Maryborough Race 7 - Aldebaran Park Trot
MONTANA MUSCLE (2) was in the money two starts ago, then things went amiss last start when she broke and finished 35 metres away in eighth over 2170m at Cobram. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Big chance if she behaves in a similar assignment. CHAMPAGNES (5) ran fourth last start at Charlton over 2100m, beaten 15 metres. Expect her to pose a serious challenge. TARA TUFF (9) is in the mix following a fifth at her most recent appearance over 2180m at Stawell. CRITICAL ADVANTAGE (3) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish third at Charlton over 2100m. Stick with him.

Driver: Scott Torney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr2) over 2250m at Boort beaten 40 m by The Ninth Wave (2:55.30) in 4yo+ 0-1 WIN on March 2 at $151. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 45 m by Settle The Bill (2:37.30) in NR up to 42 on February 26 at $151. Place claims from the draw.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 02/03/2025 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:05.4 | 2 |
| 37.8L | $151.00 |
6/7 | 26/02/2025 | 20 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 47.0L | $151.00 |
4/4 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S Torney | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 06/02/2025 | 15 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 52.2L | $61.00 |
6/10 | 22/01/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 36.0L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 17/01/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 64.0L | $81.00 |
5/10 | 10/01/2025 | 23 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 29.7L | $126.00 |
3/4 | 21/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S Torney | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind Wallis at Cobram over 2170m in a NR up to 42 on March 24 at $6.50. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton was 3rd-5.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Abbie (2:04.80) in NR up to 45 on March 11 at $4.40. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 24/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 37.3L | $6.50 |
2/9 | 11/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
5/5 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 1780m | Robert Jr Woods | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 26/02/2025 | 15 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $8.50 |
2/6 | 11/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
3/10 | 28/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
6/10 | 22/01/2025 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $13.00 |
4/5 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2130m | G C Pekin | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Surprise To Me at Birchip over 2150m in a NR up to 42 on March 9 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Jessicas Story at Charlton over 2100m in a NR up to 45 on March 16 at $61. Leading player.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | O Jardine | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | T J Mortlock | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $61.00 |
8/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.9 | 2 |
| 195.3L | $11.00 |
9/10 | 02/03/2025 | 4 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:08.8 | 3 |
| 146.5L | $18.00 |
4/7 | 26/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | T J Mortlock | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 51.2L | $41.00 |
10/10 | 20/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 261.6L | $34.00 |
8/9 | 12/02/2025 | 33 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 57.9L | $11.00 |
1/5 | 07/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 55 m by Nellie Joy (2:43.60) in NR up to 39 on March 12 at $26. At the start before 6th (Sr1) over 2250m at Boort, beaten 20 m by The Ninth Wave (2:55.30) in 4yo+ 0-1 WIN on March 2 at $61. Winning claims on best figures.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 12/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 56.5L | $26.00 |
6/9 | 02/03/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.4 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $61.00 |
5/9 | 19/02/2025 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 06/02/2025 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:06.5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
6/10 | 17/01/2025 | 37 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.5 | 7 |
| 23.8L | $61.00 |
1/4 | 18/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tayla French | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 29/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P Grech | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2100m at Charlton was 6th-11.6m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 15 m by Jessicas Story (2:41.20) in NR up to 45 on March 16 at $34. Before that, 6th (Sr2) over 2150m at Birchip, beaten 60 m by Surprise To Me (2:48.20) in NR up to 42 on March 9 at $26. Can take this out.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 09/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.9 | 2 |
| 61.6L | $26.00 |
7/7 | 26/02/2025 | 12 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 165.3L | $11.00 |
9/11 | 14/02/2025 | 2 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 52.7L | $101.00 |
3/9 | 12/02/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $19.00 |
2/8 | 05/02/2025 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $2.40 |
2/6 | 20/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 18/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore was 6th-20.8 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Amour Maternal (2:06.10) in NR up to 45 on March 27 at $151. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 23 m by Lizzies Son (2:04.60) in NR up to 39 on February 19 at $151. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
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 | 27/03/2025 | 36 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $151.00 |
7/9 | 19/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $151.00 |
6/6 | 11/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 35.7L | $81.00 |
4/9 | 05/02/2025 | 13 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 23/01/2025 | 6 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 41.3L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 34.7L | $34.00 |
1/5 | 12/01/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Rita Burnett | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
4/5 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R L Burnett | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R L Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Young
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr3) over 1790m at Ararat beaten 45 m by Blackrange Glory (2:15.40) in NR up to 49 on February 28 at $71. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 1690m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.6m 2WWC beaten 9 m by Surprise To Me (2:05.10) in NR up to 36 on February 12 at $41. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 28/02/2025 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 44.9L | $71.00 |
2/3 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 12/02/2025 | 33 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Robert Young | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
2/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 10/01/2025 | 21 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:03.8 | 6 |
| 25.7L | $34.00 |
7/10 | 20/12/2024 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |
7/8 | 15/12/2024 | 25 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 44.5L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 20/11/2024 | 26 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 30.4L | $151.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Fr4) over 1690m after racing wide at Kilmore beaten 50 m by Amour Maternal (2:06.10) in NR up to 45 on March 27 at $11. At his previous start 6th (Fr2) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-13.2m on the pegs beaten 12 m by Settle The Bill (2:48.10) in NR up to 49 on March 18 at $81. One of the contenders if at his best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 27/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 52.3L | $11.00 |
6/12 | 18/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
3/9 | 12/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $13.00 |
7/12 | 04/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 26.7L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 26/02/2025 | 12 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 75.1L | $9.00 |
8/9 | 14/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $9.50 |
1/8 | 06/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $3.30 |
9/10 | 29/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 101L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 02/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | S,Towers | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (FT Fr1) over 2180m at Stawell, at the bell was 4th-7.4m on the pegs beaten 15 m by Mattyo (2:51.20) in No NR on March 19 at $41. The run prior 5th (Fr3) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 4th-6.5m on the pegs beaten 17 m by Jessicas Story (2:41.20) in NR up to 45 on March 16 at $14. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 19/03/2025 | 3 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $14.00 |
4/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.9 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $7.00 |
7/9 | 02/03/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.4 | 5 |
| 23.2L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 19/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 50.3L | $7.50 |
6/9 | 12/02/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 38.5L | $9.00 |
2/2 | 25/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | D A Cernovskis | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 03/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | P Sapio | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Ballarat on March 6. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2100m at Charlton was 3rd-6 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Beach Heaven (2:39.20) in NR up to 42 on February 26 at $6. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 06/03/2025 | 8 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 168.5L | $4.40 |
2/7 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 19/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 12/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
6/8 | 06/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 21.2L | $8.00 |
8/10 | 30/01/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:06.0 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $19.00 |
6/7 | 19/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |