Ballarat Race 9 - Ferndale Foods 4Yo & Older Maiden Trot

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind So Much Swagger at Maryborough over 1690m in a MAIDEN on January 12 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Heavens Wish at this track over 1710m in a MAIDEN on January 29 at $4.60.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 12/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 31.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 46.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/12/2025 | 39 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 117.9L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/11/2025 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.3 | 7 |
| 34.2L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:06.8 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 63.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore was 2nd-18.22 at the bell, beaten 8 m by In High Places (2:09.90) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 22 at $19. At the start before 5th (Sr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 13 m by Buckle Me Up (2:46.10) in MAIDEN on January 18 at $6.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2026 | 58 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:08.5 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 203.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/11/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Chris Alford | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $26.00 |
| 0/8 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/10/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 25 m by Heavens Wish (2:11.20) in MAIDEN on January 29 at $31. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 2.9m on the pegs at the bell, well beaten by Happy Escape (2:46.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on October 16 at $4.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 105 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 25.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/2 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | A Lasgis | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Lasgis | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 16/10/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 186.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/10/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 21.7L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/10/2025 | 17 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 25.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:04.5 | 4 |
| 51.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2025 | 17 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $61.00 |

Driver: Scott Torney
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 20 months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 9 m finishing sixth after a quick start, behind Faith Full at Swan Hill over 1750m in a 3yo+ on May 22 2024 at $4.80.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 22/05/2024 | 10 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | N A Mccallum | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $4.80 | |
| 9/10 | 12/05/2024 | 13 | $7,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Good | N A Mccallum | 2:05.2 | 5 |
| 189.9L | $9.00 | |
| 0/11 | 29/04/2024 | 9 | $7,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | N A Mccallum | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $18.00 | |
| 8/12 | 20/04/2024 | 10 | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | N A Mccallum | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 27.2L | $81.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/04/2024 | 12 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | N A Mccallum | 2:05.8 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $41.00 | |
| 4/9 | 29/03/2024 | 231 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | N A Mccallum | 2:08.2 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 | |
| 2/4 | 23/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Shipway
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 30 m by Kyvalley Judge (2:49.60) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 28 at $18. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 35 m by So Much Swagger (2:08.40) in MAIDEN on January 12 at $26.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:04.6 | 3 |
| 31.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 33.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.3 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.7 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.1 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/12/2025 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 32.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind In High Places at Kilmore over 1690m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 22 at $18. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Heavens Wish at this track over 1710m in a MAIDEN on January 29 at $21.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 33.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2025 | 379 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $18.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 15/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | D A Murphy | 2:04.6 | 4 |
| 152.4L | $10.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough well beaten by Kyvalley Judge (2:49.60) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 28 at $41. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore, well beaten by In High Places (2:09.90) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 22 at $101.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 304.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:03.7 | 5 |
| 138.6L | $101.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 157.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 02/01/2026 | 124 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:05.7 | 5 |
| 185.6L | $126.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 31/08/2025 | 150 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:05.7 | 4 |
| 337.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 65.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 30/03/2025 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:05.9 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $10.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (FT Fr1) over 2190m at Mt Gambier, beaten 85 m by Feel The Moment (2:54.50) in No NR on December 30 at $41. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Fr4) over 1790m at Ararat beaten 65 m by Chillhunnybunny (2:20.40) in MAIDEN on November 10 at $15.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/12/2025 | 50 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 2:07.6 | 1 |
| 84.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/3 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 10/11/2025 | 894 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 2:06.3 | 4 |
| 67.4L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 31/05/2023 | 322 | NR up to 47 | $4,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 115.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2022 | 35 | NR 30 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 115.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/06/2022 | 37 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | R J Barker | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 205.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/05/2022 | 18 | NR 30 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | R J Barker | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 125.3L | $101.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1710m at this track, beaten 70 m by Heavens Wish (2:11.20) in MAIDEN on January 29 at $7.50. At his previous start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 11th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton well beaten by Spirited Lass (2:47.50) in NR up to 50 on January 23 at $151.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | B D Barnes | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 72.5L | $7.50 |
| 11/11 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | B D Barnes | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 193.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | B D Barnes | 2:09.4 | 2 |
| 83.1L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 88.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/01/2026 | 278 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/3 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 2:05.9 | 4 |
| 123.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/4 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby Mcguigan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |