Ballarat Race 5 - Hewitt & Whitty Trot
BETTOR MAN (4) came from a wider barrier for a first-up win the last time he raced here and looks close to another success following back-to-back placings from second line draws. The return to the front row gives him the chance to return to the winners' list. SCAR (7) was first up for a month when a solid fourth from a 20m handicap at Cranbourne on Sunday. Gets a wide draw for his return to a mobile start but came from a similar barrier for second three back at Geelong. WHATS THE TEA (5) came from this barrier to find winning form over a similar distance at Kilmore last week. Could go on with it. THATS YOUR OPINION (3) has had seven weeks off since he resumed with a placing from a similar draw at Bendigo. Keep safe.

Driver: Reagan Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 9 m by Whats The Tea (2:52.80) on May 21 at $13. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 22 m by Poppy Popstar (2:01.40) on May 13 at $14. Gets the ace draw so is capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/05/2026 | 8 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 2:07.5 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $13.00 | |
| 5/6 | 13/05/2026 | 13 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 22.7L | $14.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 30/04/2026 | 4 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 42.1L | $5.00 | |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $34.00 | |
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | 11 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 65.9L | $11.00 | |
| 7/11 | 08/04/2026 | 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $4.00 | |
| 2/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.92 beaten 15 m by Buckles For Berry (2:45.30) on May 14 at $13. Showed ability the run before when she tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 m when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (2:47.90) beating Jungle Spider in on April 30 at $3 at the bell was 2nd-0.92. Draws well so may bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $13.00 | |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2026 | 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.9 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 | |
| 4/6 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Darryl Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 2:08.9 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $3.10 | |
| 4/7 | 11/03/2026 | 3 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $13.00 | |
| 6/11 | 08/03/2026 | 4 | $8,000.00 | Kapunda | 2200m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $4.20 | |
| 10/11 | 04/03/2026 | 9 | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 105.8L | $3.00 | |
| 2/4 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Chris Geary | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 4th-16.89 beaten 5 m by Kyvalley Anthony (2:40.40) on April 8 at $16. Fitter and draws well so is right in the mix.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | 115 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $16.00 | |
| 1/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R K Sutton | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 60 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 44.6L | $17.00 | |
| 8/9 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 48.2L | $21.00 | |
| 2/11 | 25/09/2025 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.2 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $23.00 | |
| 4/11 | 17/09/2025 | 21 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $61.00 | |
| 5/12 | 27/08/2025 | 14 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Ai Sedhai at Maryborough over 1690m on May 11 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Whats The Tea at Kilmore over 2180m on May 21 at $2.70. Leading contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:07.5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 | |
| 3/9 | 11/05/2026 | 5 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $8.50 | |
| 12/12 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 217.7L | $8.00 | |
| 1/11 | 23/04/2026 | 91 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 | |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $1.55 | |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:05.7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 | |
| 1/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 4.5 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Kilmore (2:52.80) beating Bettor Man in on May 21 at $4.80. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | 4 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:07.5 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $4.80 | |
| 7/7 | 17/05/2026 | 5 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $4.40 | |
| 6/8 | 12/05/2026 | 12 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 30.6L | $6.50 | |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 11 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 45.1L | $31.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $3.20 | |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | 11 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 | |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 19/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 30 m by Kennys Son (2:40.20) in 4yo+ on May 8 at $11. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton was 6th-12.56 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Sammy Haller (2:53.00) on April 24 at $16. Prefer others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J F Murphy | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $11.00 | |
| 4/10 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Brent Murphy | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $16.00 | |
| 3/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 | |
| 5/8 | 09/04/2026 | 10 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $10.00 | |
| 6/8 | 30/03/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $81.00 | |
| 9/11 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 40.4L | $41.00 | |
| 1/4 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J F Murphy | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Young
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (20m Fr1) over 2110m at Cranbourne was 4th-10.1 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Mista Walker (2:42.20) on May 24 at $6. Before that, 7th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track was 6th-13.7 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Karbine (2:43.80) on April 23 at $5.50. Draws wide but this looks a nice race for him.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/05/2026 | 31 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2110m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 | |
| 7/10 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Robert Young | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $5.50 | |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 | |
| 6/11 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $1.65 | |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2026 | 4 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $2.70 | |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.50 | |
| 3/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 3.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Melton (2:54.60) beating Miss Holly Red in 3yo on May 1 at $19 at the bell was 2nd-4.75. In form and looks a player again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:05.5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 | |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G R Whittle | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 78.1L | $23.00 | |
| 7/11 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 38.4L | $81.00 | |
| 10/11 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 109.7L | $18.00 | |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 | |
| 3/11 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:05.6 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Backs up three days after he didn't show much 6th (Sr1) over 2200m at Horsham beaten 50 m by Poppy Popstar (2:48.80) on May 25 at $41. Before that 8th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 16 m by Allwatfunjingles (2:46.90) on May 20 at $71. Will not find this easy. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/05/2026 | 5 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 51.3L | $41.00 | |
| 8/12 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:04.9 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $71.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/05/2026 | 8 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | 5 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $16.00 | |
| 7/8 | 30/04/2026 | 15 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 50.8L | $126.00 | |
| 10/11 | 15/04/2026 | 107 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 51.6L | $61.00 | |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 227.1L | $81.00 | |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ada Massa | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 10/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |