Hamilton Race 5 - Permewans Mitre 10 Pace
METRO ASSASSIN (6) last appeared when a eighth over 1720m at Melton on January 25, capping off a fine prep that saw him salute on four occasions. Well-placed to pick up where he left off when last in work. EASTBRO KOZZY (3) is in good form with top-five finishes at his last 14 starts, most recently recording a second over 2200m at Horsham. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. His recent form is good enough to put him right in the finish. COLOSSAL HOPE (2) is one of the main contenders after winning his past three starts, the latest at Mt Gambier seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Difficult to ignore that sort of form. GRINNING BEACH BOY (4) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 2200m at Horsham on January 5 after he led at the bell.

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early pace at Horsham beaten 6 m by Zanda Man (2:40.30) in NR 56 to 64 on January 5 at $19. Two runs back 9th (Sr5) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 45 m by Lou Easyana (2:38.10) in 4yo No NR M on December 4 at $26. Not keen.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/01/2026 | 32 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/12/2025 | 150 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 46.4L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/07/2025 | 26 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/06/2025 | 54 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/04/2025 | 15 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 27/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 1.75 m as favourite (Sr2) at Mt Gambier (2:42.60) beating Always Steamed Up in NR 45 to 52 on November 18 at $2.50. Two runs back won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Mt Gambier (2:09.30) beating Shifu in 2 LIFETIME WINS on October 31 at $3.50 at the bell was 2nd-.5m 2WNC. No reason he cannot keep the record intact.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | NR 45 to 52 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 31/10/2025 | 11 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Zanda Man at Horsham over 2200m NR 56 to 64 last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second at Mt Gambier over 2190m in NR 52 to 59 on December 30. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2025 | 8 | NR 52 to 59 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 22/12/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2025 | 9 | NR 46 to 53 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/12/2025 | 2 | NR up to 55 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 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: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2200m after showing early speed and racing wide at Horsham beaten 6 m by Zanda Man (2:40.30) in NR 56 to 64 on January 5 at $5. Two runs back won by 1.75 m (Fr5) at Mt Gambier (2:42.20) beating Eastbro Kozzy in NR 52 to 59 on December 30 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 5. Will make his presence felt.
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 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | 8 | NR 52 to 59 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 22/12/2025 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M A Phillips | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 13/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2200m at Horsham beaten 12 m by Zanda Man (2:40.30) in NR 56 to 64 on January 5 at $19. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 8th-13.71 beaten 7 m by Amphijet (1:53.90) in NR 60 to 69 on December 19 at $14. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/01/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $14.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 25.7L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 28.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 17/11/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 6 m win as favourite Ignore broke at Mt Gambier on November 19 2024. (Fr3) at Mt Gambier (2:12.70) beating Ocean Avenue in MAIDEN on November 19 2024 at $1.55. First-up winner in the past and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 359 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/01/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:50.8 | 3 |
| 29.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 12/01/2025 | 13 | NR 52 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 30/12/2024 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $1.28 |
| 1/9 | 15/12/2024 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 02/12/2024 | 13 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 19/11/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.55 |
| 1/3 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 15/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | M J Craven | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 18 m by Platinum Jive (2:41.00) in NR 57 to 63 on January 2 at $15. At the run before solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1680m after showing early speed and racing wide at Terang was 2nd-2 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Shadow Celt (2:00.40) in NR 56 to 64 on December 22 at $11. Can do much better this time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 02/01/2026 | 11 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/12/2025 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/12/2025 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | 13 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/11/2025 | 10 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | Rory Coverdale | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/10/2025 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 19 m by Platinum Jive (2:41.00) in NR 57 to 63 on January 2 at $18. Showed ability the run before when she won by 4.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Geelong (1:56.00) beating Steel The Moment in NR 55 to 60 on December 19 at $4.20 at the bell was 4th-4.44. Can improve enough to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 11 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 08/12/2025 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/11/2025 | 16 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | NR 53 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/10/2025 | 13 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.40 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 04/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Leedham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 10th-14.51 beaten 18 m by Triple Rock Saint (2:39.00) in NR 70 to 79 on December 27 at $12. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton was 7th-8.57 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by He's No Romeo (2:42.10) in NR 70 to 79 on December 20 at $2.80. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $2.80 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | 108 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $3.90 |
| 5/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 21/08/2025 | 40 | NR 57 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $19.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2240m after being wide early at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-3.24 beaten 15 m by Triple Rock Saint (2:39.00) in NR 70 to 79 on December 27 at $26. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was leading 1.38 beaten 2 m by Wattlebank Arnie (2:42.90) in NR 70 to 79 on December 20 at $3.50. Among the chances on best form.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 10/11/2025 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 20/10/2025 | 37 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |