Maryborough Race 8 - Maryborough Locksmiths Pacing Cup
WAR DAN BUDDY (1) is a genuine black-type performer who was too good last start, winning at Listed level over 2240m at Melton by 3 metres. Ideally drawn and can win again in this easier race. BAY OF BISCAY (10) turned in another strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to finish third over 1720m at Melton, adding to his impressive overall record. No favours expected from this draw. Meets a similar line up and he is a strong winning hope. CALEXICO (8) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 2300m at Menangle after having raced in behind the leader to the turn. HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (5) comes here fresh from a third in a Listed feature won by WAR DAN BUDDY four weeks ago over 2240m at Melton. Should enjoy a lovely run and looks a genuine contender.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start posted a big 3 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Melton (2:38.40) beating New Shuffle in 4-5yo LR on May 2 at $2.50. Draws to advantage and expected to go well again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $2.50 | |
| 2/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $2.80 | |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 | |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:49.3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 | |
| 5/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:49.3 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $71.00 | |
| 9/12 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $34.00 | |
| 1/4 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 2nd-3.53 beaten 11 m by Hi Manameisjeff (1:49.40) in LR on May 16 at $7.50. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr10) over 2300m after racing wide at Menangle, at the bell was 2nd-2.82 beaten 1.5 m by Captain Bellasario (2:43.10) on May 9 at $5. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.4 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $7.50 | |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Lee | 1:54.1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 | |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:49.7 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 | |
| 3/10 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:49.8 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 | |
| 1/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 | |
| 3/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 | |
| 3/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | G A Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr7) over 1720m after being wide early at Melton, beaten 22 m by Sweet Ideal (1:59.60) on May 16 at $2.60. Showed ability the run before when he won by 3 m as favourite (Sr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:02.70) beating Jimmy James Maguire in on May 8 at $1.30 at the bell was 5th-9. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $2.60 | |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 209 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 | |
| 2/4 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 37.2L | $10.00 | |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2025 | 8 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $1.80 | |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2025 | 69 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 | |
| 10/12 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $5.50 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 3.5 m by War Dan Buddy (2:38.40) in 4-5yo LR on May 2 at $31. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | 140 | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 | |
| 1/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:50.5 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $6.50 | |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 42 | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $2.90 | |
| 0/10 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 99.0L | $3.30 | |
| 8/8 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 26.2L | $4.80 | |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |

Driver: Allan McDonough
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Posted a big 9 m win after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Bendigo (2:33.60) beating Medina in on May 20 at $3.70. The run before was not as impressive when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Operative Line at Melton over 1200m on May 2 at $61. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/05/2026 | 18 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $3.70 | |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 50 | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 6 |
| 5.5L | $61.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 13/03/2026 | 158 | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $81.00 | |
| 4/7 | 06/10/2025 | 16 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 | |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 66 | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $51.00 | |
| 1/4 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 08/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr10) over 2300m after being wide early at Menangle, at the bell was 3rd-4.81 beaten 17 m by Franco Novelist (2:42.60) in 4-020yo+ on May 9 at $2. Showed ability the race before when he raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Bendigo (1:54.30) beating Oliver Dan in on April 18 at $3.70 at the bell was 3rd-4.33. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Damian Wilson | 1:53.8 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $2.00 | |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 91 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $3.70 | |
| 2/3 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | $17,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Damian Wilson | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $2.90 | |
| 6/9 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $1.80 | |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 | |
| 5/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 | |
| 2/4 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind My Ultimate Jimmy at Mildura over 2190m on April 7 at $3.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Jilliby Nitro at Mildura over 2600m in a LR on April 11 at $10. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 | |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 | |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $3.30 | |
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Dunn | 1:50.3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 | |
| 10/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:48.9 | 1 |
| 44.5L | $17.00 | |
| 5/11 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 | |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind War Dan Buddy at Melton over 2240m in a 4-5yo LR on May 2 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Oliver Dan at Melton over 1720m on May 23 at $1.80. Among the leading chances again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:51.0 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $1.80 | |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $2.60 | |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | 168 | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $4.40 | |
| 1/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 | |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 35 | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $9.00 | |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | $1,980,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.6 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Crime Writer at Ouyen over 2423m on May 10 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Dallas Miki at Mildura over 1790m on May 15 at $2.50. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $2.50 | |
| 2/11 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | $10,000.00 | Ouyen | 2423m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 | |
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 | |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $1.70 | |
| 9/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 35.0L | $4.80 | |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 | |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |