Horsham Race 6 - Vale Bill Phelan Pace
RANGER RICK NZ (7) settled in the leading division and finished well to finish third last start over 2200m at Ballarat, making it six minor placings on the trot. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Meets a comparable field so he is capable of getting the job done. ALL BLAZING GUNS (8) finished sixth at Melton two runs ago before a comparable effort at his latest appearance over 1720m at Melton, beaten 17 metres. Shouldn't spend a penny from this draw and the sprint lane may come in handy. Finds a nice race and can bounce back to form. OUT TO STAY (3) ended last prep with a win at Hamilton over 1660m four months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. OUR ULTIMATE GRACY NZ (1) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when fourth at Melton over 1720m.

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton was 4th-7.87 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Sweet Irish Loch (2:02.40) on June 12 at $8.50. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 8th-11.67 beaten 4 m by King Saint (2:03.80) on May 30 at $9.50. Encouraging effort last start and is open to further improvement.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Dynamitedan at Melton over 2240m on June 6 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind To The Nines at Charlton over 2100m on June 15 at $9. Has a low draw and will go well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/06/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/05/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | D K Douglas | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2026 | 6 | NR 53 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G Douglos | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months off the scene. Finished off last preparation recording on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Hamilton (1:57.70) beating Happenstbabeachboy in on February 23 at $1.15 at the bell was 3rd-4.4m 3WNC. Big danger while fresh.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Sutherland | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 9 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.15 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 63 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 39.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $18.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 20 m by The Art Of Success (2:01.20) in M on April 25 at $41. At the start before 10th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton beaten 40 m by Cardigan Dan (2:40.10) on April 10 at $151. Better than the last few runs suggest and she can improve sharply.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 38.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 12 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Arundell
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Comments
Well-beaten 11 days ago at Ballarat over 2200m, and two back 7th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 45 m by Odin (2:40.40) on May 29 at $34. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/05/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/04/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
| 1/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 0m | Darryl Lawlor | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 2100m at Charlton was 4th-5.9 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by To The Nines (2:34.40) on June 15 at $13. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo was 4th-4.73 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Angels Watching (2:34.50) on June 10 at $26. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8/11 | 25/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.3 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Medina at Melton over 1720m on May 30 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Dance Affair at Ballarat over 2200m on June 11 at $6.50. Terrific chance to break through.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.95 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 31 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/03/2026 | 130 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2106m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 11th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton was 6th-11.26 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Hoorah Philtra (2:00.60) on June 6 at $9. The run previous 6th (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton was leading by 0.28 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Medina (2:03.30) on May 30 at $9. Can improve and has to be included among the main chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 138 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/12/2025 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 20 m by To The Nines (2:34.40) on June 15 at $19. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton was 5th-12.01 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Odin (2:40.40) on May 29 at $23. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 15/06/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 20.4L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 42.2L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 74.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herberston | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | A W Coad | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was 4th-8.69 beaten 15 m by I Am The Storm (2:00.70) on June 6 at $41. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2200m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 7th-14.9 beaten 1.75 m by One Golden Deal (2:42.50) on May 25 at $9. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/06/2026 | 12 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | 51 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $4.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 68 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 37.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |