Maryborough Race 5 - Ralph Ford Memorial Trot
HAPPY ESCAPE (7) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4 metres from the winner in second over 2160m at Hamilton. Won't find this any harder and he can find winning ways. BET BET HOTSHOT (2) ran third last start at this track over 2190m, beaten 15 metres. Has ability and should be right in the finish. ALLWATFUNJINGLES (1) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 2240m at Melton. RASENGAN (6) ended last prep with a sixth at Bendigo over 1650m four months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh.

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-13.24 beaten 18 m by Beautiful Sunrise (2:49.10) on October 23 at $9.50. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 18.2L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 16/10/2026 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2026 | 4 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2026 | 1 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 117.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 53.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.3 beaten 15 m by Sonnyboy (2:50.40) on October 25 at $7.50. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 25/10/2026 | 5 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Abby Sanderson | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:03.3 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Torney
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr4) over 1690m at this track well beaten by Nedza Thriller (2:05.70) on October 12 at $61. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-10.12 beaten 11 m by Ahundredplus (2:48.00) in M on September 30 at $126. Hard to have.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/10/2026 | 12 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 186.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/09/2026 | 10 | NR 39 to 43 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 108.7L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:03.8 | 5 |
| 47.9L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 29.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/4 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 105L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 10th (Fr2) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 45 m by No Shenaniganz (2:43.60) on May 8 at $126. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 26/08/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 112.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 56 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:05.4 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 22/06/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 95.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.8 | 5 |
| 37.0L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 91.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/05/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 120.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 30 m by Solotrekk (2:01.70) on July 1 at $81. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/07/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Ada Massa | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 31.2L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | 8 | NR 38 to 43 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/05/2026 | 3 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ada Massa | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 10/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Meade
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Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Keayang Minnesota at Terang over 2180m on October 19 at $3.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Keayang Minnesota at Hamilton over 2160m on October 26 at $2.70. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R | J F Meade | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 3.9L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2026 | 6 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/10/2026 | 252 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:08.2 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | J F Meade | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | J F Meade | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:08.8 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $1.45 |
| 3/7 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | J F Meade | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 27.2L | $8.50 |

Driver: Ian White
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Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 2.5 m (Sr4) at this track (2:48.60) beating Betsy Anne in on October 12 at $81 at the bell was leading 2.6. Two runs back 11th (Sr5) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 35 m by Massif Central (2:08.30) on January 22 at $151. Others read better.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/10/2026 | 263 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:03.9 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ian White | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 33.7L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ian White | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 121.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/12/2025 | 22 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ian White | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 97.5L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ian White | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 123.0L | $126.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track well beaten by Sonnyboy (2:50.40) on October 25 at $26. Before that, was well beaten after breaking at Kilmore on October 8. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 25/10/2026 | 17 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Josh Duggan | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 122.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 27.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | James Herbertson | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 35.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 19/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, well beaten by Suzys Dream (2:09.20) on October 20 at $9. At his previous start 9th (FT) over 2190m at Mt Gambier beaten 45 m by Happy Escape (2:54.40) on October 13 at $21. Better than last start and can improve.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tayla French | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 98.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:08.2 | 0 |
| 44.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 06/10/2026 | 22 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 247.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Fast | Samantha Hill | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 87.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 43 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Samantha Hill | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 114.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/09/2026 | 16 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Samantha Hill | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a layoff of seven months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when ninth at very long odds behind Ivanka. Has only trialled once and might be short on fitness.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Daryl Crone | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 07/04/2026 | 116 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 120.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Matt Crone | 0 |
| 90.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 12/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Crone | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 114.1L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/12/2025 | 3 | NR up to 55 | $5,060.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | G J Crone | 2:04.6 | 6 |
| 114.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | Up to 1 LTW | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | Up to 1 LTW | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 61.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $31,160.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |