Stawell Race 2 - Wimmera Mallee Vet Services Mdn Trot
SPESHAL (3) had put together a string of strong performances then was again in fine form last start when she finished second over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 5 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Big chance in this comparable race. SOLO SAPPHIRE (7) finished third last start, beaten 6 metres, in a far better performance at Maryborough over 2190m. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Her recent form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. I AM SKYE CHIOLA (4) was out of the money two runs ago then overcame a break to finish second, beaten a head, over 2100m at Charlton two weeks ago. Only needs to get things right to be in the money again. THE PASO DOBLE (2) is better than his last-start seventh over 2240m at Melton. Include in exotic bets.

Driver: Brett Shipway
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 2nd-3 beaten 16 m by Ripping Ronaldo (2:51.10) on July 13 at $31. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 21 m by Kickabarrel (2:48.60) on June 29 at $41. Deserves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Brett Shipway | 2:05.8 | 3 |
| 16.7L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/06/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:03.9 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.0 | 6 |
| 33.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.8 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/06/2026 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 26.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/06/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Brett Shipway | 2:08.4 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton beaten 25 m by Champagne Gemma (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on June 26 at $81. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2100m after showing early pace at Geelong was 2nd-3.92 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Champagne Gemma (2:40.60) in 3yo+ on June 19 at $34. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Neil Mccallum | 2:07.4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Nccalum | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 68.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Sanderson
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Comments
Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Aspen Belle at Charlton over 2100m on July 6 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Ripping Ronaldo at Maryborough over 2190m on July 13 at $4.20. Nicely drawn and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Peter Sanderson | 2:05.8 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:05.3 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:03.9 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/06/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Peter Sanderson | 2:08.4 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/05/2026 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 36.3L | $101.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Peter Sanderson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Mitchell Rowney | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
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Comments
Improved last start with a then went on to fill a minor placing over 2100m at Charlton last start. Heading the right way now.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:05.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:03.9 | 3 |
| 33.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Luke Sutherland | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:08.7 | 1 |
| 31.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | David Drury | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Luke Sutherland | 2:08.4 | 7 |
| 113.7L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:05.3 | 5 |
| 200.9L | $5.50 |

Driver: Daryl Crone
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton beaten 4.5 m by Sebs Gal (2:11.20) on July 18 at $81. Two runs back 8th (Fr6) over 2190m at Maryborough, well beaten by Ripping Ronaldo (2:51.10) on July 13 at $18. This looks too tough and others appear better placed.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2026 | 109 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Daryl Crone | 2:05.8 | 6 |
| 201.8L | $18.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/03/2026 | 625 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Daryl Crone | 2:04.8 | 3 |
| 41.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Tina Ridis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Daryl Crone | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 09/07/2024 | - | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 325.5L | $81.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2190m at Maryborough was 6th-10.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Ripping Ronaldo (2:51.10) on July 13 at $9.50. Before that, 7th (Sr3) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 80 m by Aspen Belle (2:43.50) on July 6 at $11. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Jackie Barker | 2:05.8 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 79.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/06/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.9 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $17.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/06/2026 | 48 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 100.9L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 08/05/2026 | 72 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 35.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/02/2026 | 86 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 81.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Aspen Belle at Charlton over 2100m on July 6 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Ripping Ronaldo at Maryborough over 2190m on July 13 at $9. Expected to feature again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | James Herbertson | 2:05.8 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/07/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.3 | 6 |
| 147.5L | $12.00 |
| 12/12 | 25/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 102.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:06.7 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |