Maryborough Race 9 - Max Leech Memorial Trot
SHINELIKETHESUN (2) finished seventh last start over 1690m at this track, beaten 75 metres, after a good second at Geelong when resuming from a spell the run prior. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a comparable field and she can figure in the finish. WEDGE TAIL EAGLE (5) put the writing on the wall two runs ago then improved further at his latest appearance when he scored by 9 metres over 2190m at this track. Meets a comparable field and he can go right on with the job. TAURAS (6) is the next best after finishing third over 1680m at Terang last time out. ASONGOFTHEHEART (8) is in the mix if he can recapture the form from two starts back that saw him score over 1710m at Ballarat.

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1690m at this track, beaten 75 m by Wind Storm (2:05.70) on October 25 at $2.30. Before that, a then went on to fill a minor placing over 2100m at Geelong last start. Fitter and drawn favourably so deserves another chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/10/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 73.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 16/10/2026 | 136 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 305.4L | $1.75 |
| 2/9 | 26/05/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.30 |
| 9/11 | 13/05/2026 | 10 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 37.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | 0-2 LTW | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | P M Morrissey | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P M Morrissey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Myheartbeatstrue at Geelong over 2100m on October 3 at $26. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Wind Storm at this track over 1690m on October 25 at $8.50. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/10/2026 | 22 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 21.9L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/09/2026 | 15 | Mares No NR | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $71.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 48.9L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hackett
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1690m at this track beaten 30 m by Glorified (2:06.20) on October 25 at $19. Two runs back won by 4 m (Fr6) at Kilmore (2:09.90) beating Dance With Roxy in 4yo+ on October 14 at $9 at the bell was 4th-10.54. Capable of featuring.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/10/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jason Hackett | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 28.6L | $19.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: John Meade
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 9 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:54.10) beating Syntax Error in 4yo+ on October 25 at $1.55 at the bell was 3rd-5.1. In form and should feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/10/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | J F Meade | 2:07.9 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $1.55 |
| 2/8 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 07/10/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | J F Meade | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/09/2026 | 246 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.4 | 3 |
| 67.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2026 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:06.1 | 5 |
| 88.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/3 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 29/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning two starts back [-+] posted a big 20 m win when quickly away, (Fr4) at Horsham (2:47.90) beating Gulbahar in on October 5 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 4.4. Will prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/10/2026 | 14 | 2& 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 39.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 28/09/2026 | 63 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 2:04.4 | 5 |
| 25.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/4 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Mason Muscat | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 27/07/2026 | 71 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.0 | 6 |
| 35.2L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 58.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 08/05/2026 | 237 | MAIDEN TROT | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.8 | 5 |
| 24.4L | $1.95 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Won on debut raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Cranbourne (2:39.70) beating Walking On Water in on October 18 at $8.50 at the bell was 2nd-4.4. Has ability and strips fitter.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/10/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/3 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 10/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 60 m by The Preacher (2:03.90) in 3yo on October 21 at $71. Showed ability the outing before when he came from midfield and won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Ballarat (2:10.80) beating Wedge Tail Eagle in on October 15 at $1.75 at the bell was 2nd-0. Expected to do better this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/10/2026 | 6 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 60.8L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 3/10 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Ewa Justice | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Peter Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Swan Hill on October 15. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 20 m by Spirited Gigi (2:06.20) on October 8 at $41. Not enthused.
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 | 25/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Trent Fiscalini | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 373.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | 16 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/08/2026 | 61 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 182.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $26.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Her previous first-up run was successful when she won by 4 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:08.40) beating Muscle Valley in on January 12 at $7.50. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 10/04/2026 | 44 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 120.0L | $71.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/02/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 28.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/02/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 227.1L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/02/2026 | 24 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Ada Massa | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.3 m (Sr2) at Kilmore (2:10.10) beating Dance With Roxy in 4yo+ on October 8 at $15 at the bell was 3rd-5.06. May go on with it.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/10/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.9 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 55.7L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 201.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |