Hamilton Race 4 - Matthews Petroleum Pace
BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (10) came from this barrier for a resuming win at Ballarat two back then was solid from a wide draw when fourth last start at Geelong. Owns a good record at this distance and should be race fit third-up. ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (11) has won second-up before so will be improved by his last-start fourth at Terang, his first appearance for eight months after putting together a string of top-two finishes last time in. Tricky draw but has won three of four attempts at this distance. DIDAFULL ONEEIGHTY (5) must be respected after coming from the back row for a last-start win at Terang. ALL BLAZING GUNS (8) will be fitter for two starts since a spell so can progress.

Driver: Andrew Clarke
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1780m after racing wide at Mt Gambier, beaten 25 m by Jensville (2:10.70) in NR 47 to 54 on April 29 at $101. This will fully test.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 29/04/2025 | 94 | NR 47 to 54 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 26.0L | $101.00 |
6/9 | 25/01/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 71 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 23.2L | $61.00 |
11/12 | 12/01/2025 | 5 | NR 60 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 44.8L | $126.00 |
7/9 | 07/01/2025 | 9 | NR 52 to 59 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 29/12/2024 | 10 | NR 53 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D M Roberts | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
5/9 | 19/12/2024 | 12 | NR 52 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | A J Clarke | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $19.00 |
1/4 | 06/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | A J Clarke | 0 |
| 80L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 22/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | A J Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr4) over 1785m after racing wide at Stawell was 4th-4.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 9 m by Remi Lou (2:09.20) in NR 55 to 64 on April 18 at $11. Before that 10th (Sr3) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 22 m by Major Annie (2:00.70) in NR 51 to 56 on April 14 at $11. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 18/04/2025 | 4 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $11.00 |
10/10 | 14/04/2025 | 11 | NR 51 to 56 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 03/04/2025 | 46 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $6.50 |
8/9 | 16/02/2025 | 50 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $23.00 |
7/8 | 28/12/2024 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 22/12/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $14.00 |
2/7 | 13/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 09/02/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | P N Fiscalini | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Drury
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Alora at Globe Derby Park over 2230m in a 5yo+ NR 47 to 54 GROUP on April 19 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Jensville at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a NR 47 to 54 on April 29 at $6. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 29/04/2025 | 10 | NR 47 to 54 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 19/04/2025 | 18 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $9.00 |
4/6 | 01/04/2025 | 6 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
5/9 | 26/03/2025 | 11 | NR 54 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $17.00 |
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 |
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: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing sixth behind Keayang Taco at this track over 2160m in a NR 54 to 64 on March 26 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Im Wesley at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 47 to 52 on May 2 at $3.70. Go well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 02/05/2025 | 37 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
6/9 | 26/03/2025 | 13 | NR 54 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $3.70 |
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 |
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: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose as favourite (Sr2) at Terang (2:00.70) beating Ynobe Dakota in 0-2 WINS on April 28 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 4.2. Major player again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 28/04/2025 | 5 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
3/8 | 23/04/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $7.50 |
5/7 | 11/04/2025 | 5 | 2 Lifetime Wins | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $1.28 |
5/7 | 06/04/2025 | 219 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $3.00 |
8/11 | 30/08/2024 | 23 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A M Day | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 32.8L | $71.00 |
7/10 | 07/08/2024 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | A M Day | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $1.85 |
3/5 | 23/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1680m | P J Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1800m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was leading 9.6 beaten 5 m by Classic Line (2:08.90) in No NR on April 14 at $8. Before that 3rd (Sr1) over 1790m at Ararat, beaten 4.5 m by Caledonian Ranger (2:11.10) in NR 53 to 59 on April 6 at $15. Not keen.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 14/04/2025 | 8 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |
3/8 | 06/04/2025 | 18 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
9/9 | 19/03/2025 | 10 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $151.00 |
8/9 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $101.00 |
8/8 | 02/03/2025 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 134.3L | $23.00 |
8/9 | 25/02/2025 | 5 | NR 52 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 16/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | K M Gath | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 10/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2180m at Terang beaten 23 m by Jilliby Illuminate (2:38.70) in NR 56 to 64 on April 28 at $101. At the start before 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 10th-17.86 beaten 14 m by Big Bad Ossie (2:44.30) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $21. Can figure prominently.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 28/04/2025 | 23 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $101.00 |
6/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $21.00 |
5/12 | 29/03/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $21.00 |
3/9 | 19/03/2025 | 13 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
8/8 | 06/03/2025 | 369 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 26.8L | $23.00 |
2/4 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |||
5/7 | 02/03/2024 | 8 | NR 67 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A M Day | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton was 8th-11.02 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Ubetta Knot (2:42.60) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $11. The run before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1720m after being wide early at Melton, at the bell was 11th-15.72 beaten 6 m by Odin (2:02.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 5 at $7. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
5/11 | 05/04/2025 | 171 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $7.00 |
4/4 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 16/10/2024 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $2.15 |
1/8 | 04/10/2024 | 16 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | W | Matthew Craven | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
6/12 | 18/09/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
9/12 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 34.9L | $151.00 |
1/6 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | M J Craven | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jayson Finnis
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by 6 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Mt Gambier (2:10.70) beating Always Steamed Up in NR 47 to 54 on April 29 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 3. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 29/04/2025 | 28 | NR 47 to 54 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $1.70 |
5/6 | 01/04/2025 | 8 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $2.50 |
1/8 | 24/03/2025 | 9 | NR 52 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.60 |
3/9 | 15/03/2025 | 10 | NR 52 to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 2:05.7 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.60 |
2/10 | 05/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
1/8 | 25/02/2025 | 3 | NR 52 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $4.60 |
2/6 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 07/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 22 m by Golden Shooz (1:52.30) in NR 56 to 64 on May 2 at $12. Two runs back won by 3.5 m (Sr3) at Ballarat (2:00.90) beating Major Crunch in NR 50 to 55 on April 17 at $3.80 at the bell was 8th-10.7m 2WWC. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 02/05/2025 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $12.00 |
1/11 | 17/04/2025 | 183 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $3.80 |
4/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
2/8 | 16/10/2024 | 11 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
8/10 | 05/10/2024 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $151.00 |
5/9 | 27/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $23.00 |
4/12 | 18/09/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
2/4 | 09/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | G A Craven | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 18 m fourth behind Jilliby Illuminate at Terang over 2180m in a NR 56 to 64 on April 28. Can progress.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 28/04/2025 | 242 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
2/12 | 29/08/2024 | 22 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $9.00 |
1/8 | 07/08/2024 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $2.50 |
2/10 | 26/07/2024 | 16 | NR 50 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
1/8 | 10/07/2024 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.25 |
1/10 | 26/06/2024 | 9 | NR 49 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $1.65 |