Maryborough Race 5 - Maryborough IGA Pace
IM WESLEY (7) settled in the leading division and kept finding to finish a very close second last start over 1740m at Riverina Paceway. Leading hope based on that recent effort. JUST PEDRO (8) ran fourth last start at Melton over 2240m, beaten 11 metres. Expect him to be prominent. GOOD DAY (9) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at Melton over 2240m. MUSELET (1) is next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw. Include in exotic bets.

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 2100m after showing early pace at Geelong was 4th-4.53 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Sols Me Name (2:33.10) on June 19 at $51. At his previous start 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton beaten 35 m by Apollostorm (2:41.10) on June 13 at $126. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 33.6L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Sr3) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 30 m by Postit Lafite (2:01.10) on June 23 at $34. Before that 4th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton beaten 30 m by Im Dustee (2:38.40) on June 16 at $26. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 27.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 29.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/06/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 16/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Backs up three days after he didn't show much was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton beaten 16 m by Some High (2:41.50) on June 26 at $71. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1700m at Horsham beaten 20 m by The Sportz Star (2:03.60) on June 22 at $23. Tested again.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 26/06/2026 | 4 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $71.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/06/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong, beaten 10 m by Starzzz Destiny (1:55.40) on May 8 at $7.50. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton was 2nd-9.08 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Insider Trading (2:45.30) on May 1 at $13. Will be about the money.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2026 | 88 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rob Brown | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rob Brown | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 54.9L | $16.00 |
| 11/12 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 25 m by Our Bella Lucia (2:43.40) in M on May 29 at $9.50. Before that, 8th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-17.34 beaten 17 m by Scherger That (2:04.00) on April 24 at $3.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/05/2026 | 35 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $3.40 |
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | 118 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 22.2L | $4.20 |
| 7/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Maas Betting Again at Cranbourne over 1609m on June 14 at $3.50. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Bulletin at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on June 19 at $1.55. Going well and is a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 2/9 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2026 | 11 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/3 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 09/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L Tabone | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 11 m by Some High (2:41.50) on June 26 at $34. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 9th-16.9 beaten 6 m by Frosty Drop (2:33.90) on June 14 at $4.20. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 05/06/2026 | 19 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/04/2026 | 11 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton beaten 21 m by Apollostorm (2:41.10) on June 13 at $21. Leading player.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/06/2026 | 54 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 20/03/2026 | 31 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Mick Carbone | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Mick Carbone | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1790m at Mildura was 10th-16 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Rubbleonthedouble (2:13.60) on June 19 at $13. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 1609m after being wide early at Charlton was leading by 3.2 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Owen The Saints (1:56.50) on June 15 at $11. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Luke Dunne | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 4/11 | 10/05/2026 | 37 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 03/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 07/06/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | T D Peters | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |