Ballarat Race 7 - Ballarat Vet Practice Trot
LOUIEVILLE LASS (1) continued her strong form when she came from a 10m handicap for second in the Central Victorian Trotters Championship at Boort last start. Led to win at Maryborough prior so has the gate speed to take advantage of the inside draw. ALDEBARAN MARCUS (3) found the going too tough at Melton last start but that was in stronger company. Good effort when runner-up at Kilmore prior so looks better placed here. NO TELLING HEATHER (6) will be nearing peak fitness fourth and hasn't been too far away in the last couple of outings. FLING IT RAINBOW (2) draws well and has been close-up in both outings since a win from the back row at Maryborough, missing by just a head at this circuit and distance last time.

Driver: Brett Shipway
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (10m Fr4) over 2250m at Boort was 2nd-7.4 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Tension Seeker (2:58.20) in No NR on March 1 at $13. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Maryborough (2:08.60) beating Montana Muscle in NR up to 39 on February 25 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 4. Drawn ideally and is a leading player again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 01/03/2026 | 4 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Brett Shipway | 2:07.4 | 0 |
| 12.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 12/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Shipway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 6 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Dona Amalia at Maryborough over 1690m in a NR up to 49 on February 11 at $8. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Midnite Muscle at this track over 1710m in a NR 40 to 45 on February 19 at $12. Draws well and is right in this.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 58.9L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | A Cefai | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 40 m by Quake Proof (2:06.50) in NR up to 54 on February 28 at $31. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-3.99 beaten 12 m by Kennywould (2:49.40) in NR 40 to 45 on February 12 at $4.40. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 40.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 22/01/2026 | 55 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 57.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 33.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Srecko Stupin | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 159.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kieran O'Keeffe
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 5th (Fr2) over 2180m at Terang beaten 55 m by The Priestess (2:45.40) in NR up to 50 on February 13 at $81. May need more racing.
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 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Kieran O'keeffe | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 71 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kieran O'keeffe | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 52.7L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Kieran O'keeffe | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 65.3L | $18.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 26.4L | $31.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Grant Campbell | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 56.7L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/11/2025 | 354 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 67.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2024 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:06.2 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $3.10 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1750m at Swan Hill beaten 25 m by Sky Lindy (2:11.10) in NR up to 50 on January 13 at $7. Before that, a good run when 3rd (20m Fr2) over 2200m at Horsham, beaten 5 m by Sky Spirit (2:51.10) in No NR on January 5 at $6.50. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 25.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:02.7 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | T M Fiscalini | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 47.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 19/11/2025 | 132 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:04.2 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Holloway
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1710m at this track was 3rd-7.24 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Golden Skies (2:07.50) in NR up to 50 M on February 19 at $5.50. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2200m at this track was 4th-9.14 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Kyvalley Judge (2:48.50) in 0-2 WINS on February 5 at $31. Building in fitness and can be there at the business end.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | 95 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/10/2025 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | Brett Holloway | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/12 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 32.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | NR 47 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Holloway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Bendigo on February 20. At his previous start 10th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 90 m by Desert Assassin (2:05.70) in NR 50 to 56 on February 12 at $15. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 94.6L | $8.50 |
| 10/11 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 88.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:56.4 | 9 |
| 25.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:58.4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:54.2 | 9 |
| 33.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 34.9L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Sr3) over 1690m at Maryborough was 11th-21.4 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Wallis (2:06.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 25 at $61. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2080m after racing wide at Cranbourne beaten 23 m by Rarity Rock (2:35.80) in NR up to 59 on February 8 at $26. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 25/02/2026 | 17 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 51.0L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 345.1L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 15/12/2025 | 17 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 92.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | T K Larsen | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 62.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 45 m by Aldebaran Axl (2:42.30) in MAIDEN on February 22 at $101. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at Shepparton on February 10. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | A P Mifsud | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 46.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ian McMahon | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 10/02/2026 | 252 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 234.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 03/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:06.1 | 5 |
| 194.1L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/05/2025 | 91 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:05.4 | 1 |
| 161.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/02/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:06.8 | 6 |
| 180.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/02/2025 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 107.6L | $41.00 |