Hamilton Race 6 - Vhrc / Matthews Petroleum Pace
STEEL THE MOMENT (4) went back last start then worked home in good style to finish just a nose from the winner in second at Maryborough over 1690m, that run following his sixth at Maryborough two runs back. Good enough to put himself in the winners' stall. MADRIGAL NZ (9) finished ninth last start at Group Three level in a race won by Let Her Roll over 1720m at Melton, beaten 21 metres. A return to form is on the cards. EASTBRO KOZZY (3) is worth some thought despite his last-start sixth over 2200m at Horsham. NANCYS BOY NZ (5) has won when second up before so is open to improvement.

Driver: Hannah Lewis
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 30 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:38.10) on October 19 at $61. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough was 3rd-3.7 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by El Boston (2:02.00) on October 12 at $7. May do better from this draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/10/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/09/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2026 | 110 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 28.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Willows Girl at Melton over 2240m in a 3yo on September 26 at $126. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Ocean Avenue at Mt Gambier over 1780m on October 13 at $2.70. May feature again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/10/2026 | 17 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 26/09/2026 | 19 | Fillies No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Michael Bellman | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2200m at Horsham beaten 24 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:39.30) on October 5 at $31. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton was 4th-4.92 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Mighty Jolt (2:02.20) on September 26 at $4.80. Better than the last run and is a leading chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/10/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 24.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/09/2026 | 19 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/08/2026 | 170 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $5.00 |
| 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: James Herbertson
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Ultimate Vinnie at Ballarat over 1710m on October 7 at $21. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind El Boston at Maryborough over 1690m on October 12 at $3.60. Winning claims.
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 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 07/10/2026 | 81 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 57.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/07/2026 | 185 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 31.6L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $3.20 |

Driver: Darryl Lawlor
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 2180m at Terang was 7th-14.6 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:38.10) on October 19 at $71. Two runs back solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 2180m at Terang, beaten a neck by All Blazing Guns (2:42.80) on July 12 at $14. No surprise if he turned things around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/10/2026 | 99 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/06/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | R A Arundell | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | R A Arundell | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 11/06/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 51.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 45.1L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 4th (Sr4) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 20 m by Fire Marshall (2:29.40) on March 15 at $81. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Good | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/06/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/06/2026 | 16 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Sr3) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 50 m by El Boston (2:02.00) on October 12 at $101. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 1700m at Horsham, beaten 30 m by Forty Love (2:00.10) on October 5 at $81. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 50.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 31.7L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 72.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | NR 58 to 68 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 57.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Shane Hallcroft | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 21 m by Let Her Roll (1:59.00) in G3 M on October 17 at $151. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1700m at Horsham beaten 22 m by Forty Love (2:00.10) on October 5 at $34. Expecting a better run this time.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 12 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/09/2026 | 185 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Amy Day | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Amy Day | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amy Day | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amy Day | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |