Shepparton R2 VHRC PACE
- AlbanyWA
- Albion ParkQLD
- Globe DerbySA
- MenangleNSW
- SheppartonVIC
Vhrc Pace
6:44pm • 2190m • Mobile Start • Pacers • 0W/15.0K stake • No age restrictions • $15,0006:44pm • 2190m • Mobile Start • Pacers • 0W/15.0K stake • No age restrictions • $15,000
Race Notes
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Sportswriter USA - Not Now Franco (NZ) (Mach Three CA)
Best MR
1:54.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.2MS
Gear
Anti Choking Device, Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Pulling, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 63, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Blinkers - Sliding ...
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added: Anti Choking Device
Today's Stats
Track
2-0-0-0
Distance
2-0-0-0
Track & Distance
2-0-0-0
Last Season
1-0-0-0
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
26-8-1-6
Prize Money
$87,997
Win Range
1650 - 2600
Last 10 Starts
33435x11x8
Last Run
17 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 26-8-1-6 | 2-0-0-0 | 14-2-1-3 | 2-0-0-0 | 2-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 31% | 0% | 14% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 58% | 0% | 43% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 31 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Renown Young Guns Series | 73.2m | $8,000 | Sean O'sullivan | Fr7 | - | $12.00 | 406 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (57.1, 28.3) | My Little Bo | Steel Ruler HD | Popcornfriday 16.4m |
| 1/10 | 20 Nov 2024 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Spring H2o Stawell Cup Ht | - | $8,000 | Jackie Barker | Sr1 | - | $1.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (55.7, 27.7) | Franco Novelist NZ | Valiente 4.9m | Maxy Wants to Play 2.0m |
| 1/6 | 11 Nov 2024 | Ararat | 1790m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Ararat Pre Mix King Pace | - | $8,000 | Jackie Barker | Fr5 | - | $2.25 | 225 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (55.7, 27.8) | Franco Novelist NZ | Hez All Rock 11.4m | All Da Rage 1.8m |
| 5/10 | 31 Mar 2024 | Riverin | 2270m | - | NR up to 90. | Wagga Pacers Cup | 4.8m | $20,400 | Taylah Osmond | Fr5 | - | $41.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (56.3, 28.1) | Bluto NZ | Blazing Home NZ HFNK | Hiranya NZ 1.4m |
| 3/12 | 16 Mar 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Tab We'Re On Pace | 2.8m | $15,000 | Abby Sanderson | Sr1 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (55.9, 27.3) | Classic Mission NZ | Dhaulagiri NZ HFHD | Franco Novelist NZ 2.5m |
| 4/7 | 9 Mar 2024 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | - | Allied Express Pace | 10.6m | $15,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr3 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (57.3, 27.7) | Better Day | Dhaulagiri NZ 2.5m | Tiger Band Wagon 6.5m |
| 3/9 | 2 Mar 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | 13.0m | $15,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $9.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:52.7 (54.6, 27.6) | Oorah | Radius 5.0m | Franco Novelist NZ 8.0m |
| 3/11 | 23 Feb 2024 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Haras Des Trotteurs Pace | 8.0m | $15,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr4 | - | $13.00 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.0 (56.6, 27.3) | Rakero Slammer NZ | Radius HD | Franco Novelist NZ 7.5m |
| 5/12 | 9 Feb 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | 7.1m | $9,000 | Abby Sanderson | Sr3 | - | $8.50 | 13 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (55.4, 27.5) | Alby Two Chains | John Mclean NZ 2.7m | Rakero Slammer NZ 1.9m |
| 6/10 | 27 Jan 2024 | Riverin | 2270m | - | NR up to 80. | Phoenix Accounting And Bus | 17.7m | $19,380 | Rebecca Bartley | Sr1 | - | $12.00 | - | - | 1:54.2 (56.9, 28.4) | Baxter Red | Western Style 5.2m | Carlo Gambino NZ 9.2m |
Sire
Sportswriter USA
Dam
Not Now Franco (NZ)
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Royal Blue, White Epaulettes & Collar, Royal Blue & White Stripped Sleevs
Owners
Ravitalli Standardbreds
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Youl | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L C Bryant | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Ryan Sanderson (a(C))
T: S J O'Donoghue
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Life Sign USA - Trulyawork of Art USA (Artsplace (US))
Best MR
1:54.7MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.7MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind
Today's Stats
Track
4-2-0-1
Distance
3-2-0-0
Track & Distance
2-1-0-0
Last Season
15-1-4-2
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
23-5-4-2
Prize Money
$53,000
Win Range
1690 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
23r74739x2
Last Run
20 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 23-5-4-2 | 3-2-0-0 | 12-4-3-0 | 4-2-0-1 | 2-1-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 15-1-4-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 67% | 33% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 7% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 67% | 58% | 75% | 50% | 0% | 47% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 28 Dec 2025 | Cobram | 2678m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Cobram Pacing Cup | 12.1m | $15,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $4.60 | 164 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.9, 30.1) | Merrywood Paul | Big Bad Ossie 12.1m | Sports Narrator 4.6m |
| 9/9 | 17 Jul 2025 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 65 or better. | Broadstead Kilmore Pace | 31.7m | $8,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $4.60 | 16 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (56.1, 28.3) | Letsrockletsroll | Helluva NZ 3.8m | Pas Guarantee HD |
| 3/8 | 1 Jul 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 59 to 66. | Neatline Homes Pace | 3.8m | $8,000 | Corey O'donoghue | Fr5 | - | $4.80 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (57.1, 28.2) | Valiente | Line Dance 3.6m | Big Bad Ossie HFHD |
| 7/8 | 18 Jun 2025 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 60 to 80. | Yorkshire Park Pace | 13.8m | $8,000 | Corey O'donoghue | Fr3 | - | $5.50 | 11 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (56.2, 27.8) | Cuzzy Bro | Pesci 3.9m | Emily Vincent 3.6m |
| 4/12 | 7 Jun 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hip Pocket Castlemaine | 3.4m | $15,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Sr5 | - | $14.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (57.2, 28.3) | Saifa NZ | Mitzi Said HD | Kwick Sand HFNK |
| 7/10 | 24 May 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Encompassing Pace | 10.0m | $15,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $3.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.0, 28.3) | Crime Writer | Calexico 1.0m | Clear Left NZ 4.4m |
| 0/12 | 17 May 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Lamaros Hotel Pace | - | $10,000 | Abby Sanderson | Sr6 | - | $18.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.5, 28.0) | Alot Like Louie | Seathestars 1.3m | Collective Works 1.3m |
| 3/10 | 3 May 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 72. | Cnc Router Bits Pace | 4.0m | $10,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr3 | - | $3.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (57.4, 28.1) | Royal Division | Clymenus NZ 3.4m | Big Bad Ossie HD |
| 2/9 | 19 Apr 2025 | Riverin | 2270m | - | NR up to 90. | Wagga Pacers Cup | 1.2m | $20,400 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr4 | - | $7.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (55.5, 28.0) | Boom NZ | Big Bad Ossie 1.2m | Captains Catch NK |
| 1/10 | 5 Apr 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Hyland Racing Colours Pace | - | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $3.70 | - | - | 1:58.0 (57.1, 28.5) | Big Bad Ossie | Kwick Sand HD | Luva Scrap 5.8m |
Sire
Life Sign USA
Dam
Trulyawork of Art USA
Trained at
Kialla
Colours
White, Orange Diamond & Sleeves
Owners
S J O'Donoghue, R J Chaplin, R G Broso, J Fitzsimon, A M O'Donoghue
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sanderson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S J O'Donoghue | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Vincent - Night Vision (Courage Under Fire NZ)
Best MR
1:54.8MS
Dist Best MR
2:02.6MS
Gear
Bit - Straight, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57.5, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins - Conventional, Spreader - One Legged O/S
Today's Stats
Track
15-3-4-1
Distance
3-1-1-0
Track & Distance
2-0-1-0
Last Season
25-4-6-3
This Season
1-0-0-0
Career
36-6-9-4
Prize Money
$48,880
Win Range
1609 - 2190
Last 10 Starts
4744224164
Last Run
11 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 36-6-9-4 | 3-1-1-0 | 7-1-1-0 | 15-3-4-1 | 2-0-1-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 25-4-6-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 14% | 20% | 0% | 0% | 16% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 53% | 67% | 29% | 53% | 50% | 0% | 52% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 6 | - | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 6 Jan 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 60 to 80. | Abbey & Abby Shrc Facebook | 4.7m | $8,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr2 | - | $11.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (57.6, 27.3) | Clymenus NZ | Layden NK | Triple Rock Saint NZ HD |
| 6/10 | 27 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 9.8m | $10,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr6 | - | $34.00 | 18 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (56.5, 27.7) | Eastbro Chrissy | Hugo Rocks 2.7m | Im Dustee 5.8m |
| 1/8 | 9 Dec 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Vhrc / Black Horse Natural | - | $7,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr4 | - | $8.50 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (58.7, 30.2) | Momentum Shift | Rockin Gemma 1.1m | Im Dustee HFNK |
| 4/10 | 26 Nov 2025 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 9.0m | $6,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr6 | - | $10.00 | 8 days ago | - | 2:00.2 (56.9, 29.0) | Williams | Denver Man 1.6m | I Am on Therun NK |
| 2/11 | 18 Nov 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Welcome Back Benstud Pace | 4.4m | $7,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr5 | - | $18.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (58.5, 29.9) | Kia Ora Beauty | Momentum Shift 4.4m | Big Sledge Hammer HFNK |
| 2/8 | 4 Nov 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Munro & Associates Pace | 4.5m | $6,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr3 | - | $11.00 | 14 days ago | - | 2:01.2 (57.8, 28.0) | Big Sledge Hammer | Momentum Shift 4.5m | Captain Jazz HD |
| 4/8 | 21 Oct 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Hygain Sales & Export Team | 6.4m | $6,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr5 | - | $8.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (57.6, 29.3) | Valiente | Our Cheeky Devil 3.0m | Chirripo 2.6m |
| 4/9 | 13 Oct 2025 | Marybro | 1690m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | 1.7m | $7,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr2 | - | $11.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (56.8, 28.3) | Komodo | Steel the Moment 1.2m | Major Bert SHFHD |
| 7/10 | 7 Oct 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Neatline Pace | 8.8m | $7,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr3 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.3, 28.1) | Hoorah Philtra | Norms Lady HFNK | Major Bert HD |
| 4/8 | 30 Sep 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Cottrell Electrical Pace | 8.6m | $6,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr6 | - | $12.00 | - | - | 1:58.3 (57.6, 28.6) | Jimmy Breeze NZ | Our Cheeky Devil 3.7m | Nomorelying 3.4m |
Sire
Vincent
Dam
Night Vision
Trained at
Mitchellstown
Colours
Red, White V, Dark Blue Sleeves
Owners
F M (Frank) Jessup
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kylie Sugars | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K D Sugars | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Mare
Breeding
Downbytheseaside USA - Shes Norma Jeane (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:53.8MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Hood, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 63, Neck Strap, Tail Tie
Today's Stats
Track
7-0-1-1
Distance
2-0-1-0
Track & Distance
2-0-1-0
Last Season
18-2-1-1
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
51-6-6-5
Prize Money
$71,784
Win Range
1609 - 1740
Last 10 Starts
8185073421
Last Run
17 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 51-6-6-5 | 2-0-1-0 | 20-0-1-1 | 7-0-1-1 | 2-0-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 18-2-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 12% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 11% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 33% | 50% | 10% | 29% | 50% | 0% | 22% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 11 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 5 | - | 9 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31 Dec 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 55. | Hylands Young Gun Series | - | $8,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr7 | - | $9.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (58.0, 29.4) | Our Roku | Im Butter Blue 1.5m | Heavens Gift 2.9m |
| 2/9 | 19 Dec 2025 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 53. | Welcome Murrumbidgee Grain | 2.5m | $9,792 | Charlene Gusman | Fr2 | - | $14.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.4 (56.2, 28.5) | We Dealin Diamonds | Our Roku 2.5m | Im Alrite HD |
| 4/8 | 12 Dec 2025 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 58. | Premium Punter | 8.1m | $9,792 | Charlene Gusman | Fr1 | - | $31.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:51.5 (55.8, 28.7) | Tizzy Lizzie | Lotusbird HFNK | Tupelo HFNK |
| 3/12 | 4 Dec 2025 | Balarat | 2200m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 13.6m | $15,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr1 | - | $26.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.4, 28.5) | Lou Easyana | Rocknlena 2.3m | Our Roku 11.3m |
| 7/9 | 20 Nov 2025 | Balarat | 2200m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 36.8m | $15,000 | Chris Alford | Sr1 | - | $151.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (54.5, 27.7) | Kiss NZ | Sweetnikkilou 8.6m | Centofellie 6.5m |
| 10/10 | 12 Nov 2025 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 62.8m | $10,000 | Chris Alford | Fr3 | - | $151.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (54.5, 27.4) | Kiss NZ | The Answer 2.1m | Eureka Jo 7.9m |
| 5/9 | 31 Oct 2025 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 57. | Carnival Of Cups November | 12.9m | $9,792 | Charlene Gusman | Fr3 | - | $81.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (56.7, 28.8) | Isla Rochelle | Dieing Art 8.5m | Ohoka Nico NZ HD |
| 8/9 | 24 Oct 2025 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 58. | Southwest Stockfeeds | 9.2m | $9,792 | Charlene Gusman | Fr3 | - | $71.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (56.4, 27.5) | Dove Lake | View the Art HFNK | Bubby to Base HFHD |
| 1/8 | 10 Oct 2025 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 47. | Carnival Of Cups November | - | $9,792 | Charlene Gusman | Fr5 | - | $7.50 | 5 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (57.4, 28.3) | Our Roku | Burton HD | Mason Dixon Line HFNK |
| 8/9 | 5 Oct 2025 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 49 to 54. | Decron Horse Care Pace | 8.2m | $7,000 | Charlene Gusman | Fr2 | - | $16.00 | - | - | 1:57.2 (58.6, 28.9) | Wild Card NZ | Harley Lane HFHD | Denver Man HFHD |
Sire
Downbytheseaside USA
Dam
Shes Norma Jeane
Trained at
Kialla
Colours
Black With Red & White Star, Red Sleeves, White Stars
Owners
C (Charlene) Gusman
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Sutton | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Gusman | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Downbytheseaside USA - Alina (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:55.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.1MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
8-0-1-1
Distance
4-0-0-0
Track & Distance
4-0-0-0
Last Season
13-1-6-2
This Season
1-0-0-0
Career
40-4-10-5
Prize Money
$34,670
Win Range
1650 - 2180
Last 10 Starts
x472213220
Last Run
11 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 40-4-10-5 | 4-0-0-0 | 16-2-2-1 | 8-0-1-1 | 4-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 13-1-6-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 0% | 31% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 69% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 10 | - | 9 | 8 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 6 Jan 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR up to 55. | Shepparton Gold Cup 17/1 | 13.2m | $6,000 | James Herbertson | Fr7 | - | $3.20 | 20 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (57.8, 29.1) | I of the Hurrikane | Leonard HD | Random Mahoney HD |
| 2/10 | 17 Dec 2025 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | 2-4 WINS | Smartloans Bendigo Pace | 4.6m | $6,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $4.20 | 46 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (55.7, 27.9) | Katunga Express | Anakin 4.6m | Therockgod 2.4m |
| 2/11 | 1 Nov 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 55. | Cnc Router Bits Pace | 2.2m | $8,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $4.20 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (56.1, 28.4) | Test of Fire | Anakin 2.2m | Katunga Express 1.2m |
| 3/9 | 23 Oct 2025 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 48 to 53. | Styles Construction Pace | 15.8m | $6,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $3.10 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (56.2, 27.1) | Rakarompa NZ | Bella Louise 14.2m | Anakin 1.7m |
| 1/8 | 9 Oct 2025 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 45 to 51. | Mc Labour Pace | - | $6,000 | James Herbertson | Fr2 | - | $2.10 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (58.2, 28.4) | Anakin | Ollies the Boss HD | Asmileandawinx 3.5m |
| 2/9 | 25 Sep 2025 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 45 to 52. | Styles Construction Pace | HD | $6,000 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $3.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (59.5, 29.2) | Ziegfeld | Anakin HD | Oh Sweet Creature 4.4m |
| 2/12 | 16 Sep 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | 0-3 WINS (NR50) | Goodfellows Car & Truck | SHFHD | $6,000 | James Herbertson | Sr2 | - | $1.80 | 46 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (59.0, 29.3) | Elated NZ | Anakin HFHD | Coral Cays 4.8m |
| 7/11 | 1 Aug 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 55. | Hertz Melton Pace Final | 9.7m | $8,000 | James Herbertson | Fr3 | - | $7.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (57.7, 28.6) | The Wise Guy | Cee Cee Lou 1.3m | Vince Lombardi NZ 1.0m |
| 4/12 | 25 Jul 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 55. | Hertz Melton Pace | 8.5m | $6,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $5.50 | 57 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (59.2, 29.6) | Evileye | Foresight 1.5m | Keayang Shadowbox 6.1m |
| 8/12 | 29 May 2025 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 55. | Warragul Pacing Cup Heat | 10.5m | $6,000 | Christopher Shinn | Fr3 | - | $26.00 | - | - | 2:00.1 (60.9, 33.1) | Dooo Dont Think | Cee Cee Lou 1.1m | Ruby Wingate 2.4m |
Sire
Downbytheseaside USA
Dam
Alina
Trained at
Wallan
Colours
Purple, Grey Sleeves
Owners
N F Shinn, R A Shinn
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R A Shinn | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
8 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
A Rocknroll Dance USA - Aldebaran Bromac NZ (Falcon Seelster USA)
Best MR
1:55.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.4MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 63, Nose Band - Figure 8, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Minnie bit, Spre ...
Today's Stats
Track
24-3-2-1
Distance
12-1-1-0
Track & Distance
12-1-1-0
Last Season
11-0-0-1
This Season
1-0-0-0
Career
45-4-3-5
Prize Money
$34,640
Win Range
1690 - 2190
Last 10 Starts
0455556349
Last Run
11 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 45-4-3-5 | 12-1-1-0 | 27-2-1-1 | 24-3-2-1 | 12-1-1-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 11-0-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 9% | 8% | 7% | 13% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 27% | 17% | 15% | 25% | 17% | 0% | 9% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 12 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 7 | - | 11 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 6 Jan 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 56 to 62. | Hygain Pace | 13.6m | $7,000 | Juanita Breen | Fr4 | - | $19.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (56.3, 28.0) | Chirripo | Nugget Rogers HD | Im Dustee 1.9m |
| 4/10 | 27 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 8.6m | $10,000 | Juanita Breen | Fr2 | - | $34.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (56.5, 27.7) | Eastbro Chrissy | Hugo Rocks 2.7m | Im Dustee 5.8m |
| 3/10 | 17 Dec 2025 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | 2-4 WINS | Smartloans Bendigo Pace | 7.0m | $6,000 | Juanita Breen | Sr3 | - | $7.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (55.7, 27.9) | Katunga Express | Anakin 4.6m | Therockgod 2.4m |
| 6/8 | 9 Dec 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Vhrc / Black Horse Natural | 7.9m | $7,000 | Juanita Breen | Sr1 | - | $31.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (58.7, 30.2) | Momentum Shift | Rockin Gemma 1.1m | Im Dustee HFNK |
| 5/10 | 2 Dec 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Thank You Chris Hazelman | 10.0m | $7,000 | Juanita Breen | Sr1 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (57.3, 28.7) | Big Sledge Hammer | Wind Sock 1.9m | Rockin Gemma 1.6m |
| 5/8 | 25 Nov 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Abbey & Abby Shrc Facebook | 12.2m | $7,000 | Juanita Breen | Fr3 | - | $9.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (59.0, 29.2) | Triple Rock Saint NZ | Im Dustee 3.0m | Norms Lady 5.4m |
| 5/11 | 18 Nov 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Welcome Back Benstud Pace | 6.6m | $7,000 | Juanita Breen | Sr1 | - | $17.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (58.5, 29.9) | Kia Ora Beauty | Momentum Shift 4.4m | Big Sledge Hammer HFNK |
| 5/8 | 4 Nov 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Munro & Associates Pace | 7.9m | $6,000 | Juanita Breen | Fr5 | - | $10.00 | 49 days ago | - | 2:01.2 (57.8, 28.0) | Big Sledge Hammer | Momentum Shift 4.5m | Captain Jazz HD |
| 4/9 | 16 Sep 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Neatline Pace 1st Heat | 8.0m | $8,000 | Juanita Breen | Fr5 | - | $6.50 | 10 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (57.1, 28.9) | Ideal Moth | Cotchinellie 5.3m | Alwaysbealady HD |
| 10/12 | 6 Sep 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 11.0m | $15,000 | Juanita Breen | Fr5 | - | $126.00 | - | - | 1:54.5 (57.4, 29.3) | Viney | Hez All Rock HFHD | Strapping Red 1.6m |
Sire
A Rocknroll Dance USA
Dam
Aldebaran Bromac NZ
Trained at
Avenel
Colours
Blue, Red & White Squares, Blue Yoke & Sleeves
Owners
A M Brown, J Breen, J Kreskas
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juanita Breen | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Breen | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Jordan Leedham (a(C))
T: M H Phillips
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Mare
Breeding
Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Soho Artemis (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:56.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Lugging Pole N/S, Nose Band - Drop, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes ...
Today's Stats
Track
2-0-1-1
Distance
3-0-0-1
Track & Distance
1-0-0-1
Last Season
13-1-4-1
This Season
2-0-0-1
Career
36-6-7-3
Prize Money
$110,912
Win Range
1785 - 2180
Last 10 Starts
649x932283
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 36-6-7-3 | 3-0-0-1 | 17-4-3-1 | 2-0-1-1 | 1-0-0-1 | 2-0-0-1 | 13-1-4-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 0% | 24% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 44% | 33% | 47% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 46% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 10 Jan 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | 1W/15.0K stake | Nutrien Equine Bendigo | 6.4m | $15,000 | Lochie Cook | Fr2 | - | $23.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (56.5, 28.0) | Pesci | Royal Appointment 3.9m | Rockin Gemma 2.5m |
| 8/11 | 2 Jan 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 57 to 63. | Hertz Melton Pace | 39.7m | $7,000 | Lochie Cook | Fr6 | - | $15.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.4, 27.4) | Platinum Jive NZ | The Steel Dragon 11.6m | Can Be a Ruebe NZ HD |
| 2/10 | 21 Dec 2025 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 53 to 58. | Kruzey Pace | 2.6m | $6,000 | Lochie Cook | Sr2 | - | $11.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (57.4, 28.7) | Auckland Red | Rockin Gemma 2.6m | Rakarompa NZ 5.1m |
| 2/8 | 9 Dec 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Vhrc / Black Horse Natural | 1.1m | $7,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr3 | - | $2.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (58.7, 30.2) | Momentum Shift | Rockin Gemma 1.1m | Im Dustee HFNK |
| 3/10 | 2 Dec 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Thank You Chris Hazelman | 3.5m | $7,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $4.60 | 11 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (57.3, 28.7) | Big Sledge Hammer | Wind Sock 1.9m | Rockin Gemma 1.6m |
| 9/10 | 21 Nov 2025 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 60 to 75. | Apco We'Ve Got You Pace | 14.5m | $15,000 | Lochie Cook | Fr2 | - | $15.00 | 218 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (56.3, 28.2) | My Uncle Stan | Strapping Red 3.0m | Golden Shooz 1.1m |
| 9/10 | 17 Apr 2025 | Penrith | 1720m | - | NR up to 58. | Pcc Social Club | 17.5m | $9,792 | Vaughan Duncan | Sr4 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (57.4, 29.4) | Honolulu Princess | Harleequin HD | Charlies Ace NZ 3.6m |
| 4/10 | 10 Apr 2025 | Penrith | 1720m | - | NR up to 67. | Starz Game Show @ Club Pac | 5.0m | $9,792 | Will Rixon | Fr2 | - | $8.50 | 17 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (57.2, 28.8) | Mr Teddy NZ | Shades of Heaven 2.3m | Radiant Amber HD |
| 6/10 | 24 Mar 2025 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | NR up to 60. | Ultra Air Honouree Heat | 18.0m | $9,792 | Will Rixon | Sr2 | - | $8.00 | 18 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (57.6, 28.5) | Nick of Time NZ | Seaside Delight 4.3m | Bettors Hope 1.6m |
| 6/10 | 6 Mar 2025 | Penrith | 1720m | - | NR up to 65. | Go Girlfriend Heat | 9.5m | $9,792 | Will Rixon | Sr4 | - | $3.90 | - | - | 1:56.5 (57.3, 29.2) | Ozzie Joybell | Bella Danza HFHD | Eyeknow 4.3m |
Sire
Rock N Roll Heaven USA
Dam
Soho Artemis
Trained at
Kongorong
Colours
Black, White Sash With Grey Stars, White Cuffs
Owners
L (Liam) Mason
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Leedham | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M H Phillips | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Hes Watching USA - Itz Gemmas Delight (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:54.9MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.1MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Pulling, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Neck Strap, Nose Band - Conventional, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Spreaders - Guiders, Tail Tie, Ton ...
Today's Stats
Track
8-3-1-1
Distance
7-2-1-1
Track & Distance
6-2-1-1
Last Season
24-4-2-5
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
44-9-4-8
Prize Money
$81,959
Win Range
1670 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
4531398330
Last Run
20 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 44-9-4-8 | 7-2-1-1 | 28-5-3-6 | 8-3-1-1 | 6-2-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 24-4-2-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 29% | 18% | 38% | 33% | 0% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 57% | 50% | 63% | 67% | 0% | 46% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | - | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 28 Dec 2025 | Cobram | 2678m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Cobram Pacing Cup | 69.6m | $15,000 | Mark Pitt | Sr1 | - | $4.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.9, 30.1) | Merrywood Paul | Big Bad Ossie 12.1m | Sports Narrator 4.6m |
| 3/12 | 14 Dec 2025 | Gnbower | 2630m | - | NR up to 95. | Gunbower Pacing Cup | 25.5m | $10,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr4 | - | $31.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (59.1, 29.1) | Crime Writer | Diamond Eclipse 1.3m | Herakles NK |
| 3/10 | 6 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Jaybro Pace | 4.9m | $15,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (57.6, 29.8) | Curyo Gentleman | Kartiare 3.3m | Herakles 1.6m |
| 8/12 | 29 Nov 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Swift Signs Pace | 9.1m | $15,000 | Mark Pitt | Sr5 | - | $8.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.5, 27.6) | Ata Rangi | Amphijet HFNK | Celestial Zodiac 1.9m |
| 9/12 | 17 Nov 2025 | Marybro | 2190m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | See You @ Stawell Nov 30 | 22.0m | $8,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr5 | - | $5.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (57.1, 29.2) | Big Boy Mal | Sir Nippa 2.1m | Platinum Jive NZ 9.7m |
| 3/11 | 8 Nov 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | 3.1m | $15,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr1 | - | $18.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.4, 28.1) | Hes No Romeo NZ | Tara Victory NZ NK | Herakles 2.2m |
| 1/10 | 29 Oct 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Techies Tyres Kyabram Cup | - | $10,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr4 | - | $1.85 | 15 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (57.9, 29.1) | Herakles | Can Be a Ruebe NZ 1.7m | Gunforhire 6.2m |
| 3/9 | 14 Oct 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Crowbars Demolition Pace | 8.3m | $7,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr5 | - | $7.50 | 11 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (55.9, 28.0) | Miki B NZ | Norms Lady 4.8m | Herakles 3.5m |
| 5/9 | 3 Oct 2025 | Riverin | 2270m | - | NR up to 80. | Mataranka Park Standardbre | 4.5m | $9,792 | Mark Pitt | Fr2 | - | $5.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (56.5, 27.7) | Jimmy James Maguire NZ | Mynamesevan HFHD | Alwaysbealady HFHD |
| 4/10 | 19 Sep 2025 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 80. | The Tab App | 5.9m | $9,792 | Mark Pitt | Fr5 | - | $4.20 | - | - | 1:54.5 (57.7, 29.5) | Hes Charlies Angel | Carlo Gambino NZ 2.2m | Jimmy James Maguire NZ 2.5m |
Sire
Hes Watching USA
Dam
Itz Gemmas Delight
Trained at
Kyabram
Colours
White, Purple Shamrocks & Sleeves, Silver Cuffs
Owners
M B Butler, P J Hay, J K Blacker, P M Cawthen, T P Turner, C A Young
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K L Butler | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Tasmyn Potter (a(C))
T: R K Bartley
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
For a Reason - Here for the Goodtimes NZ (Grinfromeartoear USA)
Best MR
1:54.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.4MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Hopple Shorteners - Elastic, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible .
Today's Stats
Track
3-0-0-0
Distance
8-2-2-2
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
24-5-3-4
This Season
1-0-1-0
Career
86-13-15-22
Prize Money
$80,117
Win Range
1609 - 2230
Last 10 Starts
6321486112
Last Run
16 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 86-13-15-22 | 8-2-2-2 | 19-4-5-5 | 3-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-0-1-0 | 24-5-3-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 15% | 25% | 21% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 21% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 58% | 75% | 74% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 5 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 1 Jan 2026 | Leeton | 2147m | - | NR up to 60. | Milbrae Quarries Final | 13.1m | $14,994 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr2 | - | $2.50 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (55.8, 26.7) | Flying Colours NZ | Oh Sweet Creature 13.1m | Master Gouda HD |
| 1/9 | 26 Dec 2025 | Leeton | 2147m | - | NR up to 60. | Milbrae Quarries Heat 3 | - | $9,792 | Harrison Ross | Fr4 | - | $6.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (58.5, 28.9) | Oh Sweet Creature | Donnie Mac 19.4m | Le Betty 1.6m |
| 1/9 | 5 Dec 2025 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 48. | Mawsons | - | $9,792 | George Lee | Fr7 | - | $7.50 | 10 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.4, 27.1) | Oh Sweet Creature | Full of Spice 3.0m | Always Exclusif 3.8m |
| 6/12 | 25 Nov 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Hygain Pace | 20.2m | $6,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr6 | - | $151.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (58.1, 29.8) | Chirripo | Katunga Express 4.3m | Keayang Omar 7.3m |
| 8/11 | 18 Nov 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Welcome Back Benstud Pace | 12.0m | $7,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr2 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (58.5, 29.9) | Kia Ora Beauty | Momentum Shift 4.4m | Big Sledge Hammer HFNK |
| 4/8 | 11 Nov 2025 | Echuca | 1755m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Moama Bowling Club Pace | 9.5m | $6,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Sr1 | - | $8.00 | 32 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (58.2, 28.8) | Mad Punta | City Rockstar 5.4m | Dieing Fear HFHD |
| 1/9 | 10 Oct 2025 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 47. | Raging Bull NZ @ South Wes | - | $9,792 | Tasmyn Potter | Fr5 | - | $3.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.7, 27.4) | Oh Sweet Creature | Spring Delight 4.2m | Rock the Nation NZ 1.5m |
| 2/10 | 3 Oct 2025 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 48. | Yirribee Pacing Stud | HFNK | $9,792 | Tasmyn Potter | Fr6 | - | $4.80 | 8 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (57.6, 27.4) | Our Rocky | Oh Sweet Creature HFNK | Spring Delight 1.2m |
| 3/9 | 25 Sep 2025 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 45 to 52. | Styles Construction Pace | 4.9m | $6,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Sr1 | - | $21.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (59.5, 29.2) | Ziegfeld | Anakin HD | Oh Sweet Creature 4.4m |
| 6/11 | 16 Sep 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 49 to 53. | Vhrc Pace | 6.3m | $6,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Sr3 | - | $26.00 | - | - | 1:57.8 (58.0, 28.9) | Nomorelying | Soho Playgirl NK | Sassy Gabby HFNK |
Sire
For a Reason
Dam
Here for the Goodtimes NZ
Trained at
Kialla
Colours
Purple, White Braces, Purple Yoke With White Stars, White Collor & Cuffs
Owners
C M (Chrissie) Gill
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmyn Potter | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R K Bartley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Sweet Lou USA - Styxler NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:54.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.3MS
Gear
Bit - Pulling, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Nose Band - Conventional, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Whip, Nasal Flare, Hidez Hood
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-0-0
Distance
27-2-3-4
Track & Distance
1-0-0-0
Last Season
5-0-0-1
This Season
1-0-0-1
Career
76-13-5-11
Prize Money
$95,500
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
386x399463
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 76-13-5-11 | 27-2-3-4 | 39-4-3-4 | 1-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-1 | 5-0-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 7% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 33% | 28% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 20% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 7 | 10 | - | - | 3 | 10 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10 Jan 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR 61 to 73. | Pace | 1.5m | $5,000 | Danielle Hill | Fr3 | - | $5.50 | 15 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (57.7, 28.2) | Post Game | Maharajah NZ HD | My Ultimate Billy NZ 1.1m |
| 6/11 | 26 Dec 2025 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Club Aquarius Fitness Pace | 22.1m | $8,000 | Luke Dunne | Sr1 | - | $31.00 | 30 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (58.3, 29.4) | Maxy Wants to Play | Tough Aint Enough 2.3m | Modern Ginger 4.8m |
| 4/5 | 26 Nov 2025 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 65 or better. | Pet & Produce Mildura Pace | 11.8m | $8,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr2 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (57.5, 28.3) | Modern Ginger | Rio Rock HFNK | All Da Rage HD |
| 9/11 | 19 Nov 2025 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 65 or better. | Garrards Horse & Hound | 14.2m | $8,000 | Luke Dunne | Fr4 | - | $71.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (55.9, 27.5) | Pesci | Wattlebank Arnie NZ 1.5m | Hes No Romeo NZ 2.6m |
| 9/9 | 10 Nov 2025 | Ararat | 2195m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Clayton Holcombe Rsl Pace | 37.5m | $8,000 | Luke Dunne | Fr7 | - | $17.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (58.5, 29.8) | Hez All Rock | Prioritise 1.4m | Test of Fire 7.3m |
| 3/9 | 21 Oct 2025 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 65 or better. | Swan Hill Cup Oct 31st | 10.4m | $8,000 | Luke Dunne | Fr3 | - | $71.00 | 335 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.0, 28.4) | Maxy Wants to Play | Cemetery Bay 10.0m | My Ultimate Billy NZ HD |
| 6/8 | 20 Nov 2024 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | No NR. | Sth Cross Office Equipment | 23.7m | $10,000 | Luke Dunne | Fr2 | - | $126.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:52.9 (55.2, 27.5) | Tango Tara NZ | Angus Indiana 5.5m | Spirit of Arion NZ 4.6m |
| 8/8 | 15 Nov 2024 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 65 or better. | Hepworth Family Pace | 43.3m | $9,000 | Corey Johnson | Fr1 | - | $151.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (57.7, 29.4) | Daylight at Dawn | All Da Rage HFNK | Abouttime 2.3m |
| 3/9 | 8 Nov 2024 | Mildura | 1790m | - | No NR. | Club Merbein Pace | 5.2m | $9,000 | Luke Dunne | Fr3 | - | $12.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.6, 28.6) | Hot Deal | Idyllic 3.9m | My Ultimate Billy NZ 1.3m |
| 5/6 | 30 Oct 2024 | Horsham | 2200m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Melton Entertainment Park | 7.4m | $8,000 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $10.00 | - | - | 1:59.3 (55.3, 27.9) | Bizzness Class | Plains in Heaven HFNK | Maxy Wants to Play 1.7m |
Sire
Sweet Lou USA
Dam
Styxler NZ
Trained at
Red Cliffs
Colours
Green With White Braces And Yoke, Green Stars, Black & White Chequered Sleeves
Owners
A J (Andrew) German
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Jack | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A J German | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Connor Clarke (a(C))
T: A A Stephens
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bling It on - Clarenden Elusion (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:55.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.1MS
Gear
Anti Choking Device, Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 56, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - W Bit, Whip, Deafeners - Removable Hood, Rei ...
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
1-1-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
22-2-2-3
This Season
1-0-0-1
Career
62-10-7-9
Prize Money
$75,953
Win Range
1690 - 2230
Last 10 Starts
3624856063
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 62-10-7-9 | 1-1-0-0 | 28-5-4-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-1 | 22-2-2-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 16% | 100% | 18% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 9% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 42% | 100% | 46% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 32% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 1 | 6 | - | - | 2 | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 3 Jan 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Woodlands Stud Pace | 2.2m | $15,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr4 | - | $15.00 | 12 days ago | - | 2:01.0 (56.6, 28.2) | Cee Cee Lou | Ferrigno 1.3m | Clarenden Express NK |
| 6/9 | 22 Dec 2025 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Vhrc Pace | 8.3m | $7,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr7 | - | $34.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.9, 29.0) | Shadow Celt | Gunforhire 2.1m | The Steel Dragon 1.3m |
| 10/10 | 12 Dec 2025 | Geelong | 1609m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Betfocus Pace | 16.0m | $15,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr2 | - | $11.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (55.8, 28.4) | Amphijet | Asmileandawinx 4.7m | Steel Ruler 2.3m |
| 6/10 | 6 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Jaybro Pace | 8.3m | $15,000 | James Herbertson | Sr2 | - | $4.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (57.6, 29.8) | Curyo Gentleman | Kartiare 3.3m | Herakles 1.6m |
| 5/10 | 29 Nov 2025 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR 60 to 71. | Pace | 7.2m | $6,999 | Bernadette Page | Sr3 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (56.9, 28.4) | Bay Jim Major | Don Arthur 3.4m | Im All Business SHFHD |
| 8/9 | 22 Nov 2025 | G Derby | 2230m | - | NR 63 to 74. | Pace | 5.0m | $6,999 | Corey Johnson | Fr4 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.9 (59.3, 30.2) | John Vincent | Told You Twice HFHD | Maharajah NZ 1.4m |
| 4/10 | 15 Nov 2025 | G Derby | 2230m | - | NR 58 to 69. | Pace | 8.1m | $6,999 | Corey Johnson | Sr3 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (57.6, 29.3) | Im All Business | Rocknroll Spirit 3.4m | Big Black Betty 3.8m |
| 2/9 | 8 Nov 2025 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR 60 to 71. | Pace | HD | $4,500 | Corey Johnson | Fr1 | - | $3.70 | 5 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (56.3, 27.8) | John Vincent | Clarenden Express HD | Per Ardua Ad Astra 1.6m |
| 6/10 | 3 Nov 2025 | G Derby | 2230m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Pace | 17.1m | $6,999 | Corey Johnson | Fr2 | - | $16.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (59.5, 29.6) | Prioritise | My Ultimate Flynn NZ 9.1m | Franco Landry NZ HFHD |
| 3/7 | 22 Oct 2025 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 69. | Pace | 1.5m | $4,500 | Corey Johnson | Fr6 | - | $4.40 | - | - | 1:59.9 (59.1, 30.1) | Lochinvar Camaro | My Ultimate Flynn NZ HD | Clarenden Express NK |
Sire
Bling It on
Dam
Clarenden Elusion
Trained at
Wasleys
Colours
Red, White Scorpion, White Sleeves, Red Armbands
Owners
C D (Claire) Goble
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Clarke | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A A Stephens | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Racing Hill CA - Hannas Delight (Artsplace (US))
Best MR
1:56.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.1MS
Gear
Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Whip, Deafeners - Removable Hood, Reins - Conventional, Spreader - One Legged O/S
Today's Stats
Track
10-6-0-3
Distance
6-4-0-1
Track & Distance
6-4-0-1
Last Season
12-4-0-3
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
28-8-0-6
Prize Money
$62,175
Win Range
1680 - 2190
Last 10 Starts
65x3051311
Last Run
25 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 28-8-0-6 | 6-4-0-1 | 14-4-0-3 | 10-6-0-3 | 6-4-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 12-4-0-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 29% | 67% | 29% | 60% | 67% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 50% | 83% | 50% | 90% | 83% | 0% | 58% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23 Dec 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 55 to 64. | Leneva Park Thoroughbreds | - | $7,000 | Chris Alford | Sr3 | - | $3.50 | 21 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (59.8, 30.7) | Big Sledge Hammer | Bulldog Khan HFHD | Line Dance 3.4m |
| 1/10 | 2 Dec 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Thank You Chris Hazelman | - | $7,000 | Chris Alford | Sr2 | - | $4.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (57.3, 28.7) | Big Sledge Hammer | Wind Sock 1.9m | Rockin Gemma 1.6m |
| 3/11 | 18 Nov 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Welcome Back Benstud Pace | 5.1m | $7,000 | Chris Alford | Sr2 | - | $5.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (58.5, 29.9) | Kia Ora Beauty | Momentum Shift 4.4m | Big Sledge Hammer HFNK |
| 1/8 | 4 Nov 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Munro & Associates Pace | - | $6,000 | Chris Alford | Fr4 | - | $5.00 | 18 days ago | - | 2:01.2 (57.8, 28.0) | Big Sledge Hammer | Momentum Shift 4.5m | Captain Jazz HD |
| 5/8 | 17 Oct 2025 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) | Apco We'Ve Got You Pace | 16.4m | $8,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Fr1 | - | $13.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (57.0, 28.4) | Our Rocker | Major Manbar 7.1m | Odin 2.3m |
| 11/12 | 10 Oct 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 55 to 60. | Waste Sense Pace | 30.9m | $7,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Fr6 | - | $10.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (55.7, 27.5) | Pet Kitty | To the Nines HFNK | Keayang Omar 4.3m |
| 3/8 | 26 Sep 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Garrards Horse & Hound | 6.2m | $7,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Fr5 | - | $23.00 | 112 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (54.8, 26.9) | Pick Up Elvis | Lambro Mach 2.4m | Komodo, Big Sledge Hammer 3.8m |
| 5/12 | 6 Jun 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 13.5m | $7,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Sr3 | - | $7.00 | 18 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (57.9, 29.7) | Always Be Blakey | Gunforhire HD | Give Dave a Wave 9.8m |
| 6/7 | 19 May 2025 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Greg Allan Farm Machinery | 6.2m | $7,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Fr5 | - | $4.20 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.8, 28.3) | Browniesatmidnight | All Blazing Guns HD | Sweet Ideal 1.3m |
| 3/9 | 13 May 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 55 to 60. | Shepparton Pigeon Club | 5.0m | $7,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Sr1 | - | $4.50 | - | - | 1:57.0 (57.5, 29.0) | Runkle | Hoorah Philtra 3.0m | Big Sledge Hammer 2.0m |
Sire
Racing Hill CA
Dam
Hannas Delight
Trained at
Mount Duneed
Colours
Black, Yellow Logo, Yellow Sleeves.
Owners
R (Ricky) Debono
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Alford | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Debono | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Guaranteed - Secret Bonus (Barnett Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:55.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.7MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 61, Lugging Pole N/S, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, T ...
Today's Stats
Track
8-0-0-1
Distance
7-0-0-1
Track & Distance
7-0-0-1
Last Season
13-1-2-1
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
35-5-5-2
Prize Money
$41,140
Win Range
1690 - 2100
Last 10 Starts
070x8095x2
Last Run
17 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 35-5-5-2 | 7-0-0-1 | 18-3-1-1 | 8-0-0-1 | 7-0-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 13-1-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 17% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 34% | 14% | 28% | 13% | 14% | 0% | 31% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Garrards Young Guns Series | HFHD | $8,000 | Tasmyn Potter | Fr3 | - | $7.00 | 189 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (57.8, 29.5) | Lambro Mach | Good Day HFHD | Monsieur Flamel 2.5m |
| 5/8 | 25 Jun 2025 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 52 to 58. | Haeuslers Echuca Pace | 25.0m | $6,000 | Mick Carbone | Fr2 | - | $41.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (57.1, 28.2) | Manhatten Chick | Sometuffluv 1.9m | Wicked Mitzi HD |
| 9/10 | 19 Jun 2025 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 59. | C&m Build Group Pace | 50.3m | $7,000 | Mick Carbone | Fr3 | - | $18.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (59.7, 30.3) | Foresight | Rockaway Beach 1.5m | Rabada 2.1m |
| 12/12 | 6 Jun 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 32.0m | $7,000 | Neil Mccallum | Fr2 | - | $41.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (57.9, 29.7) | Always Be Blakey | Gunforhire HD | Give Dave a Wave 9.8m |
| 8/8 | 31 May 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 57 to 67. | Mimosa Homes Pace | 28.0m | $10,000 | Neil Mccallum | Fr1 | - | $71.00 | 63 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (55.6, 26.9) | Sweet Ideal | Browniesatmidnight 8.0m | Triple Rock Saint NZ NK |
| 10/12 | 29 Mar 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Beraldo Coffee Pace | 43.5m | $15,000 | Mick Carbone | Fr4 | - | $126.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (57.7, 29.0) | Frugal Fare | Luva Scrap 2.2m | Captain Maastricht 1.5m |
| 7/8 | 18 Mar 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 60 to 66. | Micky & Dorrie Cormican | 45.8m | $9,000 | Neil Mccallum | Fr2 | - | $34.00 | 17 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (58.0, 29.3) | Mongiana | Clear Left NZ 10.2m | Dressed in Gold NZ 13.2m |
| 12/12 | 1 Mar 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | 1W/15.0K stake | Hygain Pace | 39.6m | $15,000 | Neil Mccallum | Fr1 | - | $51.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.4, 28.5) | The Narcissist | Nakula NZ 9.1m | Jaccka Connor NZ 6.5m |
| 9/11 | 15 Feb 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | 1W/15.0K stake | Beraldo Coffee Pace | 11.8m | $15,000 | Neil Mccallum | Fr3 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (56.0, 27.8) | Shadow Celt | Coastal Drive 1.3m | Snow Hunter 4.1m |
| 3/10 | 8 Feb 2025 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Pam Hockham Memorial Pace | 20.7m | $10,000 | Neil Mccallum | Fr1 | - | $4.60 | - | - | 1:54.7 (57.3, 28.5) | Balboa Rock | Jilliby Selwood 10.2m | Good Day 10.4m |
Sire
Guaranteed
Dam
Secret Bonus
Trained at
Axedale
Colours
Black, Red V & Sleeves
Owners
N Carbone, W White, S Carbone, J Carbone
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mick Carbone | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Carbone | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Wide-open event with a stack of differing formlines to try and dissect, so not much would really surprise. FRANCO NOVELIST (13) was first-up for around a year when he dropped out to last on NYE, but has since run very nicely at the Bendigo trials in a slick last half. He’s always shown good ability and is clearly the leading horse on NR here, so I’ll trust that trainer Luke Bryant has him right to go second-up. BIG BAD OSSIE (12) produced a great finale for second first-up in the Cobram Pacing Cup, HERAKLES (10) had a flat tyre there but his prior form is sound, while CLARENDEN EXPRESS (8) is new to the Adam Stephens yard and I liked his effort at Cranbourne when third to Cee Cee Lou. I think a win is near. BACK: FRANCO NOVELIST (13) – 1 unit (each-way)