10/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2026 | 119 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 22/06/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.25 |
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 29.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 31.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 17 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early speed at Hamilton well beaten by Steel The Moment (1:59.80) on October 26 at $7. Before that, 8th (Fr3) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 30 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:38.10) on October 19 at $61. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | R | Hannah Lewis | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 154.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/10/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 30 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Mt Gambier (2:10.70) beating Village Voice in on October 30 at $1.80 at the bell was leading 3. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/10/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 55 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $1.80 |
| 4/10 | 19/10/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/09/2026 | 18 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 16.7L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1750m after showing early speed at Swan Hill, at the bell was 5th-8.2 beaten 17 m by El Lazzar (2:05.10) on October 30 at $15. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore was 10th-16.87 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Mister Jimaringle (2:00.20) on October 22 at $34. This looks a suitable assignment.
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 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | NR 53 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.95 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/09/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 19/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early pace at Mildura, beaten 22 m by Shirley Not (2:11.60) on October 20 at $3.40. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2190m at Mildura was 4th-6.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Cheers Poverty (2:42.20) on September 11 at $3.50. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/10/2026 | 39 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $3.50 |
| 9/9 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 67.7L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/08/2026 | 11 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 26.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/07/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by 4.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:00.20) beating Angels Watching in on October 22 at $3.60 at the bell was leading 0.98. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/10/2026 | 9 | NR 53 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/10/2026 | 15 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | 28 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/3 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fifth behind The Art Of Success at Melton over 1720m in a M on May 16 at $51. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 31.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 32.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 32 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Hamilton and Terang. Last start won by 7 m (Sr1) at Hamilton (2:37.00) beating Lou Easyana in on October 26 at $3.10 at the bell was 4th-5.7. Sure to measure up once more.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 21.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | K E Manning | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Spook Crocker at Mt Gambier over 1780m on October 13 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Mister Jimaringle at Kilmore over 1690m on October 22 at $19. Has to be included.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/10/2026 | 9 | NR 53 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/10/2026 | 18 | NR 55 to 69 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/09/2026 | 26 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 37.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/08/2026 | 41 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Hannah Lewis | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Chelsie O'driscoll | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1660m at Hamilton, beaten 45 m by Steel The Moment (1:59.80) on October 26 at $34. Might need more time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/10/2026 | 126 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | R | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 46.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Good | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/06/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/06/2026 | 16 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |