Gunbower Race 8 - Garner Smith For One Nation (Bm52)
Looking right down the bottom here to PRO VELOCITY (14), who looks a key player if she can get in despite the wide gate and big weight. Poor last start, but nice return in a better race than this the start prior and probably better suited back to this trip. PENDANTE (7) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 2050m at Murtoa, beaten 7 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. THE STOCK ROUTE (6) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 2.75 lengths back in fifth over 1620m at Donald. This looks more to his liking and he draws ideally. SURELY SPECIAL (5) bounced back last start and landed the prize by 3/4 of a length over 2112m at Echuca. Well placed to feature in the finish again. DUSTY'S DEEL (2) started at $4 last time and ran below expectations, finishing eighth and beaten 6 lengths at Kilmore over 2000m after being prominent at the bend.

Jockey: Jack Martin
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Coleraine on September 25 over 1600m, 2 len behind Akitu with 58kg at $10. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 in a 0-56 at Donald on September 12 over 1620m, 3 len behind Thoughtful with 58kg at $51. Going okay but looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 25/09/2026 | 13 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Coleraine | 1600m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 58kg | 1:37.31 | 9-8-5 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/09/2026 | 37 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Donald | 1620m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 58kg | 1:39.82 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/08/2026 | 23 | BM66 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 2100m | Synthetic | Christine Puls | 54kg | 2:12.79 | 11-11-9 | 11 |
| 13.1L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/07/2026 | 20 | BM66 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 2100m | Synthetic | Christine Puls | 54kg | 2:11.98 | 8-9-10 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | 3 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 2100m | Synthetic | Christine Puls | 54.5kg | 2:13.59 | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | Christine Puls | 59.5kg | 2:20.67 | 9-7-5 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Ryan Hurdle | 0:55.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Hayley Mc Carthy | 0:46.26 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Melea Castle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Kilmore on September 13 over 2000m, 6 len behind Makusha with 55kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 10 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Surfy Pete carrying 55kg at $3.60. Rates highly and is among the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 13/09/2026 | 15 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Kilmore | 2000m | Good 4 | Chelsea Thompson | 55kg | 2:06.16 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1600m | Good 4 | Zac Moore | 55kg | 1:38.49 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/12 | 15/08/2026 | 243 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1600m | Soft 6 | Zac Moore | 55kg | 1:38.44 | 4-4-3 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Harry Coffey | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Logan Mcneil | 1:08.36 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 15/12/2025 | 9 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Werribee | 2108m | Good 4 | Sheridan Clarke | 58.5kg | 2:13.96 | 1-2-9 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/12 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2000m | Good 4 | Sheridan Clarke | 58.5kg | 2:04.55 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | BM52 3U | $20,000.00 | Wycheproof | 1800m | Good 4 | Sheridan Clarke | 60.5kg | 1:50.48 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Tayla Cameron
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field in a Cl2 at Pooncarie on September 19 over 1550m, 6 len behind Shasam with 55kg at $6. The start before that ran last of 10 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 1600m, 14 len behind Surfy Pete carrying 58kg at $71. Last run was an improvement, but that was down in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | CL2 | $14,200.00 | Pooncarie | 1550m | Good | Tayla Cameron | 55kg | 1:37.01 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1600m | Good 4 | Jack Martin | 58kg | 1:38.49 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 14.5L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | 13 | BM56 3U | $20,000.00 | Murtoa | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Jack Martin | 59kg | 1:41.57 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 19.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 08/08/2026 | 63 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Mildura | 1400m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 60kg | 1:24.40 | 11-10-10 | 11 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 1000m | Chelsea Taylor | 1:03.83 | - | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 1200m | Chelsea Taylor | 1:20.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/14 | 06/06/2026 | 167 | BM0-56 2U | $22,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Soft 6 | Will Gordon | 60kg | 1:39.16 | - | 7 |
| 99.0L | $71.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/12/2025 | 6 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Horsham | 1800m | Soft 7 | Chelsea Taylor | 61kg | 1:56.28 | 8-10-9 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Mitchell Aitken
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Echuca on September 19 over 2112m, 3.5 len behind Surely Special carrying 57.5kg at $15. Before that 4th of 10 in a Bm56 at Tatura on September 7 over 1980m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Saxon Blood with 57kg at $4.60. Consistent type who just needs luck from the draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 19/09/2026 | 12 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 2112m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 57.5kg | 2:16.55 | 6-9-6 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Tatura | 1980m | Soft 7 | Teo Nugent | 57kg | 2:07.31 | 7-8-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | BM56 3U | $27,000.00 | Wodonga | 2050m | Soft 6 | Teo Nugent | 56.5kg | 2:08.86 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/08/2026 | 6 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Wodonga | 2050m | Heavy 8 | Teo Nugent | 56kg | 2:10.78 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/08/2026 | 16 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Teo Nugent | 54kg | 1:32.96 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/07/2026 | 26 | BM0-56 2U | $27,000.00 | Wodonga | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Chelsea Jokic | 56.5kg | 1:27.60 | 10-9-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 820m | Logan Mcneil | 0:50.61 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 820m | Olivia Osborne | 0:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Liana Wood
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.8 len in a 0 - 56 at Echuca on September 19 over 2112m defeating Phantom's Chase carrying 52kg at $9.50. The run before that got back early 6th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Kilmore on September 13 over 1600m, 5 len behind Dance Lady with 54kg at $11. Will give backers a sight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/09/2026 | 6 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 2112m | Good 4 | Liana Wood | 52kg | 2:16.55 | 4-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/12 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Kilmore | 1600m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 54kg | 1:39.55 | 10-10-6 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2026 | 15 | BM56 3U | $27,000.00 | Wodonga | 2050m | Soft 6 | Liana Wood | 53.5kg | 2:08.86 | 2-4-3 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/08/2026 | 22 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Wodonga | 2050m | Heavy 8 | Ryan Houston | 55kg | 2:10.78 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/07/2026 | 23 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Wodonga | 2050m | Heavy 9 | Sam Kennedy | 54kg | 2:13.18 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | Ruby Davis | 0:51.29 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 03/07/2026 | 10 | BM52 2U | $20,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 56.5kg | 1:32.56 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Cian Macredmond | 1:26.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chelsea Taylor
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 in a 0-56 at Donald on September 12 over 1620m, 2.75 len behind Thoughtful with 56.5kg at $6.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 in a Bm56 at Murtoa on August 21 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Wimmera Star carrying 57.5kg at $4. Can go on with the job now.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/09/2026 | 22 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Donald | 1620m | Good 4 | Chelsea Taylor | 56.5kg | 1:39.82 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | BM56 3U | $20,000.00 | Murtoa | 2050m | Heavy 8 | Chelsea Taylor | 57.5kg | 2:12.98 | 2-2-8 | 10 |
| 11.7L | $4.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/08/2026 | 18 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 2000m | Soft 6 | Chelsea Taylor | 57.5kg | 2:05.29 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 28/07/2026 | 3 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2400m | Soft 5 | Christine Puls | 54.5kg | 2:37.27 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Murtoa | 2050m | Soft 7 | Christine Puls | 57.5kg | 2:10.07 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/14 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Mildura | 1900m | Good 4 | Christine Puls | 57.5kg | 1:59.62 | 1-2-5 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 1050m | Mrs Jane Duncan | 1:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 1100m | Good | Madison Lloyd | 1:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.52L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brittany Button
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 11 in a Bm56 at Murtoa on August 21 over 2050m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Wimmera Star with 53.5kg at $11. Before that 7th of 12 in a Bm56 at Warracknabeal on August 15 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mangione with 52.5kg at $18. Working up to a win. Capable enough on her day and is expected to run well.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | BM56 3U | $20,000.00 | Murtoa | 2050m | Heavy 8 | Sarah Field | 53.5kg | 2:12.98 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 2000m | Soft 6 | Hayley Spitse | 52.5kg | 2:05.29 | 8-8-7 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $18.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Murtoa | 2050m | Soft 7 | Chelsea Taylor | 55.5kg | 2:10.07 | 8-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $14.00 |
| 6/14 | 18/07/2026 | 12 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Mildura | 1900m | Good 4 | Chelsea Taylor | 56kg | 1:59.62 | 8-10-6 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/07/2026 | 16 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1590m | Heavy 10 | Rose Hammond | 55.5kg | 1:42.79 | 9-4-8 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/13 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Donald | 1620m | Heavy 9 | Cory Parish | 57.5kg | 1:44.31 | 10-7-7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1000m | Mrs C Macfarlane | 1:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Danica Munro | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amy Herrmann
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Coleraine on September 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Akitu with 55kg at $101. The start before that ran second last of 9 in a Cl1 at Naracoorte on August 28 over 1430m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Rhinestone Rory carrying 55kg at $41. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/09/2026 | 28 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Coleraine | 1600m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 55kg | 1:37.31 | 7-9-7 | 11 |
| 3.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2026 | 27 | CL1 | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 1430m | Heavy 9 | Brooke King | 55kg | 1:34.28 | 4-9-8 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/08/2026 | 362 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Hamilton | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 56.5kg | 1:31.11 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/08/2025 | 11 | BM64 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 2100m | Synthetic | Melissa Julius | 55kg | 2:11.71 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/07/2025 | 20 | BM64 2U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1700m | Heavy 9 | Cian Macredmond | 55kg | 1:51.45 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/07/2025 | 19 | BM58 2U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Jack Hill | 56.5kg | 1:25.10 | 3-7-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 808m | Good | Brad Rawiller | 0:47.16 | - | 0 |
| 9.42L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 18/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 801m | Soft | Nash Rawiller | 0:47.76 | - | 0 |
| 7.01L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jackie Beriman
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Echuca on September 19 over 2112m, 3.5 len behind Surely Special with 55.5kg at $26. Before that 6th of 10 in a Bm56 at Tatura on September 7 over 1980m, slow going 3.5 len behind Saxon Blood with 56kg at $17. Others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 19/09/2026 | 12 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 2112m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 55.5kg | 2:16.55 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2026 | 15 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Tatura | 1980m | Soft 7 | Jackie Beriman | 56kg | 2:07.31 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |
| 13/13 | 23/08/2026 | 8 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1590m | Soft 7 | Jake Duffy | 56.5kg | 1:40.73 | 6-8-13 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1600m | Soft 6 | Melissa Julius | 56.5kg | 1:38.44 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2026 | 26 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Hamilton | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Melissa Julius | 54kg | 1:47.64 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 06/07/2026 | 24 | BM52 3U | $22,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2000m | Heavy 10 | Dylan Dean | 56.5kg | 2:14.52 | 4-2-4 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | B Kennedy | 1:01.61 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Koby Jennings | 0:58.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |