St Arnaud Race 6 - Thank You Kaye Boyd Trotters Hcp
MUSCLE VALLEY (10) lines up in an easier race after being edged out last start behind Mister Devereaux in a Group One over 2690m at Maryborough. Looks a cut above his rivals. HAPPY ESCAPE (5) had been about the money at his recent runs then turned things around at his latest appearance over 2190m at Maryborough, scoring by a head after taking over a fair way from home. Meets a similar line up so he can keep the ball rolling. WHISKEY DAWN (9) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when fourth at Hamilton over 2160m. Must be included. WHY NOW (11) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound third at Hamilton over 2160m.

Driver: Brent White
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr3) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 21 m by Im Miss Royalty (2:08.50) on October 25 at $6. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 8th-14.3 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Modern Hope (2:48.60) on October 12 at $17. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Lauren White | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | 98 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 44.7L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 28.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Lauren White | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr6) over 2190m at Maryborough was 2nd-4.8 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Betsy Anne (2:47.30) on October 30 at $10. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (FT) over 2180m at Terang, at the bell was 6th-13.4 beaten 11 m by Keayang Minnesota (2:51.60) on October 19 at $21. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:02.9 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.9 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/10/2026 | 38 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Lauren White | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 25.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/08/2026 | 31 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Chelsie O'driscoll | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | B J Beasley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough was 9th-14.3 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Massif Central (2:07.30) on October 30 at $9. Two runs back 8th (Sr3) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 20 m by Snickers Express (2:08.30) on October 25 at $23. Prefer others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/10/2026 | 5 | NR 42 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/10/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Liam Older | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/10/2026 | 11 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Liam Older | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 2.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 10.1L | $16.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Patching | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back came from midfield and won by a neck as favourite (Fr4) at Shepparton (2:09.20) beating Starlight Red in on October 20 at $2 at the bell was leading 0.13. Last start just missed, good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-13.61 beaten 1.5 m by Our Tinka Belle (2:06.60) on October 27 at $3.80. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2026 | 31 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/08/2026 | 25 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 18.9L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 26.9L | $1.45 |
| 3/6 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Meade
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Maryborough (2:48.80) beating Jakee Boy in on October 30 at $2 at the bell was leading 4.6. Hard to roll.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 30/10/2026 | 4 | NR 38 to 41 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R | J F Meade | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 3.9L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2026 | 6 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/10/2026 | 252 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:08.2 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Mark Hayes
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1700m at Horsham was 2nd-2.6 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Connies President (2:07.30) on October 5 at $5. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 35 m by No Money No Honey (2:42.90) in 4yo on September 24 at $61. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2026 | 8 | Mares No NR | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $3.40 |
| 8/11 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 63.6L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Luke Sutherland | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | David Drury | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at Maryborough was 2nd-3.2 at the bell, beaten 7 m by The Chook (2:46.20) on October 12 at $10. At the start before 9th (10m) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 45 m by Boutika (2:42.80) on September 21 at $13. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/09/2026 | 136 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 46.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/04/2026 | 23 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 03/04/2026 | 35 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.7 | 0 |
| 44.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | D A Prosser | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (30m) over 2160m at Hamilton was 2nd-3.1 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Keayang Minnesota (2:45.50) on October 26 at $3.80. Before that, stood flat footed and finished 4th (FT) over 2790m at Swan Hill, beaten 45 m by Off Your Faceski (3:34.10) on October 15 at $7.50. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 26/10/2026 | 11 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R | Jackie Barker | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 15/10/2026 | 11 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 44.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/10/2026 | 11 | NR 45 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2575m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 16.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2026 | 44 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 40.9L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 6th-9.4 beaten a nose by Mister Devereaux (3:25.90) in 3yo G1 on November 1 at $51. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite (Fr6) at Globe Derby Park (2:14.30) beating Helpisfaraway in 3yo+ on October 19 at $1.18 at the bell was leading 4.4. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 01/11/2026 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2026 | 9 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $1.18 |
| 2/12 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Hannah Lewis | 2:03.2 | 7 |
| 46.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 99/1 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Good | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (40m) over 2160m at Hamilton, at the bell was 5th-13.6 beaten 4 m by Keayang Minnesota (2:45.50) on October 26 at $11. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by a nose (Fr4) at Ballarat (2:08.00) beating Night Flight in on October 7 at $4.33 at the bell was 4th-5.21. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/10/2026 | 19 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R | Rod Barker | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 5/5 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 17/08/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.4 | 4 |
| 58.9L | $4.33 |