Maryborough Race 1 - Aldebaran Park 4Yo & Older Maiden Trot
FARSTAR (2) produced a better effort last start when second over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 9 metres after being up on the pace from the outset then finding the lead only to be claimed late. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a comparable field and he can go right on with the job. APACHEVALLEY (6) settled close to the pace but couldn't finish the race off and could only manage seventh last start over 2180m at Kilmore, that effort coming after a minor placing at Stawell the run before. Certainly cannot be faulted after that last effort. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. WEDGE TAIL EAGLE (1) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 2100m at Charlton a week ago. NEDZA THRILLER (5) has place prospects after his last-start sixth over 2200m at Ballarat on November 20.

Driver: John Meade
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 45 m by Wind Storm (2:40.50) in MAIDEN on December 8 at $61. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1785m at Stawell beaten 30 m by Me And Zac (2:15.30) in MAIDEN on November 30 at $9. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 08/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 45.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 32.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 0.52 beaten 9 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:47.60) in MAIDEN on December 2 at $3. Winning claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $3.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/11/2025 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:05.3 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:09.0 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 12/12 | 31/10/2025 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:05.2 | 5 |
| 172.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 05/10/2025 | 25 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/09/2025 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/4 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G R Taylor | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G R Taylor | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Chamouras
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-7.62 beaten 5.5 m by Tas Suffarell (2:51.60) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on December 11 at $21. Two runs back 10th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, well beaten by Hilltop Hugh (2:46.00) in 4yo No NR GH on November 13 at $151. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:06.6 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 13/11/2025 | 442 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 111.0L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/08/2024 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 122.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/08/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 45.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/08/2024 | 98 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 106.5L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/05/2024 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.3 | 6 |
| 280.1L | $126.00 | |
| 12/12 | 26/04/2024 | 29 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 233.4L | $151.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 2100m after showing early pace at Charlton, beaten 30 m by Wind Storm (2:40.50) in MAIDEN on December 8 at $61. At the run before 6th (Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton well beaten by Pastor Dunbar (2:47.60) in MAIDEN on December 2 at $34. Can improve further and is in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 08/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 31.4L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/12/2025 | 113 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 103.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/08/2025 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Fast | Gary Pekin | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2025 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Gary Pekin | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 59.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/06/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 44.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2130m | G C Pekin | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 04/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 0m | G C Pekin | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 7th-16.05 beaten 11 m by Equal And Opposite (2:51.30) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on November 20 at $41. At the start before 7th (Fr3) over 1690m at this track was 5th-5.4 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Aldebaran Maverick (2:08.20) in NR up to 39 on November 17 at $17. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/11/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 2:06.3 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 31/10/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | W | Rodney Petroff | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Patching | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 13/10/2025 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 118.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/4 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 3.69 beaten 25 m by Tas Suffarell (2:51.60) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on December 11 at $5. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1785m after showing early pace at Stawell was 2nd-4.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Me And Zac (2:15.30) in MAIDEN on November 30 at $12. Rates highly and can atone.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/12/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:06.6 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/11/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $126.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 2:06.3 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 43.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.0 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 2100m after showing early pace at Charlton beaten 75 m by Wind Storm (2:40.50) in MAIDEN on December 8 at $151. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 30 m by Silent Reverie (2:46.40) in NR up to 47 on November 27 at $71. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 08/12/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 73.5L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $71.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 20/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.3 | 2 |
| 37.1L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/11/2025 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Fast | Nick Youngson | 2:06.3 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/3 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 06/10/2025 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 122.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $126.00 |

Driver: Brett Shipway
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Melton on November 28. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at Ballarat was 5th-12.46 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Equal And Opposite (2:51.30) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on November 20 at $12. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Brett Shipway | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 128.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $12.00 |
| 10/12 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 48.4L | $71.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/11/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 31/10/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.2 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 27/10/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:06.8 | 1 |
| 25.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1785m at Stawell beaten 70 m by Me And Zac (2:15.30) in MAIDEN on November 30 at $23. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 12th (Sr5) over 1710m at Ballarat, well beaten by Kitty Cash (2:09.10) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on November 27 at $101. Can do much better from the same draw.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/11/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 70.3L | $23.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/11/2025 | 62 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 112.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Derrick Krafft | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 26/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 84.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 84.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 10/09/2025 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 115.3L | $10.00 |