Gunbower Race 4 - First National Charles L King & Co Cohuna (Bm52)
EL SALTO (1) is an old-timer lining up for start No 108, but is still racing in great heart, as evidenced by the last-start fourth at Echuca when beaten less than a length. Finished second the start prior, when beaten a length, and did start $2.20 that day. AMERICAN RUSS (5) beat home EL SALTO last start, albeit narrowly, but he does have just the one win from 49 starts, so he's hard to tip with confidence. Still, going too well to dismiss. FORTYFOUR MAGNUM (8) returned to the winner's stall last time at Kilmore in a stronger race than this, so he gores in everything despite the wide gate. THE MOUNT (3) resumes here and is yet to miss a place in three fresh runs and will have taken benefit from a recent Donald trial fourth placing. STEELY HUSTLER (11) is another who's drawn out, but made an encouraging return first-up and might have more improvement to come than most.
Jockey: Sam Kennedy
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 11 in a 0 - 56 at Echuca on September 19 over 1009m, 0.9 len behind Attaboom with 58kg at $3.80. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 in a 0 - 56 at Donald on September 12 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Flying Straz carrying 56kg at $2.20. Not far from the winner last time and can play a role back to this grade.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 1009m | Good 4 | Jack Martin | 58kg | 0:59.79 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 12/09/2026 | 5 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Donald | 1000m | Good 4 | Olivia East | 56kg | 0:58.25 | 9-9-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/12 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Tatura | 1000m | Soft 7 | Chelsea Jokic | 58.5kg | 0:59.74 | 11-9-7 | 11 |
| 3.9L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Sam Kennedy | 54.5kg | 0:59.10 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Olivia East | 54kg | 1:00.46 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/07/2026 | 15 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Sam Kennedy | 57.5kg | 0:59.76 | 4-3-6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Jason Whiting | 0:56.36 | - | 0 |
| 1.28L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 0:58.03 | - | 0 |
| 1.03L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chelsea Taylor
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Cg&E Bm56 July 7 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Bark carrying 56.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Echuca Bm56 November 4 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Tapo with 60.5kg at $20. Placed in three of five first-up but does have a horror gate to contend with.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | BM56 CG 2U | $22,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Sam Kennedy | 56.5kg | 1:12.27 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/06/2026 | 10 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Dylan Dunn | 59kg | 0:59.47 | 11-11-8 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/06/2026 | 49 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Donald | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Cassidy Hill | 57.5kg | 1:01.16 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/05/2026 | 16 | BM0-56 2U | $22,000.00 | Donald | 1000m | Good 3 | John Keating | 60kg | 0:58.47 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 12 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 1000m | Good 3 | Chelsea Taylor | 60.5kg | 0:58.03 | 9-9-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/5 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | BM62 3U | $20,000.00 | Kerang | 1100m | Good 3 | John Keating | 58.5kg | 1:04.31 | 4-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1000m | Heavy | Linda Meech | 1:03.79 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Koby Jennings
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Stawell Bm66 April 5 over 1100m, 15 len behind Wingsandpropellers carrying 54kg at $31. First up last campaign third of 14 at Werribee Bm56 December 15 over 1108m, 1.5 len behind Surprisatic with 60.5kg at $12. This looks a great kick-off point and draws well.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 850m | Shayleigh Ingelse | 0:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 05/04/2026 | 29 | BM66 3U | $40,000.00 | Stawell | 1100m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 54kg | 1:04.42 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Edenhope | 1200m | Soft 5 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:11.47 | 8-7-4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | 18 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Great Western | 1200m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 60kg | 1:11.16 | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 06/01/2026 | 22 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Colac | 1110m | Good 3 | Will Gordon | 60.5kg | 1:04.31 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/14 | 15/12/2025 | 144 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Werribee | 1108m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 60.5kg | 1:04.98 | 12-11-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Will Gordon | 0:47.62 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | BM58 2U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Declan Bates | 60.5kg | 1:08.53 | 7-9-12 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Dean
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Swan Hill 0 - 56 June 6 over 975m, soft track; 7 len behind Monix with 57.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 May 3 over 1100m, soft track; a neck behind Melodee Rose carrying 59.5kg at $21. Recent jumpouts hint at a positive first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Sarah Field | 1:00.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | Sarah Field | 0:45.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | BM0-56 2U | $22,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Soft 6 | Dylan Dean | 57.5kg | 0:56.98 | 5-5-11 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | BM0-56 2U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 1109m | Soft 7 | Dylan Dean | 58kg | 1:06.62 | 1-1-10 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/14 | 09/05/2026 | 6 | BM52 2U | $22,000.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Soft 7 | Dylan Dean | 60kg | 1:06.34 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/05/2026 | 141 | BM0-56 2U | $22,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1100m | Soft 7 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:05.73 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Stawell | 1100m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 58.5kg | 1:05.37 | 3-4-10 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/11/2025 | 12 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Dunkeld | 1200m | Soft 6 | Sarah Field | 58.5kg | 1:12.61 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Logan Mcneil
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 in a 0 - 56 at Echuca on September 19 over 1009m, long-neck behind Attaboom carrying 57.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 in a Bm52 at Ararat on May 9 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Tori's Dee carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. He's 1 from 49, so doesn't make a habit of winning, but gets his chance here.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 19/09/2026 | 98 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 1009m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 57.5kg | 0:59.79 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 5 | Alana Kelly | 57.5kg | 1:04.70 | 2-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/14 | 09/05/2026 | 32 | BM52 2U | $22,000.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Soft 7 | Campbell Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:06.70 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/04/2026 | 104 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Hamilton | 1100m | Soft 7 | Tayla Childs | 57.5kg | 1:06.93 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/12/2025 | 72 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1200m | Good 4 | Shaun Guymer | 55kg | 1:11.24 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/10/2025 | 21 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Kilmore | 1600m | Good 4 | Christine Puls | 58.5kg | 1:38.50 | 1-1-8 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Melea Castle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 10th of 13 in a Bm50 at Berrigan on August 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Add Milk with 61kg at $5. The run before that ran last in a small field in a 0 - 56 at Casterton on August 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Hughie carrying 69kg at $15. An inside draw is a big advantage. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | J Baldock | 0:49.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/13 | 22/08/2026 | 13 | BM50 | $12,000.00 | Berrigan | 1100m | Soft 7 | Melea Castle | 61kg | 1:06.13 | - | 2 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/08/2026 | 16 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Casterton | 1200m | Soft 7 | Arron Lynch | 69kg | 1:12.90 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2026 | 17 | BM0-54 | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Rochelle Milnes | 60kg | 1:10.34 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/07/2026 | 100 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 0:58.88 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | J Baldock | 0:50.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Avoca | 1100m | Good 3 | Emily Pozman | 58kg | 1:04.66 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | 34 | BM52 3U | $20,000.00 | Towong | 1200m | Soft 6 | Melea Castle | 60kg | 1:11.98 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Chelsea Thompson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 0.5 len in a 0 - 56 at Kilmore on September 13 over 1100m defeating True Prophet carrying 51kg at $8.50. Before that ran second last of 7 in a Bm56 at Echuca on August 30 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Astari carrying 55kg at $12. Needs to do more. Warrants major respect now back in winning form.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Kilmore | 1100m | Good 4 | Chelsea Thompson | 51kg | 1:05.08 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2026 | 58 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 1000m | Soft 7 | Cory Parish | 55kg | 1:01.45 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Heavy | Samantha Young | 1:01.92 | - | 7 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 03/07/2026 | 12 | BM52 2U | $20,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Alana Kelly | 57kg | 1:12.90 | 8-11-9 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Zac Moore | 55kg | 0:59.26 | 12-10-6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/06/2026 | 22 | BM0-56 2U | $22,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Soft 6 | Cory Parish | 56kg | 0:56.98 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 15/05/2026 | 11 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Kilmore | 1212m | Soft 6 | Dylan Dean | 55.5kg | 1:13.47 | 3-6-10 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | John Keating | 1:01.16 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jack Martin
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Mildura Bm56 July 18 over 1000m, 8 len behind Grande Terre carrying 54kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Mildura Bm56 May 24 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Himeno carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Might need a run or two.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 850m | Neil Farley | 0:50.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 18/07/2026 | 15 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Mildura | 1000m | Good 4 | Jade Smith | 54kg | 0:59.86 | 10-11-11 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/07/2026 | 27 | BM52 2U | $20,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 1:00.20 | 1-1-10 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | BM0-56 2U | $22,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Soft 6 | Will Gordon | 58kg | 0:56.98 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/05/2026 | 337 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Mildura | 1000m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 58.5kg | 0:58.93 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 850m | Dean Yendall | 0:53.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 21/06/2025 | 13 | BM0-58 | $27,000.00 | Donald | 1006m | Soft 7 | Will Gordon | 58kg | 0:59.59 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2025 | 33 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Soft 7 | Neil Farley | 57.5kg | 0:57.66 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |