Maryborough Race 5 - Alabar Farms Matchmaker Mile
MAORIS MAC (9) finished second last time out, beaten 9 metres, in a nice return to form at Melton over 1720m when second-up from a break. Facing a tougher assignment but she is up to the task. ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (7) produced a better effort last start when runner-up over 1720m at Melton, beaten a nose after leading. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Stepping up a level this time but she is good enough to take this out. IRON WOMEN (8) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 9 metres at Melton over 1720m. KEAYANG KURKI (10) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at Melton over 1720m.

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore was 10th-17.26 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Shes Sky High (2:05.40) on October 14 at $6.50. At her previous start 5th (Fr3) over 2200m at Ballarat was 4th-7.7 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Zarski (2:48.60) on October 7 at $13. Rough place chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Kilmore (2:05.40) beating Little Miss Valley in on October 14 at $18 at the bell was leading 3.24. Two runs back 9th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, beaten 40 m by Calabasas (2:48.40) on October 2 at $5.50. Not as keen on her chances in this field.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 41.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $2.90 |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/3 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Meets Shes Sky High again; when 25 metres eighth at Kilmore over 1690m in a race on October 14. Others rate better.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Chris Alford | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 27.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Chris Alford | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 24/09/2026 | 157 | Mares No NR | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 36.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 29.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 20/04/2026 | 128 | NR up to 70 | $9,360.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Neutral | Aiden De Campo | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $3.30 |
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 29.6L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $71.00 |

Driver: Tina Ridis
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-5.05 beaten 3 m by Majestic Tooth (2:06.00) on October 24 at $7. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was 5th-9.07 beaten 5.5 m by Freight Shaker (2:05.10) on October 9 at $34. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/10/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/09/2026 | 16 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 66.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Daryl Crone | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 14/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Tina Ridis | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-11.16 beaten 11 m by Timmy Turtle (2:04.90) on October 24 at $41. Before that 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was leading 3.78 beaten a nose by Zarski (2:48.60) on October 7 at $16. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/10/2026 | 17 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2026 | 20 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 48.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton was 7th-13.65 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Majestic Tooth (2:06.00) on October 24 at $10. Decent effort last start. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 24/10/2026 | 12 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/10/2026 | 33 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 122.5L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was leading 2.73 beaten a nose by Majestic Tooth (2:06.00) on October 24 at $2.90. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/10/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 7/9 | 18/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Chris Alford | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield and posted a big 9 m win when quickly away, (Fr1) at Melton (2:03.70) beating Maoris Mac in on October 24 at $7.50 at the bell was leading 3.48. Can retain the good form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/2 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Kate Gath | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $126.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/09/2026 | 60 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Kate Gath | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 28.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |

Driver: Josh Aiken
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Karbine at Melton over 2240m on September 26 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Iron Women at Melton over 1720m on October 24 at $7.50. Can retain the good form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/10/2026 | 28 | NR 70 to 85 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 15/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2026 | 294 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 79 | $17,500.00 | Maryborough | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Rubys Dream at Melton over 1720m on October 9 at $21. Then a handy effort when a close third after being driven well back, after showing early speed, behind Rubys Dream at Melton over 1720m on October 24 at $9. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 24/10/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 85 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/10/2026 | 20 | NR up to 85 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/09/2026 | 32 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Antti Ruokonen | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 3/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chelsea O Driscoll | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |