Ballarat Race 5 - Easy Waste Mares Trot
CHAMPAGNES (9) got the prize two runs back then things went sour last time when she broke and finished a long way back in seventh over 1710m at this track. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Only needs to get things right to be in contention. CALABASAS (6) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid third over 2150m at Bendigo. Sure to be right there at the finish while fresh. NO TELLING HEATHER (1) is the next best after finishing third over 1710m at this venue last time out. In the mix from the pegs draw. CONSTANT (4) was thereabouts last time out at the second run back from a spell over 1710m at this circuit. Open to plenty of improvement.

Driver: Brett Holloway
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Champagnes at this track over 1710m in a M on July 29 at $5. Then a handy effort when third after a quick start, behind Vance Lane at this track over 1710m on August 19 at $8.50. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Brett Holloway | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 26.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR 44 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Holloway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr7) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track beaten 10 m by Black And Gold (2:08.90) on August 19 at $19. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 6 m win when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:46.50) beating I Am Skye Chiola in on August 5 at $4.80 at the bell was 3rd-5.81. Not as keen this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | 160 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Torney
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1710m at this track beaten 6 m by Black And Gold (2:08.90) on August 19 at $81. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 12 m by Love Who (2:06.50) on August 18 at $4.60. Finding a few ahead of her.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/08/2026 | 1 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/07/2026 | 2 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Nick Youngson | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 23.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 63.2L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:07.6 | 0 |
| 76.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/4 | 01/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Ava Massa | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1710m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Black And Gold (2:08.90) on August 19 at $4.20. Before that, a good run when 2nd (20m) over 2200m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Acool Investment (2:49.50) on July 29 at $21. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/07/2026 | 181 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | 49 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 28.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 24.1L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 98.5L | $4.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/11/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Shipway
Stats
Comments
Backs up 2 days after failing to impress last start; 5th (Sr4) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 17 m by Rastamon (2:05.20) on August 24 at $19. Showed ability the run before when she won by a head (Fr2) at this track (2:08.90) beating Metro Swish in on August 19 at $23. Expected to improve sharply.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/08/2026 | 5 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | 16 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | 35 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/06/2026 | 4 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 36.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/05/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Shipway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 19/05/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Shipway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Returns after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when third after a quick start, behind Banos at Bendigo over 2150m in a 3yo+ on June 10 at $3.70. Can measure up while fresh.
Last Starts 15 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 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 28.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 10/06/2026 | 13 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 12/12 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 405.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/04/2026 | 17 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 29.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/3 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton beaten 30 m by Spirited Lass (2:46.90) on August 7 at $81. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 14 m by Spirited Lass (2:46.60) on July 31 at $51. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/3 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on August 19. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (FT) over 2180m at Terang, at the bell was 2nd-11.2 beaten 18 m by Keayang Tweetybird (2:47.90) on July 12 at $10. Must improve sharply.
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 | 38 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anthony O'connor | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 130.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony O'connor | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony O'connor | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/06/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony O'connor | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | 201 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anthony O'connor | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony O'connor | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Anthony O'connor | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Anthony O'connor | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well beaten after breaking at this track on August 19. Showed ability the race before when she won by 13 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Kilmore (2:06.00) beating Attracted in on August 13 at $1.35. Can improve sharply without surprising.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/08/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 231.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $1.35 |
| 3/7 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $1.65 |
| 1/9 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Hannah Parish | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $1.65 |
| 2/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was beaten after breaking at Kilmore on July 30. At the start before surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr2) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne, well beaten by Call Me Jack (2:39.10) on July 19 at $5. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/07/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 116.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 133.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 51 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.30 |
| 10/10 | 29/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 79.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |