Charlton Race 8 - High Tea @ Charlton Trots 2nd Nov Pace
SPORTING RAGE (8) won at this track two runs ago but couldn't repeat the dose at his latest appearance over 1750m at Swan Hill, beaten 8 metres. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane to play a big role. Won't find this any harder and he can give this a real shake. TOPSIE BEWARE (4) resumes from a spell of six months after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at her last appearance over 1790m at Ararat. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. OWEN THE SAINTS (9) is the next best after finishing third over 1690m at Kilmore last time out. QUEENS BOULEVARD (6) must be respected after scoring last start by 9 metres at Stawell over 1785m.

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough beaten 23 m by Eastbro Kozzy (2:41.10) on September 7 at $71. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 2195m at Ararat beaten 30 m by Gold In Paris (2:41.40) in M on August 23 at $71. Must improve sharply.
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 | 07/09/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 31.4L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2026 | 75 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 56.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 62.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $7.50 |
| 3/3 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 30/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 24 m by Just Pedro (2:40.80) on September 2 at $23. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1790m after being wide early at Ararat, at the bell was 5th-6.2 beaten 8 m by Grinning Beach Boy (2:10.80) on August 23 at $15. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/09/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Slow | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S Robertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S Robertson | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2180m at Stawell was 2nd-0.13 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Frankie Under Fire (2:44.30) on September 14 at $3.20. At her previous start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Eastbro Kozzy (2:41.10) on September 7 at $4.80. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $3.20 |
| 8/10 | 07/09/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 28.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | 34 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 25.9L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | M M Maguire | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | R W Maguire | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Ronan
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Comments
Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. Won at debut when just off the speed and boxed on; won by 5 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at Ararat (2:13.60) beating Soho Tiger Lily in on March 23 at $3.60 at the bell was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 23/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.60 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton beaten 25 m by Hiltons Spirit (2:44.90) on September 9 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 6 m by Owen The Saints (2:02.60) on September 3 at $26. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/08/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Last start won by 9 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Stawell (2:14.30) beating Miss Adelia in 3yo on September 14 at $1.30 at the bell was leading 3.8. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.
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 | 14/09/2026 | 12 | 2& MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 02/09/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Slow | T F Patching | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at Maryborough, at the bell was 8th-14.6 beaten 19 m by Eastbro Kozzy (2:41.10) on September 7 at $26. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 3.5 m by Delightful Miki (2:43.90) in M on August 29 at $31. Well-placed and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/09/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/4 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | K E Manning | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill was 2nd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Leonard (2:05.20) on September 8 at $3. Two runs back won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (1:55.50) beating Celestial Zodiac in on August 17 at $3.10. Can continue the good form and take this out.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 22 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 5/9 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 18 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2026 | 12 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $1.65 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Shaun O'sullivan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 25.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Leonard at Swan Hill over 1750m on September 8 at $2.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Assigned at Kilmore over 1690m on September 17 at $9.50. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2026 | 5 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 93.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2026 | 6 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Comments
Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when he broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Sr2) over 1750m at Swan Hill well beaten by Leonard (2:05.20) on September 8 at $101. Prefer others.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/09/2026 | 440 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 110.9L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 25/06/2025 | 64 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 53.9L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/04/2025 | 2 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/04/2025 | 28 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 36.9L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 76.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |