Goulburn Race 8

Goulburn Soldiers Club Pace

Stake: $7,699

THE EX HORSEIST (8) finished third at Canberra two runs ago and then settled back and failed to finish off well enough at his latest appearance over 2260m at Bathurst, beaten 30 metres into eighth. Each way claims this time. SHADES OF HEAVEN (7) ran sixth last start at Penrith over 1720m, beaten 14 metres. Expecting a very good run. FATHER BOB (3) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1770m at Canberra. MAJOR MUCHA (1) disappointed last time when eighth over 1770m at Canberra. Can do a lot better so is worth considering.

Distance: 2240m
Class: NR up to 60
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

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Major Mucha (Fr1) 1356556948
Trainer: Steven Lee (Mitchell)
Driver: Owen Shea (C,3)
Prize Money: $169,440
Win / Place: 10% / 33%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: BELLA SHINE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

174: 18-22-19

Distance

32: 3-7-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

5: 1-1-1

Season

23: 4-5-3

1st Up

7: 1-3-0

2nd Up

7: 0-0-1

3rd Up

7: 0-3-1

Mobile

150: 15-20-15

Standing

24: 3-2-4

All-Weather

174: 18-22-19

Best Mile

1:54.69

Comments

Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1770m at Canberra, at the bell was 10th-21.6 beaten 16 m by Backwards First (2:09.50) in NR up to 52 on March 3 at $19. At the start before 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.2 beaten 7 m by Achy Breaky Ark (2:44.80) in NR up to 55 on February 17 at $34. This looks a suitable assignment.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 10	3/3/25	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Owen Shea	2:09.50	1:57.8	16.8m	$19	14	NR up to 52	$7,703	$151	1. Backwards First 2. Major Huss 3. Sneak A Peek NZ
4th of 10	17/2/25	Goulburn	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Owen Shea	2:44.80	1:58.4	7.8m	$34	8	NR up to 55	$7,703	$453	1. Achy Breaky Ark 2. Sneak A Peek NZ 3. The Talk
9th of 10	9/2/25	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Owen Shea	2:11.10	1:59.2	10.8m	$21	27	NR up to 52	$7,703	$151	1. Major Huss 2. Eyedidntloseit 3. Sneak A Peek NZ
6th of 9	13/1/25	Young	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Locke	2:04.90	1:56.9	20.1m	$16	14	NR up to 55	$7,703	$151	1. Art Of Terror 2. Keilor Baby Shark 3. Master Gouda
5th of 8	30/12/24	Goulburn	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	J C Locke	2:48.60	2:01.1	4.4m	$11	6	NR up to 53	$10,867	$426	1. Parked In Heaven 2. Rockin Gemma 3. The Ex Horseist
5th of 10	24/12/24	Young	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	George Lee	2:06.70	1:58.5	14.5m	$6.00	9	NR up to 52	$7,703	$302	1. Road To Recovery 2. Carbaganoosh 3. Western Bill

Im Bills Last NZ (Fr2) x08x878986
Trainer: David Waite (Thirlmere)
Driver: Cameron Hart
Prize Money: $148,893
Win / Place: 13% / 39%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: COLLECTING (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

123: 16-20-13

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

4: 2-0-1

Season

8: 0-0-0

1st Up

7: 0-1-1

2nd Up

7: 0-1-1

3rd Up

6: 1-0-0

Mobile

123: 16-20-13

All-Weather

123: 16-20-13

Best Mile

1:53.10

Comments

Last start 6th (Sr4) over 1770m at Canberra was 9th-19.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Backwards First (2:09.50) in NR up to 52 on March 3 at $26. At the start before 8th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 7th-13.2 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Achy Breaky Ark (2:44.80) in NR up to 55 on February 17 at $34. Watch for a spike in form.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	3/3/25	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Sebastian Piltz	2:09.50	1:57.8	11.1m	$26	14	NR up to 52	$7,703	$151	1. Backwards First 2. Major Huss 3. Sneak A Peek NZ
8th of 10	17/2/25	Goulburn	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Sebastian Piltz	2:44.80	1:58.4	15.6m	$34	21	NR up to 55	$7,703	$151	1. Achy Breaky Ark 2. Sneak A Peek NZ 3. The Talk
6th of 7	12/2/25	Menangle	1609m			-	Sebastian Piltz	1:55.10	-	17.4m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. County Court Judge 2. Eye Can Try 3. Heeza Malteeza
9th of 10	27/1/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Leigh Sutton	1:55.20	1:55.2	21.1m	$41	37	NR 53 to 55	$7,703	$151	1. Nifty Studleigh 2. Stick Man NZ 3. Popstaromar
37 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 10	21/12/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Cooper Griffiths	1:55.40	1:55.4	9.1m	$101	5	NR 49 to 55	$10,867	$213	1. Yesnomaybeso 2. Lucky Beach Boy 3. Justawarrior
7th of 8	16/12/24	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jake Hughes	1:53.30	1:53.3	44.0m	$51	10	NR 54 to 67	$7,703	$151	1. Ashark 2. He Said She Said 3. Betterthanfederer

Father Bob (Fr3) 8983634384
Trainer: Billy Neely (Mitchell)
Driver: Billy Neely (C,5)
Prize Money: $185,687
Win / Place: 14% / 34%

9 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: SOHO BEYONCE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

92: 13-8-11

Distance

13: 4-1-3

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-1

Track

6: 1-0-2

Season

13: 1-0-3

1st Up

10: 1-2-0

2nd Up

9: 2-1-0

3rd Up

8: 2-2-1

Mobile

92: 13-8-11

All-Weather

92: 13-8-11

Best Mile

1:54.50

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1770m at Canberra was 3rd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Six Again (2:09.50) in NR up to 65 on March 3 at $10. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 30 m by Jacks Ultimate Fury (2:42.80) in NR up to 62 on February 21 at $71. Ready to find his best.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	3/3/25	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Billy Neely	2:09.50	1:57.7	8.3m	$10	10	NR up to 65	$7,703	$453	1. Six Again 2. Prince Of Peace 3. Guilty Party
8th of 8	21/2/25	Wagga	2270m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Billy Neely	2:42.80	1:55.4	31.2m	$71	7	NR up to 62	$10,867	$213	1. Jacks Ultimate Fury NZ 2. My Bula Bus 3. Kia Ora Beauty
3rd of 10	14/2/25	Albury	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Billy Neely	2:12.80	2:00.8	3.1m	$14	5	NR up to 58	$13,586	$1,465	1. Forever Yin 2. Racing Writer 3. Father Bob
4th of 10	9/2/25	Canberra	2170m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Billy Neely	2:40.10	1:58.7	5.1m	$4.60	7	NR up to 65	$7,703	$453	1. Six Again 2. Jekamias NZ 3. The Ex Horseist
3rd of 6	2/2/25	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Billy Neely	2:06.50	1:59.0	3.2m	$12	3	NR up to 57	$10,867	$1,172	1. The Ex Horseist 2. Mirador Lass 3. Father Bob
6th of 8	30/1/25	Penrith	2125m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Billy Neely	2:34.00	1:56.6	15.8m	$12	9	NR up to 57	$10,867	$213	1. Rockin Gemma 2. Franco Tyson 3. Luke John NZ

Justa Dragon (Fr4) 1053473937
Trainer: Phoebe Betts (The Lagoon)
Driver: Phoebe Betts (C,3)
Prize Money: $91,965
Win / Place: 13% / 36%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: JUSTA JEM LOMBO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 9-4-11

Distance

3: 2-0-0

Season

20: 3-0-4

1st Up

4: 2-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Mobile

65: 9-4-11

All-Weather

65: 9-4-11

Best Mile

1:54.28

Comments

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1660m at Parkes, at the bell was 9th-11.4 beaten 13 m by Better Shush (2:01.90) in NR up to 60 on February 28 at $5.50. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 1720m at Dubbo, at the bell was 8th-13.6 beaten 6 m by Better Shush (2:04.00) in NR up to 58 on February 21 at $4.60. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 9	28/2/25	Parkes	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Phoebe Betts	2:01.90	1:58.2	13.7m	$5.50	7	NR up to 60	$7,703	$151	1. Better Shush 2. Colby NZ 3. Camanchi Warrior
3rd of 10	21/2/25	Dubbo	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Paula Sapio	2:04.00	1:56.0	6.8m	$4.60	5	NR up to 58	$7,703	$830	1. Better Shush 2. Romero 3. Justa Dragon
9th of 10	16/2/25	Blayney	1640m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Thomas Pay	1:59.40	1:57.2	25.2m	$19	7	NR up to 70	$11,100	$218	1. Art Of Terror 2. Karinya Gill 3. Romero
3rd of 10	9/2/25	Blayney	1640m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	B J Medlyn	1:59.90	1:57.6	6.0m	$4.80	16	NR up to 60	$7,703	$830	1. Bettor Keppel 2. Romero 3. Justa Dragon
7th of 10	24/1/25	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Phoebe Betts	2:24.20	1:57.2	12.7m	$8.50	7	NR 60 to 75	$13,586	$266	1. Ryans Gangster 2. Buddy Perfect 3. Romero
4th of 10	17/1/25	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Phoebe Betts	2:25.40	1:58.2	10.6m	$8.50	9	NR 60 to 75	$10,867	$639	1. Supa American 2. Jayjaybenny 3. Jalaneel

Jekamias NZ (Fr5) 1141148298
Trainer: J W Powderly (Young)
Driver: Harrison Ross (C,3)
Prize Money: $69,426
Win / Place: 13% / 33%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: DESLUNA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

69: 9-7-7

Distance

9: 1-0-1

Season

17: 4-2-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

69: 9-7-7

All-Weather

69: 9-7-7

Best Mile

1:56.10

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1770m after showing early pace at Canberra beaten 30 m by Six Again (2:09.50) in NR up to 65 on March 3 at $4.60. Two runs back 9th (Fr6) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 3rd-3.8 beaten 19 m by Shez Sweet Louise (2:01.90) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on February 19 at $26. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 8	3/3/25	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Harrison Ross	2:09.50	1:57.7	32.0m	$4.60	12	NR up to 65	$7,703	$151	1. Six Again 2. Prince Of Peace 3. Guilty Party
9th of 10	19/2/25	Bathurst	1730m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Harrison Ross	2:01.90	1:53.4	19.3m	$26	10	NR up to 70	$11,100	$218	1. Shez Sweet Louise NZ 2. Man Mountain 3. Road To Recovery
2nd of 10	9/2/25	Canberra	2170m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Harrison Ross	2:40.10	1:58.7	1.3m	$6.00	15	NR up to 65	$7,703	$1,283	1. Six Again 2. Jekamias NZ 3. The Ex Horseist
8th of 10	25/1/25	Junee	2170m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Harrison Ross	2:41.00	1:59.4	33.7m	$13	41	NR up to 80	$20,380	$400	1. Dashing 2. Moneys On Matilda 3. Rebounder
41 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 10	15/12/24	Canberra	2170m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Harrison Ross	2:39.80	1:58.5	3.8m	$6.50	6	NR up to 65	$11,100	$653	1. Spirit And Soul NZ 2. Ark Alert 3. Here Comes Bobby
1st of 10	9/12/24	Canberra	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Harrison Ross	2:07.70	1:56.1	3.9m	$3.90	6	NR up to 58	$7,703	$4,076	1. Jekamias NZ 2. Spirit And Soul NZ 3. Karinya Gill

Uncle Jay (Fr6) 68x188x686
Trainer: M R Lefoe (Menangle Park)
Driver: Sebastian Piltz (C,5)
Prize Money: $252,953
Win / Place: 9.74% / 30%

13 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: KAYS MY GEM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

195: 19-21-19

Distance

7: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

7: 0-1-2

Track

17: 2-1-3

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

8: 2-1-1

2nd Up

8: 1-0-0

3rd Up

7: 1-1-1

Mobile

195: 19-21-19

All-Weather

195: 19-21-19

Best Mile

1:52.70

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 4th- beaten 8 m by Promising (2:03.10) in NR up to 80 on February 27 at $51. At the run before 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 25 m by Chevron Art (1:49.90) in NR up to 70 on February 18 at $51. This looks a nice race.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	27/2/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jake Bigeni	2:03.10	1:55.1	8.4m	$51	9	NR up to 80	$10,867	$213	1. Promising 2. Whataboyjack 3. Surf Ace
8th of 10	18/2/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jake Bigeni	1:49.90	1:49.9	27.1m	$51	7	NR up to 70	$11,100	$218	1. Chevron Art NZ 2. Aliberto NZ 3. Quiet Storm
6th of 8	11/2/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jake Bigeni	1:52.60	1:52.6	10.3m	$61	493	NR up to 70	$11,100	$218	1. Red Reactor NZ 2. Power Up NZ 3. Sahara Sirocco
493 Day Spell
4th of 7	5/2/25	Menangle	1609m			-	J B Meikle	1:53.60	-	5.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Hezatreacherous 2. The Tax Cullector 3. Power Up NZ
5th of 6	22/1/25	Menangle	1609m			-	J B Meikle	1:52.90	-	16.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Wipeout 2. Achy Breaky Ark 3. Protagonist
8th of 10	7/10/23	Menangle	2300m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	C M Geary	2:43.20	1:54.2	14.1m	$41	7	NR up to 80	$22,644	$444	1. Saginaw NZ 2. Bollinger NZ 3. Our Uncle Jim

Shades Of Heaven (Fr7) 5451866596
Trainer: Kerryann Morris (Camden South)
Driver: Unknown (C,5)
Prize Money: $179,537
Win / Place: 13% / 30%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: SHALOM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

141: 19-13-11

Distance

5: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

22: 2-1-1

1st Up

6: 0-1-1

2nd Up

6: 3-0-1

3rd Up

6: 0-1-0

Mobile

141: 19-13-11

All-Weather

141: 19-13-11

Best Mile

1:51.80

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 4th-5.2m 2WWC beaten 14 m by Peligroso (2:03.10) in NR up to 63 on February 6 at $4.20. The run before 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 22 m by Admirable (2:03.00) in NR up to 80 on January 30 at $41. Deserves another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	6/2/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Seaton Grima	2:03.10	1:55.2	14.8m	$4.20	7	NR up to 63	$10,867	$213	1. Peligroso 2. Niki Nah Nah 3. Cabana
9th of 10	30/1/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Robert Morris	2:03.00	1:55.1	22.3m	$41	7	NR up to 80	$10,867	$213	1. Admirable NZ 2. Total Diva NZ 3. Madazalways
5th of 10	23/1/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Will Rixon	2:05.90	1:57.8	7.4m	$5.50	7	NR up to 68	$10,867	$426	1. Sara Ta Sloy 2. Bravo Stride 3. Fear The Eagle
6th of 9	16/1/25	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Robert Morris	2:05.30	1:57.2	5.8m	$8.00	6	NR up to 68	$10,867	$213	1. Swedish Meatballs 2. Wild Card NZ 3. Turbo Tommy
6th of 10	10/1/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Kaitlyn Elliott	1:53.30	1:53.3	15.6m	$23	6	NR up to 63	$10,867	$213	1. Quaddie Vc NZ 2. First String 3. The Fortunate Son
8th of 8	4/1/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	K A Morris	1:52.20	1:52.2	25.4m	$101	16	1W/20 0K stake	$22,644	$444	1. Compete 2. Itzmineontheline 3. Pandaia NZ

The Ex Horseist (Fr8) 8288312138
Trainer: Simon Locke (Goulburn)
Driver: George Lee (C,5)
Prize Money: $83,452
Win / Place: 19% / 39%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: IL CAVALINO (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 12-7-6

Distance

7: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-1

Track

7: 2-2-1

Season

21: 4-3-3

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

63: 12-7-6

All-Weather

63: 12-7-6

Best Mile

1:52.30

Comments

Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Works For Me at Bathurst over 2260m in a NR up to 65 on February 19 at $11. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 2170m at Canberra was 7th-13.6m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 3 m by Six Again (2:40.10) in NR up to 65 on February 9 at $3.80. Rates highly. Among the leading chances on his win three starts back.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 5	6/3/25	Goulburn	1710m			-	David Hewitt	2:02.00	-	15m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Horn Player 2. Whilemena Rita 3. Tukaha
8th of 10	19/2/25	Bathurst	2260m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	George Lee	2:41.10	1:54.7	29.8m	$11	10	NR up to 65	$10,867	$213	1. Works For Me NZ 2. Bettor Keppel 3. Meraki
3rd of 10	9/2/25	Canberra	2170m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	George Lee	2:40.10	1:58.7	3.0m	$3.80f	7	NR up to 65	$7,703	$830	1. Six Again 2. Jekamias NZ 3. The Ex Horseist
1st of 6	2/2/25	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	George Lee	2:06.50	1:59.0	0.2m	$4.60	13	NR up to 57	$10,867	$5,754	1. The Ex Horseist 2. Mirador Lass 3. Father Bob
2nd of 7	20/1/25	Goulburn	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	George Lee	2:03.70	1:56.5	0.3m	$8.00	9	NR up to 75	$7,703	$1,283	1. Moneys On Matilda 2. The Ex Horseist 3. Hail Lucius NZ
1st of 7	11/1/25	Temora	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	George Lee	2:29.70	2:00.4	2.3m	$2.15f	12	NR up to 58	$10,867	$5,754	1. The Ex Horseist 2. Smokin Pocket 3. Tizzy Lizzie

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