Ballarat Race 6 - Black Horse Naturals Pace
HOME AND DRY (4) settled handy then took over in front and tried hard but was claimed in the straight to finish second last start over 2190m at Maryborough, continuing the strong form in recent times. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. GLENLINE (10) was 4 metres away in third at Kilmore over 2180m last start at his first run back from a spell. Hard to know where he gets from this slightly awkward draw. Meets a comparable field so he can keep the ball rolling. FOUR LONELY NIGHTS (8) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1720m at Melton two weeks ago. JAY BEE (5) is worth some thought based on her victory over 1609m at Geelong two runs ago. Something for the Multiples: HOME AND DRY NZ (4)

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 24 m by Adieu Mikennis (2:04.60) in NR up to 42 on May 29 at $13. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.4 beaten 12 m by Thelongroadnowhere (2:44.20) in NR up to 39 on May 22 at $9. This will fully test.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 29/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 24.6L | $13.00 |
5/8 | 22/05/2025 | 24 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $9.00 |
7/11 | 28/04/2025 | 5 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 28.4L | $81.00 |
7/9 | 23/04/2025 | 124 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
2/3 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 45.1L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 20/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $14.00 |
9/10 | 13/12/2024 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Leilani Justice | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 36.7L | $14.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr2) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 20 m by Alcatraz Girl (1:56.40) in NR up to 49 on May 30 at $4.80. At his previous start 4th (Fr2) over 1710m at this track was 4th-6.4 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Viva Storm (2:03.50) in 0-4 WINS on May 22 at $3.60. Is worth inclluding in all combinations.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 30/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $4.80 |
4/7 | 22/05/2025 | 11 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $3.60 |
0/10 | 11/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
7/10 | 01/05/2025 | 124 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $8.00 |
3/11 | 28/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
8/10 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 41.2L | $21.00 |
4/5 | 06/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | B X Xiriha | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Ronan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track was 6th-12.1 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Thelongroadnowhere (2:44.20) in NR up to 39 on May 22 at $8. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1710m after racing wide at this track was 4th-4.8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 14 m by Tinsel Tiara (2:04.40) in NR 39 to 44 on April 3 at $19. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 22/05/2025 | 49 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $8.00 |
3/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
5/12 | 03/04/2025 | 3 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $19.00 |
3/8 | 31/03/2025 | 15 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
8/11 | 16/03/2025 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $10.00 |
1/8 | 13/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $2.80 |
4/12 | 06/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 27.3L | $19.00 |
6/8 | 03/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Ronan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Self Exclusion at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 39 on May 14 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Markleigh Caz at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR 38 to 43 on May 21 at $9.50. Leading contender again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 21/05/2025 | 7 | NR 38 to 43 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
5/11 | 14/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $4.20 |
3/7 | 08/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
7/8 | 01/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $3.90 |
5/11 | 17/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $2.40 |
8/10 | 10/04/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Georgia Hayward | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $17.00 |
5/6 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 20/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ryan Duffy | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton beaten 24 m by Calypso Mistress (2:04.10) in NR 43 to 49 on May 23 at $7. Showed ability the run before when she won by 3 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Geelong (1:57.20) beating Precious Belle in NR 43 to 49 on May 16 at $5.50. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $7.00 |
1/9 | 16/05/2025 | 21 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
3/10 | 25/04/2025 | 8 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $8.50 |
5/10 | 17/04/2025 | 34 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
2/9 | 14/03/2025 | 42 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.10 |
9/10 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $23.00 |
3/7 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | ||
2/8 | 23/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1930m | J A Pace | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr4) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 22 m by Cheys Angel (2:44.20) in NR 44 to 49 on May 21 at $34. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early pace at Ararat beaten a head by The Democrat (2:14.30) in NR up to 49 on May 14 at $6.50. Likely improver who is worth including.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 21/05/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
2/8 | 14/05/2025 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
8/10 | 11/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 01/05/2025 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
4/9 | 23/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $7.50 |
6/12 | 14/04/2025 | 18 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $19.00 |
4/5 | 10/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 08/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darren Pace
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr2) over 2195m after showing early pace at Ararat, beaten 75 m by Open The Valve (2:45.50) in NR up to 40 on March 1 2024 at $41. Has only trialled once and may need more time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 11/07/2024 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 133.1L | $21.00 |
1/10 | 28/06/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
3/10 | 21/06/2024 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | R Pace | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $61.00 |
9/10 | 06/06/2024 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 29/05/2024 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 23/05/2024 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $4.00 |
1/4 | 20/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fourth behind Tex Goes Bang at Melton over 1720m NR up to 42 last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres third at Geelong over 1609m same class on May 16. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $2.50 |
3/9 | 16/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 08/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 |
4/10 | 01/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.5 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $19.00 |
10/12 | 25/04/2025 | 35 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Jason Hackett | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $51.00 |
1/4 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jason Hackett | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 27.3L | $0.00 | |
8/12 | 21/03/2025 | 278 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $18.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early speed at Horsham, beaten 30 m by Torque Power (2:46.60) in NR up to 49 on May 28 at $81. Before that 11th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Quick Decision (2:03.00) in NR up to 45 on May 21 at $41. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 28/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 31.4L | $81.00 |
11/11 | 21/05/2025 | 399 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T M Fiscalini | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $41.00 |
4/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 17/04/2024 | 19 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | L C Cook | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
2/10 | 29/03/2024 | 4 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 25/03/2024 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $5.00 |
10/10 | 18/03/2024 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 35.5L | $21.00 |
1/4 | 06/08/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | D T Wade | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m third behind Direct Command at Kilmore over 2180m NR 43 to 49 last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres second again at Kilmore in NR up to 45 on August 15. Another big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 29/05/2025 | 287 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
3/8 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 15/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
3/10 | 08/08/2024 | 25 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
10/10 | 14/07/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | A M Conroy | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 21.6L | $41.00 |
4/9 | 07/07/2024 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | A M Conroy | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |
6/8 | 27/06/2024 | 9 | NR 46 to 50 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A M Conroy | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $14.00 |