Kilmore Race 3 - Hip Pocket Castlemaine Maiden Trot
BEAU TRUSCOTT (2) hasn't raced since his juvenile year when he was still learning but three nice recent trials suggest he has improved with maturity. Draws to advantage so could make a winning return. SAMBEZIA (7) did a good job to finish second despite breaking when resuming two starts ago then was again let down by manners at the latest appearance at Bendigo. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw but if the penny drops she looks to have enough ability. SUFFARELL HILL (9) came from a wide barrier when fourth last week at Ballarat. Had shown promise in placing in her first two starts including a second from this row two back at Maryborough. Could break through with even luck. MISS HOLLY RED (8) was a big improver when second at Ballarat last time. Draws for a trail and could be ready to peak third-up from a spell.

Driver: Lisa Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat, at the bell was 6th-13.92 beaten 17 m by Coltrane (2:10.20) in MAIDEN on March 19 at $17. At the run before was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 1690m at this track beaten 30 m by Straight To Thetop (2:07.20) in NR up to 50 on March 12 at $26. Can show more form the ace draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | 56 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 30.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 39.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/12/2025 | 196 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 41.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 10/06/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:04.9 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Resuming after ten weeks off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Classic Fair at this track over 1690m in a 3yo MAIDEN on January 15 at $34. Trialling well and could open the campaign with a win.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brad Angrove | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 95.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 158.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 35.4L | $15.00 |

Driver: Daryl Crone
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well beaten after breaking at Albion Park on July 9 2024. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Tina Ridis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Daryl Crone | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 09/07/2024 | - | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 325.5L | $81.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton beaten 45 m by Hillwinsome (2:48.50) in NR up to 49 on March 20 at $41. Two runs back 8th (Fr6) over 1790m at Ararat beaten 21 m by Chillhunnybunny (2:20.40) in MAIDEN on November 10 at $5. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 130 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 43.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L C Potter | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 10/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 2:06.3 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/10/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:06.8 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/10/2025 | 17 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:06.1 | 6 |
| 18.9L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/09/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:05.0 | 5 |
| 119.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2025 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.7 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ginger Gleeson
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr1) over 2180m at this track beaten 30 m by Skybella (2:47.70) in 0-1 WIN on September 25 at $31. Will be better for the run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ginger Gleeson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ginger Gleeson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | R J Gleeson | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 28.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/10/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $31.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old mare (Skyvalley - Bridie Okane) making her debut. Showed ability when she won at Maryborough in a trial on March 16 over 1690m. Has the right profile for a strong performance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 20/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | O Weidenbach | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 13/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | O Weidenbach | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 01/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | O Weidenbach | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 25/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | K Weidenbach | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo well beaten by Butlers Wharf (2:45.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 18 at $1.50. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 2190m after showing early pace at Shepparton, beaten 2.25 m by Shinelikethesun (2:50.00) in MAIDEN on March 8 at $6. Broke last start but is a winning hope with manners.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 123.2L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/03/2026 | 318 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:05.0 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 24/04/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:06.7 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:05.4 | 2 |
| 28.1L | $2.70 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Jumping Jones at Ballarat over 2200m in a MAIDEN on March 5 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Coltrane at Ballarat over 1710m in a MAIDEN on March 19 at $21. Can continue the progress and take this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/03/2026 | 257 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:05.6 | 5 |
| 49.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 222.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 21/06/2025 | 18 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/06/2025 | 14 | 1 WIN | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 51.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | H L Day | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $16.00 |

Driver: Michael Azzopardi
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1710m at Ballarat was 9th-21.94 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Coltrane (2:10.20) in MAIDEN on March 19 at $7.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 8 m by Kyvalley Judge (2:49.60) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 28 at $7. Big chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/03/2026 | 50 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | M P Azzopardi | 2:02.5 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M P Azzopardi | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | M P Azzopardi | 2:08.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | M P Azzopardi | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well beaten after breaking at Melton on October 24. Maybe later.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S J Rains | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S J Rains | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 75.6L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J Rains | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 71.9L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S J Rains | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut was well beaten after breaking at Bendigo on March 18. Others rate better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 261.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Sean O'sullivan | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Sean O'sullivan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |