Charlton Race 7 - Heenan's Charlton Newsagency Trotters Hcp
BOUTIKA (7) lines up for the hat trick after breaking last start but still winning by 19 metres over 1690m at Maryborough. Big chance again in a similar assignment. KAMARAN (9) made a nice return at his latest appearance a week-and-a-half ago, finishing 5 metres away in second over 1720m at Melton. Meets a comparable field and he can go right on with the job. CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY (10) is next best after finishing runner-up when resuming over 2180m at Kilmore last time out. POPPY POPSTAR (6) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 2180m at Stawell.

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 8 m by Bet Bet Hotshot (2:07.30) on September 17 at $1.40. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1750m after showing early speed at Swan Hill was 3rd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Connies President (2:12.10) on September 8 at $4.80. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 18/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 38.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 27.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 29.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/3 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
4th (10m) over 2180m at Stawell was 8th-23.4 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Whoshotthepieman (2:52.80) on September 14 at $16. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough beaten 30 m by Lord Logan (2:04.50) on September 7 at $23. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 10.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 29.2L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/08/2026 | 19 | NR 39 to 43 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 27.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Liam Older | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Patching | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 11 m win (10m Fr1) at Maryborough (2:51.80) beating Montana Muscle in on September 8 2025 at $5. Has a strong first-up record with two wins to his name and will give backers a great sight.
Last Starts 135 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/04/2026 | 23 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 03/04/2026 | 35 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.7 | 0 |
| 44.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 30 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 2.4L | $2.80 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | D A Prosser | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten Stawell over 2180m, 7 days ago and two back 6th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 22 m by Champagnes (2:07.30) in M on August 26 at $81. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/09/2026 | 19 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 32.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/08/2026 | 1 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/07/2026 | 2 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Nick Youngson | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 23.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/4 | 01/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Ava Massa | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 13 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Swan Hill (2:12.10) beating Betsy Anne in on September 8 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 3.8. Expected to measure up again.
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 | 08/09/2026 | 25 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/08/2026 | 53 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 79.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/3 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Good | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 22/06/2026 | 22 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:04.6 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Torney
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Solotrekk at Ballarat over 2200m on September 2 at $101. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Whoshotthepieman at Stawell over 2180m on September 14 at $2.60. Rates highly. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $2.90 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 22.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.4 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Maryborough and Ararat. Last start posted a big 19 m win as favourite (Sr2) at Maryborough (2:05.20) beating Silent Reverie in M on September 7 at $1.25 at the bell was leading 6.5. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $1.25 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 24.1L | $1.40 |
| 8/9 | 15/08/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 6/9 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 21 m by Centurion Dream (2:42.80) on September 15 at $34. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/09/2026 | 22 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/07/2026 | 6 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Jackie Barker | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 21.2L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/3 | 15/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-2.74 beaten 5 m by Majestic Tooth (2:05.70) on September 9 at $5. Will improve with that run under the belt. Watch for another bold run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/09/2026 | 88 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Good | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 200L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 29.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 18/05/2026 | 4 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:05.8 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/11 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $1.70 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten a neck by Avant Guard (2:48.60) on September 3 at $18. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 203 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2660m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 54.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:07.1 | 0 |
| 11.2L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 118.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | 59 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $8.50 |