Kilmore Race 8 - Hip Pocket Castlemaine Maiden Pace
NORMANS GIRL (2) looked close to a win when recording back-to-back seconds before coming from wider for fourth at Ballarat last week. Led from wider there so has the speed to take advantage of this low draw. THE TRAWLER (6) backs up after he was let down by manners on Monday but had shown promise on debut prior, racing parked but boxing on for a 4.3m fourth at Cobram. Worth another chance. TRYX VIXEN (5) could be close to a win following back-to back placings, racing parked before going under by 3.8m at Melton then coming from this barrier to miss by a head last week. STYLISTIK (1) has produced some solid efforts from back row draws of late. Placed the only time he attempted this distance and is aided by the ace draw.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong was 5th-8.65 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Colorado Girl (1:59.00) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on December 19 at $11. Before that, 5th (Sr3) over 2100m at Charlton was 5th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 15 m by The Golden Hook (2:36.00) in MAIDEN on December 8 at $7.50. Can be competitive again from the ace draw.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/12/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $2.25 |
| 5/12 | 16/11/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 31/10/2025 | 81 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | D I Harris | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Worth The Extra at Ballarat over 2200m in a MAIDEN on January 8 at $2.15. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m after racing wide at Melton was 2nd-2.76 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Breathe Easy (2:04.40) in NR up to 49 on December 31 at $7.50. Winning claims from a good draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 33.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/11/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Kate Gath | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 27.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | E Arnott | 0 |
| 46.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2200m at Ballarat was 7th-10.48 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Tex Goes Bang (2:43.70) in NR 36 to 41 on January 8 at $71. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 75 m by Keayang Kauna (2:39.60) in 3yo MAIDEN F on December 23 at $71. Must lift.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | NR 36 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 23/12/2025 | 26 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 74.0L | $71.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/11/2025 | 144 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 51.9L | $101.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 06/07/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 36.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/07/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 30.4L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 49.4L | $26.00 |

Driver: Monique Burnett
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Sweet Lady Lou at Maryborough over 2190m in a 2yo MAIDEN F on December 23 at $26. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Poppy Lane at Mildura over 1790m in a 2-3yo MAIDEN on December 30 at $6. Making progress and is a chance to break through.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Monique Burnett | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow third behind Mason Jolie at Shepparton over 2190m 3yo MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres third at Melton over 1720m in MAIDEN M on January 2. Leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 12/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 48.2L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $81.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/11/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start broke when 10th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 65 m by Signature Look (2:00.10) in 3yo MAIDEN on January 12 at $19. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr2) over 2170m at Cobram was 2nd-3.6 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Hezaflashone (2:39.90) in MAIDEN on December 28 at $4.80. Suspect he has the ability to win if he gets it right.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 65.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 9th (Sr4) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 45 m by Worth The Extra (2:41.30) in MAIDEN on January 8 at $81. Hard to make a case in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/01/2026 | 77 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 46.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 23/10/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 46.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/10/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 41.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 23.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/09/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 23.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 12 m by Miss Joplin (2:04.20) in MAIDEN M on January 2 at $7. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton, at the bell was 4th-8.67 beaten 9 m by Whatta Ya Up Taa (2:02.90) in MAIDEN on December 23 at $41. Place best.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/12/2025 | 327 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 11.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 30/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 23.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/01/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $5.50 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 40 m by Ted Bear (2:44.20) in 3yo MAIDEN on November 17 at $5. At the run before good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 2160m at Echuca was leading by 0.4m 2WNC at the bell, beaten a nose by Orsino Belle (2:42.40) in MAIDEN on November 11 at $6.50. Can improve on the latest effort.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/11/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 38.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/11/2025 | 50 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/09/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 39.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/09/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.6 | 7 |
| 18.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/08/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $4.80 |