Maryborough Race 9 - Alf Simons Memorial Maiden Trot
RABBLE ROUSER (13) galloped last start and finished a distant sixth on debut in a 1720m event at Melton a week ago. Not drawn to best so may need a 10/10 drive. Big chance if he behaves in this similar assignment. FARSTAR (6) finished sixth last start, beaten 10 metres at Cranbourne over 2080m. Expecting a very good run. MI BOW (2) ended last prep with a seventh at Kilmore over 2180m 11 weeks ago. Can open this campaign with a more positive effort. LEZAMA (7) broke last start and finished a distant last over 2180m at Terang. That came after a seventh to launch her career on October 16. Meets a similar line up so if she behaves a big run is likely.

Driver: Lauren White
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 12th (Sr1) over 2100m at Geelong well beaten by Keayang Gucci (2:39.30) in 4yo+ on April 25 2024 at $41. Will be better for the run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 | 
 | 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 03/06/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:06.1 | 1 | 
 | 91.8L | $23.00 | 
| 6/7 | 21/05/2025 | 17 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:04.3 | 4 | 
 | 22.5L | $61.00 | 
| 6/12 | 04/05/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.6 | 3 | 
 | 28.8L | $31.00 | 
| 8/11 | 23/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.6 | 5 | 
 | 38.5L | $15.00 | 
| 5/12 | 11/04/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:02.1 | 2 | 
 | 8.1L | $81.00 | 
| 6/8 | 27/03/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:04.8 | 1 | 
 | 23.1L | $23.00 | 
| 3/4 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 | 
 | 9L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Ross Graham
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Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh behind Jilliby Topgun at Kilmore over 2180m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on August 14 at $101. Looks very hard to beat while fresh.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 | 
 | 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 | 
 | 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:05.2 | 7 | 
 | 27.0L | $101.00 | 
| 6/8 | 31/07/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:09.1 | 6 | 
 | 27.6L | $21.00 | 
| 5/8 | 22/07/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Ross Graham | 2:01.2 | 6 | 
 | 32.8L | $26.00 | 
| 4/8 | 13/07/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:02.5 | 7 | 
 | 31.1L | $26.00 | 
| 9/9 | 01/07/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.5 | 5 | 
 | 386.5L | $9.00 | 
| 3/7 | 20/06/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:01.4 | 1 | 
 | 17.6L | $31.00 | 

Driver: George Chamouras
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Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-8.2 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Off Your Faceski (2:08.50) in NR up to 39 on October 26 at $81. At his previous start 10th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track well beaten by Jetaway Saint (2:47.00) in 0-1 WIN on October 13 at $151. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | W | Rodney Petroff | 2:02.3 | 3 | 
 | 15.0L | $81.00 | 
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Patching | 0 | 
 | 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 13/10/2025 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.7 | 3 | 
 | 118.7L | $151.00 | 
| 10/12 | 22/09/2025 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:04.1 | 5 | 
 | 45.6L | $51.00 | 
| 8/10 | 10/09/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.7 | 4 | 
 | 30.3L | $5.50 | 
| 7/10 | 04/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.1 | 1 | 
 | 15.7L | $19.00 | 
| 2/8 | 25/08/2025 | 4 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.7 | 2 | 
 | 30.7L | $7.00 | 
| 4/4 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 | 
 | 28L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Glenn Conroy
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 30 m by Rasengan (2:10.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on October 24 at $9.50. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 70 m by Happy Escape (2:46.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on October 16 at $14. Expected to do much better this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/10/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:02.0 | 5 | 
 | 30.5L | $9.50 | 
| 4/7 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:02.0 | 6 | 
 | 72.0L | $14.00 | 
| 5/11 | 26/09/2025 | 644 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.7 | 1 | 
 | 26.9L | $34.00 | 
| 3/5 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Glenn Conroy | 0 | 
 | 6.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Glenn Conroy | 0 | 
 | 55.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 22/12/2023 | 15 | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | P W Sanderson | 2:05.2 | 6 | 
 | 53.5L | $2.80 | |
| 4/11 | 07/12/2023 | 304 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | P W Sanderson | 2:05.2 | 2 | 
 | 16.5L | $10.00 | |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2023 | 647 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | J A MacKinnon | 2:03.6 | 3 | 
 | 22.8L | $16.00 | 

Driver: Damian Wilson
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Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, at the bell was leading 1.6 beaten 10 m by Heart Of Graceland (2:39.90) in MAIDEN on October 5 at $7.50. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo was 2nd-4.36 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Military Merit (2:04.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on September 10 at $12. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/10/2025 | 25 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:03.7 | 2 | 
 | 10.1L | $7.50 | 
| 4/10 | 10/09/2025 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.7 | 6 | 
 | 17.2L | $12.00 | 
| 9/10 | 14/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:05.2 | 3 | 
 | 103.7L | $6.00 | 
| 4/4 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G R Taylor | 0 | 
 | 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G R Taylor | 0 | 
 | 4L | $0.00 | 

Driver: David Murphy
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Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2180m at Terang, well beaten by Met With A Shrug (2:47.50) in MAIDEN on October 20 at $7.50. The start before 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ballarat, well beaten by Happy Escape (2:46.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on October 16 at $4.20. Capable of better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/10/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.7 | 2 | 
 | 124.6L | $7.50 | 
| 7/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:02.0 | 4 | 
 | 304.8L | $4.20 | 
| 5/5 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 | 
 | 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 | 
 | 6L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Peter Rothacker
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Charlton, beaten 23 m by Modern Hope (2:03.50) in MAIDEN on July 7 at $19. May need the outing and prefer others this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P J Rothacker | 0 | 
 | 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 07/07/2025 | 327 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | P J Rothacker | 2:03.5 | 3 | 
 | 23.3L | $19.00 | 
| 3/4 | 29/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | P J Rothacker | 0 | 
 | 3.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 14/08/2024 | 14 | 0-2 WINS | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | P J Rothacker | 1:59.2 | 1 | 
 | 86.0L | $71.00 | 
| 6/8 | 31/07/2024 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | P J Rothacker | 2:02.9 | 1 | 
 | 33.4L | $61.00 | 
| 4/10 | 24/07/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | P J Rothacker | 2:07.7 | 2 | 
 | 6.6L | $10.00 | 
| 3/10 | 17/07/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | P J Rothacker | 2:00.9 | 2 | 
 | 6.3L | $31.00 | 
| 10/10 | 10/07/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | P J Rothacker | 2:00.4 | 7 | 
 | 29.7L | $151.00 | 

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 30 m by Rasengan (2:10.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on October 24 at $12. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 30 m by Low Lie The Fields (2:01.50) in MAIDEN on October 17 at $101. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.0 | 7 | 
 | 31.5L | $12.00 | 
| 7/10 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.5 | 1 | 
 | 30.3L | $101.00 | 
| 6/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 | 
 | 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 26/09/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.7 | 2 | 
 | 64.4L | $23.00 | 
| 4/7 | 21/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 1 | 
 | 30.0L | $13.00 | 
| 10/10 | 10/09/2025 | 31 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 7 | 
 | 33.9L | $19.00 | 
| 7/8 | 10/08/2025 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.4 | 2 | 
 | 36.1L | $18.00 | 
| 2/5 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 | 
 | 11.8L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1690m at Shepparton was 6th-10.51 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Bat Out Of Hill (2:08.60) in MAIDEN on October 21 at $9. At her previous start then managed to finish fourth over 2080m at Cranbourne last time out. Among the major players.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/10/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 2:02.5 | 2 | 
 | 9.8L | $9.00 | 
| 4/8 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Monique Burnett | 2:06.1 | 4 | 
 | 10.3L | $11.00 | 
| 4/8 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 2:03.7 | 5 | 
 | 5.4L | $19.00 | 
| 4/6 | 28/09/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.4 | 1 | 
 | 8.7L | $14.00 | 
| 5/10 | 10/09/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.7 | 1 | 
 | 17.2L | $51.00 | 
| 8/8 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.8 | 1 | 
 | 129.4L | $19.00 | 
| 2/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 | 
 | 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Josh Duggan | 0 | 
 | 2L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Scott Rains
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Six-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well beaten after breaking at Melton on October 24. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J Rains | 2:02.0 | 2 | 
 | 71.9L | $7.00 | 
| 7/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S J Rains | 0 | 
 | 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J Rains | 0 | 
 | 100L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Brett Shipway
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Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2195m at Ararat, beaten 25 m by Itgetsbetter (2:52.90) in MAIDEN on October 27 at $10. At the start before good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 10 m by Rasengan (2:10.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on October 24 at $10. Rates highly and looks hard to beat on best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/10/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:06.8 | 1 | 
 | 25.4L | $10.00 | 
| 2/8 | 24/10/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.0 | 1 | 
 | 10.6L | $10.00 | 
| 5/7 | 16/10/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.0 | 5 | 
 | 76.1L | $6.50 | 
| 8/12 | 13/10/2025 | 110 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.7 | 1 | 
 | 20.8L | $81.00 | 
| 7/10 | 25/06/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:04.0 | 6 | 
 | 24.8L | $16.00 | 
| 7/8 | 17/06/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:03.0 | 5 | 
 | 21.1L | $6.00 | 
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brett Shipway | 0 | 
 | 7L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Six-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 55 m by Rasengan (2:10.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on October 24 at $5.50. Will be a lot better for that hitout.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.0 | 4 | 
 | 54.0L | $5.50 | 
| 5/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 | 
 | 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 | 
 | 5L | $0.00 |