Horsham Race 6 - 3 Cheers For Our Volunteers Trot
POPPY POPSTAR (6) had been about the mark in recent runs before the latest appearance when she scored by 14 metres over 1650m at Bendigo. Tackles a similar assignment and she can make it two on the trot. CHAMPAGNES (4) filled a minor placing two starts ago at Charlton but didn't measure up at her latest appearance over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 18 metres into seventh after being close to the pace throughout. Her last run should be overlooked. Good enough to take out a race like this. BAARLINEE (7) is in the mix following a fourth at her most recent appearance over 2200m at Ballarat. RASENGAN (8) disappointed last time when eighth over 2150m at Bendigo. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (10m Fr1) over 2195m at Ararat well beaten by Boutika (2:56.60) on April 27 at $26. Before that 4th (FT Fr1) over 2190m at Mt Gambier, beaten 6 m by My Mother Said (2:55.30) on April 21 at $8.50. Form not inspiring.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Darryl Crone | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:08.3 | 0 |
| 225.9L | $26.00 | |
| 4/8 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:08.8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $8.50 | |
| 7/8 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 411.7L | $101.00 | |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 93.3L | $26.00 | |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 36.6L | $51.00 | |
| 7/8 | 14/03/2026 | 17 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:10.6 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $21.00 | |
| 3/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Torney
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 16 m by Allwatfunjingles (2:46.90) on May 20 at $5.50. At her previous start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo beaten 35 m by Jessicas Story (2:43.10) on May 13 at $151. Expecting a return to form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.9 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $5.50 | |
| 10/10 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 37.2L | $151.00 | |
| 11/12 | 06/05/2026 | 10 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 36.1L | $151.00 | |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 52.0L | $126.00 | |
| 9/11 | 08/03/2026 | 4 | $10,000.00 | Birchip | 2550m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.4 | 3 |
| 87.6L | $101.00 | |
| 6/8 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $81.00 | |
| 3/3 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Buckles For Berry at Ballarat over 2200m on May 14 at $1.65. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2100m after showing early pace at Charlton, at the bell was 3rd-6 beaten 6 m by Connies President (2:38.60) on May 8 at $3.10. Rates highly. Leading contender on best form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $1.65 | |
| 3/12 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.10 | |
| 1/11 | 30/04/2026 | 4 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $1.85 | |
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | 16 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $3.20 | |
| 12/12 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 44.9L | $151.00 | |
| 11/12 | 03/04/2026 | 4 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.7 | 0 |
| 74.4L | $81.00 | |
| 2/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Meade
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (10m Fr1) over 2180m at Terang, at the bell was 8th-10.8 beaten 16 m by Sister Molly (2:52.00) on May 18 at $81. At the run before 8th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early pace at Terang, beaten 70 m by Centurion Dream (2:43.10) on May 5 at $151. Better than the last few runs suggest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/05/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:05.8 | 0 |
| 16.1L | $81.00 | |
| 8/8 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 69.0L | $151.00 | |
| 5/10 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:08.3 | 0 |
| 17.4L | $11.00 | |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:08.8 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 | |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 47.1L | $16.00 | |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | 8 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 | |
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start posted a big 14 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Bendigo (2:01.40) beating Allwatfunjingles in on May 13 at $1.25 at the bell was leading 4.76. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $1.25 | |
| 3/12 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $2.10 | |
| 2/10 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.80 | |
| 2/8 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.50 | |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | 14 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 | |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $1.80 | |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr5) over 2200m at Ballarat was 8th-12.91 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Buckles For Berry (2:45.30) on May 14 at $41. Before that, 6th (Sr4) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 35 m by Connies President (2:38.60) on May 8 at $26. In the mix with further improvement to come on the latest run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 | |
| 6/12 | 08/05/2026 | 385 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 33.9L | $26.00 | |
| 1/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1709m | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 | |||
| 6/8 | 18/04/2025 | 9 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 41.5L | $9.50 | |
| 4/11 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $8.00 | |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2025 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $2.80 | |
| 5/7 | 25/03/2025 | 9 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 39.9L | $7.00 | |
| 1/4 | 12/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 16 m by Allwatfunjingles (2:46.90) on May 20 at $71. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr4) over 2150m at Bendigo was 8th-13.32 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Jessicas Story (2:43.10) on May 13 at $31. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:04.9 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $71.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/05/2026 | 8 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | 5 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $16.00 | |
| 7/8 | 30/04/2026 | 15 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 50.8L | $126.00 | |
| 10/11 | 15/04/2026 | 107 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 51.6L | $61.00 | |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 227.1L | $81.00 | |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ada Massa | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 10/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |