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Charlton

Mon, Nov 02 2026

Preview by Craig Rail

10-UNIT GAME PLAN

Race 2 No.4 Pirani Perfect – 1.5 units (each way)

Race 3 No.8 Lou Easyana – 1.5 units (each way)

Race 6 No.11 Half As Tough – 1 unit (each way)

Race 9 No.1 Captain Moonlight – 2 units (win)

 

EARLY QUADDIE (Cost $48, gives 50%)

5,7/ 3,4,7/ 3,6,7,8/ 1,2,4,7

QUADDIE (Cost $36, gives 25%)

2,4,8/ 6,7,10,11/ 4,5,9,10/ 3,8,11

 

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R1 12:05pm CHARLTON CUP DAY MARCH 21ST MAIDEN TROT
$6,000 MAIDEN RBD TROTTERS
2100 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 96546s SOME DAYS WE DREAM  Dr: Jack Laugher David Abrahams Jack Laugher  33% 5 $3.2
2 9659s0 LITTLER  Dr: SCRATCHED Tarah McNamara SCRATCHED  $31
3 800s0s BLONDIES BLIS  Dr: Ian White Bill White Ian White  3 $9.0
4 80087s CRONK  Dr: Nick Youngson Nick Youngson Nick Youngson  34% 1 $101
5 8s OLIVER SMUDGE  Dr: Connor Clarke Stephen Clarke Connor Clarke (C) 6 $4.5
6 66555s PETITE FOUR  Dr: Michael Bellman Ken Whelan Michael Bellman  4 $21
7 8s2365 COLLEAGUES  Dr: Ellen Tormey Andrew Vozlic Ellen Tormey  33% 2 $1.6
SELECTIONS: COLLEAGUES (7), OLIVER SMUDGE (5), SOME DAYS WE DREAM (1), LITTLER (2)

OVERVIEW: COLLEAGUES (7) has gait issues but he appears to be hard to beat against this class if he delivers a fool proof display. He was going to finish in second at Maryborough last week but broke stride at the 100m mark and ended up being placed in fifth. OLIVER SMUDGE (5) hasn’t raced since May 2023 but he was a runaway trial winner at Maryborough last week. He is nicely bred and strikes a suitable assignment for his first up performance so he cannot be underestimated. SOME DAYS WE DREAM (1) is resuming since December and hasn’t been to the trials but she is worth thought from the pole position. LITTLER (2) is ideally drawn and is capable of filling a place.

R2 12:43pm THANK YOU WALKATHON WALKERS PACE
$5,000 NR 43 to 46. RBD PACERS
2100 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 7s999s SHE REALLY MATTERS  Dr: Daryl Crone Daryl Crone Daryl Crone  10% 6 $8.0
2 0s979 NOVA STORM  Dr: Scott Torney Nick Youngson Scott Torney  8 $101
3 424466 ROJENBYE  Dr: Ellen Tormey Andrew Vozlic Ellen Tormey  10% 3 $9.0
4 697s32 PIRANI PERFECT  Dr: Rebecca Bartley Rebecca Bartley Rebecca Bartley  30% 5 $3.0
5 423462 HURRICANE HOOLY  Dr: Leilani Justice Dianne Giles Leilani Justice (C) 4 $6.0
6 167446 PRESIDENTIALCHANGE  Dr: Jackie Barker Jim Barker Jackie Barker  40% 1 $5.0
7 121335 MAJOR LINCOLN  Dr: Luke Dunne Tori Hutchins Luke Dunne (C) 10% 2 $3.4
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8 886466 MISS DOOBEE  Dr: Nick Youngson Nick Youngson Nick Youngson  7 $21
SELECTIONS: PIRANI PERFECT (4), MAJOR LINCOLN (7), ROJENBYE (3), PRESIDENTIALCHANGE (6)

OVERVIEW: PIRANI PERFECT (4) has been placed in both of her starts since transferring to trainer Rebecca Bartley and met a stronger field when second behind Crackin Philtra in a slick mile rate of 1.56.0 at Kilmore last outing. She possesses early speed and gets her chance to break through for a win. MAJOR LINCOLN (7) was slow away and settled a clear last early when fifth at Swan Hill last outing. He was placed at his five attempts prior and should be hitting the line strongly. ROJENBYE (3) performs well at Charlton having been placed in four of his six starts (2 wins) to date. He is better drawn than his recent performances and gets his chance to improve on his numerical form. PRESIDENTIALCHANGE (6) disappointed at Hamilton last week but he is a fast beginner and this race is easier so he can show improvement.

BACK: PIRANI PERFECT (4) – 1.5 units (each way)

R3 1:08pm HEENAN'S CHARLTON NEWSAGENCY PACE
$6,000 NR 50 to 55. PBD/L5$ PACERS
1609 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 4875s6 STYLISH GEM  Dr: Jackie Barker Gary Living Jackie Barker  1 $13
2 s39096 THIS TIME NZ  Dr: Nick Youngson Nick Youngson Nick Youngson  21% 6 $11
3 4446s2 HUNGRY HOGARTH  Dr: Connor Clarke Michael Gadsden Connor Clarke (C) 14% 4 $7.5
4 1d4925 YOUVE BEEN SERVED  Dr: Scott Torney S M McNaulty, J M McNaulty Scott Torney  7 $6.0
5 3347s9 A ROCKNROLL JET  Dr: Michael Bellman Gary Living Michael Bellman  7% 5 $17
6 s31547 LEONARD  Dr: Ewa Justice Jeff Cakebread Ewa Justice (C) 51% 2 $2.8
7 6s1223 TOTALLY STUNNING  Dr: Jack Laugher Mark Watson Jack Laugher  7% 2 $5.0
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8 s90s72 LOU EASYANA  Dr: SCRATCHED Matthew Craven SCRATCHED  $4.2
SELECTIONS: LOU EASYANA (8), TOTALLY STUNNING (7), HUNGRY HOGARTH (3), LEONARD (6)

OVERVIEW: LOU EASYANA (8) should be getting fitter after having two starts back from a spell and finished very nicely when second behind Huxham Chubb at Hamilton last week. This race appears to be easier so she is a good chance of going one better now. TOTALLY STUNNING (7) has returned from a spell in good form having been placed in all of her four attempts and looms as one of the leading chances again. She finished quickly to win at Shepparton on September 15 and finished off well for third in a slick mile rate of 1.53.9 at Wagga last outing. HUNGRY HOGARTH (3) settled midfield, raced fiercely and finished off solidly for a close second at Swan Hill last outing. This race is no harder and he should be competitive again. LEONARD (6) sustained a flat tyre when in the leading role and had excuses last outing. He led throughout at a recent Swan Hill victory and is worth another chance.

BACK: LOU EASYANA (8) – 1.5 units (each way)

R4 1:51pm COMMUNITY BANK CHARLTON & DISTRICT PACE
$4,000 NR up to 37. PBD/NR PACERS
1609 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 345s68 MY LUCKY ROCK  Dr: Trevor Hilson Trevor Hilson Trevor Hilson  6 $11
2 444674 DANCIN WITH ELVIS  Dr: Chris Walsh Chris Walsh Chris Walsh  34% 1 $4.5
3 s27477 ALLTHEWAYTOROYALTY  Dr: Jack Laugher Michael Gadsden Jack Laugher  25% 7 $15
4 764043 GO GEORGE GO  Dr: Sean O'Sullivan Glenn Bull Sean O'Sullivan  25% 3 $17
5 s86893 WATCH IT HAPPEN  Dr: Michael Bellman Chris Walsh Michael Bellman  8% 5 $4.5
6 797999 IMA BALLERINA  Dr: Glenn Bull Glenn Bull Glenn Bull  8% 8 $21
7 233754 ICANMOTOR  Dr: Alex Ashwood Adam Stephens Alex Ashwood  2 $2.0
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8 759679 HARTNETT  Dr: Gary Pekin Gary Pekin Gary Pekin  4 $11
9 050s86 DULCIE MAUREEN  Dr: Hannah Parish Desleigh Parish Hannah Parish (C) 9 $17
SELECTIONS: ICANMOTOR (7), DANCIN WITH ELVIS (2), GO GEORGE GO (4), MY LUCKY ROCK (1)

OVERVIEW: ICANMOTOR (7) has had several chances since his latest victory but he was placed three times in succession against similar grade back in October and should run a good race again despite the wide draw. DANCIN WITH ELVIS (2) is a fast beginner and gets his chance to improve on his recent efforts. He met a stronger field at Hamilton on October 26 and is backing up quickly from his effort at Mount Gambier on Friday night. GO GEORGE GO (4) is a grinding type that finished third from behind the leader at his latest appearance. He has had four starts on the track for a win and a third and is worth thought under these conditions. MY LUCKY ROCK (1) has been safely held at her two starts back from a break but she should be getting fitter and her form last preparation would suggest she can be competitive against this line up.

R5 2:33pm CHARLTON CARAVAN PARK PACE
$6,000 NR 47 to 50. PBD/NR PACERS
2100 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 675856 LUCKY VINCENT  Dr: Jackie Barker Jim Barker Jackie Barker  9 $9.0
2 16466s NO EMOTION  Dr: Luke Dunne Michael Gadsden Luke Dunne (C) 29% 5 $13
3 563526 MEGAWATTS  Dr: Connor Clarke Michael Gadsden Connor Clarke (C) 8 $5.0
4 736576 SPORTS WRACK  Dr: Ewa Justice John Justice Ewa Justice (C) 29% 2 $3.4
5 121495 WINGATE GUY  Dr: Alex Ashwood Adam Stephens Alex Ashwood  14% 1 $4.5
6 791167 WOW YOU CAN DANCE  Dr: Chris Walsh Chris Walsh Chris Walsh  14% 4 $11
7 194385 CRESCO THREEPEAT  Dr: Gary Pekin Gary Pekin Gary Pekin  14% 3 $8.5
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8 24284s JAMES GARNER NZ  Dr: Michael Bellman Denis McIntyre Michael Bellman  6 $8.0
9 878768 OUTBACK QUEENIE  Dr: Leigh Sutton Tim Mortlock Leigh Sutton  7 $11
SELECTIONS: SPORTS WRACK (4), JAMES GARNER (8), NO EMOTION (2), OUTBACK QUEENIE (9)

OVERVIEW: SPORTS WRACK (4) hasn’t won a race in 19 starts for the season but this is his easiest assignment for a long time and he has the early speed to give a forward showing. He settled midfield on the markers when sixth behind Krissy at Kilmore last outing. JAMES GARNER (8) is resuming since a fourth at Ararat in March and hasn’t been to the trials but he would go close if he is somewhere near his peak. NO EMOTION (2) will appreciate a slight drop back in class and wasn’t beaten by far at his latest Charlton appearance behind Eyesealittle and Huxham Chubb (won twice since). He is drawn to run a good race. OUTBACK QUEENIE (9) has performed below her best since resuming but she appears to be better placed against this field and gets her chance to improve.

R6 3:08pm CRICKET CLUB HOTEL MAIDEN PACE
$6,000 MAIDEN RBD PACERS
1609 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 CRYPTO CROOK  Dr: Scott Torney S M McNaulty, J M McNaulty Scott Torney  10 $15
2 s64277 BETTER THEN DAICOS  Dr: Jack Laugher Mick Carbone Jack Laugher  100% 6 $4.5
3 659659 KAIDENBOY  Dr: Jackie Barker Jason Ainsworth Jackie Barker  4 $7.0
4 6 THREE SIX THREE  Dr: Glenn Bull Glenn Bull Glenn Bull  8 $101
5 635475 CRESCO THUNDASTRUK  Dr: Gary Pekin Gary Pekin Gary Pekin  2 $51
6 97s6s6 ITS HYDROMATIC  Dr: Liam Older Donald Cross Liam Older (C) 4 $11
7 873 IDEAL HIGH  Dr: SCRATCHED Matthew Craven SCRATCHED (C) $4.0
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8 439253 SEW HOPEFULL  Dr: Leilani Justice Dianne Giles Leilani Justice (C) 1 $7.0
9 660s ALWAYS BENEFITS Em 1 Dr: Nathan Jack Zac Steenhuis Nathan Jack  8 $7.0
10 03 KELLYS COMMOTION  Dr: Abby Sanderson Abby Sanderson Abby Sanderson (C) 7 $8.5
11 330s02 HALF AS TOUGH  Dr: Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth  3 $4.0
SELECTIONS: HALF AS TOUGH (11), IDEAL HIGH (7), ITS HYDROMATIC (6), KELLYS COMMOTION (10)

OVERVIEW: It is an open race with many winning chances. HALF AS TOUGH (11) settled midfield and came out three horses wide from the 600m when a creditable second behind the smart 2yo pacer Dispersion at Hamilton last week. He is poorly drawn but should be competitive again. IDEAL HIGH (7) followed HALF AS TOUGH (11) all of the way and held his own over the latter stages when third in the same race last week. He should continue to benefit from race experience and is worth an investment. ITS HYDROMATIC (6) has only been placed once in 21 starts but he was performing nicely at the trials prior to a fast finishing sixth when resuming at Kilmore so he gets his chance to improve. The former New South Wales pacer KELLYS COMMOTION (10) ran a reasonable race when third behind Millies Boy at her Victorian debut and is not without a chance.

BACK: HALF AS TOUGH (11) – 1 unit (each way)

R7 3:43pm HIGH TEA AT THE CHARLTON TROTS PACE
$5,000 NR 38 to 42. PBD/NR PACERS
2100 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 271628 ESPERANZA  Dr: Nick Youngson Nick Youngson Nick Youngson  9% 7 $9.0
2 s17326 SKADI  Dr: Jackie Barker Trevor Patching Jackie Barker  18% 4 $5.0
3 938265 IVE AN IDEA  Dr: Ellen Tormey Mark Watson Ellen Tormey  8 $19
4 962232 MISSMALACHITE  Dr: Michael Bellman Michael Bellman Michael Bellman  37% 5 $5.0
5 965263 ZEUSS  Dr: Liam Older Rebecca Bartley Liam Older (C) 9% 9 $8.5
6 375493 FREAK OUT  Dr: Leilani Justice Dianne Giles Leilani Justice (C) 27% 3 $7.5
7 314185 SHEZABLUECHIP  Dr: Glenn Bull Glenn Bull Glenn Bull  1 $5.5
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8 64959s OUR ULTIMATE ELLA  Dr: Scott Torney Scott Torney Scott Torney  10 $81
9 60103s LESTER  Dr: Ben Xiriha Tori Hutchins Ben Xiriha (C,5) 6 $6.0
10 251s87 YANKEE GAMBLER  Dr: Hannah Parish Desleigh Parish Hannah Parish (C,5) 2 $5.0
SELECTIONS: MISSMALACHITE (4), LESTER (9), YANKEE GAMBLER (10), ZEUSS (5)

OVERVIEW: MISSMALACHITE (4) continues to perform consistently having been placed in six of her past eight starts and missed out by a narrow margin at Ballarat last outing. She possesses early speed and should make her presence felt. LESTER (9) is resuming since May and hasn’t been to the trials but he should prove hard to beat if he is close to his peak. He has won a race at Charlton previously and gets into this race nicely with a concession claim. YANKEE GAMBLER (10) should be building on his fitness after having two starts back from a spell. He performs best when he is close to the speed so being drawn on the second line is a disadvantage but he does have the ability to test this field. SKADI (2) led throughout at a Swan Hill victory on September 08 and has claims along with ESPERANZA (1) and ZEUSS (5), which will appreciate a drop back in class for this assignment.  

R8 4:18pm GMG FINANCIAL GROUP TROTTERS HANDICAP
$5,000 No NR. PBD/NR TROTTERS
2100 Stand
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 837746 TENSION SEEKER  Dr: SCRATCHED Scott Torney SCRATCHED  15% $101
2 98s455 MISS AVENGER  Dr: Lauren White Bill White Lauren White (C) 7 $101
3 453s42 SAINT EYES  Dr: Neil Caldwell Neil Caldwell Neil Caldwell  8% 6 $7.0
4 842s96 ATABOY CHARLIE  Dr: Sean O'Sullivan Daryl Prosser Sean O'Sullivan  23% 4 $5.5
5 s754s6 THE KNOCKABOUT  Dr: Peter Sanderson Clement Stanaway Peter Sanderson  9 $61
6 336476 CADENCE LANE  Dr: Nick Youngson Nick Youngson Nick Youngson  15% 3 $21
7 684588 POPPY POPSTAR  Dr: Jack Laugher Tarah McNamara Jack Laugher  1 $8.0
8 681714 CONNIES PRESIDENT NZ  Dr: Ellen Tormey Andrew Vozlic Ellen Tormey  39% 2 $3.8
9 063393 MATISOFF  Dr: Leigh Sutton Tim Mortlock Leigh Sutton  8 $31
10 s9s972 CREATABLE Em 1 Dr: SCRATCHED Robert Jnr Woods SCRATCHED  $26
11 713513 WHY NOW  Dr: Jackie Barker Rod Barker Jackie Barker  5 $2.5
SELECTIONS: SAINT EYES (3), CONNIES PRESIDENT (8), WHY NOW (11), ATABOY CHARLIE (4)

OVERVIEW: SAINT EYES (3) settled midfield and was held up for a run at a vital stage before finishing stoutly for second behind Snickers Express at Maryborough last outing. His two efforts since resuming have been sound and he is worth thought again. CONNIES PRESIDENT (8) has won two of his past four starts and looms as one of the leading chances again. He trailed the leader after commencing from the inside of the second line when he won at Horsham two starts ago then picked up ground from the second half of the field at Maryborough. WHY NOW (11) commenced from the tough handicap of 40m when third behind the in-form mare Keayang Minnesota at his latest performance so he is worth thought from the same mark against this slightly easier grade. ATABOY CHARLIE (4) has performed below his best form in two starts back from a break but he is a fast beginner and should be getting fitter so he is worth thought.

R9 4:53pm AGRIGHT PACE
$7,000 NR 56 to 64. PBD/LTW PACERS
1609 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 139143 CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT NZ  Dr: Nathan Jack Russell Jack Nathan Jack  8 $2.2
2 2s11s3 THE WISE GUY  Dr: Abby Sanderson Abby Sanderson Abby Sanderson (C) 10 $2.4
3 36s111 MY MATE ACE  Dr: Liam Older Rebecca Bartley Liam Older (C) 7% 6 $11
4 161937 YARRAMAN JOLT  Dr: Jack Laugher John Tormey Jack Laugher  29% 5 $19
5 03089s RABADA  Dr: Michael Bellman Denis McIntyre Michael Bellman  9 $9.0
6 42430s SIR NIPPA  Dr: Connor Clarke Stephen Clarke Connor Clarke (C) 35% 7 $31
7 69s464 EMILY VINCENT  Dr: Alex Ashwood Adam Stephens Alex Ashwood  29% 4 $8.5
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8 3650s5 TALLARAS SHADOW  Dr: Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth  3 $41
9 254295 CELESTIAL ZODIAC  Dr: Luke Dunne Tori Hutchins Luke Dunne (C) 1 $21
10 558441 MISTER JIMARINGLE  Dr: Ewa Justice T K Gange, J G Allan-Gange Ewa Justice (C) 2 $26
SELECTIONS: CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT (1), MY MATE ACE (3), THE WISE GUY (2), RABADA (5) ᅠ

OVERVIEW: CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT (1) is a former New Zealander, which was performing well at the trials prior to a third in the West Wyalong Cup on his Australian debut, where he commenced from the second line and was driven aggressively to find the lead with two laps remaining. He appears to be ideally placed from the pole position and will take beating. MY MATE ACE (3) is stepping up in class but is racing at his peak form and is a chance of completing four straight victories. He trailed the leader and used the sprint lane when he defeated Tryx Vixen (won since) at Kilmore last outing. THE WISE GUY (2) was resuming since August 2025 when he worked home reasonably well for third behind Decode in a sizzling mile rate of 1.54.9. He should have benefited from that performance and is better drawn so he must be considered as a winning chance. RABADA (5) is resuming but was racing at Metropolitan level at his last campaign and has claims along with EMILY VINCENT (7) and MISTER JIMARINGLE (10), which bounced back to his best form with a win in a career best mile rate of 1.54.5 at Kilmore last outing.

BACK: CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT (1) – 2 units (win)

R10 5:34pm NORTH WEST AG SERVICES 0-1 LTW PACE
$6,000 0-1 WIN PBD/LTW/NR PACERS
2100 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 987s78 TRYAGAINFREDDY  Dr: Connor Clarke Gary Peters Connor Clarke (C) 3 $101
2 5725s5 MADDALEEZ  Dr: Peter Sanderson Clement Stanaway Peter Sanderson  8% 5 $101
3 345167 BETTING ATTACK  Dr: Ewa Justice Derrick Krafft Ewa Justice (C) 53% 2 $8.0
4 39s348 RYTA  Dr: Liam Older John Douglas Liam Older (C) 23% 9 $7.0
5 631 PHILS BOY  Dr: Nathan Jack Zac Steenhuis Nathan Jack  9 $4.0
6 s467s4 LIKE NO OTHER  Dr: Ellen Tormey Mark Watson Ellen Tormey  8% 7 $4.5
7 51s2 SURETHING  Dr: Jack Laugher John Tormey Jack Laugher  8% 6 $5.5
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8 417920 ROCKAMARA  Dr: Luke Dunne David Harris Luke Dunne (C) 8 $15
9 4561s3 BUBBLE OVER  Dr: Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth  3 $6.0
10 5s6015 JANSEN  Dr: Sean O'Sullivan Ken Taylor Sean O'Sullivan  1 $5.5
SELECTIONS: SURETHING (7), ROCKAMARA (8), BUBBLE OVER (9), PHILS BOY (5)

OVERVIEW: SURETHING (7) was resuming since a victory at Mildura in June when she attempted to lead early, was stranded without cover and eased back to the markers to settle three back at her latest creditable second. She should be fitter from that performance and is capable of overcoming the poor draw. ROCKAMARA (8) has only been successful once in 13 attempts but that victory was at Melton over Sheer Me (won twice since) and the mile rate was a quick 1.55.7. Her recent efforts have been in South Australia and she must be considered as a winning chance on her Victorian return. BUBBLE OVER (9) was resuming since May when third behind the smart pacer Colosimo at Terang. She should be fitter from that run and is worth following. PHILS BOY (5) beaten the easier Maiden class at Mildura last outing but he won easily and has improved with every start to date. He is worth thought along with JANSEN (10), which was a winner at Maryborough on October 12.

 

The odds quoted on the fields page are a GoodForm generated price estimate based on a range of key form factors and are not necessarily the odds that may be offered by a licensed bookmaker.

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** A betting unit is typically a percentage of the total bankroll or the amount of money you are willing to risk on a particular bet – for example 1 unit is 10% of your bankroll, therefore a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10

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