Maryborough Race 5 - Maryborough Iga Trot
THE ITALIAN DREAM (8) looks close to a win after placing in two of her last three starts. Turned in a good effort last time out when she came form a wider draw for second at Melton, beaten 3 metres. Proven here and should enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane in play. Big chance. PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN (7) wasn't disgraced when fifth from a wider barrier last start at Kilmore. Draws out again but had enough speed to push to the lead when winning at Kilmore the outing prior. Leading hope. SETTLE THE BILL (2) has had a series of second row barriers but is much better served by this draw and drops to a distance where her record reads well. Improver. RASTAMON (9) began badly last start but is good enough to feature with his A-game.

Driver: Fred Spiteri
Stats
Comments
Has been mixing her form of late, most recently was well back in the run when 4th (Fr2) over 2150m at Wedderburn, beaten 70 m by Off Your Faceski (2:44.30) in NR up to 49 on January 25 at $41. Before that 8th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track beaten 55 m by The Priestess (2:44.30) in NR up to 50 M on January 12 at $71. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | A Spiteri | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 70.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | A Spiteri | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 56.4L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Spiteri | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/12/2025 | 188 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A Spiteri | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 45.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | A Spiteri | 0 |
| 41.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 181.6L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/05/2025 | 19 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $41.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 9th (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 13 m by Abbie (2:47.70) in NR up to 52 on January 17 at $13. At the previous start 7th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 10 m by Dossier (2:48.80) in NR up to 59 on January 10 at $13. Expecting much better aided by a low draw.
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 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Laura Wilson | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $3.70 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 11/12/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D R Wilson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 14/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1930m | E L J Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-5.95 beaten 19 m by Wallis (2:07.90) in NR 46 to 51 on January 22 at $19. Before that 8th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton beaten 55 m by Quirky Character (2:46.00) in 4yo No NR on November 28 at $41. May do better from a good draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/01/2026 | 55 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 57.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 33.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/10/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2025 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Srecko Stupin | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 159.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr1) over 1690m at this track beaten 55 m by Wallis (2:06.20) in NR 50 to 55 on January 28 at $151. Before that 11th (Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 55 m by Bennie And The Jets (2:42.50) in NR up to 69 on January 21 at $151. Hard to have.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 55.4L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 55.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 06/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 39 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | L Tabone | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/11/2025 | 133 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after only six days break. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Fr3) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 65 m by Centurion Dream (2:47.60) in NR up to 55 M on January 29 at $71. Needs to do more. Possible improver.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 29/01/2026 | 524 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 62.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 23/08/2024 | 133 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2024 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G A Craven | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 41.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 03/04/2024 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J P Lee | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/03/2024 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | J P Lee | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 05/03/2024 | 155 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J P Lee | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $2.90 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-9.91 beaten 18 m by Wallis (2:07.90) in NR 46 to 51 on January 22 at $8.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:55.30) beating Please Layla in NR up to 49 on January 15 at $1.60. Big chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.8 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:09.4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 4/10 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:04.7 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $3.30 |
| 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: Graham McDermott
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Abbie at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR up to 52 on January 17 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Spirited Lass at Melton over 2240m in a NR up to 50 on January 23 at $3.10. Can continue the good form and take this out.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.10 |
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 52 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/12 | 23/12/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Graham Mcdermott | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tina Ridis
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 55 m by Off Your Faceski (2:36.90) in NR up to 49 on January 19 at $3.50. Before that, 10th (Fr7) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, well beaten by Charleston Avenue (2:43.40) in NR 51 to 56 on January 4 at $34. Finds a nice race and may improve.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 54.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Tina Ridis | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 04/01/2026 | 20 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 147.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/12/2025 | 4 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:02.7 | 0 |
| 27.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 11/12/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/12/2025 | 11 | NR 48 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/11/2025 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 18.9L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Ridis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on January 28. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by Quirky Character (2:44.20) in NR 52 to 56 on January 22 at $15. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 72.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 31.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 12/12 | 29/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 161.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 99/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 34.4L | $0.00 |