Maryborough Race 4 - Community Bank Maryborough Trotters Cup
LOVEMETO NZ (4) hasn't missed a place so far this time in. Worked from wider when landing a tough win in the Dullard Cup two back before he raced three wide without cover but fought well for a 2.5m second in the Bill Collins Sprint last time. The lower draw gives him every chance to return to the winners' list. HOPPY NZ (1) had a tough draw in the Bill Collins Sprint so was far from disgraced when midfield. Had recorded a series of top-two results prior including a second to Lovemeto in the Dullard Cup when he was drawn on the back line. The ace draw gives him the chance to turn the tables. IM BOBBY (7) had a horror barrier when resuming the Bill Collins and while he draws deep here he is a three-time second-up winner so look for improvement. IMPERIAL MONARCH NZ (5) did a great job to place in the Bill Collins last start and beat a good mare prior. Must respect.

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 1720m at Melton was 10th-16.94 at the bell, beaten 12 m by I Am Wilma (2:00.80) in G1 on October 17 at $15. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-12.04 beaten 1.75 m by Lovemeto (2:43.70) in G3 on October 10 at $6.50. Better drawn than last start and had bene going well prior.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 19/09/2026 | 70 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Matthew Craven | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (FT) over 2190m at this track was leading by 3.5 at the bell, beaten 25 m by Avant Guard (2:50.30) on October 25 at $3.70. Two runs back 9th (FT) over 2190m after racing wide at this track beaten 45 m by Champagne Charley (2:46.90) on October 12 at $9. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/10/2026 | 13 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Liam Older | 2:04.0 | 0 |
| 25.2L | $3.70 |
| 9/10 | 12/10/2026 | 10 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $9.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-15.02 beaten 17 m by Timmy Turtle (2:04.90) on October 24 at $31. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-13.88 beaten 10 m by Freight Shaker (2:05.10) on October 9 at $51. Hard to have.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/10/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-2.42 beaten 3.5 m by I Am Wilma (2:00.80) in G1 on October 17 at $4.60. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 m (Fr6) at Melton (2:43.70) beating Hoppy in G3 on October 10 at $8 at the bell was 2nd-1.37. Smart trotter who is nicely placed.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2026 | 70 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $2.25 |
| 3/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.75 |
| 6/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $6.50 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was 4th-7.4 beaten 9 m by I Am Wilma (2:00.80) in G1 on October 17 at $17. Two runs back won by 2.75 m (20m) at Geelong (3:17.40) beating Rockinwithattitude in on October 3 at $3.40 at the bell was leading 2.08. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | R | Jason Lee | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 2.7L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2026 | 140 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/2 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Lee | 1:59.6 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/3 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 23 m by Iron Women (2:03.70) on October 24 at $31. Before that 8th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 30 m by Lovemeto (2:43.70) in G3 on October 10 at $151. Not here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 23.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/10/2026 | 70 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 29.5L | $151.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 91.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | David Barbetti | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | David Barbetti | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 35.8L | $126.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 14 m ninth behind I Am Wilma at Melton over 1720m in a G1 on October 17. Likely improver.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 17/10/2026 | 91 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 24/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 15/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (FT) over 2190m at this track was 7th-14.6 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Avant Guard (2:50.30) on October 25 at $81. Before that 8th (FT) over 2190m at this track beaten 35 m by Champagne Charley (2:46.90) on October 12 at $151. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 25/10/2026 | 13 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Nick Youngson | 2:04.0 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/10/2026 | 35 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $151.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |