Ballarat Race 8 - Ferndale Confectionery Mdn Trot
SNOWIN (8) was well supported on debut when finishing third at Melton and will be better for experience. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and if she gets the gaps she has winning claims. ALCOMBZ (3) is back from a break of 11 weeks and looks to be right up to the mark following two trials, winning the latest. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run so expecting a bright start to the campaign. LEZAMA (6) draws wider but did a good job in finishing third here last time out so could be competitive. ASONGOFTHEHEART (9) is a three-year-old gelding by Muscle M Up on debut. Drawn on the back row but has shown enough at the trials to warrant inclusion.

Driver: Mark Hayes
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Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eleventh behind Kickabarrel at Maryborough over 2190m on June 29 at $61. Might need this.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 42.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/06/2026 | 530 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:05.8 | 1 |
| 35.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/12/2024 | 64 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:06.1 | 3 |
| 44.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/10/2024 | 226 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:04.0 | 6 |
| 69.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/03/2024 | 32 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 68.9L | $101.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 80 m by Hallebesofine (2:46.20) in 3yo on September 4 at $51. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1710m at this track, beaten 9 m by The Paso Doble (2:09.10) in 3yo on August 19 at $5.50. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Emmett Brosnan | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 80.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/08/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 41.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Sebs Gal at Melton over 1720m on July 18 at $2.60. Could make a winning return.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:02.8 | 6 |
| 31.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 306.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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First up. At the last run he was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 2030m at Gunbower, well beaten by Jilliby Bliss (2:36.10) on December 14 at $7.50. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 89L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.8 | 6 |
| 92.6L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 26 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Josh Duggan | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 76.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 55.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Alford | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2025 | 56 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:06.4 | 5 |
| 186.3L | $12.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
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Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1755m at Echuca, at the bell was 4th-10.4 beaten 13 m by Big Rain (2:17.10) on September 22 at $5. At her previous start good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at Swan Hill beaten 20 m by Whoshotthepieman (2:52.00) on September 8 at $12. Better than last start and can improve.
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 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:05.7 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/08/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 35.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:05.4 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/08/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:04.3 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2026 | 56 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Why Now at this track over 2200m in a 4yo+ on September 2 at $12. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Yetti at this track over 2200m in a 4yo+ on September 16 at $8. Can be right in the thick of things.
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 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 41.1L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:04.3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.70 |
| 5/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 54.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Two-year-old filly by Majestic Son out of Pocket Fantasy on debut. Finished fourth in a trial on September 23 at Ballarat over 1710m. Follow any market moves.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Michelle Wight | 0 |
| 33.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Good | Luke Sutherland | 0 |
| 84L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 23/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Good | Ashley Ainsworth | 0 |
| 190L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Two-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 19 m by Kyvalley Drifter (2:50.90) in 2yo on August 21 at $2. Winning claims with race experience now on board.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $2.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Peter Thompson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Three-year-old gelding by Muscle M Up out of Eastern Art on debut. Finished third in a trial on September 23 at Ballarat over 1710m. Worth keeping safe.
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 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Peter Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |