Charlton Race 7 - Cricket Club Hotel Pace
BREATHE EASY (9) settled close to the pace then assumed control and maintained the momentum to score in a 1650m race at Bendigo last start, arriving 2 metres ahead of his rivals to make it two wins from his past five appearances. This doesn't look as hard so he is set to continue his fine form. LESTER (10) was racing in great heart before making up plenty of ground to get the prize at his latest appearance over 2100m at this track. Hard to know where he gets from this slightly awkward draw. Won't find this any harder and he can make it two on the trot. IMPEACHED (6) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 5 metres at Ballarat over 1710m. LITTLEBLABBAMOUTH (4) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at Stawell over 2180m.

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1680m after showing early speed at Terang was 5th-8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Huxham Chubb (2:03.20) in NR up to 49 on February 13 at $9. At the start before 8th (Sr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 8th-19.2 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Bulletproof Kid (2:32.80) in NR 47 to 52 on February 8 at $51. Fitter now and looks tough to beat from the pegs.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/02/2026 | 13 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 155 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G T Gath | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 18/08/2025 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2025 | 25 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 13/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 25.1L | $26.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1145m after showing early pace at Cranbourne, at the bell was leading 1.8 beaten 8 m by Bona Khan (1:19.90) in NR 40 to 46 on February 8 at $16. At the run before surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-3.95 beaten 6 m by Midnight Mojo (2:06.30) in NR 40 to 45 on January 30 at $11. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | R Pace | 4 |
| 8.4L | $16.00 | |
| 4/9 | 30/01/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R Pace | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | R Pace | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | R Pace | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | R Pace | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | R Pace | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Riley Pace | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 6th-10.56 beaten 13 m by Calivil (2:03.30) in NR 40 to 46 on February 10 at $61. At the start before 7th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton was 4th-6.26 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Midnight Mojo (2:06.30) in NR 40 to 45 on January 30 at $21. Drawn well this time and expected to finish closer.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | 10 | NR 42 to 46 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Gary Pekin | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2025 | 13 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Gary Pekin | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C O'donoghue | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 27/05/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C O'donoghue | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Ifyoulovemeletmego at Maryborough over 1690m in a NR up to 42 M on January 28 at $23. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Roblen Ranger at Stawell over 2180m in a NR 38 to 42 on February 9 at $7.50. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/02/2026 | 12 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $6.50 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 32.6L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 23.2L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 11/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T M Fiscalini | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 48.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D P Barbetti | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 17/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | D P Barbetti | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 5 m win (Sr1) at Ballarat (2:05.20) beating Super Code in NR up to 47 on February 5 at $6 at the bell was 6th-12.02. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | 6 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 27.7L | $126.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 40.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | David Miles | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2180m at Stawell beaten 55 m by Lord Verde (2:41.40) in NR 43 to 49 on February 9 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.7 beaten 10 m by Monsieur Flamel (1:55.20) in NR 46 to 50 on February 2 at $34. Not enthused.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 55.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/01/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/12/2025 | 180 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ashley Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 02/07/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 32.5L | $41.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Bendigo (1:59.30) beating Are Weasley in NR up to 50 on February 6 at $1.65 at the bell was leading 2.63. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.65 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $1.35 |
| 1/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1680m at Terang, beaten 11 m by Wingate Guy (2:02.70) in NR up to 44 on January 26 at $23. At his previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong was 2nd-2.36 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Spun Silver (1:55.70) in NR up to 45 on December 19 at $8. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/01/2026 | 38 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccullum | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $8.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/12/2025 | 31 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 09/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1740m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |