Ballarat Race 8 - Sports Association Of Australia Pace (2Nd Heat)
HUXHAM CHUBB (7) is in good form, winning last month at Terang and placing in two of three starts since. Missed narrowly when second at her latest appearance at Hamilton, beaten a nose. Has to contend with a wide draw but can go close with even luck. BLUE MIKI (4) should be peaking now and looks close to a win following back-to-back placings. Produced a very good effort last time at Kilmore, finishing third and just a head from the winner. Can break through. THEROUX (1) is close to a win after placing in three of four starts so far this campaign and should get every chance from the ace draw. LAZENBY (3) has been hard to fault with back-to-back wins and draws to play a role again.

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Shiralee at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR 36 to 40 on April 2 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Bettorpatchmeup at Hamilton over 2160m in a NR 38 to 42 on April 13 at $5. Drawn to advantage and expected to go well again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/04/2026 | 11 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 12/03/2026 | 68 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.8 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 4/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 03/01/2026 | 3 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |

Driver: Allan McDonough
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2 m (Fr4) at Cranbourne (1:58.60) beating Star Ruler in NR 40 to 45 on April 3 at $9 at the bell was 4th-6.2. Hard to leave out on current form. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/04/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2690m | W | Allan Mcdonough | 2:06.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 7/11 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Backbeach Peter at Terang over 2180m in a NR up to 50 on March 27 at $9. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Byrneside Boom at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR up to 49 on April 16 at $3.90. Rates highly. Working up to a win.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/04/2026 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 106 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 50.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $151.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.60 |
| 7/11 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 39.3L | $151.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2100m at Geelong was 4th-8.49 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Binalong Night (2:40.80) in NR up to 49 on April 17 at $23. At his previous start 11th (Sr6) over 1710m at this track beaten 35 m by Aveiro (2:01.90) in NR 43 to 48 on April 9 at $61. Fitter and can play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
| 11/12 | 09/04/2026 | 11 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 37.2L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/03/2026 | 108 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 28.7L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 24/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing fifth behind Optimal at Stawell over 1785m in a 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 3 at $10. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Pretty Basic at Hamilton over 2160m in a NR 43 to 49 on April 13 at $2.10. Big chance to go one better.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.75 |
| 7/11 | 23/03/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/03/2026 | 16 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | K E Manning | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck (Fr2) at Shepparton (2:03.50) beating Our Cheeky Devil in NR up to 49 on April 14 at $9.50 at the bell was 2nd-0.27. Player again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/03/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/03/2026 | 9 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Connor Clarke | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 31.7L | $4.80 |
| 9/10 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 01/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Clarke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 2nd-2.33 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Janiebquick (2:03.30) in NR 45 to 48 on April 2 at $9.50. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton beaten 30 m by Im The Reason (2:05.30) in 0-2 WINS on March 6 at $4.80. One to consider as his best is good enough.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/04/2026 | 27 | NR 45 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 31.6L | $4.80 |
| 11/11 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 21.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 21 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |