Ballarat Race 2 - Beraldo Coffee Pace
HAPPILY (8) was good again last time out, chasing along the sprint lane to be beaten 3 metres into second at Terang. The only time she has missed place this time in was when she tackled Group 2 company in the Vicbred final. Drops to a distance where she owns a good record and if she gets the gaps she can break through. MY MARIONETTE (4) continued her run of consistent results when she came from wider and finished runner-up last week at Melton, beaten 2 metres. Could break through. BUNGY (6) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance at Melton and a Kilmore placing prior. LANIKAI WARRIOR (2) drew on the back row and worked when resuming with a third here two weeks ago. Draws well and is lightly-raced with scope for progression.

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing sixth after being driven well back, behind Wichita Kansas at this track over 1710m on October 15 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Swim Suit at Terang over 1680m on October 19 at $17. Still a maiden but gets the ace draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/10/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2026 | 154 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $126.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 118.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $81.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1710m at this track, beaten 22 m by Hoso Magic (2:03.80) in 2yo on October 15 at $8.50. Will improve with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/10/2026 | 104 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | 2YO | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $23.00 |

Driver: Mark Hayes
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1690m at Maryborough was 3rd-5.4 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Jansen (2:02.50) on October 12 at $12. Two runs back 8th (Sr2) over 2190m after racing wide at Maryborough was 2nd-4.5 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Betting Attack (2:45.80) on September 7 at $12. Looking to others.
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 | 18/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 12/10/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 07/09/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/08/2026 | 25 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 186.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $23.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 10 m finishing fourth behind Sandelton at Melton over 2240m in a 3yo on October 9 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Tricode at Melton over 2240m on October 21 at $3.10. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/10/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 09/10/2026 | 16 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/09/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2026 | 44 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 56 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 53.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chelsie O'Driscoll
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win (Fr5) at Hamilton (2:40.50) beating Vinny Rock in on October 26 at $26 at the bell was 7th-12.6. Hard to leave out on current form. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 108 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/06/2026 | 8 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/06/2026 | 129 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 39.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 36 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | C O'driscoll | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chelsea O'driscoll | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was leading 3.24 beaten 9 m by Tricode (2:45.90) on October 21 at $2.60. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore was 8th-11.06 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Krissy (2:41.60) on October 8 at $41. Contender.
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 | 21/10/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | John Caldow | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-8.73 beaten 5.5 m by Altius (2:02.00) on October 8 at $10. At her previous start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1710m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.99 beaten 12 m by Themidnightexpress (2:02.90) on September 23 at $8.50. Consider.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2026 | 16 | 1-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 355 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | G A Jamieson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2025 | 8 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $1.25 |
| 4/9 | 09/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2025 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $21.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind The Art Of Success at Melton over 2240m in a 4yo G2 on September 19 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Jilliby Sniper at Terang over 2180m on October 19 at $3. Ready to win.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/10/2026 | 30 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $3.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | Mares No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 27.7L | $81.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/09/2026 | 8 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/09/2026 | 75 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.15 |
| 4/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Amy Day | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Amy Day | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 19/06/2026 | 13 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 06/06/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Paul Warnock
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton beaten 21 m by Miley Kay (2:04.20) on October 23 at $151. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at Cranbourne on October 18. May find this tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/10/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 58.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/10/2026 | 293 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 29.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 92.2L | $34.00 |