Mount Gambier Race 1 - David Sullivan Trotters Hcp
SONARMI JOH (9) was racing well before he copped a check and broke last start. Hasn't missed a place in 10 tries at this circuit and distance, winning five. Cops a 40m handicap but is good enough to overcome that. ITGETSBETTER (1) produced a good effort last time out when runner-up at Ballarat, beaten 2.6 metres. Switches to a standing start but finds a suitable assignment and has winning claims. MAORIS AVENGER (2) has trialled nicely twice since improving last time out to finish third when second-up at Ballarat. HAPPY ESCAPE (7) is first up eight months but has trialled twice, winning one. Keep safe.

Driver: Brent Howard
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat was 3rd-4.49 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Brooklyngotcourage (2:09.50) on September 23 at $4.20. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Good | B M Howard | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 23/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 24.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:03.8 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 37.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | B M Howard | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 10/08/2026 | 5 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Slow | Michael Bellman | 2:04.4 | 0 |
| 33.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paddy Meade
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Stawell, started this campaign was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1690m at Maryborough, well beaten by Lord Logan (2:04.50) on September 7 at $71. Then last time solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-12.25 beaten 9 m by Life On The Hill (2:07.10) on September 16 at $71. Contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2026 | 98 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 141.4L | $71.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Paddy Meade | 2:08.4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 29.4L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/05/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 2:06.2 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/04/2026 | 168 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 2:08.2 | 2 |
| 56.4L | $31.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
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Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Shepparton on October 6. At his previous start 7th (Sr1) over 2070m at Gawler, beaten 85 m by Quartararo (2:35.90) on September 14 at $26. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5/7 | 16/08/2026 | 26 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/07/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, beaten 40 m by No Telling Heather (2:07.60) on October 7 at $126. Before that 5th (FT) over 2680m at Terang beaten 75 m by Off Your Faceski (3:30.40) on September 28 at $71. Looking to others.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 38.2L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 75.4L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 45.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | J F Meade | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 43.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 27.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | J F Meade | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | J F Meade | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (10m) over 2180m at Stawell beaten 45 m by Whoshotthepieman (2:52.80) on September 14 at $61. Two runs back 9th (10m) over 2165m at Ararat, beaten 50 m by Boutika (2:47.60) on August 23 at $16. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 14/09/2026 | 22 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 46.2L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 50.7L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Slow | Jackie Barker | 2:04.4 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/07/2026 | 196 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 42.7L | $61.00 |
| 3/3 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 37.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Chris Walsh | 0 |
| 64L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, surrendered the lead and finished 6th (10m) over 2180m at Stawell beaten 30 m by Whoshotthepieman (2:52.80) on September 14 at $19. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 24 m by Chinski (2:48.40) on September 7 at $12. Place best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Good | Jason Glynn | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 20/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:03.8 | 2 |
| 24.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 32.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 28.9L | $23.00 |
| 2/3 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Mal Phillips | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 10/08/2026 | 5 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Slow | Hannah Lewis | 2:04.4 | 0 |
| 65.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $51.00 |

Driver: John Meade
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was well beaten after breaking at this track on February 3. Keep safe.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Fast | J F Meade | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $14.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr5) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-8.55 beaten 19 m by Why Now (2:08.00) on October 7 at $81. Before that was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 75 m by Centurion Dream (2:42.80) on September 15 at $151. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/10/2026 | 22 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 74.2L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 27.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2026 | 4 | NR 52 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 74.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 33.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $71.00 |
| 4/4 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Chris Walsh | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Checked and broke last start when well beaten into sixth behind Off Your Faceski at Terang over 2680m on September 28 at $34. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (40m) over 2180m at Stawell, at the bell was 7th-19.6 beaten 6 m by Whoshotthepieman (2:52.80) on September 14 at $3.60. Has a strong record at this circuit and distance so can bounce back to form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 132.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2026 | 15 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 5.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 24.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Slow | Rod Barker | 2:04.4 | 0 |
| 16.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:07.6 | 0 |
| 12.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 16/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |