Coleraine Race 5 - Vickery Bros Mdn Hwt Plate
If AQUA STORM (1) can't get the job done here, you really do wonder where the elusive maiden win is going to come from. Performances to date are clearly superior to anything else in the race, it's just a matter of whether you can take a short quote about a horse who has proven a costly conveyance. Highlighting his hold on the race is that BACK OF THE BOAT (3) looks the main danger and he's yet to break through in 20 runs. Finds the right race to log another minor placing though. FLYING NIC (11) is a five-start maiden who finished 10th at her most recent appearance over 1200m at Ballarat Synthetic after she got a long way back in the run. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for her. ATOMIC TOMMY (2) will be better for the first up run and can improve here. Similar story with KEEPY UPPY (7), who has the added advantage of a gun draw.

Jockey: Tom Ryan
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Blazing Brook carrying 59.5kg at $4. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1425m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Zetheros carrying 59.5kg at $4. Can improve again. We've said it before, but this looks his race.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Jack Hill | 59.5kg | 1:14.93 | 9-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1425m | Heavy 9 | Harry Coffey | 59.5kg | 1:32.50 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/06/2026 | 164 | MDN CG | $40,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1200m | Soft 6 | Harry Coffey | 59.5kg | 1:12.60 | 5-6-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/4 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 800m | Jack Hill | 0:51.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 23/12/2025 | 25 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 59.5kg | 1:32.22 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $1.75 |
| 2/7 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Soft 5 | Luke Nolen | 59.5kg | 1:27.22 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.45 |
| 1/5 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Luke Nolen | 1:00.96 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Small
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 7th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1200m, 8 len behind Sweatband carrying 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Noubentekh carrying 59.5kg at $151. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/07/2026 | 236 | MDN | $20,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Jason Webb | 59.5kg | 1:12.98 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Good 4 | Melissa Julius | 59.5kg | 1:04.80 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 14.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/10/2025 | 41 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Hamilton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Amy Herrmann | 59.5kg | 1:05.92 | 10-7-8 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2025 | 33 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Casterton | 1000m | Soft 7 | Amy Herrmann | 59.5kg | 1:00.10 | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/07/2025 | 207 | MDN 4U | $27,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Heavy 9 | Amy Herrmann | 59.5kg | 0:59.07 | 6-6-8 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 03/01/2025 | 12 | MDN 4U | $27,000.00 | Stawell | 1102m | Good 4 | Amy Herrmann | 59.5kg | 1:06.30 | 7-9-10 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Steven Pateman
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 5th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Gran Paradiso carrying 59.5kg at $31. The start before that ran last of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind On The Loose carrying 59.5kg at $41. In a suitable race and is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Soft 7 | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 1:19.25 | 10-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $31.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/05/2026 | 19 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1300m | Soft 5 | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 1:18.58 | 7-10-11 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 03/05/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1300m | Soft 5 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:18.26 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1325m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 1:20.06 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/04/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1312m | Soft 5 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:18.93 | 1-1-7 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1300m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:18.99 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Neil Farley | 1:04.67 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Good | Charlie Brooks | 1:03.61 | - | 0 |
| 2.11L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Martin Kelly
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Shamus Award on debut. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Geelong Synthetic on June 24. Jumpouts haven't been too bad, but needs everything to go right from the draw.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Fred W Kersley | 1:02.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Steven Pateman | 1:04.46 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Steven Pateman | 1:03.98 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Good | Jason Webb | 1:03.75 | - | 0 |
| 14.51L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Jason Webb | 0:51.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dean Parker
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw March 17 over 1406m, soft track; 8 len behind Regal Ascend carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Tennessee Song with 59.5kg at $41. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Laura Lafferty | 0:49.09 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 29/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ryan Houston | 0:47.89 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 17/03/2026 | 25 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1406m | Soft 6 | Ryan Houston | 59.5kg | 1:26.15 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $7.50 |
| 11/14 | 20/02/2026 | 19 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 59.5kg | 1:17.27 | 11-12-11 | 13 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/02/2026 | 20 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1200m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 59.5kg | 1:10.44 | 9-10-6 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1114m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:06.37 | 11-11-5 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 59.5kg | 0:58.12 | 8-9-5 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/12/2025 | 182 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Werribee | 1100m | Soft 5 | Ryan Houston | 59.5kg | 1:04.22 | 3-4-10 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Micheal Casey
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Second-up today. Last outing ran second last of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Blazing Brook carrying 59.5kg at $121. At only start last preparation got back early 8th of 10 at Nhill Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1150m, 5.5 len behind Black Cherry with 59.5kg at $101. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/07/2026 | 188 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Craig Newitt | 59.5kg | 1:14.93 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $121.00 |
| 1/3 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 800m | Clint Marshall | 0:55.38 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 26/12/2025 | 152 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Nhill | 1150m | Good 3 | Amy Herrmann | 59.5kg | 1:09.83 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 1200m | Clint Marshall | 1:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 27/07/2025 | 16 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Casterton | 1400m | Heavy 8 | David Mulcahy | 69.5kg | 1:28.43 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1230m | Soft 7 | Neil Farley | 58kg | 1:15.04 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 14.7L | $201.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/06/2025 | 69 | MDN 2U | $19,500.00 | Bordertown | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Alan Lai | 56kg | 1:07.21 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $31.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1200m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 59kg | 1:10.41 | 3-5-9 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Hart
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind One Bound carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1000m, 13 len behind Victory Tune with 59.5kg at $51. Better for the first up run but still has some improving to do.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1400m | Tom Madden | 1:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 07/06/2026 | 206 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Casterton | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Melissa Julius | 59.5kg | 1:26.12 | 1-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1000m | Jack Hill | 1:05.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 13/11/2025 | 32 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 0:58.37 | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 13/14 | 12/10/2025 | 65 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 59.5kg | 1:10.72 | 12-11-13 | 13 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1200m | Soft 5 | Carleen Hefel | 59.5kg | 1:12.30 | 1-1-10 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Darryl Horner Jnr
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Colac Mdn-Sw December 7 2024 over 2000m, 14 len behind Inherently with 58kg at $26. On debut seventh of 9 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw September 16 2024 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Southern Crescent with 58kg at $21. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 800m | Luke Williams | 0:51.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mortlake | 800m | Christine Puls | 0:52.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 07/12/2024 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Colac | 2000m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 58kg | 2:05.67 | 8-10-8 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/11/2024 | 15 | MDN 3U | $20,000.00 | Penshurst | 1476m | Good 4 | C J Macredmond | 58kg | 1:30.68 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/11/2024 | 13 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Hamilton | 1600m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 58kg | 1:38.88 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/10/2024 | 22 | MDN 3U | $20,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1550m | Good 4 | Paul Gatt | 57kg | 1:33.96 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 04/10/2024 | 18 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1300m | Good 4 | Lester Grace | 57kg | 1:17.91 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/09/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Hamilton | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Lester Grace | 58kg | 1:06.82 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Cillin Leonard
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp August 8 over 1414m, in the wet; 15 len behind So Grand carrying 53kg at $11. When resuming last campaign second last of 14 at Terang 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 14 2025 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hard To Go Wrong with 59.5kg at $201. Hard to have until the form swings in a positive direction.
Last Starts 344 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/08/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1414m | Heavy 10 | Alysha Warren | 53kg | 1:29.36 | 7-9-8 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 13/13 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2U | $50,000.00 | Bendigo | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:26.50 | 12-12-13 | 10 |
| 13.2L | $201.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/06/2025 | 8 | MDN | $37,500.00 | Ballarat | 1500m | Soft 7 | Tatum Bull | 59.5kg | 1:34.04 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/06/2025 | 13 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Donald | 1356m | Soft 7 | Cian Macredmond | 59.5kg | 1:23.32 | 4-5-9 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/06/2025 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Casterton | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Alana Kelly | 59.5kg | 1:25.97 | 7-8-5 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 12/14 | 25/05/2025 | 17 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Mildura | 1400m | Good 4 | Tayla Childs | 59.5kg | 1:25.04 | 10-12-12 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 800m | Alana Kelly | 0:48.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Will Gordon
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1200m, 13 len behind Harry De Lad with 53.5kg at $61. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Havilah carrying 53.5kg at $10. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 26/06/2026 | 38 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Tayla Cameron | 53.5kg | 1:13.69 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/05/2026 | 10 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Horsham | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Tayla Cameron | 53.5kg | 1:15.17 | 6-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/13 | 09/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Soft 7 | Jack Hill | 57.5kg | 1:06.60 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 6.2L | $71.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stawell | 1107m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 57kg | 1:05.07 | 10-11-8 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1000m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 57kg | 0:58.96 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Tayla Cameron | 0:50.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Alana Kelly | 0:49.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |