Maryborough Race 8 - Ab Paint Trot
FREMARKS PEGGY (7) has recorded a win and two seconds since reverting to mobile start races. Went close last time at this circuit and distance, finishing second and just 1.2 metres from the winner. May need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position but is going well enough to overcome it. RAKERO WARRIOR NZ (9) was well in the betting when resuming but manners let him down. Has had a month off since but owns a strong record at this distance. Player if he gets it right. POPPY POPSTAR (6) broke and finished a long way back last start but had looked close to a win when recording back-to-back seconds prior so is worth another chance. CHAMPAGNES (3) is in the mix as she should get every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: George Chamouras
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Off Your Faceski at Charlton over 2100m in a NR up to 49 on January 19 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Manda Kyvalley at this track over 1690m in a NR up to 44 M on January 28 at $23. Can improve. May feature from the ace draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 81.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 62.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 56.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Ronan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.6 beaten 7 m by Black And Gold (2:47.00) in NR up to 49 on January 28 at $18. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.6 beaten 17 m by The Priestess (2:44.30) in NR up to 50 M on January 12 at $23. Can play a role from a good draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/2 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | Regan Clarke | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | 48 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 34.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | David Barbetti | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 29.5L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/3 | 12/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1690m at this track was leading by 0.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Manda Kyvalley (2:05.40) in NR up to 44 M on January 28 at $2.80. Before that, failed to finish when she ran at this track on January 12 over 2190m. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/9 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $12.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 84.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $2.80 |
| 6/11 | 07/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 53.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Olivia Jardine
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr2) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 20 m by Heart Of Graceland (2:10.70) in NR up to 44 on January 6 at $23. Before that 8th (10m Fr2) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 40 m by Singara Ted (2:49.40) in No NR on December 4 at $151. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S A Hall | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 06/01/2026 | 33 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S A Hall | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 04/12/2025 | 17 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | S A Hall | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 41.2L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/11/2025 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S A Hall | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 108.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S A Hall | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 102.9L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/10/2025 | 9 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 34.7L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | 75 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 71.3L | $126.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after nine days. Lacklustre first-up performance when 5th (10m Fr1) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 50 m by Crusher Clyde (2:48.10) in No NR on January 26 at $61. Possible improver.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/01/2026 | 108 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 0 |
| 50.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 02/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/09/2025 | 33 | NR 40 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/08/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ashley Ainsworth | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Manda Kyvalley at this track over 1690m in a NR up to 44 M on January 28 at $2.60. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1650m at Bendigo was leading by 1.22 at the bell, beaten 1.3 m by Dona Amalia (2:01.90) in NR up to 45 on January 21 at $1.75. Better run anticipated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 99.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.75 |
| 2/6 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $1.85 |
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.2 m second behind Black And Gold at this track over 2190m NR up to 49 last start. Before that was beaten a neck second at Bendigo over 2150m in NR up to 50 M on January 21. Racing well and ha strong claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 14/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $1.70 |
| 6/7 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 18.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 63.7L | $9.50 |
| 6/11 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:04.9 | 1 |
| 57.7L | $151.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Hannah Parish | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth behind Champagnes at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 45 on July 28 at $10. Might need this.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 86.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/07/2025 | 19 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Heavy | Rod Barker | 2:06.2 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 38.0L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/06/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 52.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Rod Barker | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 116L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on January 4. Two runs back solid effort when 2nd (Sr4) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 8th-20.1m 2WWC beaten 6 m by Karbine (2:41.20) in NR up to 49 on September 17 at $2.15. Got it wrong fresh but with manners he is capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/01/2026 | 109 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 168.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 17/09/2025 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 27/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 3/12 | 13/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 6/7 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 28.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G W Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 29.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten Ballarat over 1710m, 6 days ago and two back 4th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore was 5th-8.33 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Wallis (2:07.90) in NR 46 to 51 on January 22 at $23. Could bounce back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:09.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 02/01/2026 | 2 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 57.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Hamilton on January 11. At the run before 6th (Sr4) over 2240m after racing wide at Melton beaten 20 m by Azalea Mae (2:50.20) in NR up to 39 on December 10 at $4.60. Capable of going a lot better.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 32 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Fast | T K Larsen | 2:00.1 | 0 |
| 88.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 71.6L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2120m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 110.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 31/10/2025 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.9 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/10/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | T K Larsen | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |