Maryborough Race 9 - Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough & St Arnaud Trot
PRETTYBOY HARRY (3) saluted two starts ago at Kilmore but came back to earth at his latest appearance over 2240m at Melton, beaten 5 metres into fourth after being on the pace until straightening. Has the benefit of a good draw. Has the ability to take this out. ALDEBARAN ABEL (1) returned from a break in very good order last time out when successful over 1690m at Kilmore on May 21, getting home by one metre. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. SAM NIEN (5) must be considered after he finished third when resuming from a spell over 1720m at Melton eight days ago. KYVALLEY MICHAEL NZ (10) is next in line but might need a few good breaks from an awkward draw.

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start won by 1.0 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Kilmore (2:07.80) beating Buslin Brody in on May 21 at $2.20. Leading contender.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | 159 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 | |
| 3/3 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 63.0L | $81.00 | |
| 3/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 | |
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 41.9L | $151.00 | |
| 6/11 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $101.00 | |
| 5/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | $60,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 173.1L | $31.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 12th (Fr7) over 2150m after racing wide at Bendigo beaten 22 m by Karbine (2:43.00) on May 20 at $101. Before that 10th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 75 m by Im Havintotrot (1:59.00) on April 29 at $14. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:02.0 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $101.00 | |
| 10/12 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 73.9L | $14.00 | |
| 8/10 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $12.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 | |
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 8.1L | $9.00 | |
| 4/11 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $13.00 | |
| 1/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rita Burnette | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton was leading by 2.97 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Muskee (2:45.70) on May 16 at $3.10. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr7) at Kilmore (2:08.00) beating The Preacher in on May 7 at $3.70. Strong contender.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $3.10 | |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $3.70 | |
| 2/12 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 | |
| 6/10 | 22/04/2026 | 6 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $4.80 | |
| 3/9 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $23.00 | |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 | |
| 1/2 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 29/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when 11th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 19 m by Karbine (2:43.00) on May 20 at $41. Not this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 20/05/2026 | 136 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $41.00 | |
| 3/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 22.4L | $3.40 | |
| 3/11 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $26.00 | |
| 4/12 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $81.00 | |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 13 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 45.1L | $19.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | John Caldow | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
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Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton was 6th-7.93 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:05.70) on May 23 at $7. Well-placed to get the job done.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 176 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 | |
| 2/3 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Darren Pace | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $3.70 | |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 23.0L | $9.50 | |
| 9/11 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 26.2L | $9.50 | |
| 3/12 | 04/10/2025 | 10 | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $13.00 | |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2025 | 11 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $2.15 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton was 9th-13.13 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:05.70) on May 23 at $26. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-18.11 beaten 14 m by Muskee (2:45.70) on May 16 at $12. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 | |
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 | |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $23.00 | |
| 9/10 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 | |
| 6/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $12.00 | |
| 7/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 | |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Comments
Last start 5th (60m Fr1) over 2110m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 7th-20.5 beaten 9 m by Mista Walker (2:42.20) on May 24 at $6. At the run before 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-11.15 beaten 6 m by Stockman Peter (2:46.70) on May 16 at $101. Heading the right way and should play a big role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2110m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 | |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $101.00 | |
| 8/11 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 20.7L | $14.00 | |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 7.9L | $2.20 | |
| 1/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | $15,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 | |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | 17 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | T K Larsen | 2:09.3 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $3.10 | |
| 1/3 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was leading 3.49 beaten 9 m by Stockman Peter (2:46.70) on May 16 at $18. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was leading 4.07 beaten 12 m by I Am Wilma (2:45.30) on May 9 at $41. Coming good it seems so worth following up.
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 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $18.00 | |
| 5/8 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 | |
| 6/10 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $19.00 | |
| 9/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $7.50 | |
| 2/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $21.00 | |
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Beale
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 40 m by I Am Wilma (2:45.30) on May 9 at $41. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 6th-11.2 beaten 19 m by Little Yankee (2:39.30) on April 18 at $41. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 40.2L | $41.00 | |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $41.00 | |
| 5/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 | |
| 10/11 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $26.00 | |
| 2/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 15/03/2026 | 8 | $15,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 97.6L | $2.70 | |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 119.2L | $5.00 | |
| 1/3 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Iron Women at Melton over 1720m on May 9 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Muskee at Melton over 2240m on May 16 at $8.50. Can continue the good form and take this out.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 | |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 156.7L | $5.50 | |
| 4/12 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 | |
| 5/12 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $6.00 | |
| 9/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $23.00 | |
| 10/12 | 21/03/2026 | 9 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $10.00 | |
| 1/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start and went on to finish a respectable eighth over 1720m at Melton last time out. Before that, 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was 8th-17.87 beaten 14 m by Stockman Peter (2:46.70) on May 16 at $18. Capable of far better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 | |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $18.00 | |
| 6/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 19.4L | $71.00 | |
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 34.7L | $26.00 | |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $34.00 | |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 | |
| 2/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |