Ballarat Race 9 - Southern Cross Business Machines 3yo Mdn Trot
THE PASO DOBLE (2) has been racing well of late. Finished second at his latest appearance over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 6 metres. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Tackles a similar assignment and he can grab that well-deserved win. THE TROUT COD (5) made a nice return at her latest appearance eight days ago, finishing 6 metres away in third over 1690m at Shepparton. Meets a comparable field and she can continue the strong start to the campaign. FREMARKS ELITE (3) is a three-year-old colt by Elite Stride from Maoris Got Muscle on debut. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Placed in a recent trial. Will be right there at the business end. NO REPENTANCE (4) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1690m at Maryborough last time out.
Driver: Brent Murphy
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Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track well beaten by Minnie Mia (2:07.00) on July 29 at $8. Will need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Brent Murphy | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 222.7L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
Driver: Michael Bellman
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Two back was well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Minnie Mia at this track over 1710m on July 29 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Pipalicious at Maryborough over 1690m in a 3yo on August 3 at $2.70. In fine form. Top chance again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 30.6L | $5.50 |
| 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: Josh Duggan
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Three-year-old colt by Elite Stride out of Maoris Got Muscle having his first start. Finished second in a trial on August 11 at Melton over 1720m.
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 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Emmett Brosnan
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1690m at Maryborough was 3rd-7.3 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Pipalicious (2:07.20) in 3yo on August 3 at $17. At the start before 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton was 6th-19.27 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Sebs Gal (2:11.20) on July 18 at $7. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 41.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Driver: James Herbertson
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Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 6 m by Queen Truscott (2:10.40) on August 11 at $2.60. Should improve so expected to run well again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 11/08/2026 | 117 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $2.60 |
| 2/4 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 16/04/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 97.3L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 144.2L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 100.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |