Ballarat Race 6 - Trevor Petrie's Real Estate Maiden Pace
GOODLOOKINGDEAL (6) raced greenly but showed promise when he led and stuck on for third on debut at Melton last week. A wide draw is more of a challenge but he is open to natural improvement. Primary contender with even luck. SNACK LOVER (5) has had two runs this campaign and while yet to finish in the top three his fitness is building. Returns to the front row and could be ready to show his best. Big chance. FIVE CENT (8) produced a good effort from a wide barrier last time out when runner-up at Maryborough. Go well. SORRYDREAMAWAY (1) will be fitter for the resuming effort so can do better.

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1660m at Hamilton, beaten 6 m by Eastbro Kaz (2:00.90) in MAIDEN on April 13 at $11. Two runs back 10th (Sr4) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 45 m by Sweet Lady Lou (2:42.80) in 2yo MAIDEN F on December 23 at $7. Fitter and gets the ace draw so expect to see a much better run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/04/2026 | 111 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1680m | Hanna Lewis | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 23/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 44.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1680m | H Lewis | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1785m after showing early speed at Stawell was leading by 1.8 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Optimal (2:11.60) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 3 at $51. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1785m after showing early speed at Stawell, at the bell was 4th-3.8 beaten 7 m by Optimal (2:11.30) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 3 at $31. Draws well so may be worth another chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 27/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.8 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Danny Simpson
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Comments
Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 20 m by Dusty Philtra (2:49.80) in 3yo MAIDEN on April 15 at $101. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D T Simpson | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D T Simpson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D T Simpson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Rains
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Comments
Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Fr5) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo beaten 50 m by Jacquelyn Joy (2:39.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 1 at $51. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ebony Harris | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 01/04/2026 | 183 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 48.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ebony Harris | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 30/09/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J Rains | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 55.9L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J Rains | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/09/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J Rains | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 42.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 39.4L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 50.2L | $19.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1660m at Hamilton, beaten 17 m by Eastbro Kaz (2:00.90) in MAIDEN on April 13 at $5.50. The start before 7th (Fr1) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 40 m by Keayang Dreamgirl (2:42.40) in MAIDEN on March 27 at $3.20. Fitter now and could show his best.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 142 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 38.7L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 05/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 41.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $12.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton was leading by 1.06 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Dusty Philtra (2:49.80) in 3yo MAIDEN on April 15 at $5. Looks to have ability and strips fitter.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 181.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ian Miller
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Comments
Last start hung in on scoring up, 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Geelong was 3rd-6.26 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Midnight Moth (1:58.10) in MAIDEN on April 17 at $101. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1790m at Ararat, at the bell was 7th-13.7 beaten 15 m by Topsie Beware (2:13.60) in MAIDEN on March 23 at $101. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 25 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | I S Miller | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/03/2026 | 182 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | I S Miller | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 86.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 32.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2025 | 17 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 41.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I S Miller | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | I S Miller | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Eastbro Kaz at Hamilton over 1660m in a MAIDEN on April 13 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Posterman at Maryborough over 2190m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 20 at $5.50. Big chance to go one better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/03/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S Robertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S Robertson | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Then did a good job to finish in the money over 1609m at Geelong last time out. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 151 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 17/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/11/2025 | 73 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 114.4L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/11 | 11/08/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |