Ballarat Race 1 - Vhrc / Renown Silverware Pace
ROSBERG NZ (7) found form when he scored by 5.5 metres at Melton last start, working from this same barrier but toughing it out. Big chance to back that up. ARTIST (6) was runner-up here two back then worked to the lead from a similar draw to this and fought on for a close fourth last time out at Geelong, beaten 1.8m. He'll be at peak fitness now. THE BLAZINBOOTS (3) looks close to a win after finishing runner-up in his last three outings, all from wider barriers than this. Could break through here. SPORTS WRACK (4) didn't do a bad job when fifth at Echuca last time out and draws lower.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-5.98 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Themidnightexpress (2:02.90) on September 23 at $13. Fitter and from this draw can play a role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/09/2026 | 90 | 1-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/06/2026 | 90 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 31.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.40 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after being wide early at Melton was 9th-9.65 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Blazin By (2:44.80) on September 25 at $7.50. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 4 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:43.90) beating Guaranteed Trouble in on September 16 at $6.50 at the bell was 3rd-2.15. Solid prospects from a good draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/08/2026 | 84 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Farroh Joe at Stawell over 2180m on September 14 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Elleegant Lane at Melton over 1720m on September 25 at $2.90. Draws well and looks close to a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2026 | 15 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 19/08/2026 | 3 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $18.00 |
| 4/4 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1755m after showing early pace at Echuca, at the bell was 2nd-3.9 beaten 7 m by Mammals Reason (2:09.90) on September 22 at $3.90. The start before 6th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Cranbourne, at the bell was leading 1.6 beaten 6 m by Wild Card (1:57.20) on September 6 at $3.40. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 06/09/2026 | 17 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/08/2026 | 29 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 37.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | M T Jones | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton was 5th-12.63 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Zanda Man (2:41.30) in 3yo on September 18 at $101. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1710m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Yankee Mojoh (2:05.90) on August 19 at $14. Has claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/09/2026 | 30 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/08/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 19 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 85.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | John Caldow | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.65 |
| 3/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.75 m fourth behind Speedy Healey at Geelong over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres second at this track over 2200m same class on September 2. Big chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2026 | 33 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 31/07/2026 | 247 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 37.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/4 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 26/11/2025 | 19 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 35.2L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Anthony Butt | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 46.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 26.4L | $23.00 |
| 3/3 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 5.5 m (Fr7) at Melton (2:03.40) beating Justlikedave in on September 25 at $3.90 at the bell was leading 3.62. In form now and can go on with it.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/10 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 32.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 37.4L | $101.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/3 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Charlton was leading by 0.8 at the bell, beaten a nose by Owen The Saints (1:56.40) on September 21 at $11. Could be competitive again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/09/2026 | 19 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/09/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Slow | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S Robertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S Robertson | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.83 beaten 18 m by A Special Occasion (2:42.20) on September 23 at $34. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough, at the bell was 3rd-5.7 beaten 13 m by Eastbro Kozzy (2:41.10) on September 7 at $26. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/09/2026 | 16 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/08/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Hannah Parish | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | M I Burns | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton was 4th-6.28 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Soho Amaryllis (2:44.20) in 3yo on September 18 at $26. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 6th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 14 m by All Things Spicy (2:33.70) on September 13 at $34. Prefer others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/09/2026 | 135 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.33 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $2.30 |