Ballarat Race 4 - Ballarat Vet Practice Pace
BETTORSWEETVICTORY (6) ran eighth last start at this track over 1710m, beaten 21 metres. Leading hope in a similar race. SKIPPYS DELIGHT NZ (7) registered another strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to finish second over 1609m at Geelong. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. HIGHVIEW HAMMER (5) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1690m at Kilmore six days ago. Top-three aspirations. VIVA STORM (1) is in the mix following a fifth at her most recent appearance over 1609m at Cranbourne. Include from the favourable draw.

Driver: Darren Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Cranbourne was leading by 2.8 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Caruso Star (1:58.60) on August 16 at $5. The run previous was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1710m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.7 beaten 8 m by Know The Score (2:04.60) on August 5 at $15. Capable of testing this field.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/08/2026 | 11 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/08/2026 | 80 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/05/2026 | 23 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 31.9L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Darren Pace | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $4.00 |
| 10/12 | 09/04/2026 | 193 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 36.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/09/2025 | 108 | NR 49 to 53 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 48.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 12th (Fr3) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo beaten 35 m by Midnight Moth (1:56.60) on May 6 at $61. Prefer later in the prep.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/06/2026 | 27 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Casey Leijen | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $14.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/05/2026 | 126 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/12/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/12/2025 | 5 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Taylor Youl | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | L K Wills | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | L K Wills | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 21 m by Kings Gallery (2:04.40) on August 20 at $34. Before that 6th (Fr6) over 2190m after racing wide at Shepparton beaten 9 m by Treacheroustimes (2:45.00) on August 11 at $6.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/08/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 23.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | 4 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 03/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Bell
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore beaten 14 m by Kings Gallery (2:04.40) on August 20 at $11. Before that, 10th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, beaten 30 m by Cyclone Jenni (1:55.40) on August 16 at $11. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/08/2026 | 25 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 32.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 19.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/06/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Corey Bell | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Corey Bell | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1710m at this track beaten 21 m by War Zone (2:03.00) on August 19 at $3.30. The run previous 5th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton, beaten 6 m by Madam Reactor (2:42.60) on August 11 at $4.80. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/08/2026 | 8 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 11/08/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 02/08/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P W Sanderson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Last start was second behind Break My Art at Geelong over 1609m on August 14 at $6. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 10 m by Rosberg (2:04.10) on August 7 at $9.50. Major player.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 28.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 31/07/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $2.25 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 16 m by Kings Gallery (2:04.40) on August 20 at $6.50. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1690m after racing wide at Kilmore, beaten 2.75 m by Hez Harrywho (2:03.20) on August 13 at $5. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/3 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Treacheroustimes at Shepparton over 2190m on August 11 at $11. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Caruso Star at Cranbourne over 1609m on August 16 at $12. Nice effort last time. Can continue the good form and take this out.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | 5 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 9 | NR 43 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 9 | NR 41 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $3.70 |
| 7/7 | 19/07/2026 | 4 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 20/08/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W Cole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he produced a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo, at the bell was 2nd-2.4m 2WNC beaten 2.5 m by Feel The Reign (2:00.60) on February 6 at $1.95. Can win with even luck.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.95 |
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | NR 42 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 06/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | B X Xiriha | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Holloway
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-2.31 beaten 9 m by Yankee Mojoh (2:05.90) on August 19 at $23. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.66 beaten 17 m by La Cantatrice (2:45.20) on July 29 at $14. Can improve and has to be included among the main chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |