Horsham Race 5 - Worlds Best Hoof Oil Pace
KEAYANG VIPER (4) made it three wins from as many career starts last time out over 2180m at Terang, getting home by 1.2 metres after taking an early lead. Must raise the bar but another win is not out of the question. SAVON DE ROCHE (6) recent form has been hard to fault. Scored at her latest appearance over 2190m at Maryborough, getting home by 1.5 metres. Meeting a deeper field this time but she good enough to play a major role. OUT TO STAY (1) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 2190m at Mildura. RANGER RICK NZ (8) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third over 2180m at Stawell. Each-way claims.

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Sr4) over 2190m after racing wide at Mildura, beaten 30 m by Kyoretsu (2:42.00) on July 17 at $1.50. The run prior hung in on scoring up, 7th (Fr3) over 1700m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-1.9 beaten 18 m by The Naked Art (2:04.00) on June 22 at $3.20. Better than the latest run and from a low draw gets his chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | 25 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $1.50 |
| 7/10 | 22/06/2026 | 119 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $3.20 |
| 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 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
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Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr1) over 2180m at Terang beaten 30 m by All Blazing Guns (2:42.80) on July 12 at $51. Before that 4th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at Mt Gambier was 4th-7.6 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Keayang Payton (2:45.30) on June 30 at $9.50. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 30.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/06/2026 | 108 | NR 50 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kerryn Manning
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Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 8th-11.62 beaten 12 m by Nugget Rogers (2:02.80) on July 15 at $15. Showed ability the run before when he won by 6 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:03.60) beating Black Opal Jack in on June 22 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 2.4. Strong contender.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 15/07/2026 | 23 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/06/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.60 |
| 8/9 | 11/06/2026 | 24 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/05/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | M J Elkins | 0 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Comes here in the right form. Won by 1.2 m when quickly away, (Fr6) at Terang (2:42.10) beating Jilliby Kymy Lou in on July 12 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 3.2. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 4 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Mt Gambier (2:13.20) beating Whenimready in on June 30 at $1.50 at the bell was 2nd-3. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 30/06/2026 | 562 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 4/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 15/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Failed to impress last start; 7th (Sr2) over 1790m at Mildura was 6th-11.1 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Nevs Dream (2:13.10) on July 17 at $3. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 2.75 m as favourite (Fr1) at Mildura (2:13.10) beating Good Boots Bindi in on June 26 at $2.20 at the bell was 6th-9.8. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | NR 57 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 9/12 | 20/06/2026 | 17 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $151.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/06/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 25 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $19.00 |
| 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: Ewa Justice
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Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Maryborough (2:41.50) beating Delightful Miki in on July 13 at $9 at the bell was 2nd-1. Racing well and rates highly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/07/2026 | 58 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 16/05/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/11 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Tara Victory at Melton over 1720m on March 28 at $71. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 120 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $71.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 41.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Keayang Sweetheart at Melton over 1720m on June 27 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Rocknroll Willow at Stawell over 2180m on July 20 at $2.80. Bright prospects again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $2.80 |
| 4/11 | 27/06/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/06/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |