Charlton Race 8 - Gmg Financial Group Trotters Hcp
CONNIES PRESIDENT NZ (8) impressed when successful at Horsham two runs ago then settled back and failed to finish off well enough at his latest appearance over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 8 metres into fourth. Certainly cannot be faulted after that last effort. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. WHY NOW (11) impressed when successful at Ballarat two runs ago then settled back and failed to finish off well enough at his latest appearance over 2160m at Hamilton, beaten 4 metres into third. Faces a similar assignment. Good enough to take out a race like this. SAINT EYES (3) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid second at Maryborough over 1690m. Hard to find fault. ATABOY CHARLIE (4) disappointed last time when sixth over 2190m at Maryborough. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr3) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 21 m by Im Miss Royalty (2:08.50) on October 25 at $6. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 8th-14.3 beaten 7 m by Modern Hope (2:48.60) on October 12 at $17. This looks tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Lauren White | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | 98 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 44.7L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 28.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Lauren White | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil Caldwell
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Izarra at Shepparton over 2190m on October 13 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Snickers Express at Maryborough over 1690m on October 25 at $11. Can retain the good form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/10/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Neil Caldwell | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/10/2026 | 118 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2130m | Good | Neil Caldwell | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 20/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Good | Neil Caldwell | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | NR 43 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/06/2026 | 9 | 2-4 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Neil Caldwell | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 35.2L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 12/05/2026 | 6 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at Maryborough was 2nd-3.2 at the bell, beaten 7 m by The Chook (2:46.20) on October 12 at $10. Before that, 9th (10m) over 2100m at this track beaten 45 m by Boutika (2:42.80) on September 21 at $13. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/09/2026 | 136 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 46.6L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Peter Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 6th (Fr3) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 60 m by Wind Storm (2:05.70) on October 25 at $126. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/10/2026 | 105 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Peter Sanderson | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 62.4L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony O'connor | 2:06.2 | 0 |
| 18.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/06/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony O'connor | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | 247 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 2:04.1 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony O'connor | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Anthony O'connor | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 13/10/2025 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 41.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2025 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $81.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Backs up three days after she failed to impress surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough well beaten by Buckles For Berry (2:45.30) on October 30 at $51. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough was 10th-13.3 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Snickers Express (2:08.30) on October 25 at $81. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/10/2026 | 5 | NR 46 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 93.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Nick Youngson | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2026 | 12 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2026 | 1 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:04.0 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/09/2026 | 19 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 32.9L | $61.00 |
| 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: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 25 m by Champagnes (2:04.60) on October 30 at $26. At the start before 8th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough was 7th-14.3 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Kamaran (2:06.20) on October 25 at $19. In the mix on her best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/10/2026 | 5 | NR 49 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/10/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 20.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/09/2026 | 9 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:04.0 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 22.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 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: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1690m at Maryborough was 6th-6.6 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Snickers Express (2:08.30) on October 25 at $3.90. Two runs back came from midfield and posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Sr1) at Horsham (2:07.30) beating Maoris Return in on October 5 at $3.70 at the bell was 3rd-4.2. Rates well as a leading chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/10/2026 | 20 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $3.70 |
| 7/10 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 37.8L | $7.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 11 m by Dance Fighter (2:49.80) on October 30 at $18. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at Swan Hill on October 15. Each way hope.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:04.8 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Trent Fiscalini | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 373.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | 16 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/08/2026 | 61 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 182.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $26.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (40m) over 2160m at Hamilton was 5th-13.6 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Keayang Minnesota (2:45.50) on October 26 at $11. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by a nose (Fr4) at Ballarat (2:08.00) beating Night Flight in on October 7 at $4.33 at the bell was 4th-5.21. Among the major players.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/10/2026 | 19 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R | Rod Barker | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 5/5 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 17/08/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.4 | 4 |
| 58.9L | $4.33 |