Charlton Race 4 - Charlton Celebrates Usa Independence Day 4th July Pace
SALSBOY (1) was in the money two starts ago then things went wrong last start when he broke and finished 17 metres away in seventh over 1650m at Bendigo. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Must improve his manners but a much better run is on the cards. ESPERANZA (6) finished fifth last start over 1609m at Tamworth, beaten 6 metres, after a modest sixth at Newcastle the run prior. This should be an easier assignment so she is in the right race to return to form. DREAMTIME NALA (2) disappointed last time when seventh over 1650m at Bendigo. Can turn things around. DOCTOR GO JOH (5) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1780m at Mt Gambier.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Tommys Lookout at Bendigo over 1650m on July 1 at $3.40. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo was 3rd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Tasma Flash (2:39.00) on June 24 at $6.50. Big chance on his best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 24/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 15/06/2026 | 12 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/05/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 27/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tayla French | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 24/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | N L Milne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m seventh behind Hurricane Hooly at Bendigo over 1650m last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres third again at Bendigo over 2150m same class on June 24. Better than the latest run and from a low draw gets her chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Jack Laugher | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/11 | 16/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/06/2026 | 51 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Mick Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | James Locke | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 75.6L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | NR 39 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | George Lee | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Last start won by 1.3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Maryborough (2:43.30) beating The Democrat in on June 29 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 4.2. Major contender on current form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.15 |
| 2/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/06/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/06/2026 | 178 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 15/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 49.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough, at the bell was 3rd-4 beaten 6 m by Kimchi (2:05.10) on June 29 at $21. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.5 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/06/2026 | 17 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 19 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Ittakesluv at Mt Gambier over 1780m on June 9 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Keayang Viper at Mt Gambier over 1780m on June 30 at $15. Genuine threat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | Jackie Barker | 2:02.0 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 18/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 15 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 34.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Tamworth was 3rd-3.81 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Ozzie Pearl (1:58.30) in M on June 25 at $10. At the previous start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle was 7th-12.71 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Girlsgotcurls (1:56.50) on June 15 at $51. This looks a nice race.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | NR 37 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2026 | 3 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 23.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough, at the bell was 5th-8 beaten 11 m by Kimchi (2:05.10) on June 29 at $19. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was 9th-14.6 beaten 6 m by Tasma Flash (2:39.00) on June 24 at $41. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.75 m finishing fourth behind Miss Hermes at Shepparton over 1690m on June 16 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Iamawingate at Shepparton over 1690m on June 30 at $9. Expected to be competitive again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Olivia Jardine | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/05/2026 | 15 | NR 41 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/04/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 35.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1800m | M M Maguire | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 10/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Samantha Pascoe | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |