Maryborough Race 6 - Aldebaran Park Trotters Discretionary Hcp
ANTONOV NZ (11) finished sixth last start over 2570m at Geelong, beaten 13 metres, after a strong win at this track the run prior. This is a nice drop in grade so he is sure to prove tough to beat. BOUTIKA (1) made it three wins on the bounce at her latest appearance over 2100m at Charlton, scoring by 2 metres after taking charge a fair way from home. This looks a sterner test than last time but she is capable of another big performance. CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY (3) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when second at Cranbourne over 2575m. Must be included. AVANT GUARD (9) could only finish sixth over 2575m at Cranbourne most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2 m as favourite (20m) at Charlton (2:42.80) beating Nedza Thriller in on September 21 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 4.2. Two runs back won by 19 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:05.20) beating Silent Reverie in M on September 7 at $1.25 at the bell was leading 6.5. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 2.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $1.25 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 24.1L | $1.40 |
| 8/9 | 15/08/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 6/9 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (FT) over 2690m at this track was 2nd-7.9 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Antonov (3:26.30) on September 7 at $3.90. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore was leading by 4.15 at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by Scar (2:48.30) on September 3 at $3.20. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/09/2026 | 4 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 8/10 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 7.7L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | James Herbertson | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $2.70 |
| 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: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Boutika at Charlton over 2100m on September 21 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Maestro at Cranbourne over 2575m on October 4 at $10. Can improve. At peak fitness and looks ready to win.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/10/2026 | 13 | NR 45 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2575m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 12.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 203 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2660m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 54.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:07.1 | 0 |
| 11.2L | $5.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (40m) over 2575m at Cranbourne was leading by 1.6 at the bell, beaten 24 m by Maestro (3:22.10) on October 4 at $5. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (FT) over 2690m at this track was leading by 7.9 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Antonov (3:26.30) on September 7 at $8.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/10/2026 | 27 | NR 45 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2575m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 24.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 15.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 11.6L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 29/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 12.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton beaten 60 m by I Am Wilma (2:45.10) in 4yo on September 9 at $34. Before that, 10th (Sr4) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 30 m by Karbine (2:48.10) on August 29 at $15. Strong contender on her best form.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 59.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 28.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 125.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $1.22 |
| 1/9 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tayla French | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Tayla French | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 m (Fr2) at Melton (2:06.10) beating Kitty Cash in on October 2 at $3.90 at the bell was 2nd-3. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Liam Older | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 8.2L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/08/2026 | 9 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 20.7L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (40m) over 2575m at Cranbourne, beaten 21 m by Maestro (3:22.10) on October 4 at $17. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:42.90) beating Zarski in on August 13 at $26 at the bell was 3rd-2.27. Finds a few better. This will be too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 52 | NR 45 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2575m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 21.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 94.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/07/2026 | 168 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/2 | 28/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | 15 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 90.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (50m) over 2575m at Cranbourne, beaten 21 m by Maestro (3:22.10) on October 4 at $6. At the start before 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton beaten 20 m by Karbine (2:46.30) on September 26 at $41. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/10/2026 | 8 | NR 45 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2575m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 21.7L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:04.5 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (50m) over 2575m at Cranbourne, beaten 21 m by Maestro (3:22.10) on October 4 at $23. At the start before 8th (Sr4) over 2240m at Melton beaten 25 m by Centurion Dream (2:47.50) on September 26 at $81. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/10/2026 | 8 | NR 45 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2575m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 25.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 42.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Liam Older | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 33.5L | $61.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (FT) over 2570m at Geelong was 6th-10.94 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Imperial Monarch (3:17.40) on October 3 at $7. Showed ability the outing before when he came from midfield and won by 6 m as favourite (20m) at this track (3:26.30) beating Maestro in on September 7 at $3.20 at the bell was 2nd-7.9. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/10/2026 | 26 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | R | Liam Older | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 5.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 13/07/2026 | 19 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Liam Older | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 11.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |