Ballarat Race 2 - Woodlands Stud Concession Drivers Pace
ESPERANZA (2) had been racing well and again performed admirably last time out, making up plenty of ground in a sustained effort but finding one better over 2240m at Swan Hill. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is capable of testing her rivals. KIMCHI (4) continued his impressive run of recent efforts last start when runner-up over 2200m at this track, beaten 1.75 metres. Stepping up a level this time but he is good enough to take this out. IMALLATTITUDE (3) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1700m at Horsham. Should run a big race. FOREGONE CONCLUSION NZ (5) must be included after winning his past three starts, the latest at this track two weeks ago.

Driver: Trent Fiscalini
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2200m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 20 m by The Democrat (2:44.70) on July 29 at $14. Two runs back 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. This looks tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
| 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
Ready to win in this vein of form. Finished a narrow second behind Mynameisruby at Swan Hill over 2240m last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres second at Charlton over 2100m same class on July 6. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/07/2026 | 18 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.30 |
| 5/9 | 25/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | NR 37 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2026 | 3 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 23.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Not far away of late and due for a change of luck. Finished 2.25 m second behind Bigbashash at Horsham over 1700m last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres fourth at this track over 2200m same class on July 23. Expected to feature again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 27/07/2026 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.95 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.85 |
| 2/9 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $3.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Stacie Carbone
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts. Finished 1.75 m second behind Skyz Above at this track over 2200m last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres third at Melton over 1720m same class on July 15. Racing well and should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $1.70 |
| 3/9 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 8/11 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 07/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Krafft | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Bilney
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:46.80) beating Bettorpatchmeup in on July 23 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 3.43. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:03.10) beating Elizajane in on July 14 at $2.90 at the bell was 3rd-4.12. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Reagan Clarke | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | 10 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $71.00 |
| 2/3 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 14/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 34.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track was 5th-7.06 at the bell, beaten 7 m by La Cantatrice (2:45.20) on July 29 at $23. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.52 beaten 6 m by Foregone Conclusion (2:46.80) on July 23 at $16. Not keen.
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 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Michael Bellman | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 32.8L | $1.07 |
| 8/11 | 08/06/2026 | - | NR up to 55 | $15,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A P Richardson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Xiriha | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 3rd (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 7th-10.92 beaten 5 m by La Cantatrice (2:45.20) on July 29 at $23. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/07/2026 | 324 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Josh Duggan | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 08/09/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | C J Slater | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/08/2025 | 145 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | C J Slater | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 37.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2025 | 11 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.40 |
| 9/9 | 14/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $23.00 |

Driver: Olivia Jardine
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was leading 0.13 beaten 9 m by La Cantatrice (2:45.20) on July 29 at $4.33. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong was 2nd-5.07 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Fiction File (1:54.30) on July 17 at $11. Will be about the money.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Hannah Lewis | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | 39 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/06/2026 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Riley Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:40.30) on July 23 at $6.50. At his previous start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong was 3rd-5.21 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Fiction File (1:54.30) on July 17 at $15. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 31.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 4 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S R Clarke | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 41.8L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/06/2026 | 6 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |