Maryborough Race 1 - Benstud Standardbreds Pace
BLAKE BOLAC (7) is back after a spell of 11 months but is a strong fresh performer with two wins and a placing from four attempts. Won his lone try at this circuit and distance and was close up in a recent trial so while drawn wide he should be ready to go. NEW YORKER (4) was completely outclassed in the Shepparton Cup but was chasing Kingman and Leap To fame so most horses would've suffered the same fate. Much better placed so could bounce back. JET ROCK (3) hasn't raced since placing in a Vicbred Super Series race at Bendigo two-and-a-half years ago but has won two recent trials so looks to be back in good order. Keep safe from a good draw. CURYO GENTLEMAN (8) broke last start but still managed to fill a minor placing at Wedderburn. Draws for a trail and can feature with manners.

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2240m after being wide early at Melton, at the bell was 7th-11.6 beaten 5.5 m by Bringsusjoy (2:42.20) in NR up to 65 M on January 23 at $11. Showed ability the outing before when she won by a head (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:00.60) beating Nugget Rogers in NR 56 to 62 on January 6 at $9. Capable of playing a role from the ace draw.
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 | 23/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 65 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/01/2026 | 31 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/12/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/11/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/11/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | 8 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 28/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Wilson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Easy win three starts back at Leeton over 2147m NR up to 60 on December 26. Last time out 9th (Fr6) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at Shepparton, beaten 19 m by Franco Novelist (2:39.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on January 17 at $16. Has a low draw and may bounce back.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $14,990.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Fast | Rebecca Bartley | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 15/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Kaela Hryhorec | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Returns after two-and-a-half years in the paddock. Ran only once last preparation running when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Major Major at Bendigo over 2150m in a 4yo GH on September 15 2023 at $15. Has had a long time off but has been trialling well.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 15/09/2023 | 168 | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 | |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2023 | 11 | NR 57 to 68 | $9,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2023 | 9 | NR 55 to 65 | $9,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $2.40 |
| 5/5 | 11/03/2023 | 31 | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 16.7L | $4.80 | |
| 1/10 | 08/02/2023 | 7 | NR 57 to 68 | $9,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2023 | 9 | NR 56 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2690m at Shepparton well beaten by Kingman (3:10.10) in G3 No NR on January 17 at $151. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 2582m at Leeton, at the bell was 6th-14 beaten 14 m by Catchafire (3:06.40) in NR up to 100 on January 1 at $13. Will relish a big drop in class.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Abby Sanderson | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 106.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 100 | $18,360.00 | Leeton | 2582m | Fast | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/10/2025 | 11 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh behind Diamond Eclipse at Melton over 1720m in a NR 80 to 89 on September 20 at $19. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.80 |
| 10/11 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 17 m by Smoken Ace (1:51.20) in NR 76 to 89 on December 12 at $23. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton was 5th-13.2m 3WNC at the bell, beaten 10 m by Day Two (2:02.90) in NR 70 to 79 on December 6 at $9. Capable of better.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | NR 76 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:51.2 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | NR 70 to 95 | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/10/2025 | 25 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $2.25 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2025 | 16 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 27/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 11 months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Raging Whitebait at Melton over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 22 at $3.50. Has a strong first-up record with two wins to his name and could add another.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 08/03/2025 | 55 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 12/01/2025 | 10 | NR up to 105 | $30,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 83.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2025 | 39 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 24/11/2024 | 15 | NR 65 | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Tough Aint Enough at Mildura over 2190m in a NR 65 or better on December 30 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Crime Writer at Wedderburn over 2555m in a NR 70 to 95 on January 25 at $9. Can be in the finish.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 26 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 92 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 29.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/12/2025 | 27 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 11/11 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | NR 70 to 95 | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 31/10/2025 | 34 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |