Maryborough Race 2 - Ralph Ford Memorial Trotters Handicap
ATABOY CHARLIE (3) ran second last start at Horsham over 2200m, beaten 12 metres. Good enough to be right in the finish. ALFIE ALWAYS (7) was responsible for a better performance last start when second over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 2.5 metres. Has the class to take care of this field. ROMANTIC NINA (11) was out of the money two runs ago then broke and finished sixth last start over 2150m at Bendigo, coming home 24 metres from the winner. Won't find this any harder and she can bounce back. PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN (5) is a chance after finishing in the money for the second time in a row last start, beaten 6 metres into third at Bendigo.

Driver: Scott Torney
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Showed improvement last start when 3rd (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 4th-4.09 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Christmas Babe (2:09.60) in NR up to 39 on October 16 at $151. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/10/2025 | 15 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:02.0 | 1 | 
 | 3.4L | $151.00 | 
| 8/9 | 01/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:59.7 | 1 | 
 | 28.3L | $151.00 | 
| 9/12 | 22/09/2025 | 28 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:04.1 | 7 | 
 | 43.4L | $151.00 | 
| 7/8 | 25/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.5 | 2 | 
 | 30.3L | $15.00 | 
| 6/8 | 11/08/2025 | 12 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Fast | Scott Torney | 2:05.1 | 2 | 
 | 14.1L | $71.00 | 
| 8/8 | 30/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:03.9 | 1 | 
 | 23.7L | $101.00 | 
| 4/8 | 12/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S M Torney | 0 | 
 | 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 06/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S Torney | 0 | 
 | 0L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track was leading by 1.4 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Majestic Charma (2:47.10) in NR 40 to 45 on October 26 at $2.15. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo, at the bell was 3rd-4.59 beaten 4 m by Frankythefrenchman (2:44.10) in NR up to 45 on October 22 at $7. Will be about the money.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/10/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 3 | 
 | 9.5L | $2.15 | 
| 2/11 | 22/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 5 | 
 | 3.9L | $7.00 | 
| 3/9 | 14/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.9 | 2 | 
 | 3.9L | $3.50 | 
| 5/10 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.9 | 7 | 
 | 6.5L | $26.00 | 
| 9/9 | 01/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 5 | 
 | 109.3L | $8.50 | 
| 3/9 | 22/09/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.4 | 2 | 
 | 3.9L | $11.00 | 
| 4/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 | 
 | 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 28/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 | 
 | 15L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Frosty Girl at Stawell over 2180m in a No NR on September 15 at $3.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Mecarno at Horsham over 2200m in a NR 50 or better on October 6 at $4. Can improve. Expected to feature again.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 06/10/2025 | 21 | NR 50 or better | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.1 | 1 | 
 | 12.2L | $4.00 | 
| 8/9 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:07.1 | 1 | 
 | 32.9L | $3.10 | 
| 1/12 | 08/09/2025 | 82 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.7 | 0 | 
 | 11.5L | $5.00 | 
| 3/7 | 18/06/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.6 | 1 | 
 | 3.9L | $4.00 | 
| 2/8 | 11/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:03.4 | 3 | 
 | 1.7L | $5.50 | 
| 6/9 | 04/06/2025 | 21 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | D A Prosser | 2:04.5 | 0 | 
 | 2.8L | $13.00 | 
| 6/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | D A Prosser | 0 | 
 | 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Taylor Youl | 0 | 
 | 1.5L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Ada Massa
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 30 m by Frankythefrenchman (2:44.10) in NR up to 45 on October 22 at $51. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 3rd-5.77 beaten 1.5 m by Inspire (2:44.00) in NR up to 45 on October 15 at $61. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.8 | 1 | 
 | 28.4L | $51.00 | 
| 2/10 | 15/10/2025 | 58 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.8 | 1 | 
 | 1.6L | $61.00 | 
| 5/8 | 18/08/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:06.7 | 1 | 
 | 30.4L | $11.00 | 
| 6/7 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.2 | 3 | 
 | 19.6L | $23.00 | 
| 8/9 | 01/08/2025 | 11 | NR 44 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.8 | 2 | 
 | 92.1L | $151.00 | 
| 7/9 | 21/07/2025 | 272 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Heavy | Ada Massa | 2:06.2 | 6 | 
 | 39.4L | $9.50 | 
| 2/3 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T L Ainsworth | 0 | 
 | 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 | 
 | 0L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Champagnes at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 45 on October 13 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Champagne Charley at Bendigo over 2150m in a No NR on October 22 at $9.50. Great chance to score an overdue win.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/10/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.4 | 3 | 
 | 5.8L | $9.50 | 
| 3/12 | 13/10/2025 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.6 | 4 | 
 | 3.5L | $23.00 | 
| 6/12 | 02/10/2025 | 15 | NR 47 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.7 | 1 | 
 | 25.5L | $81.00 | 
| 10/11 | 17/09/2025 | 219 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.7 | 5 | 
 | 35.2L | $14.00 | 
| 9/10 | 10/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 57 | $14,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.1 | 5 | 
 | 52.3L | $34.00 | 
| 5/9 | 01/02/2025 | 3 | NR up to 57 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:03.0 | 2 | 
 | 12.1L | $9.50 | 
| 4/6 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Jasmine Dimovski | 0 | 
 | 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 99/6 | 30/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R M Hryhorec | 0 | 
 | 99L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Nick Youngson
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2190m after being wide early at this track beaten 13 m by The Fiery Sunset (2:48.00) in NR 40 to 47 on September 22 at $8.50. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by Faith Full (2:04.80) in NR up to 49 M on September 11 at $10. Worthy of consideration.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/09/2025 | 11 | NR 40 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.4 | 7 | 
 | 13.9L | $8.50 | 
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.8 | 3 | 
 | 28.2L | $10.00 | 
| 2/8 | 04/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 2:02.9 | 1 | 
 | 0.1L | $9.00 | 
| 3/9 | 29/08/2025 | 156 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.2 | 4 | 
 | 12.0L | $3.60 | 
| 1/3 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | C J Slater | 0 | 
 | 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 26/03/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.0 | 3 | 
 | 43.5L | $5.50 | 
| 9/11 | 14/03/2025 | 180 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.8 | 4 | 
 | 15.5L | $15.00 | 
| 4/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Josh Duggan | 0 | 
 | 1L | $0.00 | 

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (20m Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 2.5 m by Champagne Charley (2:49.20) in No NR on October 29 at $4.60. Leading contender again.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.5 | 0 | 
 | 2.4L | $4.60 | 
| 10/10 | 22/10/2025 | 15 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.4 | 0 | 
 | 145.7L | $4.40 | 
| 3/8 | 07/10/2025 | 15 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.0 | 0 | 
 | 6.8L | $3.00 | 
| 7/11 | 22/09/2025 | 18 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.0 | 3 | 
 | 16.3L | $19.00 | 
| 4/7 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 | 
 | 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 04/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 2:02.9 | 2 | 
 | 25.6L | $5.50 | 
| 9/9 | 27/08/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.3 | 2 | 
 | 70.6L | $19.00 | 
| 2/8 | 18/08/2025 | 12 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:06.7 | 0 | 
 | 8.5L | $4.00 | 
| 2/4 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 | 
 | 0.2L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m after being wide early at Melton, beaten 17 m by Ringer Wells (2:05.70) in NR 50 to 55 on October 24 at $51. Before that, 11th (Sr4) over 1650m at Bendigo well beaten by Centurion Dream (2:01.30) in NR 48 to 53 on September 24 at $12. Rates highly on best form and he is a major player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 24/10/2025 | 30 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.6 | 6 | 
 | 17.9L | $51.00 | 
| 3/4 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 | 
 | 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 | 
 | 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 24/09/2025 | 75 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.3 | 4 | 
 | 188.8L | $12.00 | 
| 10/10 | 11/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.9 | 3 | 
 | 102.2L | $6.50 | 
| 3/8 | 03/07/2025 | 6 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:04.7 | 2 | 
 | 4.4L | $5.50 | 
| 2/9 | 27/06/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.9 | 5 | 
 | 1.6L | $5.00 | 
| 1/12 | 18/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:02.9 | 1 | 
 | 4.2L | $8.00 | 

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was well beaten after breaking at Bendigo on October 22. The run before 12th (FT Fr4) over 2190m at this track, well beaten by Hatchback (2:47.40) in NR 50 or better on October 13 at $4.40. Big chance 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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/10/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:03.4 | 0 | 
 | 24.5L | $5.50 | 
| 12/12 | 13/10/2025 | 21 | NR 50 or better | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.9 | 4 | 
 | 142.2L | $4.40 | 
| 7/9 | 22/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.3 | 1 | 
 | 20.6L | $5.50 | 
| 2/7 | 10/09/2025 | 21 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2650m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.9 | 1 | 
 | 3.4L | $9.00 | 
| 5/7 | 20/08/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.3 | 1 | 
 | 34.5L | $7.00 | 
| 2/12 | 13/08/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.3 | 5 | 
 | 0.3L | $5.00 | 
| 1/4 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Murphy | 0 | 
 | 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Angove | 0 | 
 | 8L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong was 7th-12.72 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Enchauffour (1:58.90) in NR 55 to 60 on October 17 at $81. Two runs back 5th (10m Fr4) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-8.8m 2WWC beaten 8 m by Link In Bio (2:50.40) in No NR on July 10 at $10. Will take a lot from that run; in the mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17/10/2025 | 99 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.9 | 1 | 
 | 16.4L | $81.00 | 
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 | 
 | 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 27/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 | 
 | 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 10/07/2025 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | W | Jodi Quinlan | 2:04.1 | 0 | 
 | 8.4L | $10.00 | 
| 7/8 | 02/07/2025 | 47 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.7 | 0 | 
 | 69.7L | $13.00 | 
| 10/10 | 16/05/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.3 | 7 | 
 | 46.4L | $13.00 | 
| 1/9 | 08/05/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.0 | 3 | 
 | 2.9L | $12.00 | 
| 2/11 | 28/04/2025 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.4 | 1 | 
 | 3.9L | $6.50 |