Ballarat Race 2 - Coca Cola Pace
THE DEMOCRAT (9) produced a better effort at his latest appearance when second over 1770m at Albury, beaten a nose after leading. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Has the ability to take care of this field. ELLI JOH (4) travelled up on the speed and led for part of the journey last start and finished fourth, beaten 6 metres, in a far better performance at Kilmore over 2180m. Leading hope in a similar race. THE IRISHMAN NZ (7) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1710m at this track last time out. Worth considering. REASON TO LAUGH (2) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early speed at Stawell, at the bell was 7th-12.8 beaten 9 m by Presidentialchange (2:46.60) on July 20 at $51. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1680m at Terang was 4th-9.2 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Easy Rolling (2:05.70) on July 12 at $51. This looks tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/07/2026 | 146 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Ada Massa | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $126.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 18/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1690m at Shepparton was 5th-8.04 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Iamawingate (2:04.00) on July 21 at $8.50. At his previous start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 10 m by Dreamtime Nala (2:46.40) on July 15 at $8. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 15/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $2.40 |
| 10/10 | 08/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Taylor Youl | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 2nd-2.32 beaten 15 m by Iamawingate (2:04.00) on July 21 at $23. At his previous start 6th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 4.5 m by Freak Out (2:06.50) on July 15 at $101. Winning chance on his best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/07/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/06/2026 | 25 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 63.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | S J Harris | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | S J Harris | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore was leading by 5.45 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Miki Mark (2:43.90) on July 22 at $5. Before that, 8th (Fr3) over 1680m after showing early speed at Terang was 2nd-2.8 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Easy Rolling (2:05.70) on July 12 at $2.30. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $2.30 |
| 5/7 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 30.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Jackie Barker | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 17 days ago at Terang over 1680m, before that 6th (Fr3) over 1700m at Horsham was 8th-16 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Livermere (2:05.10) on June 22 at $7.50. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/07/2026 | 20 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/05/2026 | 37 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 23/06/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2180m at Stawell, at the bell was 9th-18.9 beaten 12 m by Five Cent (2:44.00) on July 20 at $151. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1680m after showing early speed at Terang, at the bell was 3rd-4.6 beaten 5 m by Easy Rolling (2:05.70) on July 12 at $23. Finding a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/07/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $151.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/07/2026 | 20 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/06/2026 | 49 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | Chris Walsh | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/2 | 29/11/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R J Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 17/03/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Kevin Brough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1710m at this track was 5th-9.11 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Skyz Above (2:03.90) on July 23 at $23. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early pace at Stawell was 2nd-3.1 at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by Presidentialchange (2:46.60) on July 20 at $31. Big chance on his best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 24.1L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chris Walsh | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1710m at this track was 8th-16.15 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Skyz Above (2:03.90) on July 23 at $81. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early speed at Terang beaten 45 m by Huxham Chubb (2:42.90) on July 12 at $61. Not enthused.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 23/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/07/2026 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 46.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A Pace | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | A Pace | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1770m after showing early pace at Albury was leading by 4.8 at the bell, beaten a nose by Nifty Schoobee (2:11.30) on July 21 at $3.80. Great chance to break through.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/06/2026 | 112 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 17/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at this track beaten 35 m by The Final Dance (2:01.10) on June 11 at $101. Two runs back 6th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo was 7th-11.45 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Dreamtime Nala (2:39.70) on June 3 at $41. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 11/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 34.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 50.6L | $61.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 05/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 30/04/2026 | 15 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 27.6L | $151.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ada Massa | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 16/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |