Charlton Race 6 - Djaara Pacing Cup Pace
HELLAVA DEAL (5) did it very tough when racing wide first up at Melton so prepared to forgive that result. She'll be better for the outing so expect big improvement in what looks a suitable assignment. MAJOR ORION (7) kicked off his career with back-to-back seconds then showed plenty of fight to score last start at Melton, getting home by a nose. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw but he has upside. AMERICAN ASSASSIN (6) draws wider but will be fitter and must be considered after he finished third when resuming at Ararat a week-and-a-half ago. MISS DOOBEE (9) has claims off a win from this barrier two starts back at Shepparton.

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 30 m by Tex Goes Bang (2:44.70) in NR up to 39 on April 28 at $19. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 8 m by Mands Pearl (2:06.40) in NR up to 37 on April 21 at $14. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 28.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $23.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | R A Brown | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1790m at Mildura, beaten 30 m by Ohana By The Sea (2:12.50) in 0-3 WINs on May 1 at $71. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose (Sr1) at Mildura (2:47.20) beating Nocomment in MAIDEN on April 17 at $8.50 at the bell was 2nd-1.8. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 28.4L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/03/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/03/2026 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 27.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Dean Peters | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Dean Peters | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 8 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:34.00) beating Joeys Hangover in NR up to 35 on April 26 at $2.25 at the bell was leading 4.8. Chance to make it two in a row.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 26/04/2026 | 3 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $2.25 |
| 4/9 | 23/04/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start won by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Mildura (2:14.50) beating Poster Art in MAIDEN on May 1 at $1.25. Has upside so could take the next step.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.25 |
| 3/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 99/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Zac Steenhuis | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 40 m by One Golden Deal (2:02.60) in 0-1 WIN M on April 24 at $19. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo beaten 70 m by Romeo (2:36.90) in 2yo No NR on November 26 at $7.50. Luckless first up so expect a much better run this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 24/04/2026 | 149 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 40.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 71.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.33 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2195m at Ararat was 6th-10.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Black Opal Jack (2:42.80) in 0-1 WIN on April 27 at $10. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/04/2026 | 77 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/02/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 29/01/2026 | 226 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 17/06/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.4 | 7 |
| 28.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/06/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $3.60 |
| 4/12 | 28/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | S K Duffy | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Melton (2:49.60) beating Camerina in 3yo MAIDEN on April 15 at $3.60 at the bell was 3rd-3.96. Progressive and could repeat the dose.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/11 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 19.7L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2195m at Ararat beaten 40 m by Steam Machine (2:41.40) in 0-1 WIN on March 23 at $19. Two runs back 10th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 21 m by Maas Betting Again (1:57.40) in NR 52 to 56 on March 18 at $61. Place best.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/03/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 39.1L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $1.10 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton beaten 21 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:43.00) in 3yo No NR on April 10 at $71. Showed ability the race before when she posted a big 8 m win (Sr2) at Shepparton (2:02.30) beating The Final Dance in MAIDEN on March 24 at $4 at the bell was leading 1.8. Could bounce back.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 10/04/2026 | 17 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $71.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/03/2026 | 12 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 04/03/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 32.7L | $3.10 |
| 1/3 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Won on debut won by 2.75 m (Fr6) at Maryborough (2:43.40) beating Five Cent in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 20 at $26 at the bell was 7th-15. Open to improvement so must consider.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 20/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |