Maryborough Race 7 - Greg Sugars Memorial Trot
LOCKSLEY CAVALIER (4) finished second last start, beaten 2.25 metres, in a nice return to form at Melton over 1720m when second-up from a break. Should be close to peak fitness and looks ready to strike. EL TORNADO (2) won two runs back then things went sour last time when he broke and finished a long way back in seventh over 2100m at Geelong. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. With manners he is talented enough to be competitive. KENNYS SON (8) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 2.25 metres at Melton, his second success from his last three outings. AGAINST THE BRIDLE (10) continues to race well, finishing fourth from a wide draw last time and winning four of his prevision five. Each way hope with even luck from the back row.

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m after racing wide at Melton beaten 30 m by Mac Flick (2:46.40) on May 2 at $51. Might need this.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NMW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 30.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 35.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 33.9L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 87.7L | $10.00 |

Driver: Damien Burns
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr5) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 90 m by Lord Logan (2:38.20) on October 16 at $3.10. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Ballarat (2:49.00) beating Dossier in on September 23 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 3.25. Draws to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/10/2026 | 23 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 87.9L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2026 | 26 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 2 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2026 | 34 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Robert Mccartney | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Damien Burns | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
4th (FT) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.1 beaten 7 m by Avant Guard (2:50.30) on October 25 at $7. Before that 4th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-3.24 beaten 3.5 m by Shes Sky High (2:05.40) on October 14 at $4.33. Hard to have.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/10/2026 | 11 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Ellen Tormey | 2:04.0 | 0 |
| 7.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/10 | 03/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Lauren White | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/09/2026 | 79 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 08/07/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/07/2026 | 5 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $126.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rita Burnette | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Vici Bloom at Melton over 2240m on September 5 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Kennys Son at Melton over 1720m on October 24 at $2.20. Finds a nice race and looks ready to strike.
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 | 49 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/4 | 08/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Good | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2026 | 77 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 136.6L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 20/06/2026 | 210 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Rebecca Bartley | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/10/2025 | 183 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (FT) over 2190m at this track, beaten 75 m by Avant Guard (2:50.30) on October 25 at $7.50. At his previous start 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton was 6th-16.06 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Kyvalley Ray (2:05.30) in 3yo G1 on October 10 at $51. Better than the last run so worth another chance.
Last Starts 7 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 | 15 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 2:04.0 | 0 |
| 74.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/2 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Blake Pace | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/09/2026 | 27 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 47.2L | $71.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, beaten 20 m by Charleston Avenue (2:33.60) on October 18 at $16. At his previous start 6th (FT) over 2190m at this track was 6th-12.9 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Champagne Charley (2:46.90) on October 12 at $12. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 20.6L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/10/2026 | 8 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 15.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 52 | NR 45 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2575m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 21.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 94.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/2 | 28/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Melton (2:06.00) beating Locksley Cavalier in on October 24 at $2.40 at the bell was leading 3.96. Can continue 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 | 36 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Good | Joey Sharp | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2026 | 24 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 26.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | 31 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 25/07/2026 | 11 | NR 41 to 54 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 98.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $2.15 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2100m at Geelong, beaten 20 m by Lord Logan (2:38.20) on October 16 at $10. Before that 10th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 35 m by Centurion Dream (2:47.50) on September 26 at $18. Better last start and could progress further.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/10/2026 | 20 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 33.2L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/09/2026 | 133 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/4 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 68 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-12.76 beaten 15 m by Coltrane (2:08.10) on October 24 at $7. Two runs back posted a big 8 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Melton (2:06.20) beating Abbie in on October 9 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 2.59. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | James Herbertson | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.25 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 32.4L | $1.95 |
| 1/5 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 0m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 15/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |