Kilmore Race 9 - C&M Build Group Trot
LITTLE MISS VALLEY (1) resumes from a spell of nine weeks after showing some very good form last campaign. She has been readied with a nice trial and should have no excuses from this advantageous draw. SAM NIEN (2) enjoys a class drop on the last attempt and came from wider than this to fill a minor placing two starts ago at Melton. Has the benefit of a good draw so could bounce straight back. BROTHER MOUNTAIN (4) found Group Three level beyond him last start but he had put together a series of top-two results prior, winning from this barrier two back at SA and saluting here prior. This should suit. ALDEBARAN ZANE (7) worked last start but has claims off his win from this barrier three back at Menangle.

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo was 4th-5.27 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Kyvalley Michael (2:39.20) on July 1 at $6. Expecting a bright return to the track.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 20/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Brent Thomson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 65 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Brent Thomson | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | 42 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Brent Thomson | 2:02.9 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 2:06.8 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $1.45 |
| 2/12 | 14/04/2026 | 121 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Brent Thomson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Gave plenty of ground last start when well beaten into eleventh after a quick start, behind Ijustcalledtosay at Melton over 1720m on August 22 at $12. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton was 3rd-4.36 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Vici Bloom (2:44.50) on August 15 at $23. A good draw brings him right into contention.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 43.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 31/07/2026 | 37 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $2.40 |
| 4/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 24/06/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 23.7L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $3.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 9 m by Kyvalley Michael (2:47.00) on August 21 at $15. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton beaten 7 m by Spirited Lass (2:46.90) on August 7 at $31. Looking to others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-13.32 beaten 19 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:04.00) in 3yo G3 on August 22 at $41. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 8 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Globe Derby Park (2:54.50) beating Ideology in 3yo on July 25 at $1.12 at the bell was leading 3.6. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | 28 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:05.9 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $1.12 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2026 | 12 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2026 | 10 | 3YO | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.85 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2240m after being wide early at Melton beaten 7 m by Aldebaran Susanne (2:48.60) on August 29 at $18. At the run before 4th (Fr7) over 2180m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-1.34 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Sovereign Tiger (2:42.90) on August 13 at $71. Consider.
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 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 54 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 44.6L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 24.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $3.40 |
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $51.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up came from midfield and won by a head (30m Fr1) at Bendigo (2:47.20) beating The Dark Thunder in on October 22 at $5. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2660m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 54.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:07.1 | 0 |
| 11.2L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 118.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | 59 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Commanding win three starts back at Menangle over 1609m on July 28. Last time out was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr9) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 19 m by Superior Stride (2:52.60) on August 18 at $11. Can measure up with his best.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 2:00.8 | 9 |
| 19.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 31.9L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 28/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/07/2026 | 27 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 10/06/2026 | 15 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/4 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Lochie Painting | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Lochie Painting | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |