Horsham Race 8 - Noel Smith Memorial Horsham Invitational Drivers Championship (5th Heat)
FOREGONE CONCLUSION NZ (7) made it two wins from the past three runs at his latest appearance over 2180m at Kilmore, scoring by 1.2 metres after taking the lead a fair way from home. Has the class to make it two on end. JILLIBY ZUCCHINI (11) made a nice return at her latest appearance a week ago, finishing 5.5 metres away in second over 1680m at Terang. No favours expected from this draw. Meets a similar line up so she can keep the ball rolling. FROSTY DROP (4) must be considered after she finished runner-up over 1720m at Melton a week-and-a-half ago. MAJOR ROY (9) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 1710m at Ballarat. Include in exotic bets.

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 30 m by A Special Occasion (2:42.20) on September 23 at $151. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton was 5th-4.8 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Owen The Saints (1:56.40) on September 21 at $16. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/09/2026 | 2 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 30.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 31.4L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2026 | 75 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 56.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 62.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/3 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 30/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1680m at Terang was 9th-14.8 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Imagination Oro (2:01.40) on September 28 at $81. Before that 9th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Charlton beaten 21 m by Owen The Saints (1:56.40) on September 21 at $26. Will need some luck to figure.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 21.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/09/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $2.20 |
| 4/4 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | K E Manning | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Hiltons Spirit at Melton over 2240m on September 9 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Yankee Mojoh at Melton over 1720m in a M on September 25 at $5.50. Rates highly.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 10/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 28.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 18 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/08/2026 | 23 | 0-2 WINs | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Charlton over 1609m on August 17. Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Charlton, at the bell was 6th-6.4 beaten 4.5 m by Owen The Saints (1:56.40) on September 21 at $5. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 22 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 5/9 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 18 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2026 | 12 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $1.65 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Shaun O'sullivan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 25.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 1680m after showing early speed at Terang was 4th-6.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Imagination Oro (2:01.40) on September 28 at $19. At the start before surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough, at the bell was 3rd-4.1 beaten 14 m by Asmileandawinx (2:01.50) in M on September 7 at $13. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/09/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Slow | Jackie Barker | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/07/2026 | 8 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/3 | 20/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 29/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 1.2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Kilmore (2:44.10) beating Monsieur Flamel in on September 3 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 3.85. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/3 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 14/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 34.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing eighth behind Posterized at Ballarat over 2200m on September 16 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind A Special Occasion at Ballarat over 2200m on September 23 at $12. Rates highly. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/08/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing sixth behind Posterized at Ballarat over 2200m on September 16 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 10 m finishing second behind Themidnightexpress at Ballarat over 1710m on September 23 at $4.20. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | 1-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/09/2026 | 171 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 23/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Good | Luke Sutherland | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 15/03/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $1.90 |
| 4/12 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/02/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m second behind Shirley Not at Mildura over 1790m last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres second again at Mildura same class on September 4. Can continue the good form and take this out.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Slow | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/07/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 21/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | D A Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1680m at Terang was 5th-8 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Imagination Oro (2:01.40) on September 28 at $2.70. Expected to feature with even luck from the draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/09/2026 | 655 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/4 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Ella Moran | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 37.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2024 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $1.25 |
| 1/10 | 03/12/2024 | 9 | 1LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR 50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $1.45 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2024 | 410 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 24.7L | $1.20 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2023 | - | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J P Lee | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 39.8L | $4.60 |