Dalby Race 8 - Graincott Farming Co Hcp (C1)
MY SHALONA (11) gets the nod off a clear last-start maiden win at Stanthorpe, where she was a well-supported favourite and beat Cincinnati Cobra by just over three lengths. She is third-up, has Kelsey Lenton back on, and her current-season profile gives her a great chance. ROYAL DIPLOMAT (4) has the stronger course-and-distance angle, having won at this track and distance, and his Warwick fifth is easier to assess kindly after racing wide throughout and being bumped early. EXPRESS STAR (6) hasn't been too far away of late and finds suitable assignment. SOUTHOFTHEBORDER (14) has not been winning, but his Beaudesert run two back was sound enough and he has placed twice from five starts at this distance.

Jockey: Jess Emmerson
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held at Warwick last start in a Class 2, finishing sixth behind Switchblade and beaten over 13 lengths after sitting close enough at the turn. His Beaudesert fourth in a BM65 two back had more merit, though he still did not finish it off after beginning awkwardly. Has place claims if he returns to his Beaudesert form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/10/2026 | 23 | CL2 | $20,000.00 | Warwick | 1500m | Soft 5 | Jaden Lloyd | 57kg | 1:30.87 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1650m | Good 4 | Emily Lang | 57.5kg | 1:39.33 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2026 | 309 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Soft 5 | Emily Lang | 57kg | 1:21.96 | 2-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Soft | Jessica Black | 0:46.85 | - | 2 |
| 0.47L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 22/10/2025 | 11 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Good 4 | Justin Huxtable | 58.5kg | 1:36.65 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $18.00 |
| 3/14 | 11/10/2025 | 52 | MDN 4U | $22,000.00 | Warwick | 1350m | Good 4 | Jake Molloy | 58kg | 1:21.00 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gatton | 860m | Good | Jake Molloy | 0:50.45 | - | 4 |
| 1.99L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 20/08/2025 | 89 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Good 4 | Martin Harley | 58kg | 1:11.15 | 10-11-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Stephanie Tierney
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Had some excuse when fourth in a Stanthorpe BM60 last start after racing wide, beaten just under four lengths behind Calmer Karma. He had placed at Kilcoy two back, although beaten six and a half lengths in a small field. This suits.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/10/2026 | 11 | BM60 | $16,000.00 | Stanthorpe | 1400m | Good 3 | Ross O'sullivan | 58.5kg | 1:21.71 | 6-6 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/10/2026 | 12 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1500m | Good 4 | Aidan Keeley | 57.5kg | 1:30.61 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $4.40 |
| 6/9 | 24/09/2026 | 15 | BM62 | $20,000.00 | Warwick | 1500m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 57kg | 1:28.89 | 3-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/09/2026 | 41 | CL1 | $38,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 55kg | 1:10.43 | 5-3-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | BM0-60 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 1400m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 59kg | 1:24.71 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/07/2026 | 16 | BM0-58 CG | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 58.5kg | 1:21.15 | 8-9-11 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Olivia Kendal | 1:04.75 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1000m | Good | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 0:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 20.08L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kenji Yoshida
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with a very poor Toowoomba Class 2 run, finishing second last and well beaten by 26 lengths after weakening badly. His previous start was a narrow Mdn win at this track over Kaida Odori, and he has trialled at Dalby since. The last run was a heavy defeat, so caution is warranted.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Jade Metcalfe | 0:46.86 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2026 | 18 | CL2 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1625m | Good 4 | Kenji Yoshida | 57.5kg | 1:39.19 | 3-8-8 | 7 |
| 26.2L | $101.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/08/2026 | 17 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Dalby | 1400m | Good 4 | Reece O'connell | 56.5kg | 1:25.80 | 7-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1300m | Good 4 | Paul Hamblin | 58kg | 1:20.85 | 8-6-7 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Gary Geran | 0:47.76 | - | 3 |
| 1.32L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1890m | Good 4 | Kenji Yoshida | 58kg | 2:04.10 | 4-3-9 | 7 |
| 21.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1625m | Good 4 | Kenji Yoshida | 58kg | 1:43.43 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 2U | $10,000.00 | Dalby | 1400m | Good 4 | Reece O'connell | 56.5kg | 1:24.05 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Paul Hamblin
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing last at Sunshine Coast in a Class 2, where she was slow away and just fair through the line over 1800m. The start prior was a strong Toowoomba Mdn win, beating Langdown Legacy by just over four lengths after leading. The first try at 1400m is the question.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/09/2026 | 8 | CL2 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Kelsey Lenton | 53.5kg | 1:51.31 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1650m | Good 4 | Les Tilley | 56.5kg | 1:42.53 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1625m | Good 4 | Kelsey Lenton | 55.5kg | 1:41.05 | 8-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Micheal Hellyer | 56.5kg | 1:14.63 | 10-11-5 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/07/2026 | 67 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Inverell | 1200m | Good 4 | Nick Palmer | 55kg | 1:12.07 | 9-8-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.75 |
| 10/11 | 12/05/2026 | 165 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1214m | Soft 7 | Luke Cartwright | 56kg | 1:14.48 | 10-11-10 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Luke Cartwright | 0:46.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Olivia East | 0:47.52 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jade Metcalfe
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a dominant Gympie Mdn win, beating Come Sundown by just under five lengths after being near the top of betting. He had earlier placed at Tara, though beaten just under six lengths after being slow to begin. Must prove that form carries across.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $10,000.00 | Gympie | 1170m | Good | Natalie M Morton | 59.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 1 |
| 4.9L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2026 | 38 | MDN 3U | $10,000.00 | Tara | 1050m | Fast | Isabel Jessop | 57.5kg | 1:00.96 | - | 5 |
| 5.9L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 26/08/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Billy Egan | 59.5kg | 1:39.68 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $3.60 |
| 7/11 | 10/08/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1600m | Synthetic | Nathan Punch | 59.5kg | 1:40.35 | 2-4-7 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/07/2026 | 16 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Murtoa | 1600m | Soft 7 | Nathan Punch | 59.5kg | 1:40.27 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1429m | Heavy 9 | Jye Mcneil | 59.5kg | 1:31.51 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Nathan Punch | 0:47.43 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Nathan Punch | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Todd Banks
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Broke through in good style at Stanthorpe last start, winning a Mdn by just over three lengths over Cincinnati Cobra as a well-supported favourite. That followed a fair first-up run at Gatton where she raced wide throughout yet was only beaten three and a half lengths. The winning rider stays aboard and she looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $10,000.00 | Stanthorpe | 1200m | Good 3 | Kelsey Lenton | 57.5kg | 1:10.56 | 1-1 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.50 |
| 6/10 | 01/10/2026 | 97 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 860m | Soft 5 | Kelsey Lenton | 56.5kg | 0:50.12 | 2-2 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 650m | Good | Kelsey Lenton | 0:39.56 | - | 4 |
| 0.69L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Teo Nugent | 56kg | 1:26.82 | 2-3-9 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/06/2026 | 19 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Dean Yendall | 57.5kg | 1:28.48 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | 18 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/05/2026 | 9 | MDN 2U | $50,200.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Dean Yendall | 57.5kg | 1:29.04 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Cameron Thompson | 0:52.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hannah Richardson
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent runs, finishing ninth at Gatton in a BM55 after settling rearward and making no impression, then last at Toowoomba the start prior when beaten over 13 lengths. He was unwanted in the market last time and has no wins or placings from five starts at this distance. Others bring stronger current form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/10/2026 | 13 | BM0-55 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Danny Peisley | 58kg | 1:05.00 | 10-11-9 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/10/2026 | 17 | CL1 CG | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1210m | Good 4 | Ross O'sullivan | 56kg | 1:14.83 | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | CL2 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1640m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 52kg | 1:38.92 | 2-2-9 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/13 | 10/09/2026 | 33 | BM0-58 CG | $20,000.00 | Warwick | 1350m | Good 3 | Olivia Kendal | 57.5kg | 1:20.09 | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | BM55 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1300m | Good 4 | Anthony Allen | 59.5kg | 1:20.78 | 3-1-5 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/08/2026 | 22 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1100m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 56.5kg | 1:03.49 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 925m | Soft | Montanna Savva | 0:58.33 | - | 5 |
| 3.31L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 925m | Good | Montanna Savva | 0:57.44 | - | 3 |
| 3.83L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matthew Powell
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below his best at Ipswich last start in a BM58, finishing sixth behind The Torque Factor and beaten nine lengths after interference approaching the 1400m. His Beaudesert sixth two back was more encouraging, beaten five lengths after staying on okay in a BM55. Has placed at the trip and rates among the main hopes.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/10/2026 | 21 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1666m | Good 4 | Micheal Hellyer | 55.5kg | 1:40.42 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/13 | 17/09/2026 | 27 | BM0-55 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1400m | Good 3 | Micheal Hellyer | 57.5kg | 1:22.91 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | BM0-55 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1400m | Good 4 | Micheal Hellyer | 57.5kg | 1:22.95 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/14 | 04/08/2026 | 35 | BM0-55 | $20,000.00 | Warwick | 1500m | Good 4 | Micheal Hellyer | 57.5kg | 1:30.27 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/06/2026 | 10 | BM0-58 | $20,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1900m | Heavy 9 | Micheal Hellyer | 57kg | 2:02.55 | 4-3-7 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $20,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1500m | Soft 5 | Micheal Hellyer | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 3-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Frederick Larson | 0:57.94 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 900m | Good | Amy Graham | 0:52.61 | - | 1 |
| 5L | $0.00 |