Ballarat Race 10 - Ferndale Foods Australia Trot
DANCE FIGHTER (2) has been a bit hot and cold and that continued last start when she finished third, beaten 22 metres, in a better performance at Geelong over 2100m. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a comparable field and she can find her way to the winners' stall. JUST ME AND YOU (7) scored at Kilmore three runs ago. Returned to something like that form last time out when third over 2180m there, beaten 7 metres. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but is good enough to win a race of this calibre. I CHOOSE YOU (5) ended last prep with a seventh at Menangle over 2300m four-and-a-half months ago. This easier and can open this campaign with a more positive effort. ARGYLE MUSE (1) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third over 1710m at this track. Top-three credentials from the coveted pegs draw.

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
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Comments
Two back was fifth behind Lord Logan at Geelong over 2100m on August 14 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Black And Gold at this track over 1710m on August 19 at $71. Inside draw will assist and is capable of going very well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/08/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 37.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 75L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Rod Barker | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 22 m by Lord Logan (2:39.00) on August 14 at $5. Drawn to advantage and expected to go well again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:05.3 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | 176 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 23.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/12/2025 | 17 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $18.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Attard
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Lines up again after a break of nine months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when twelfth at very big odds behind Keayang Bazlenka. Recent trials will help bring him on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Joe Attard | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Joe Attard | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 74.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 62.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/11/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:05.9 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 16/11/2025 | 44 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Joe Attard | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 60.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 20.6L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $81.00 |

Driver: Scott Torney
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Shaq The Anvil (2:47.90) on August 19 at $151. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 50 m by Rastamon (2:45.70) on August 3 at $81. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 29.4L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | 35 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 50.9L | $81.00 |
| 4/4 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 105L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 29/06/2026 | 46 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 34.2L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 0m | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 165.3L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 07/05/2026 | 15 | NR 42 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 67.2L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 168.0L | $101.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
First up. At the last run he finished 7th (Fr7) over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 50 m by Elle Perfecto (2:50.20) in 3yo on April 21 at $13. Sure to go well while fresh.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Billy Muscat | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Billy Muscat | 0 |
| 38L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 49.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Billy Muscat | 1:59.2 | 0 |
| 171.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2026 | 94 | 3yo 2 WINsAlso eligible NR54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Billy Muscat | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 55.9L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 74.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/11/2025 | 62 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten Kilmore over 1690m, 6 days ago before that 9th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 23 m by Champagnes (2:06.00) on August 13 at $8.50. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 99.7L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/08/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 23.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 10 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/07/2026 | 42 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Two back was seventh behind Hold That Magic at Shepparton over 2190m on July 21 at $3.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Pass The Salt at Kilmore over 2180m on August 6 at $19. Among the major players.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/08/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/07/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:06.8 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/3 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2190m | Good | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:03.9 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:05.8 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 7/7 | 04/06/2026 | 58 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Chris Alford | 2:07.4 | 2 |
| 141.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |