Ballarat Race 5 - Woodlands Stud Mdn Pace
WOODVILLE FLYER (5) looks close to a win having kept chasing for third last start at Bendigo. That made it two placings on the trot, both of them coming at this distance range. Big chance. SOHO CRUNCH TIME (9) was in the market when making his debut at Newcastle but had to work hard when racing thee wide and only beat a couple home. Draws on the back line but looking for big improvement with a better run. HALF AS TOUGH (6) is a four-year-old entire by Rock N Roll Heaven on debut. Placed in a recent trial so is worth keeping safe despite a wide draw. IMALLATTITUDE (3) was a beaten favourite last week but recorded back-to-back seconds prior. Draws well so he is worth another chance.
Driver: Leilani Justice
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Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 2100m at Geelong, beaten 30 m by Tricode (2:35.50) on July 3 at $81. At her previous start 8th (Sr2) over 1710m at this track was 7th-16.8 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Thelongroadofhope (2:06.20) in 4yo+ on June 25 at $12. The ace draw could see her improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 27.7L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 301 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 46.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/4 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 08/08/2025 | 176 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joe Taaffe | 1:55.7 | 8 |
| 21.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Panella | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 47.3L | $2.90 |
Driver: Ben Xiriha
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Two back was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Hold On Forever at Cranbourne over 1609m on May 17 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Alloa at Kilmore over 1690m on July 2 at $13. First four hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 46 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D K Douglas | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 31.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Driver: Luke Sutherland
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1690m at Maryborough was 6th-9.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Kimchi (2:05.10) on June 29 at $2.70. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2200m at Horsham was 5th-8.3 at the bell, beaten a nose by Presidentialchange (2:46.70) on June 22 at $3.10. Draws well so can bounce back.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 15/06/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 31/05/2026 | 6 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 39.1L | $126.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 67.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 32.1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Brent Murphy
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 2100m at Geelong, beaten 6 m by Illuminate Me (2:36.70) on March 13 at $19. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $19.00 |
Driver: Connor Clarke
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Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Flight Loutenant at Shepparton over 2190m on June 9 at $14. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Cool Story at Bendigo over 2150m in a 4yo+ on July 1 at $4.33. Top chance.
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 | 01/07/2026 | 22 | 4YO and older | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Connor Clarke | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $4.33 |
| 3/11 | 09/06/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/05/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Connor Clarke | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 30.6L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 60.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jason Ainsworth
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Four-year-old entire (Rock N Roll Heaven - Count The Aces) making his debut. Finished second in a trial on June 22 at Horsham over 1700m. Profiles well so expect a bold showing despite the draw.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 13 m by Gozo Sweet (2:39.80) on July 5 at $61. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by Bettor Punter (2:35.00) on June 28 at $101. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S R Clarke | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
Driver: Chris Romanidis
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2100m at Geelong was 4th-4.59 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Tricode (2:35.50) on July 3 at $41. Two runs back 8th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.53 beaten 12 m by Exotic Chester (2:45.20) on June 11 at $61. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/07/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Romanidis | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Romanidis | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 37.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 96.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |
Driver: John Caldow
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 24 m by Gordons Ghost (1:55.30) in 2yo on June 26 at $4.60. Worked on debut so look for big improvement.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | - | NR up to 57 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 24.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |