Echuca Race 4 - Noel Evans Memorial Trotters Handicap
ALFIE ALWAYS (5) broke last start and finished a distant last over 1650m at Bendigo, following a win to kick off this campaign. Won't find this any harder, so he can return to winning ways. STARLIGHT RED (2) has been racing well of late. Finished third at her latest appearance over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 9 metres. Good enough to put herself in the winners' stall. DHONI TROUBLE NZ (7) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 2190m at Shepparton last time out. Include in all combinations. CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY (10) is a chance after finishing in the money for the second time in a row last start, beaten 4 metres into third at Maryborough.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr1) over 2240m at Swan Hill beaten 1.1 m by En Seventeen (2:53.50) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on June 19 at $17. Probably needs this hitout.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 21/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 244.5L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 14/01/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $4.60 |
6/7 | 06/01/2025 | 14 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | W | Damian Wilson | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 47.9L | $10.00 |
9/9 | 23/12/2024 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 130.2L | $2.30 |
7/12 | 08/12/2024 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | N L Milne | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 63.4L | $51.00 |
0/10 | 04/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | N L Milne | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
3/6 | 27/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | N L Milne | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
2/9 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Milne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Wallis at Cobram over 2170m in a NR up to 42 on March 24 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Tedesco at Shepparton over 2190m in a No NR on April 8 at $6.50. Likely 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 08/04/2025 | 15 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:04.3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
3/8 | 24/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:05.5 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $13.00 |
4/9 | 11/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $9.50 |
10/12 | 04/03/2025 | 65 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 40.0L | $81.00 |
1/3 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
0/7 | 29/12/2024 | 5 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | L E Wilson | 2:05.3 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 24/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | L E Wilson | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 20.9L | $51.00 |
3/5 | 11/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Crossland | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr7) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 65 m by Wallis (2:06.60) in NR 40 to 45 on March 31 at $126. Before that 11th (Sr4) over 2190m at Shepparton well beaten by Lizzies Son (2:44.60) in NR up to 49 on March 4 at $151. Seemingly has forgotten how to win so others preferred.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Gary Pekin | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 31/03/2025 | 27 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 65.7L | $126.00 |
11/12 | 04/03/2025 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 90.1L | $151.00 |
12/12 | 12/02/2025 | 64 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 251.0L | $151.00 |
9/9 | 10/12/2024 | 22 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | G C Pekin | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 284.6L | $151.00 |
4/5 | 01/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2130m | G C Pekin | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 18/11/2024 | 1074 | NR 46 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | G C Pekin | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 92.8L | $101.00 |
5/9 | 10/12/2021 | 14 | NR up to 51 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $6.00 |

Driver: George Chamouras
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Geelong (2:04.40) beating Ragna Thor in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 28 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 2.33. Last start just missed, good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2195m after showing early speed at Ararat, beaten 30 m by Apex (2:47.30) in NR up to 47 on April 6 at $34. Major player.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 06/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $34.00 |
1/8 | 28/03/2025 | 241 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:04.4 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $2.70 |
8/8 | 30/07/2024 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:05.6 | 7 |
| 117.3L | $61.00 |
5/10 | 26/07/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A J Manton | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 38.9L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 12/07/2024 | 24 | 0W/4501 stake or more | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A J Manton | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 23.2L | $81.00 |
8/9 | 18/06/2024 | 9 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | A J Manton | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $51.00 | |
2/5 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A J Manton | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D J Mannix | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Rains
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when 11th at Bendigo on April 9. Scored the start prior at Maryborough on March 31. Big chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J Rains | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
11/11 | 09/04/2025 | 9 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 66.1L | $1.80 |
1/7 | 31/03/2025 | 90 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.20 |
2/3 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S Rains | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 31/12/2024 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $5.50 |
6/9 | 27/12/2024 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $7.00 |
4/10 | 18/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $2.30 |
1/9 | 10/12/2024 | 19 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $2.90 |
3/5 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was leading 0.1 beaten 5.5 m by Ox Knox (2:01.40) in NR 50 to 55 on March 26 at $5. At the start before 7th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo, at the bell was 5th-9.4m on the pegs beaten 11 m by April Sun (2:44.30) in NR up to 55 on March 19 at $41. Ready to find his best.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |
7/10 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $41.00 |
5/11 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 05/03/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
2/8 | 18/02/2025 | 126 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:07.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
1/2 | 09/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | S A Lindberg | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 15/10/2024 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
2/5 | 28/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N Jack | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (FT Fr3) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 2nd-3.61 beaten 5 m by Nordic Reign (2:49.80) in No NR on April 15 at $26. Before that, 7th (10m Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 25 m by Tedesco (2:49.90) in No NR on April 8 at $17. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.2 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
7/12 | 08/04/2025 | 119 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $17.00 |
6/8 | 10/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 34.7L | $9.50 |
5/7 | 03/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 70.9L | $2.30 |
1/9 | 19/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.9 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $1.20 |
6/8 | 12/11/2024 | 6 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $1.95 |
1/6 | 31/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J Laugher | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 05/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (FT Fr2) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 3.61 beaten 24 m by Nordic Reign (2:49.80) in No NR on April 15 at $15. At the start before 4th (20m Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-13.7m on the pegs beaten 15 m by Tedesco (2:49.90) in No NR on April 8 at $23. Expecting a return to form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 24.1L | $15.00 |
4/12 | 08/04/2025 | 37 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 15.1L | $23.00 |
4/10 | 02/03/2025 | 11 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:08.8 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $10.00 |
8/9 | 19/02/2025 | 24 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $31.00 |
2/10 | 26/01/2025 | 20 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $8.00 |
2/7 | 06/01/2025 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | W | Donna Castles | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 11.7L | $2.60 |
2/4 | 11/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D,Castles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 21/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Right Of Reply at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR up to 59 on March 2 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Black And Gold at Maryborough over 2190m in a No NR on March 12 at $7. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 12/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 02/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $3.60 |
5/8 | 19/02/2025 | 49 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.2 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
2/3 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
6/6 | 01/01/2025 | 12 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Echuca | 2530m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:07.2 | 0 |
| 292.3L | $3.50 |
1/7 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 2.4L | $3.30 |
2/10 | 06/12/2024 | 16 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.3 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |