Maryborough Race 7 - Mcphersons Printing Group Pace (2Nd Heat)
PICK UP ELVIS (13) made it two wins from two runs this prep last start when he got the cash by 6 metres over 2240m at Melton. Kept ticking over with a subsequent trial. Not drawn to best so may need a 10/10 drive. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. SOHO PLAYGIRL (8) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Worked to get to the lead and kept finding to salute last time out over 2190m at Shepparton. Can settle just behind them and wait on the sprint lane. That latest effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. KALKADOON DREAMING (5) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2150m at Bendigo. BIGGERBETTERBEST (3) finished fourth two runs ago then broke and finished a distant last over 1650m at Bendigo at the latest appearance. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Won't find this any harder and he can bounce back.

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th (Sr4) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 55 m by Villarock (2:03.30) in NR up to 45 on May 28 at $151. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2210m at Warragul, beaten 30 m by Goodtime Miki (2:48.00) in NR up to 49 on July 22 at $2.50. Well drawn and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 28/05/2025 | 310 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jim O'Sullivan | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 53.3L | $151.00 |
1/4 | 25/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 22/07/2024 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $2.50 |
4/10 | 14/07/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | R A Payne | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $71.00 |
3/9 | 07/07/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | M J Bellman | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
7/9 | 30/06/2024 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | S K Jefferies | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $16.00 |
4/9 | 16/06/2024 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $5.50 |
2/6 | 03/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was 6th-8.9 beaten 15 m by King Saint (2:39.40) in 3yo 0-2 WINS on May 21 at $6. Showed ability the run before when he won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Melton (2:05.00) beating Savon De Roche in MAIDEN on May 9 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 3.99. In the mix if on-song.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 21/05/2025 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 09/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
6/9 | 04/05/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 52.5L | $2.00 |
2/9 | 23/04/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $2.90 |
9/11 | 26/03/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
3/5 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G N Allen | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 05/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | G Allen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Rains
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo was 7th-10.67 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Cheys Angel (2:39.20) in 0-4 WINS on May 28 at $7. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo, at the bell was 5th-8.5 beaten 7 m by Lorimermajor (1:58.40) in NR 50 to 55 on May 7 at $51. Expecting a much better run 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 28/05/2025 | 21 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J Rains | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $7.00 |
3/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ebony Harris | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
6/10 | 07/05/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J Rains | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |
10/10 | 27/04/2025 | 54 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 42.1L | $19.00 |
3/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | E Harris | 0 |
| 14.7L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 04/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $4.80 |
1/11 | 25/02/2025 | 12 | NR 40 to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
1/9 | 13/02/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $3.10 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Ararat (2:12.50) beating Im Wesley in NR 50 to 55 on May 14 at $14. In form now and can go on with it.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 14/05/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
6/7 | 02/05/2025 | 18 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
3/11 | 14/04/2025 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $14.00 |
7/11 | 04/04/2025 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
2/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/10 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 12/03/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $7.50 |
1/5 | 07/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Jnr Lang | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at Horsham, at the bell was 4th-4.2 beaten 14 m by Ranger Rick (2:46.30) in 0-2 WINS on May 28 at $16. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Sr1) at Ararat (2:45.90) beating American Assassin in MAIDEN on May 14 at $10. Facing a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 28/05/2025 | 14 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $16.00 |
1/9 | 14/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
4/11 | 09/05/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
9/9 | 23/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 53.8L | $9.50 |
6/12 | 16/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.2 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Shepparton (2:44.80) beating Iamahunter in NR 45 to 51 on May 27 at $3.80 at the bell was leading 3.06. Winning claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 27/05/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.80 |
2/12 | 20/05/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
3/12 | 13/05/2025 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $1.80 |
9/10 | 25/04/2025 | 5 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 30.1L | $4.00 |
1/9 | 20/04/2025 | 18 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.00 |
2/10 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
1/5 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 14/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L E Wilson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Louis Emerson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr2) over 1700m at Horsham, at the bell was 9th-18.2 beaten 13 m by Eastbro Kozzy (2:03.20) in NR 50 to 55 on May 28 at $31. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1654m at Ouyen was 5th-8 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Foxy Two Gloves (2:01.00) in NR 50 to 55 on May 11 at $34. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 28/05/2025 | 17 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |
1/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 11/05/2025 | 23 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 1654m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
8/8 | 18/04/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 43.7L | $8.00 |
8/11 | 09/04/2025 | 6 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $13.00 |
6/11 | 03/04/2025 | 144 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
6/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/10 | 10/11/2024 | 11 | NR 52 to 57 | $7,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1740m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 22 m by Major Drama (2:41.80) in NR 50 to 55 on May 22 at $126. Before that 11th (Fr2) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 18 m by Clara Rocks (2:01.70) in NR 51 to 56 on May 8 at $34. This will be too tough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $126.00 |
11/11 | 08/05/2025 | 11 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 27/04/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |
9/9 | 18/04/2025 | 33 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 31.4L | $101.00 |
10/11 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 39.9L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 02/03/2025 | 11 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 58.8L | $126.00 |
3/3 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 30/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton was leading by 4.42 at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Line Dance (2:02.40) in NR 52 to 59 on May 20 at $11. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 9 m by Shoobees Charm (2:05.20) in NR up to 55 M on May 9 at $19. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 20/05/2025 | 11 | NR 52 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
8/9 | 09/05/2025 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | David Miles | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
3/8 | 22/04/2025 | 308 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
5/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 38.1L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 18/06/2024 | 12 | NR up to 64 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | D M Miles | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $9.50 |
7/7 | 06/06/2024 | 194 | NR up to 75 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | D M Miles | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $61.00 |
12/12 | 25/11/2023 | 7 | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D M Miles | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 97.3L | $151.00 |

Driver: Mel Thackeray
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr2) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 7th-12.52 beaten 11 m by Heavens Gift (1:59.90) in 4yo+ 0-4 WINS on May 21 at $51. Two runs back 10th (Fr3) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo, beaten 75 m by Lilly Lotus (2:36.40) in NR 56 to 64 on May 7 at $151. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 21/05/2025 | 14 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mel Thackeray | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
10/10 | 07/05/2025 | 153 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mel Thackeray | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 72.6L | $151.00 |
3/7 | 05/12/2024 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $3.10 |
5/12 | 23/11/2024 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 13/11/2024 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | P T Salathiel | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
4/8 | 01/11/2024 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | P T Salathiel | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
1/6 | 22/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | K J Cain | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 14/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | K J Cain | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Melton and Ballarat. Last start posted a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Melton (2:42.60) beating Ata Rangi in 0-1 WIN on April 25 at $2. Expected to feature with even luck from the draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 25/04/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.00 |
1/8 | 17/04/2025 | 188 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $3.20 |
1/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 11/10/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 57.8L | $4.60 |