Ballarat Race 1 - Vic Urban Plumbing Vicbred Voucher Pace
BLUE MIKI (2) drew on the back row and worked when racing three wide without cover but stuck on to place at Melton last time. Led to win twice in a row prior so can take full advantage of this draw. COLOSIMO (9) is back from a spell of four months and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win. Ended the maiden campaign with a string of top-four results and may have developed with maturity. Look for a good return. WINGATE GUY (3) drew wide and worked when fourth here last week. Had recorded two wins and a close second from his previous three outings and is better served by this draw. FLIGHT LOUTENANT (6) has had two months off since putting two minor placings together but has been kept up to the mark with a trial.

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-9.42 beaten 9 m by Captain Hank (2:48.80) on October 9 at $19. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2180m at Terang beaten 35 m by Keayang Hustler (2:42.60) in 3yo on September 28 at $41. Not keen.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/10/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | 2& MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 35.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 45.9L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $126.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/08/2026 | 13 | 2& 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $4.60 |
| 4/5 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-3.95 beaten 6 m by Feel The Reign (2:44.50) on October 2 at $8. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:03.20) beating Wingate Guy in on September 24 at $2.25 at the bell was leading 1.37. Looks a top chance again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Brent Murphy | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/09/2026 | 15 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2200m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.23 beaten 5 m by Cool Story (2:44.30) on October 7 at $10. Two runs back won by a nose (Sr3) at this track (2:05.60) beating Hurricane Hooly in on October 1 at $5.50 at the bell was 7th-16.6. Draws for another strong showing.
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 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 01/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Clarke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne was 3rd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Wotdidusaaay (2:32.10) on October 4 at $8. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 4th-11.83 beaten 17 m by Soho Piastri (2:42.80) in 3yo on September 18 at $11. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/10/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 7/11 | 27/08/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 25.1L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/08/2026 | 84 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 7th-8.8 beaten 11 m by Cyclone Jenni (1:56.40) on October 4 at $11. At his previous start 4th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.77 beaten 12 m by Steel Miki (2:03.30) on September 23 at $6.50. Can do better.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 10/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Julian Attard | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 04/10/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | 1-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2026 | 18 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/12 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $7.50 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Kyoretsu at Mildura over 1790m on July 31 at $4.33. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Ready To Dream at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on August 14 at $4.20. Among the \chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 61.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Eli Lepper | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 31/07/2026 | 31 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $4.33 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 35.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/06/2026 | 63 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $1.35 |
| 10/10 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 33.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 37.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Magri
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr5) over 1790m at Ararat beaten 12 m by Isthisthereallife (2:13.10) on April 27 at $51. Likely to need the run.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | David Magri | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/07/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | David Magri | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | David Magri | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Been racing consistently with 5 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr7) over 2200m after showing early pace at Horsham, at the bell was 4th-4.4 beaten 9 m by Yankee Rain (2:44.10) on October 5 at $5.50. Not as keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/10/2026 | 32 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darryl Lawlor
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton was 6th-11.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Tactically Perfect (2:02.20) in 3yo on June 12 at $7.50. Likely to measure up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Darryl Lawlor | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 17 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Darryl Lawlor | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | 0-2 LTW | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/04/2026 | 25 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $19.00 |

Driver: Reagan Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1700m after racing wide at Horsham, at the bell was 5th-7.8 beaten 8 m by Jilliby Zucchini (2:02.00) on October 5 at $26. Two runs back won by 1.2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Kilmore (2:44.10) beating Monsieur Flamel in on September 3 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 3.85. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/10/2026 | 32 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $2.70 |
| 2/3 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 14/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 34.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by 1.75 m as favourite (Sr2) at Cranbourne (1:58.40) beating Ohhemmjay Cresco in on October 4 at $5 at the bell was 4th-7. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/10/2026 | 48 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2026 | 29 | 2& 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Matthew Craven | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 32.6L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 25.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $1.25 |
| 2/9 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |