Stawell Race 3 - Thomas Foods International Pace
OUR ULTIMATE GRACY NZ (3) turned in a strong effort at her latest appearance over 2180m at Terang, beaten 2.5 metres into fourth after being handy in the run. Has the benefit of a good draw. Won't find this any harder and she can test this line-up. FERRIGNO (4) made a nice return at his latest appearance two weeks ago, finishing 9 metres away in second over 1609m at Cranbourne. His last-start form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. RANGER RICK NZ (5) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished fourth at Melton over 1720m. WICKED MITZI (2) is in the mix following a fourth at her first run back over 1720m at Melton.

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following June 22 run. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 5 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr3) held up early, held up early, at Mt Gambier (2:10.50) beating Margaritari in on June 30 at $2.80 at the bell was 3rd-4.4. This race will be harder than that win. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 30/06/2026 | 8 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $8,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $16.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/06/2026 | 28 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | 0-2 LTW | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 33.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton was 3rd-5.9 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Maas Betting Again (2:03.80) on July 10 at $21. Two runs back 11th (Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 55 m by Twisting By (2:36.90) on January 21 at $26. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 10/07/2026 | 170 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/3 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 54.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 08/12/2025 | 12 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $1.40 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early speed at Terang, at the bell was 2nd-0.4 beaten 2.5 m by All Blazing Guns (2:42.80) on July 12 at $3.70. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Bendigo (2:38.30) beating Celestial Zodiac in on July 1 at $1.75 at the bell was leading 2.17. Rates highly and expected to go well.
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 | 12/07/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 01/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.75 |
| 3/10 | 22/06/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Carried through his consistent form from last preparation when first-up last start. Returned to racing with a good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 6th-8.5 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Lambro Mach (1:55.30) on July 5 at $10. Ready to make some headway. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/07/2026 | 183 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 03/01/2026 | 3 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1720m at Melton was 5th-8.17 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Keayang Sweetheart (2:02.10) on June 27 at $13. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1700m after showing early speed at Horsham, at the bell was leading 0.4 beaten a head by The Naked Art (2:04.00) on June 22 at $6. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 27/06/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/06/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.95 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 31 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 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: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 70 m by Seaside Boy (2:42.60) on May 30 at $11. Showed ability the run before when she tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 m (Fr5) at Ouyen (2:30.20) beating United in on May 10 at $2.40 at the bell was 2nd-1.4. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 30/05/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 70.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 25/04/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.2 | 7 |
| 19.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | 0-2 WINs | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 111 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $1.25 |
| 1/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Darryl Douglas | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $26.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr3) over 1720m after being wide early at Melton, beaten 30 m by Apollostorm (2:02.00) on July 4 at $151. Before that, 6th (Sr3) over 1700m at Horsham was 8th-10.1 at the bell, beaten 17 m by The Naked Art (2:04.00) on June 22 at $7. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Better than the last few runs suggest.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/07/2026 | 12 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/06/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/06/2026 | 12 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | 51 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $4.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |