Maryborough Race 5 - Bartlett Manufacturing Trot
SNICKERS EXPRESS (3) recorded yet another strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1710m at Ballarat, adding to a string of recent minor placings. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Meets a similar line up and he can take this out. PURPLE MOON (6) was out of the money two starts ago then things went wrong last start when she broke and finished a distant seventh over 1710m at Ballarat. This doesn't look as hard so she can bounce back. CHILLHUNNYBUNNY (4) is the next elect off a last-start win by 4.5 metres at Ballarat over 1710m. THE CHOOK (7) is a chance after finishing in the money for the second time in a row last start, beaten 2 metres into second at Shepparton.

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old mare showed improvement last time. Was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1690m at Shepparton was 2nd-3.37 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Patnwill (2:10.40) on October 6 at $4.33. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Jilliby Topgun at Echuca over 1755m on September 22 at $9. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 2:04.2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/10 | 22/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 27.3L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/09/2026 | 34 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 67.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/08/2026 | 63 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 26.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Robert Jr Woods | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Robert Jr Woods | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Gary Pekin | 2:03.5 | 6 |
| 41.5L | $10.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Brooklyngotcourage at Ballarat over 1710m on September 23 at $3. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Chillhunnybunny at Ballarat over 1710m on October 1 at $2.50. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Slow | Kerryn Manning | 2:04.4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Peter Sanderson | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 4.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Ballarat (2:08.80) beating Nedza Thriller in on October 1 at $8 at the bell was 2nd-1.73. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Michelle Wight | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/09/2026 | 160 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 36.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/3 | 13/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Michelle Wight | 0 |
| 120L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (10m) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 45 m by Boutika (2:42.80) on September 21 at $13. Two runs back game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2100m at Charlton was 2nd-1.8m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Connies President (2:38.60) on May 8 at $5.50. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/09/2026 | 136 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 46.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/04/2026 | 23 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 03/04/2026 | 35 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.7 | 0 |
| 44.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 30 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | D A Prosser | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, well beaten by No Telling Heather (2:07.60) on October 7 at $3.20. The run before 7th (Sr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 24 m by Jilliby Radiance (2:07.80) on October 1 at $3.50. Can make amends.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 119.1L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 5/12 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 21.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 51 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.60 |
| 3/4 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 87L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 26.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Aldebaran Denbay at Kilmore over 2180m on September 17 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Aldebaran Denbay at Shepparton over 2190m on September 29 at $9. Expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.8 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.7 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/09/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $2.25 |
| 4/9 | 21/08/2026 | 38 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:04.2 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Alex Ashwood | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2180m at Kilmore was 5th-10.51 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Ahundredplus (2:48.00) in M on September 30 at $2.90. At the run before good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 4th-4.45 beaten 6 m by Aldebaran Denbay (2:47.10) on September 29 at $8.50. Sure to improve on the latest effort.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/09/2026 | 1 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:04.0 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/09/2026 | 19 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 32.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/08/2026 | 1 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/4 | 01/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Ava Massa | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1700m at Horsham was 7th-11.6 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Connies President (2:07.30) on October 5 at $9. At the start before 7th (Fr3) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 25 m by Joe Lou (2:44.20) on September 23 at $101. This looks a nice race.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 33.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 9 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Jason Ainsworth | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 75L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Rod Barker | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 2nd (Sr2) over 1700m at Horsham was 5th-8.4 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Connies President (2:07.30) on October 5 at $18. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/10/2026 | 150 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $18.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 145.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 18 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Glynn | 2:08.8 | 3 |
| 35.6L | $2.50 |
| 4/12 | 03/04/2026 | 20 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:05.7 | 0 |
| 26.7L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Glynn | 2:10.6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $3.90 |
| 6/11 | 01/03/2026 | 24 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Brent Murphy | 2:07.4 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | P D Rousch | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well beaten after breaking at Ballarat on October 1. Others rate better.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/10/2026 | 146 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Michael Bellman | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 122.4L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 108.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 34.9L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/03/2026 | 70 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 41.7L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K Manning | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |