Ballarat Race 2 - Woodlands Stud Trot
ROSEOFTHEWINDS (1) is progressing strongly having won both of her starts this time in, coming from a wider barrier to score by 3m in this grade at this circuit and distance last start. The ace draw should give her the chance to go on with the job. VANCE LANE (7) made an encouraging return after more than eight months when coming from a similar barrier for second to ROSEOFTHEWINDS. May need some luck but with added fitness on his side he could bridge the gap. NIGHT FLIGHT (5) draws wider but could be close to a win following back-to-back placings. Contender. MAJESTIC CHARMA (2) hit her peak with a fourth-up win and Cranbourne last time, getting home by 5.3m. Up in grade but a lower draw gives him the chance to take the next step.

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track and Horsham both over 2200m. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 3 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:47.70) beating Vance Lane in 3yo on July 9 at $3.90 at the bell was 3rd-5.51. The ace draw gives her every chance to win again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2026 | 220 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 58.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/10/2025 | - | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 110.5L | $18.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 5.5 m win (Fr4) at Cranbourne (2:36.80) beating Whats The Tea in on July 5 at $6 at the bell was leading 4.4. Draws well so can measure up again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.2 | 7 |
| 108.6L | $1.60 |
| 5/6 | 12/06/2026 | 36 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 41.1L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 07/05/2026 | 158 | NR 42 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/3 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.9 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | G Batsakis | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | G Batsakis | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr2) over 2100m at Geelong, beaten 22 m by Kyvalley Anthony (2:39.40) on July 17 at $11. Showed ability the race before when she tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 8 m win after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:49.00) beating Little Tedey in on July 8 at $6.50 at the bell was 2nd-4.64. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:04.7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | 204 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 04/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 190.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | David Murphy | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 39.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 31/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $41.00 |

Driver: Damien Burns
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr4) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 9th-14.1 beaten 13 m by Thats Dudley (2:00.90) on July 3 at $13. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was leading 3.09 beaten 5.5 m by Hillwinsome (2:07.80) on June 26 at $8. Leaning to others.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Robert Mccartney | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 52.8L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 31/05/2026 | 746 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 172.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Damien Burns | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 15/05/2024 | 19 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | C A Alford | 2:04.8 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $2.10 | |
| 1/9 | 26/04/2024 | 10 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | C A Alford | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $6.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Paris Kay at this track over 2200m on July 9 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Kyvalley Anthony at Geelong over 2100m on July 17 at $6. Rates highly. Looks close to a win.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Holloway
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr5) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-4.42 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Paris Kay (2:44.20) on July 9 at $18. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 1.5 m (Fr1) at this track (2:07.90) beating Night Flight in on June 25 at $11 at the bell was 3rd-3.88. Can do better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR 44 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 33.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 42 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Holloway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2200m at this track was leading by 3.54 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Roseofthewinds (2:47.70) in 3yo on July 9 at $3.10. Draws wide but can play a major role with added fitness.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 256 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/3 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 26/10/2025 | 29 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 73.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 27/09/2025 | 5 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 61.3L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/09/2025 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 125.0L | $1.85 |
| 2/11 | 18/09/2025 | 33 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2025 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Won by 11 m as favourite (30m) at Terang (2:53.30) beating Baarlinee in on July 12 at $2.40 at the bell was leading 0.63. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into fifth behind Thats Dudley at Geelong over 1609m on July 3 at $41. This looks a tougher task.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:06.2 | 0 |
| 11.9L | $2.40 |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 32 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2110m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 17.4L | $21.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 73.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 128.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 27/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (FT) over 2190m at Maryborough was 8th-16.6 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Fremarks Peggy (2:49.70) on June 29 at $12. Before that 7th (20m) over 2200m at Horsham beaten 70 m by Fremarks Peggy (2:50.50) on June 22 at $41. Place best.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 11.4L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 70.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Luke Sutherland | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 31/05/2026 | 26 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/05/2026 | 15 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $6.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 31.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/5 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | L Cooke | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |