Hamilton Race 4 - Matthews Petroleum Pace
EYENEEDTHAT (2) finished fifth last start at Listed level in a race won by Brooklyn Dan over 1720m at Melton, beaten 7 metres after he led early and then raced in behind the leader at the turn. Drawn well so a win is on the cards. THE STEEL DRAGON (6) is in good form with top-five finishes at his last seven starts, most recently recording a second of 10 over 1710m at Ballarat. Primary contender in a similar race. WILD BULL NZ (7) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1710m at Ballarat. EASTBRO KOZZY (1) is worth some thought after his last-start fifth over 2180m at Terang on February 13 after racing in behind the leader at the bell.

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2180m at Terang was 4th-4.2 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Keayang Wasabi (2:41.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 13 at $16. At the run before was well back in the run when 4th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at Mt Gambier, beaten 7 m by Madrigal (2:44.60) in NR 50 to 59 on February 3 at $4.80. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/02/2026 | 23 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 7 m fifth but did show some early speed, behind Brooklyn Dan at Melton over 1720m in a 3yo LR No NR on February 14. Winning prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 63 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 48.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $81.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 5th-8.51 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Tara Victory (2:00.50) in NR 56 to 64 on February 19 at $101. Before that 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton beaten 50 m by Dessie Gee (2:01.90) in NR up to 80 on January 10 at $61. Not keen.
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 | 19/02/2026 | 40 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ginger Gleeson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 38.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 49.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 274.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/12/2025 | 12 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/11/2025 | 70 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Anthony Butt | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $61.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early speed at Terang was 2nd-0.13 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Keayang Wasabi (2:41.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 13 at $16. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at Mt Gambier, beaten 12 m by Madrigal (2:44.60) in NR 50 to 59 on February 3 at $3. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $16.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/02/2026 | 23 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 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: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2180m at Terang, at the bell was 7th-8.4 beaten 9 m by Keayang Wasabi (2:41.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 13 at $11. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1785m at Stawell, at the bell was 5th-8.4 beaten 4.5 m by Wild Bull (2:07.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 9 at $8.50. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 19/01/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Hittheroadjack at Ballarat over 2200m in a NR 56 to 64 on February 5 at $1.60. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Tara Victory at Ballarat over 1710m in a NR 56 to 64 on February 19 at $4.60. Big chance again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $1.60 |
| 5/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $1.95 |
| 4/11 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 11 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/12/2025 | 28 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2025 | 16 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 1710m at Ballarat was 9th-19.16 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Tara Victory (2:00.50) in NR 56 to 64 on February 19 at $4.80. Two runs back won by 1.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Stawell (2:07.90) beating Eastbro Chrissy in NR 56 to 64 on February 9 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 3.6. One of the main contenders.
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 | 19/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 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
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1785m at Stawell was 7th-12.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Wild Bull (2:07.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 9 at $7. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at Mt Gambier beaten 4.5 m by Madrigal (2:44.60) in NR 50 to 59 on February 3 at $15. Sure to improve on the latest effort.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/01/2026 | 669 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 26/03/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Fast | J Finnis | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $2.30 |
| 4/9 | 16/03/2024 | 18 | NR 52 to 64 | $13,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | J Finnis | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2024 | 37 | NR 52 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | J Finnis | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/3 | 22/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |