Ballarat Race 3 - 7+ Concession Drivers Pace
KIMCHI (8) is in good form at present. Finished third at his latest appearance over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 3.5 metres. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Meeting a deeper field this time but he good enough to play a major role. ESPERANZA (1) settled well back at her most recent outing then made a sustained run and was runner-up, beaten a head, in a far better performance at this track over 1710m. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Facing a tougher assignment but she is good enough to cope. JUSTLIKEDAVE (10) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at Cranbourne over 1609m. Genuine top-three threat. THE DEMOCRAT (5) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1770m at Albury two weeks ago. One for the multiples.

Driver: Olivia Jardine
Stats
Comments
Two back was sixth behind Spun Silver at Melton over 1720m in a M on August 12 at $1.80. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Delta Starz at this track over 1710m on August 19 at $1.95. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $1.80 |
| 8/8 | 05/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 6/9 | 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: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Two back was fourth behind Royal Rockstar at this track over 1710m in a 4yo+ on August 5 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Belvu Bandit at Geelong over 2100m in a 4yo+ on August 14 at $2.70. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 05/08/2026 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/07/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Nicholas O'connor | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 29.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 12/12 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 77.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Louis Emerson
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 8 m by Lenard Ess (2:45.00) on August 21 at $41. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 7th-13.28 beaten 16 m by Standandeliver (2:04.70) on July 30 at $9.50. Might find this beyond her.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | NR 42 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 56 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 30.2L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 38.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 40.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S T Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 19/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R T Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
Stats
Comments
Won by 3.5 m (Fr2) at Shepparton (2:43.20) beating Olly Odd Potts in on August 18 at $3.60. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1660m at Hamilton beaten 6 m by Elli Joh (2:01.00) on August 10 at $3. Hard to ignore winning form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Hannah Parish | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Hannah Parish | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chris Walsh | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trent Fiscalini
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1770m at Albury, at the bell was 5th-8.2 beaten 9 m by Didnt I (2:13.70) on August 11 at $4.80. Two runs back posted a big 3.5 m win (Sr2) at this track (2:44.70) beating Di Angelo in on July 29 at $3.60 at the bell was 7th-11.49. Decent effort last start. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 17/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Barton
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Cranbourne (2:36.60) beating Beta Than Love in on August 16 at $4.60 at the bell was leading 2.8. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 10 | NR 39 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 19 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 0m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 19/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stacie Carbone
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr2) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 11 m by Bounced (2:03.60) on May 20 at $7.50. Maybe later on.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 30.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/05/2026 | 385 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | J F Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 30/04/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 84.7L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 69.7L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/04/2025 | 8 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 50.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $21.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Imallattitude at this track over 2200m on August 5 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Celestial Nebulae at Charlton over 2100m on August 17 at $1.85. Rates highly.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/08/2026 | 12 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.85 |
| 4/8 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Joey Sharp
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr5) over 1710m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 30 m by War Zone (2:03.00) on August 19 at $34. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 35 m by Break My Art (1:54.80) on August 14 at $11. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/08/2026 | 5 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 32.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 34.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | John Justice | 0 |
| 67L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 81.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Riley Mitchell | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $51.00 |

Driver: Riley Pace
Stats
Comments
Two back was fifth after being driven well back, behind Alot Like Jeannie at Cranbourne over 1609m on August 2 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Caruso Star at Cranbourne over 1609m on August 16 at $2.90. Bright prospects again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 02/08/2026 | 38 | 0-2 WINs | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 25/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 67.2L | $3.90 |
| 9/9 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 05/06/2026 | 12 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |