Ballarat Race 5 - Del Re National Foods Pace
ELLI JOH (6) comes off a strong performance last week, coming from just one spot lower when beaten a nose as runner-up at Melton. Meets a comparable field so could go one better this time around. ICANMOTOR (7) was solid when fifth from a similar barrier last start at Melton, beaten 5.7 metres. Recorded three straight placings earlier this campaign, one of them at this venue. Can play a role. WHIRILY MAURZ (5) is heading the right way, improving last time out when second from the back row at Melton. SIR CANDY CLOUD (4) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance at Melton.

Driver: Jason Hackett
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Tricode at Melton over 2240m on October 21 at $151. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Talknplay at Kilmore over 2180m on October 22 at $51. Rates highly. Can feature from this draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/10/2026 | 1 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kaitlin Beale | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 30.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 32.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Chris Alford | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | R | Jason Hackett | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Malcolm Bull
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton beaten 30 m by Bettor Doo (2:05.40) on October 21 at $151. At the run before 5th (Fr1) over 1710m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.96 beaten 3.5 m by Riddlemethis (2:06.00) on October 15 at $101. This looks a more suitable assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Malcolm Bull | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 29.1L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Malcolm Bull | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/10/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 50.1L | $18.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Malcolm Bull | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 26.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Malcolm Bull | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Malcolm Bull | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Malcolm Bull | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Malcolm Bull | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
Stats
Comments
Began her campaign last start running was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 23 m by Bettor Doo (2:05.40) on October 21 at $151. May need more racing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/10/2026 | 118 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/06/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 34.6L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/06/2026 | 17 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | Hannah Parish | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $61.00 |
| 3/3 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Hannah Parish | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | NR 38 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/04/2026 | 42 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | 1 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | D J Parish | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $101.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Hannah Parish | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton was leading by 2.88 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Bettor Doo (2:05.40) on October 21 at $26. At the start before 7th (Fr1) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-0.41 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Wichita Kansas (2:04.80) on October 15 at $17. Capable of more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 24/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Malcolm Bull | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 39.9L | $151.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Malcolm Bull | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Malcolm Bull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-14.29 beaten 9 m by Pet Wolf (2:02.80) in 4yo+ on October 21 at $34. Could go one better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/10/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2026 | 25 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 22.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2026 | 52 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 30.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind El Lazzar at Cranbourne over 1609m on October 4 at $14. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Stellar Queen at Melton over 1720m on October 23 at $4.60. Likely to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/10/2026 | 19 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 04/10/2026 | 13 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | 8 | NR 36 to 40 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2026 | 34 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $2.90 |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Jackie Barker | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 29.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton was 5th-7.36 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Stellar Queen (2:06.20) on October 23 at $4.60. The run prior was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 4th-6.6 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Olly Odd Potts (1:58.50) on October 18 at $7.50. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $4.60 |
| 7/9 | 18/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | R | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 24/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1680m at Terang beaten 40 m by Smokin Strepo (2:02.30) on October 19 at $7. At the start before 7th (Sr2) over 2200m at this track was 10th-17.68 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Wichita Kansas (2:41.80) on October 7 at $81. May be ready to show more.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 41.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/6 | 16/09/2026 | 83 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 30.9L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 12 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 23.8L | $5.50 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Stawell, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at Geelong, well beaten by Arzali Rockstar (1:55.00) on October 16 at $51. Then last outing 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton was 6th-10.09 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Stellar Queen (2:06.20) on October 23 at $23. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/10/2026 | 196 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 100.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $2.25 |
| 8/8 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 257.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 28.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 40.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |