Ballarat Race 4 - Ballarat Vet Practice Mares Trot
CHAMPAGNES (2) worked to find the lead and kept kicking to make it two consecutive wins last start over 1710m at this track, getting home 6 metres ahead of her rivals. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meets a similar line up and she can figure in the finish. POPPY POPSTAR (6) could only manage to finish fifth at her latest appearance over 2180m at Stawell, a poor reflection on her short quote. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is good enough to take this out. THE ITALIAN DREAM (8) is in the mix following a fourth at her most recent appearance over 2180m at Kilmore. SHES SKY HIGH (9) is worth some thought after her last-start fourth over 2080m at Cranbourne on June 14.

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-8.41 beaten 5 m by Kyvalley Jenny (2:06.60) on July 22 at $26. Two runs back 7th (Sr2) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 6th-8.1 beaten 17 m by Itz Classic Gold (2:08.90) in 3yo+ on July 13 at $101. Others rate better this time.
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 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/07/2026 | 255 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/10/2025 | 5 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 182.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 195.9L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2025 | 5 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:04.5 | 0 |
| 130.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/10/2025 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/2 | 14/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | B C Angove | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | C Angove | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track and Maryborough. Last start posted a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:07.50) beating Betsy Anne in on July 23 at $2.20 at the bell was leading 5.64. Sure to feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $1.65 |
| 3/11 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $1.45 |
| 12/12 | 22/06/2026 | 5 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 328.4L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/06/2026 | 17 | NR 43 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.95 |
| 4/10 | 31/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 35.9L | $1.70 |
| 2/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2180m after being wide early at Stawell, at the bell was 9th-20.1 beaten 11 m by Rastamon (2:45.60) on July 20 at $7. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 3.49 beaten 1.75 m by Moreep (2:07.30) on July 9 at $10. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.3 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | 0-3 WINs (NR49) | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 33.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Darryl Douglas | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Champagnes at Maryborough over 1690m on July 13 at $9. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Rastamon at Stawell over 2180m on July 20 at $7. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $8.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 40.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Holloway
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track beaten 25 m by Roseofthewinds (2:43.40) on July 23 at $10. Two runs back 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. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 26.4L | $10.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2180m at Stawell, at the bell was 5th-13 beaten 8 m by Rastamon (2:45.60) on July 20 at $1.90. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2160m after showing early speed at Echuca was 2nd-4.1 at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by Jackies Gift (2:43.20) on July 7 at $3.80. Big chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | James Herbertson | 2:03.6 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2026 | 17 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Backs up a couple of days after she failed to impress 5th (30m) over 2200m at Horsham, beaten 65 m by Allawart Bob (2:52.10) on July 27 at $101. Before that 6th (FT) over 2180m at Stawell beaten 75 m by Romantic Nina (2:52.90) on July 20 at $126. This will fully test.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 63.2L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:07.6 | 0 |
| 76.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 43.3L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/06/2026 | 44 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 236.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 56.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/11 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:04.8 | 0 |
| 24.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/4 | 01/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Ava Massa | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Graham McDermott
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 7th-13.06 beaten 13 m by Scar (2:47.00) on July 22 at $2.40. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m at Shepparton was 6th-10.35 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Kimberleys Tree (2:05.70) on July 14 at $7. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Graham Mcdermott | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 31.9L | $4.20 |
| 10/12 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $4.20 |
| 10/12 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Graham Mcdermott | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 31.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Graham Mcdermott | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Graham Mcdermott | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 6th-11.4 beaten 13 m by Rarity Rock (2:37.70) on June 14 at $4.40. At the run before surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong, beaten 25 m by Carla Pixie (2:36.20) on June 5 at $7.50. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 25.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 30/05/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/05/2026 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2110m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $2.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/05/2026 | 11 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 165.6L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 22.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/3 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |