Kilmore Race 4 - Coulter Legal Trot
POPPY POPSTAR (6) continued a strong run of recent form and deserved her success last start, scoring by a nose over 2190m at Maryborough. Meets a similar line up so she can certainly make it two on the bounce. STRAIGHT TO THETOP (4) scored by a head at Shepparton over 2190m last start at her first run back from a spell. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw and looms as the main danger. KYVALLEY JAGGER (1) was responsible for a better effort last time out when third over 2100m at Geelong. Should run a big race, while THE ITALIAN DREAM (2) is also in the mix following a fourth at her most recent appearance over 2200m at Ballarat.

Driver: Joey Sharp
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Champagne Gemma at Melton over 2240m on July 10 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Kyvalley Anthony at Geelong over 2100m on July 17 at $5.50. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/06/2026 | 5 | 2-4 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | T K Larsen | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 19.7L | $8.00 |
| 10/11 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 99.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 |

Driver: Graham McDermott
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ballarat was 6th-15.71 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Scar (2:45.30) on August 5 at $11. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 8th-15.94 beaten 10 m by Champagnes (2:07.70) in M on July 29 at $6.50. Draws the inside so worth another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Graham Mcdermott | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Graham Mcdermott | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 31.9L | $4.20 |
| 10/12 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Graham Mcdermott | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Graham Mcdermott | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Attard
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Distant Sun at this track over 1690m on July 30 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Ox Knox at Melton over 1720m on August 7 at $23. Leading contender again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/08/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 42.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Joe Attard | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by a head as favourite (20m) at Shepparton (2:51.10) beating Jackies Gift in on August 4 at $3.70 at the bell was 4th-4.73. Has never missed the frame when second-up and is the testing material.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/08/2026 | 89 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 6/11 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | NR 42 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | 5 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 02/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Maggs | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 17/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Maggs | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Paris Kay at Melton over 2240m on July 18 at $10. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Straight To Thetop at Shepparton over 2190m on August 4 at $4. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/08/2026 | 17 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | 11 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 46.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/07/2026 | 90 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | John Newberry | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 150.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 114 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Grant Forrest | 0 |
| 172L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 73.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose (Fr7) at Maryborough (2:47.90) beating Boutika in M on August 3 at $3.50 at the bell was 2nd-0.4. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.4 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | James Herbertson | 2:03.6 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton beaten 50 m by Ox Knox (2:06.50) on August 7 at $9. Two runs back posted a big 11 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Melton (2:08.10) beating Met With A Shrug in on July 31 at $2.80. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 51.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 26.9L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tina Ridis
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 9 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Maryborough (2:45.70) beating Whats The Tea in on August 3 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 7.3. Two runs back 4th (10m) over 2200m at Ballarat was leading by 3.38 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Acool Investment (2:49.50) on July 29 at $11. Hard to have in this line-up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Tina Ridis | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Daryl Crone | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 11/11 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 47.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Tina Ridis | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 11/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Ridis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2180m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Pass The Salt (2:49.70) on August 6 at $41. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr2) at Melton (2:11.20) beating Rama Saigo in on July 18 at $12 at the bell was 3rd-4.98. Racing very well. Can feature again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | 19 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:05.3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:06.8 | 4 |
| 26.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Tasmyn Potter | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 22.7L | $7.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/05/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr6) over 2200m after showing early speed and racing wide at Ballarat beaten 65 m by Romantic Nina (2:46.10) on May 22 2025 at $13. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2025 | 142 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Dennis Paton | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 66.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2024 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 48.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/12/2024 | 14 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Dennis Paton | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2024 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Dennis Paton | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2024 | 218 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Dennis Paton | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 23/04/2024 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | R J Alchin | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 21.4L | $5.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (FT) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 3rd-4.7 beaten 10 m by Johns Boy (2:47.70) on August 3 at $21. Before that, 7th (FT) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 21 m by Maestro (2:47.00) on July 13 at $3.30. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/07/2026 | 6 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Jackie Barker | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 21.2L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/12 | 24/06/2026 | 24 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/3 | 15/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |