Ballarat Race 8 - Ferndale Foods Mdn Trot
MINNIE MIA (1) went back last start then worked home in good style to finish 5 metres from the winner in third at Shepparton over 1690m when returning from a break. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a comparable field and she can go right on with the job. THE PASO DOBLE (5) has been a bit hot and cold and that continued last start when he finished second, beaten 5 metres, in a better performance at Stawell over 2180m. Big chance in a similar race. MAJESTIC PHILLY NZ (2) must be considered after she finished third when resuming over 1609m at Geelong a week-and-a-half ago. HIGH RELIABILITY (3) lines up for the first time. By Aldebaran Eagle and hails from the Brent Murphy stable. Has the benefit of a good draw. Has the right credentials to play a major role.
Driver: Chris Alford
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Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 5th-8.22 beaten 5 m by Pleasure To Have (2:07.50) on July 21 at $2.50. Will be a lot better for that hitout.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/07/2026 | 206 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 50.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 38.6L | $151.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/12/2025 | 31 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 25.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Fred Spiteri
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Having her second run back from a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 3rd-3.2 beaten 6 m by Keayang Zia (2:05.80) in 4yo+ on July 17 at $5.50. Will improve with that run under the belt. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | 662 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Fred Spiteri | 2:05.8 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 23/09/2024 | 112 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 79.9L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/06/2024 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 56.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2024 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 48.7L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/05/2024 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/05/2024 | - | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 247.2L | $61.00 |
Driver: Brent Murphy
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Three-year-old gelding by Aldebaran Eagle out of Macray Maori having his first start. Finished at Maryborough in a trial on July 19 over 2190m. Each-way claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Driver: Rory Coverdale
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Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong beaten 25 m by Keayang Zia (2:05.80) in 4yo+ on July 17 at $10. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early pace at Terang, beaten 22 m by Keayang Marcus (2:51.60) on July 12 at $81. Will not find this easy. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 11 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 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:05.8 | 3 |
| 25.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/07/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:06.7 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/07/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 27/06/2026 | 2 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 320.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/06/2026 | 38 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 34.7L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/2 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jack Barton | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |
Driver: Michael Bellman
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Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Champagne Gemma at Melton over 2240m in a 3yo+ on June 26 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind I Am Skye Chiola at Stawell over 2180m on July 20 at $4. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/07/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Neil Mccallum | 2:07.4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Nccalum | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 68.1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Allan McDonough
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First up. At the last run he was well beaten after breaking at Melton on October 3. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Sam Barker | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 03/10/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 202.3L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 166.9L | $6.00 |
Driver: Luke Dunne
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Last start 7th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 60 m by Miss Muscle (2:49.10) on July 24 at $151. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 35 m by Aspen Belle (2:43.50) on July 6 at $26. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/07/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 58.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 35.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.9 | 4 |
| 31.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:05.8 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/06/2026 | 111 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hates | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 425.8L | $71.00 |
Driver: Tina Ridis
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Last start was well beaten after breaking at Stawell on July 20. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-14.03 beaten 4.5 m by Sebs Gal (2:11.20) on July 18 at $81. Better than the last run so worth another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/07/2026 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 178.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2026 | 109 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Daryl Crone | 2:05.8 | 6 |
| 201.8L | $18.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/03/2026 | 625 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Daryl Crone | 2:04.8 | 3 |
| 41.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Tina Ridis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Daryl Crone | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 09/07/2024 | - | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 325.5L | $81.00 |