Ballarat Race 2 - Alabar Vicbred Platinum Trotting Mares Sprint Championship (1St Heat)
RUBYS DREAM (8) resumes from a spell of six months after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at her last appearance over 1609m at Bendigo. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Sure to be right there at the finish. MEGA SPUR (11) is the next elect off a last-start win by 2.75 metres at Melton over 2240m. ALDEBARAN BROOKE (10) is the best of the rest after finishing sixth over 1720m at Melton last time out. Each way value. Something for the Multiples: MAGIC LAW (2)

Driver: Brett Shipway
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:10.00) beating Massif Central in NR up to 39 on May 15 at $5. Will be about the money again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 15/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
2/12 | 07/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 43 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
9/9 | 23/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 49.1L | $126.00 |
7/9 | 17/04/2025 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $101.00 |
6/8 | 14/04/2025 | 82 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $71.00 |
2/3 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 22/01/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 46.2L | $81.00 |
5/6 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Shipway | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Taylor
Stats
Comments
Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following May 21 run. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Shepparton (2:07.20) beating Myheartbeatstrue in NR up to 49 on May 27 at $2.50 at the bell was 2nd-3.72. This race will be harder than that win. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 27/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $2.50 |
8/11 | 21/05/2025 | 8 | NR 38 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $1.90 |
2/12 | 13/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.25 |
2/10 | 04/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.50 |
3/12 | 25/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Shane Taylor | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
4/6 | 20/04/2025 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $1.70 |
2/5 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 25/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J Quinlan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 2200m at Horsham beaten 50 m by Kyvalley Maven (2:49.60) in NR up to 59 on May 28 at $5. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.4 beaten 10 m by Romantic Nina (2:46.10) in NR up to 59 on May 22 at $5. Not keen.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 28/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 2:04.1 | 4 |
| 49.6L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 22/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
9/10 | 16/05/2025 | 27 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $8.00 |
6/9 | 19/04/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $12.00 |
2/11 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
1/10 | 02/04/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
3/5 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 10 m win (Fr2) at this track (2:46.10) beating Boutika in NR up to 59 on May 22 at $4.60 at the bell was leading 6.1. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $4.60 |
7/7 | 08/05/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 80.7L | $2.60 |
5/12 | 30/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.4 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $3.80 |
7/8 | 23/04/2025 | 5 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 40.2L | $61.00 |
1/8 | 18/04/2025 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $2.50 |
1/4 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Murphy | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
3/10 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $3.80 |
3/3 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Angove | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 8th-20.3 beaten 14 m by Romantic Nina (2:46.10) in NR up to 59 on May 22 at $2.10. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (FT Fr3) over 2150m at Kilmore, beaten a head by Johns Boy (2:46.40) in No NR on May 15 at $1.95. Bold showing expected this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 22/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $2.10 |
2/8 | 15/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
3/9 | 08/05/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
5/10 | 30/04/2025 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $5.00 |
9/11 | 17/04/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 23.9L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 10/04/2025 | 8 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
2/4 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damien Burns
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 12 m by Jakarta (2:45.40) in NR 56 to 64 on May 8 at $26. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 2200m after racing wide at this track beaten 22 m by Countess Chiron (2:44.80) in NR 56 to 64 on April 17 at $11. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | D J Burns | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
8/11 | 17/04/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | D J Burns | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 22.6L | $11.00 |
8/9 | 11/04/2025 | 30 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D J Burns | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $5.00 |
2/4 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Burns | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Burns | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
10/12 | 12/03/2025 | 116 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 28.2L | $2.80 |
6/13 | 16/11/2024 | 20 | No NR | $70,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D J Burns | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 29.0L | $51.00 |
7/12 | 27/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | D J Burns | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 35.6L | $151.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 16 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:05.60) in NR 60 to 69 on May 23 at $26. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 9 m by Rocky Valley (1:58.30) in NR 56 to 62 on May 16 at $7.50. Can make amends.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 16/05/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $7.50 |
4/9 | 08/05/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $11.00 |
4/11 | 02/05/2025 | 14 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $7.50 |
1/8 | 18/04/2025 | 9 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
6/11 | 09/04/2025 | 18 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $8.00 |
1/3 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lang
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she won by 1.3 m (Fr6) at Bendigo (1:58.80) beating Flyin Time in 3yo No NR F on November 27 at $4.20 at the bell was 8th-16.7m 2WWC. Expected to kick-off this campaign with a strong run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 27/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
1/9 | 20/11/2024 | 49 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
1/12 | 02/10/2024 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $1.55 |
5/12 | 20/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
5/9 | 12/09/2024 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $2.10 |
7/10 | 06/09/2024 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | C W Lang | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 34.3L | $11.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton was 2nd-4.53 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Little Yankee (2:05.30) in NR 70 to 85 on May 24 at $7.50. The start before 6th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-7.97 beaten 10 m by Illawong Larajay (2:45.80) in NR 70 to 85 on May 10 at $14. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $7.50 |
6/12 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $14.00 |
7/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 30.6L | $51.00 |
8/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $8.00 |
7/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
9/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
2/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
2/8 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Last start won on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Melton (2:46.80) beating Dichotomy in NR 60 to 69 on May 31 at $3.80 at the bell was 3rd-3.89. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $3.80 |
3/8 | 17/05/2025 | 49 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
1/4 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
4/11 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
8/12 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $41.00 |
3/11 | 15/03/2025 | 182 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $3.20 |
6/12 | 14/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $21.00 |