Stawell Race 5 - Stawell Times News Pace
MAJOR LINCOLN (6) finished second as the $1.90 favourite last start over 1790m at Mildura, beaten 11 metres, after scoring at the previous appearance over 1790m at Mildura. Big chance if things go his way. MISSMALACHITE (7) had a win at Ararat on August 23 when leading all of the way before making up some ground but failing to threaten at her latest appearance over 1680m at Terang. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Tackles a similar assignment and she can find winning form. ESPERANZA (4) disappointed last start when finishing last of six over 1750m at Swan Hill last time out. Won two runs back at Kilmore as the favourite and is worth considering. FREAK OUT (8) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 1609m at Cranbourne eight days ago after having to race outside the leader at the bell.

Driver: Chris Walsh
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Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Doctor Go Joh at Ararat over 1790m on August 23 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Esperanza at Kilmore over 1690m on September 3 at $8. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Chris Walsh | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 25.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/2 | 29/11/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R J Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 17/03/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Kevin Brough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at Swan Hill beaten 7 m by Skadi (2:49.00) on September 8 at $10. Decent effort last start. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/08/2026 | 5 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/08/2026 | 18 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 24/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
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Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1680m after showing early speed at Terang, at the bell was 4th-7.4 beaten 18 m by Zwick (2:04.30) on August 30 at $34. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 2195m at Ararat was 3rd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Missmalachite (2:48.00) on August 23 at $7. Facing a testing assignment.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/08/2026 | 41 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Hannah Lewis | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/2 | 02/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | B M Howard | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/06/2026 | 22 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Mal Phillips | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Cresco Threepeat at Swan Hill over 1750m on September 8 at $26. Performed better the start before where she won by 2.25 m as favourite (Sr2) at Kilmore (2:06.30) beating Atomic Glory in on September 3 at $2.15. Should be in the finish.
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 | 08/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $2.15 |
| 7/10 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $1.80 |
| 8/8 | 05/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 23.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ian Miller
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Well-beaten 12 days ago at Ballarat over 2200m, and two back hung in on scoring up, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 10th-16.79 beaten 10 m by Allheartnoheight (2:45.50) on August 21 at $15. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | I S Miller | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 54.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | I S Miller | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/08/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | I S Miller | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/07/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I S Miller | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | I S Miller | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Beaten favourite last start when second at Mildura on August 28. Was victorious the start before at Mildura on August 21. Rates highly. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 54 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2026 | 11 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Ben Battle | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 39.5L | $1.50 |
| 9/10 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 2:02.9 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Zwick at Terang over 1680m on August 30 at $13. Performed better the start before where she won by 9 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Ararat (2:48.00) beating Bayside Victory in on August 23 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 2.4. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 10/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Michael Bellman | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Michael Bellman | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
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Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, beaten 19 m by Guaranteed Trouble (1:55.40) on September 6 at $21. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 8 m by Lenard Ess (2:03.70) on August 28 at $12. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 45.1L | $0.00 |