Ballarat Race 4 - Dr. Alex Fowler Winter Series Nmw Pace (5th Heat)
KEAYANG SWEETHEART (8) has been racing well, yet to miss a place in seven starts including three wins. Did some work but stuck on for second most recently at Melton. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Big chance with even luck. MIGHTY JOLT (9) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second at Melton in his lone outing for the Braun yard. Draws on the back row but a trial win will have him ready to go. RANGER RICK NZ (6) added to a string of placings when third at Melton last time. Deserves another win and scored the only time he raced at this circuit and distance. RABADA (4) has had little luck since a Bendigo placing three back. Can do better.

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a layoff of 11 weeks. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when sixth at very long odds behind Keayang Renegade. Maybe later.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 35.9L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/03/2026 | 13 | NR 58 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 25.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I J Stanley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Holloway
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1710m at this track, beaten 30 m by Test Of Fire (2:02.30) on May 28 at $26. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1710m at this track was 8th-11 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Treacheroustimes (2:04.40) on May 14 at $34. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/04/2026 | 42 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 30.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 24.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $61.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J P Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early speed at Terang, at the bell was 6th-13.9 beaten 18 m by I Am The Storm (2:37.30) on May 18 at $41. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 4th-8.56 beaten 8 m by Heatseeker (2:42.30) on May 9 at $61. Others read better. Leaning to others.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/05/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/04/2026 | 131 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/11/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | M J Elkins | 0 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo, beaten 21 m by The Steel Dragon (2:35.10) on June 3 at $9. At the start before 11th (Sr4) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 11th-14.74 beaten 15 m by Ideal Bandit (2:42.70) on May 9 at $71. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/06/2026 | 25 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $9.00 |
| 11/12 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/04/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $6.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $25,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 35.1L | $101.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/04/2026 | 287 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/2 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 25/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $9,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $13.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton well beaten by Kartiare (2:42.10) on May 23 at $41. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton was leading by 2.75 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Ideal Bandit (2:42.70) on May 9 at $15. Fitter for two runs in and can improve without surprising.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 179.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/05/2026 | 233 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Eddie Conroy | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $4.20 |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2025 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/08/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.3 m third behind Medina at Melton over 1720m last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second at Horsham over 2200m same class on May 25. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.95 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 31 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/03/2026 | 130 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/11/2025 | 17 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 83.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2106m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on May 15. Last time out 4th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 7 m by Im Alrite (2:03.70) on June 5 at $9. First four hope.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Abby Sanderson | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
| 10/12 | 24/04/2026 | 20 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 25.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind I Am The Storm at Terang over 2180m on May 18 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Dynamitedan at Melton over 2240m on June 6 at $9. Leading contender.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/06/2026 | 19 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2026 | 23 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/11 | 25/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | 12 | 2-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/11 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 221 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.20 |
| 4/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Returns after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when a close second after a quick start, behind Tara Victory at Melton over 1720m on March 28 at $15. Look for a strong return.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Riley Pace | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/2 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 37.4L | $71.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |