Hamilton Race 8 - Matthews Petroleum Pace
KEAYANG TACO (10) has been racing well of late. Hasn't been far away since a fresh win at Terang, last time coming from a wide barrier when beaten 4.5m at Stawell. Won the only time he attempted this distance and will be at his peak fourth up. NOSWEETSFORYOU (1) drew wider and raced parked last start when runner-up at Stawell, beaten just a head. Races well at this venue and has the benefit of a good draw. Leading hope. MAJOR DRAMA (2) was a Geelong winner last month and could be close to another success after placing in his last three outings. Go well from the favourable draw. THE NOTORIOUS R B G (6) can progress off the fresh placing. Something for the Multiples: THE NOTORIOUS R B G NZ (6)

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1785m after showing early speed at Stawell, at the bell was 2nd-04m 2WNC beaten a head by Sportsbou (2:09.80) in NR 55 to 60 on March 19 at $5. Expected to feature again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 19/03/2025 | 11 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
11/12 | 08/03/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 31.0L | $51.00 |
5/8 | 28/02/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Grant Campbell | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 19/02/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
6/9 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $2.70 |
5/11 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $3.60 |
2/3 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | M L Wight | 0 |
| 52L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 07/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Likeable Rogue at Charlton over 2100m in a NR 57 to 65 on February 26 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Handler at Ballarat over 2200m in a NR 50 to 55 on March 13 at $21. Expected to feature again from a low draw.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 13/03/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
2/7 | 26/02/2025 | 6 | NR 57 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.40 |
3/11 | 20/02/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
5/8 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
1/9 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
6/10 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $3.20 |
3/3 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Murphy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | O Jardine | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2590m at Mt Gambier beaten 20 m by Eastbro Chrissy (3:22.20) in 4yo+ NR 52 to 64 on March 15 at $13. Two runs back 4th (Sr2) over 2190m at Mt Gambier was 6th-7.8m 3WNC at the bell, beaten 9 m by Jensville (2:42.70) in 4yo+ NR 52 to 64 on February 25 at $3.70. Others rate better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 15/03/2025 | 18 | NR 52 to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:05.7 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $13.00 |
4/8 | 25/02/2025 | 3 | NR 52 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.70 |
3/10 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $25,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 15/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
1/8 | 09/02/2025 | 12 | NR 47 to 54 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 28/01/2025 | 9 | NR 45 to 52 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
1/4 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Richard Shepherd | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Richard Shepherd | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 17 m by Draw A Dream (2:43.60) in NR up to 75 M on March 22 at $51. Two runs back 9th (Sr2) over 2590m at Mt Gambier, beaten 24 m by Eastbro Chrissy (3:22.20) in 4yo+ NR 52 to 64 on March 15 at $14. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $51.00 |
9/9 | 15/03/2025 | 3 | NR 52 to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:05.7 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $14.00 |
1/10 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
6/10 | 05/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $13.00 |
3/9 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | NR 52 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
5/8 | 23/02/2025 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 01/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | L C Cook | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Drury
Stats
Comments
Returned to racing last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 3rd-8.2 beaten 10 m by She Will Wantano (2:44.70) in 4yo+ NR 46 to 51 on March 15 at $3.40. Can progress.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 15/03/2025 | 414 | NR 46 to 51 | $7,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $3.40 |
1/3 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Andrew Clarke | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/10 | 26/01/2024 | 12 | NR 52 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.90 |
6/10 | 14/01/2024 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | D J Drury | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 02/01/2024 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | D J Drury | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
1/6 | 22/12/2023 | 11 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | D J Drury | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
2/7 | 11/12/2023 | 3 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | D J Drury | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.55 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Eastbro Chrissy at Mt Gambier over 2590m 4yo+ NR 52 to 64 last start. Before that was beaten a head second again at Mt Gambier over 2190m same class on February 25. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 15/03/2025 | 18 | NR 52 to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 25/02/2025 | 11 | NR 52 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
6/8 | 14/02/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
2/8 | 09/02/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 54 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.70 |
2/10 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 24/01/2025 | 5 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
2/4 | 02/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | L C Cook | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1785m at Stawell was 7th-15.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 6 m by Sportsbou (2:09.80) in NR 55 to 60 on March 19 at $81. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 2190m at Mt Gambier was 5th-10 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Young Bluey (2:40.10) in No NR on March 15 at $61. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 19/03/2025 | 4 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $81.00 |
6/6 | 15/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $61.00 |
5/9 | 09/03/2025 | 12 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
7/8 | 25/02/2025 | 31 | NR 52 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $16.00 |
5/10 | 25/01/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $81.00 |
6/6 | 15/01/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 |
3/8 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A P Richardson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Xiriha | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Sportsbou at Stawell over 1785m NR 55 to 60 last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third at Terang over 1680m in NR 55 to 64 on March 5. Top chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 19/03/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
3/5 | 05/03/2025 | 19 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $1.25 |
1/8 | 14/02/2025 | 212 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $1.60 |
2/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |||
2/11 | 17/07/2024 | 16 | NR 50 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J P Lee | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
1/8 | 01/07/2024 | 6 | NR up to 54 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | J P Lee | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
1/9 | 25/06/2024 | 8 | 0 Wins of $4501 or more | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | J P Lee | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $1.22 |
1/4 | 09/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J P Lee | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 3rd-5.2 beaten 11 m by Young Bluey (2:40.10) in No NR on March 15 at $26. Two runs back was well back before the turn; won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr3) held up early, at Terang (2:03.00) beating Bolramski in NR 55 to 64 on March 5 at $19 at the bell was 4th-13m on the pegs. In the mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 15/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 |
1/5 | 05/03/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
5/9 | 25/02/2025 | 6 | NR 52 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
9/11 | 19/02/2025 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $81.00 |
4/8 | 14/02/2025 | 13 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
8/10 | 01/02/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $151.00 |
3/7 | 23/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | K J Brough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 23/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | K J Brough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |