Maryborough Race 2 - Benstud Standardbreds Trot
FIRST IN FLIGHT (9) kicked off her career with a win a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by 4 metres over 1690m at Kilmore. Primary contender in this comparable race. CARTACALHA (4) finished fourth last start, beaten 23 metres at Kilmore over 1690m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. GLORIFIED (7) comes here following a 11th behind Howdy Mate at Listed level 14 months ago over 2240m at Melton. Sure to be right there at the finish. MAORIS AVENGER (3) will be rock-hard fit after four runs back from a spell, the latest effort a fourth at Terang six days ago.

Driver: Aussie Mifsud
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Keayang Minnesota at Kilmore over 1690m on October 14 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Suzys Dream at Shepparton over 1690m on October 20 at $6. Has the inside draw and is expected to go very well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Austin Mifsud | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 36.1L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/09/2026 | 4 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2026 | 66 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Attard
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 24 m by Chillhunnybunny (2:08.80) on October 1 at $7.50. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-14.5 beaten 16 m by Munny The Munster (2:10.50) in 3yo on September 25 at $151. Others rate better.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Joe Attard | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:02.8 | 6 |
| 41.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/08/2026 | 256 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 37.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Joe Attard | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Joe Attard | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 74.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 62.3L | $61.00 |

Driver: Paddy Meade
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Comments
Last start 4th (FT) over 2180m at Terang was leading by 1.6 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Keayang Lavita (2:48.60) on October 19 at $19. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (FT) over 2190m at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 4th-12.4 beaten 6 m by Happy Escape (2:54.40) on October 13 at $6.50. Capable of going a lot better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 19/10/2026 | 6 | NR 52 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/10/2026 | 27 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 2:08.2 | 0 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2026 | 98 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 141.4L | $71.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Paddy Meade | 2:08.4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 29.4L | $16.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Spirited Gigi at Kilmore over 1690m on October 8 at $21. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 4th-9.5 beaten 5 m by Jilliby Radiance (2:07.80) on October 1 at $9.50. Can bounce back to form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 23.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Tristan Larsen | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 40.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2026 | 19 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
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Comments
Last start 10th (Sr1) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 60 m by Miss Muscle (2:39.90) on October 16 at $51. At the run before 7th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 35 m by Spirited Gigi (2:06.20) on October 8 at $41. Expecting a return to form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 60.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/10/2026 | 285 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 32.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 27/12/2025 | 53 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 72.2L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/11/2025 | 102 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:03.7 | 5 |
| 73.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2025 | 51 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 63.9L | $4.20 |
| 1/4 | 04/06/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Won three starts back at Echuca over 1755m on September 22. Last time out was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2100m at Geelong was 7th-11.82 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Miss Muscle (2:39.90) on October 16 at $151. Better than recent form suggests; watch for a better run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.6 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/10/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:06.8 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 13/08/2026 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 78.6L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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First up. At the last run he 11th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton well beaten by Howdy Mate (2:48.20) in 2yo LR CG on September 13 2025 at $16. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 18/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 218.6L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2025 | 42 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 77.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:07.6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $7.50 |

Driver: Fred Spiteri
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr4) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong, at the bell was 3rd-6.17 beaten 12 m by Miss Muscle (2:39.90) on October 16 at $126. Two runs back 6th (Sr2) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 30 m by Spirited Gigi (2:06.20) on October 8 at $151. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Fred Spiteri | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Fred Spiteri | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 31.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/10/2026 | 95 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Fred Spiteri | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 43.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/06/2026 | 80 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | A Spiteri | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 139.6L | $51.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A Spiteri | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $17.00 |

Driver: Jason Hackett
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Comments
Won on debut posted a big 4 m win (Fr6) at Kilmore (2:09.90) beating Dance With Roxy in 4yo+ on October 14 at $9 at the bell was 4th-10.54. Tricky draw to overcome but has plenty of upside.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/10/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Jason Hackett | 2:03.7 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jason Hackett | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jason Hackett | 0 |
| 27.4L | $0.00 |