Ballarat Race 3 - Woodlands Stud Maiden Pace
LE GASTON (8) had put together a string of strong performances then maintained the momentum last start when he finished third over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 2.25 metres. Won't spend a penny from this draw but luck may play a role on the bell lap. Primary contender in a similar race. IM THE REASON (3) finished fifth last start, beaten 12 metres at Stawell over 1785m. Expected to run well. LUCKY VINCENT (1) resumes. Last appeared when a modest seventh over 2180m at Kilmore four-and-a-half months ago. LAZENBY (5) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth first-up over 1609m at Cranbourne last time out.

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr2) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 50 m by Pre Eminant (2:39.70) in 2yo NR up to 55 on October 9 at $101. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 51.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $4.80 |

Driver: Riley Mitchell
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Comments
Six-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2150m after racing wide at Bendigo was 8th-16.89 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Wilbee Dunn (2:39.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 6 at $34. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1785m at Stawell was 8th-20.6 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Bigbashash (2:11.10) in MAIDEN on February 9 at $18. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 25 m by Co Captain (2:03.60) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on January 23 at $51. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 09/02/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $18.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Rod Barker | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/12/2025 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 43.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 24/11/2025 | 42 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
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Three-year-old filly (American Ideal - Bring The Bubbles) making her debut. Showed ability when second at Stawell in a trial on February 9 over 1785m. Placed in a recent trial and is expected to run well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Ada Massa | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Allan McDonough
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Comments
Resumed when beaten 3 m fourth behind Elleegant Lane at Cranbourne over 1609m in a MAIDEN on February 8. Strips fitter and is a winning chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/02/2026 | 73 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 27/11/2025 | 203 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 175.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 08/05/2025 | 248 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 89.5L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/09/2024 | 40 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 68.2L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/07/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 135.7L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/07/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $41.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
Three-year-old gelding by Ride High out of Kalinda having his first start. Showed ability when he won at Melton in a trial on February 10 over 2240m. Facing a tough task.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Collin Godden | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | M F Blackmore | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Rob Wood Jnr | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1785m at Stawell beaten 50 m by Bigbashash (2:11.10) in MAIDEN on February 9 at $151. Before that, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Charlton, beaten 35 m by Dallascowboy (1:57.90) in MAIDEN on February 2 at $71. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 51.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/02/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 37.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 68.9L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 29.6L | $71.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 23.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 30.9L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Darryl Crone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 4th-7 beaten 2.25 m by Elleegant Lane (1:58.10) in MAIDEN on February 8 at $1.07. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/02/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.07 |
| 8/8 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 39.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
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Three-year-old colt by Always B Miki out of All Inflight having his first start. Finished third in a trial on February 10 at Melton over 1720m. Placed in a recent trial and is expected to run well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R L Clarke | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
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Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2100m at Charlton was 6th-8.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 18 m by Tactically Perfect (2:33.80) in MAIDEN on December 29 at $19. At her previous start 4th (Fr4) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne was 4th-7.1m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 6 m by Binalong Mate (2:38.30) in MAIDEN on December 21 at $9.50. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 29/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 27/11/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/11/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/10/2025 | 65 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/08/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | I Ward | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Parish
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2180m at Terang was 7th-14.2 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Keayang Simba (2:44.80) in MAIDEN on February 13 at $61. Two runs back 11th (Fr1) over 1710m at this track, beaten 23 m by My Ultimate Luigi (2:04.10) in 0-1 WIN on February 5 at $71. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $61.00 |
| 11/11 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 23.4L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 38.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 73.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Hannah Parish | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |