Charlton Race 7 - Vhrc / Del Re National Foods Pace
RANGER RICK NZ (6) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 1.3 metres from the winner in fourth over 1660m at Hamilton. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. IM WESLEY (5) has recorded two wins and three minor placings from the past five starts. Lines up for a hat-trick after a fine win last start when he found the lead and did well to go on and score by a head at Echuca over 2160m. Won't find this any harder and he can go right on with the job. SAVON DE ROCHE (8) is the next best after finishing third over 1660m at Hamilton last time out. SCOOTER LOU (1) has won his only previous start at this track and gets every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth after a quick start, behind Luvtobeuptome at Melton over 2240m in a 3yo on June 6 at $71. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $1.70 |
| 8/11 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start hung in on scoring up, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 35 m by Nugget Rogers (2:02.80) on July 15 at $19. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 2160m after showing early pace at Echuca, at the bell was 4th-8.2 beaten 5 m by Im Wesley (2:38.40) on July 7 at $19. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 35.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/07/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.18 |
| 8/11 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/06/2026 | 9 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Taylor Youl | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Derrick Krafft | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following July 30 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:03.20) beating Ninedolla Toastie in on August 6 at $3.80. This race will be harder than that win. Not keen against this field.
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 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 7/9 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 8/9 | 29/06/2026 | 52 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 44.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rob Brown | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rob Brown | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1690m at Maryborough was 4th-7.6 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Montana Pride (2:02.40) on August 3 at $31. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 1750m after showing early speed at Swan Hill was 5th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Thebucksonyou (2:07.20) on July 24 at $7. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 39 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.85 |
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 27/05/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Luke Dunne | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/05/2026 | 9 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | K Boyle | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 12/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K R Boyle | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Six-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Echuca and Maryborough. Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at Echuca (2:38.40) beating Nugget Rogers in on July 7 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 2.3. Expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 2/9 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $3.00 |
| 3/3 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 09/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L Tabone | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.3 m fourth behind Keayang Viper at Hamilton over 1660m last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres third at Horsham over 2200m same class on July 27. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $2.80 |
| 4/11 | 27/06/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/06/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2106m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1660m at Hamilton beaten 11 m by Keayang Viper (2:01.20) on August 10 at $34. Two runs back 10th (Fr3) over 1720m after racing wide at Melton, beaten 30 m by Enjoy Life (2:00.20) on July 25 at $34. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/08/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Lauren White | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 04/07/2026 | 12 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/06/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $4.80 |
| 11/11 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Last start solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1660m at Hamilton beaten 1.2 m by Keayang Viper (2:01.20) on August 10 at $5.50. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Horsham (2:43.40) beating Keayang Viper in on July 27 at $2.90 at the bell was 2nd-1. In the mix again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Ewa Justice | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2026 | 58 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 16/05/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/11 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well back in the run when 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 18 m by Words (2:41.00) on August 7 at $61. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/08/2026 | 202 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Michael Stanley | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | 1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:48.7 | 6 |
| 29.1L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/12/2025 | 19 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 17/11/2025 | 51 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.4 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $1.85 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 30 m by Dynamitedan (2:42.90) on June 20 at $151. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton beaten 16 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:42.40) on June 13 at $16. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2026 | 49 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 24.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 28.3L | $19.00 |