Maryborough Race 7 - Maryborough Gold Club Pace
NOTHING SWEETER (4) scored a convincing win when fresh from a layoff last start at Ballarat, leading from this barrier and drawing away to finish 11 metres ahead of her rivals. Can go on with it. SALSBOY (5) is in good form and is working up to a win. Came from a similar draw and finished second at his latest appearance at Bendigo, beaten 2.6 metres. Chance to grab that well-deserved win. CELESTIAL DAYBREAK (3) has been solid in two outings since a Mildura win. Came from the back row last start so is better served by this draw. MY DARLING DANCER (8) has come from this row to win twice within her last three starts. Respect.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 10th-18.2 beaten 15 m by Playnice (2:03.60) in NR 40 to 45 on March 27 at $101. Before that, 8th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 30 m by Tex Goes Bang (2:04.50) in NR 37 to 42 on March 6 at $23. Strips fitter and from the pegs can do better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 27/03/2025 | 21 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 06/03/2025 | 155 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 29.9L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 02/10/2024 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
9/9 | 26/09/2024 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $23.00 |
7/10 | 19/09/2024 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $151.00 |
7/10 | 05/09/2024 | 25 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | W | Brent Murphy | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $71.00 |
1/5 | 10/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Won easily three starts back at Charlton over 2100m NR up to 39 on February 26. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1750m after racing wide at Swan Hill was 2nd-1.2 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Ronzel Micky (2:08.50) in NR up to 49 on March 25 at $6.50. Go well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 25/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
2/11 | 16/03/2025 | 18 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $4.20 |
7/11 | 19/02/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $12.00 |
8/12 | 12/02/2025 | 5 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
3/5 | 03/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 07/06/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | T D Peters | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1690m after racing wide at Kilmore was leading by 1 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Playnice (2:03.60) in NR 40 to 45 on March 27 at $16. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton was 3rd-3.8m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 4 m by Flexi Bet (1:58.70) in NR up to 45 on March 16 at $5.50. Better run anticipated this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 27/03/2025 | 11 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $16.00 |
3/11 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 07/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.50 |
2/11 | 27/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
11/11 | 19/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $2.70 |
2/12 | 12/02/2025 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
99/7 | 08/12/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Kaela Hryhorec | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 07/10/2017 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Brad Walters | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Resumed from a 70-day break with a strong win by 11 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Ballarat (2:44.10) beating River Patrol in NR 37 to 42 on March 13 at $2 at the bell was leading 1.2m on the pegs. Rates highly and can continue the winning form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 13/03/2025 | 70 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $2.00 |
5/8 | 02/01/2025 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 22/12/2024 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 18/12/2024 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $3.70 |
4/10 | 05/12/2024 | 4 | NR up to 39 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
2/10 | 01/12/2024 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 |
3/4 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | N J Cahir | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Lollipop at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 37 to 42 on March 19 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Soho Playgirl at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 45 on March 26 at $2.15. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $2.15 |
4/12 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $6.00 |
8/11 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $4.40 |
10/12 | 05/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 29.7L | $15.00 |
3/10 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $16.00 |
10/11 | 19/02/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $10.00 |
2/5 | 27/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tayla French | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 24/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | N L Milne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 3rd-3.8m 2WWC beaten 13 m by Lollipop (2:39.70) in NR 37 to 42 on March 19 at $23. Before that 4th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-10.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 7 m by Iamawingate (2:04.40) in NR 40 to 45 on March 12 at $17. Form not inspiring.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $23.00 |
4/11 | 12/03/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $17.00 |
9/9 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 32.4L | $6.00 |
3/12 | 27/02/2025 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $9.50 |
2/8 | 16/02/2025 | 10 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,500.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $5.00 |
8/9 | 06/02/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 30.1L | $19.00 |
2/6 | 28/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 07/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Krafft | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr5) over 1750m at Swan Hill beaten 35 m by Impetuoso (2:06.30) in NR up to 39 on March 25 at $9. Before that 8th (Sr4) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 11th-19.4m on the pegs beaten 18 m by Lollipop (2:39.70) in NR 37 to 42 on March 19 at $101. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 25/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 36.8L | $9.00 |
8/12 | 19/03/2025 | 10 | NR 37 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $101.00 |
5/8 | 09/03/2025 | 81 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $31.00 |
5/7 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 18/12/2024 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $34.00 |
9/9 | 12/12/2024 | 8 | NR 40 to 49 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Charli Masotti | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 29.7L | $41.00 |
1/9 | 04/12/2024 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $7.00 |
5/7 | 18/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | L White | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Sr2) at Geelong (1:58.60) beating Etiz Amodel in NR up to 49 on March 21 at $11 at the bell was 8th-12.1m 2WWC. Among the main hopes again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 21/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
10/11 | 16/03/2025 | 32 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $11.00 |
1/12 | 12/02/2025 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
4/10 | 31/01/2025 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
3/6 | 15/01/2025 | 16 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $21.00 |
9/9 | 30/12/2024 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 42.8L | $41.00 |
2/5 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 22/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1750m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 7th-23.5 beaten 16 m by Impetuoso (2:06.30) in NR up to 39 on March 25 at $9. Before that, 6th (Sr1) over 2138m at Albion Park was 7th-14.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 13 m by Monopollie (2:36.40) in NR up to 43 on March 4 at $12. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a good showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 25/03/2025 | 21 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $9.00 |
6/11 | 04/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 43 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 19/02/2025 | 79 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
3/10 | 02/12/2024 | 11 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,500.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
5/8 | 21/11/2024 | 14 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $11.00 |
1/8 | 07/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $2.15 |
3/6 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 17/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2080m after being wide early at Cranbourne beaten 22 m by Best Back Bruce (2:35.30) in NR up to 49 on March 23 at $6. At the start before 6th (Fr3) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo, beaten 21 m by Byrneside Boom (2:37.50) in NR up to 49 on March 12 at $7.50. Consider.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 23/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $6.00 |
6/9 | 12/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 21.7L | $7.50 |
2/8 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.90 |
1/8 | 23/02/2025 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
4/10 | 20/02/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |
1/10 | 04/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $2.20 |
2/8 | 24/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1930m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 24/04/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1930m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |