Hamilton Race 4 - Jim Barker Classic Pace
JILLIBY DOOLEY (7) resumes from a spell of five months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1790m at Ararat. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. HAPPILY (6) made a winning return to the track at her latest appearance over 1710m at Goulburn, scoring by 8 metres after taking charge of proceedings a fair way from home. Meets a similar line up so she can certainly make it two on the bounce this prep. CAPTAIN WILSON (1) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a third over 2200m at Ballarat. Great chance to break through. IMAGINATION ORO (2) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at Mt Gambier over 1780m.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Backbeach Peter at Terang over 2180m in a NR up to 50 on March 27 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Muselet at Ballarat over 2200m in a NR 49 to 52 on April 9 at $8. Draws the pegs so he gets his chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | NR 49 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 29.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Rod Barker | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $61.00 |
| 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: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 10 m finishing sixth behind Pistol Pearce at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR 53 to 58 on March 29 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Keayang Payton at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a NR 45 to 52 on April 7 at $6.50. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 52 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | 31 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 47.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 2180m at Stawell was 7th-14.2 at the bell, beaten 15 m by King Kasey (2:39.80) in NR 50 to 55 on April 3 at $8. At her previous start 6th (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early pace at Ararat was 5th-7.5 at the bell, beaten 12 m by The Naked Art (2:10.00) in NR 56 to 62 on March 23 at $11. Better than last start and can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/03/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/03/2026 | 34 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 30.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 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: Chris Walsh
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2180m at Stawell, at the bell was 7th-11.1 beaten 7 m by Lester (2:42.90) in NR 40 to 45 on April 3 at $14. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr7) over 1680m at Terang beaten 6 m by Huxham Chubb (2:05.80) in NR up to 45 on March 27 at $10. Not keen.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 56.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | 31 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $16.00 |
| 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: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2180m at Stawell was 9th-17.1 at the bell, beaten 9 m by King Kasey (2:39.80) in NR 50 to 55 on April 3 at $35. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/04/2026 | 296 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $35.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 11/06/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/05/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2025 | 40 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/04/2025 | 46 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/02/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/3 | 21/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | D A Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Only had one start last preparation. Returned to racing with a handy win a big 8 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Goulburn (2:05.30) beating Fenway Park in MAIDEN on March 30 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 2. Tough to beat again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 30/03/2026 | 306 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Amy Day | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Amy Day | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 28/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Resuming after five months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when a close second behind King Kasey at Ararat over 1790m in a NR 50 to 55 on November 10 at $1.55. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Terang (2:03.00) beating Black Opal Jack in 2yo MAIDEN on October 20 at $1.35. Best form should see him go well.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 10/11/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $1.35 |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 m (Sr2) at Stawell (2:11.60) beating Are Weasley in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 3 at $7.50 at the bell was 3rd-4. Hard to leave out on current form. Each-way claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 24.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Mt Gambier on April 7. Two runs back 9th (Fr7) over 1800m after showing early speed and racing wide at Globe Derby Park beaten 23 m by Uptown Miss (2:15.70) in 3yo+ 1 LIFETIME WIN on March 21 at $1.30. Hard to have.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 350.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/3 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 23.4L | $1.30 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 35.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | 18 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $3,500.00 | Kapunda | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |