Ballarat Race 5 - Palmerbet Pace
ROYAL ROCKSTAR (6) finally broke the ice last start when he found the lead and did well to go on and score by 2.75 metres at this track over 1710m. That latest effort is good enough to put him right in the finish of this winnable contest. YANKEE MOJOH (3) ran fourth last start at Hamilton over 1660m. Beaten 14 metres but sound effort, capable of better, and expect her to pose a serious challenge. COOL STORY (8) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 2240m at Melton. STORM VENDETTA (4) will be cherry-ripe after four runs back from a spell. Sound at latest effort when sixth at Launceston a week-and-a-half ago.

Driver: Brett Holloway
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Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track was 4th-4.66 at the bell, beaten 17 m by La Cantatrice (2:45.20) on July 29 at $14. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track was 3rd-8.1 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:40.30) on July 23 at $41. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Brett Holloway | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 30.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J P Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1660m at Hamilton, beaten 14 m by Gold In Paris (1:59.70) in M on August 10 at $6. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at Mt Gambier was 3rd-3.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Keayang Payton (2:45.30) on June 30 at $8.50. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/08/2026 | 41 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Hannah Lewis | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Chelsie O'driscoll | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 52 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.85 |
| 3/9 | 01/06/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/05/2026 | 26 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | 33 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1680m after showing early pace at Launceston, beaten 9 m by Shemeansbusiness (2:01.80) on August 7 at $7.50. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr6) over 1680m after being wide early at Launceston beaten 11 m by Donny In Paris (2:02.10) on August 1 at $41. Better than recent form suggests; great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 212 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 42.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/4 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | A Portelli | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.85 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 9 m by Crackin Philtra (2:38.30) in 3yo on June 24 at $9.50. At the start before solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 9 m by Direct Command (2:35.60) on June 10 at $51. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/06/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 33.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | 0-1 LTW PACE | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C T Hildebrandt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | C T Hildebrandt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Last start won by 2.75 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:06.80) beating Seaside Lady in 4yo+ on August 5 at $1.30 at the bell was leading 2.16. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/06/2026 | 197 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 94.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 4 m by Famous Crimes (2:45.40) on August 7 at $8.50. At his previous start 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton beaten 85 m by The Last Trip (1:59.40) in 3yo+ on August 1 at $61. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 19 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 85.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | John Caldow | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.65 |
| 3/11 | 23/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fifth behind Binalong Mate at Melton over 2240m last start. Before that was beaten a neck second again at Melton over 1720m same class on July 31. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 43.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 01/07/2026 | 190 | 4YO and older | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 77.6L | $34.00 |