Ballarat Race 3 - Brandt Mdn Plate
ASTERN FIGHT (1) ran a nice race on debut and then dropped back in trip for start No 2, when beaten 2.5 lengths, but by a Stakes-placed horse who looks destined for much bigger things. Just needs luck from the outside alley. PULL MY FINGER (4) would have frustrated connections in that he's run minor placings in 9 of 12 starts, but doesn't know how to run poorly and should be in the firing line again. GINA'S A STAR (7) had been trialling like a start ahead of the first-up run, and while she failed to place after being very well backed, she was beaten less than 1.5 lengths and deserves another chance. PERLAGE (8) looks ready to go after a couple of jumpout wins when she's led all the way but gone to the line with a bit in hand. Looks to have good early speed, so gate one is a big plus. KOKO (13) has been pretty low key at the jumpouts this time in, but was beaten less than a length first-up last time in and went on to run some nice races later in the prep.
Jockey: Neil Farley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1100m, 2 len behind Privateer with 58kg at $4.60. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1012m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tales Of Time with 59.5kg at $8. Rates highly is expected to go well.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/05/2026 | 16 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1012m | Soft 6 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:00.23 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Werribee | 1100m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 58kg | 1:04.75 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 800m | Maddison Marin | 0:49.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Linda Meech | 0:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alana Kelly
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Highland Reel making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Ballarat Synthetic on June 3. Taken some time to get to the races and likely to need further to show best but nothing wrong with trials this time in.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Alana Kelly | 0:53.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Alana Kelly | 0:53.49 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Alana Kelly | 0:54.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw December 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Bazzar with 59.5kg at $6. On debut third of 12 at Ararat 4yo+ Mdn-Sw November 25 over 1100m, a neck behind Lim's Teide carrying 59.5kg at $10. Happy to watch again off what we've seen to date.
Last Starts 177 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 16/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1200m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59.5kg | 1:10.27 | 9-8-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | John Allen | 0:54.91 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59.5kg | 1:03.81 | 8-7-3 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1000m | John Allen | 1:02.34 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Stephanie Hateley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1000m, slow going long-neck behind Tassorting with 56.5kg at $12. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Unriddle carrying 57.5kg at $8. In form and will be hard to beat.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 5 | Stephanie Hateley | 56.5kg | 1:00.44 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 6 | Dakotah Keane | 57.5kg | 0:59.94 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1100m | Good 4 | Paul Gatt | 59.5kg | 1:04.91 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 57.5kg | 0:58.00 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/03/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 59.5kg | 0:59.59 | 11-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1009m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 59.5kg | 0:59.43 | 10-8-3 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Stephanie Hateley | 0:58.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Stephanie Hateley | 0:57.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Will Gordon
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Immortal Triumph with 56kg at $15. The start before that 5th of 10 at Albury Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 900m, 3 len behind She's Elusive carrying 56.5kg at $2.35. Hasn't really lived up to early promise, so keen to see her do it again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 22/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Newitt | 56kg | 1:04.49 | 3-2-9 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 900m | Good 4 | Blaike Mcdougall | 56.5kg | 0:51.78 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $2.35 |
| 3/6 | 01/04/2026 | 340 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:04.15 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:46.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $150,390.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 55.5kg | 1:10.19 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/04/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN F 2 | $120,300.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good 4 | Manoel Nunes | 56kg | 0:58.92 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | G3 OPEN 2 | $201,300.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1000m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 55kg | 0:56.86 | 4-3-7 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1012m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tales Of Time with 57.5kg at $41. Will be better for the debut outing.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1012m | Soft 6 | Mitchell Aitken | 57.5kg | 1:00.23 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 900m | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 3/3 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 600m | Jason Webb | 0:40.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1100m, slow going 1.4 len behind Just Think Twice carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Cafe Au Lait carrying 57.5kg at $15. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 22/05/2026 | 231 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Soft 5 | John Allen | 57.5kg | 1:05.55 | 9-6-4 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 850m | John Allen | 0:53.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Dean Yendall | 0:51.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 03/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Hurdle | 57.5kg | 1:15.04 | 2-1-7 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 6 | John Allen | 57.5kg | 1:11.86 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/08/2025 | 184 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 6 | John Allen | 57.5kg | 1:11.83 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 56kg | 1:09.50 | 4-3-7 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Cian Macredmond
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Flying Artie on debut. Won a Ballarat Synthetic jump-out on June 3. All the way winner of two jumpouts this time in, so should give a sight from the plum draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Damien Thornton | 0:53.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 1000m | Cian Macredmond | 1:01.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 27/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 850m | John Allen | 0:52.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | John Allen | 0:52.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Neil Farley | 0:56.46 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Sale Mdn-Sw March 1 over 1012m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Paris Winds with 58kg at $101. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Moe Mdn-Sw February 22 over 1000m, 8 len behind Bruiser Murphy carrying 55.5kg at $21. Jumpouts have been good, but need to see her do it on raceday.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Sheridan Clarke | 0:47.86 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moe | 1000m | Sheridan Clarke | 1:03.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1012m | Heavy 8 | Rhys McLeod | 58kg | 0:58.96 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/02/2026 | 629 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1000m | Good 4 | Bailey Kinninmont | 55.5kg | 1:00.46 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/06/2024 | 8 | MDN 4U | $27,000.00 | Moe | 1200m | Soft 7 | Craig Newitt | 57.5kg | 1:15.33 | 8-10-8 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/05/2024 | 12 | MDN 2U | $19,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 900m | Soft 5 | Jordyn Weatherley | 53.5kg | 0:52.27 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 14/05/2024 | 15 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moe | 1000m | Soft 5 | Rhys McLeod | 57.5kg | 0:59.91 | 10-9-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 11/13 | 29/04/2024 | 322 | MDN 4U | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57.5kg | 1:12.52 | 9-9-11 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 6th of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Angelic Rise with 56kg at $10. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $55,000.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Soft 5 | Eoin Walsh | 56kg | 0:58.51 | 4-7-6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 850m | John Allen | 0:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | John Allen | 0:42.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Acrobat making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Horsham on May 28. Has gone to the line with a bit in hand in recent jumpouts, so looks primed for a big debut on the home track.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 800m | Declan Bates | 0:51.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | John Allen | 0:44.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Sarah Field | 0:55.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | John Allen | 0:50.87 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Nadia Daniels
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after only having had one start and then had three-and-a-half months break. At debut last start didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Bold Suitor carrying 56kg at $14. Had nine recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial runner-up in a Caulfield jump-out on June 3. Nice trials this time in so looks to have come on between preps.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield | 800m | Nadia Daniels | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Remi Tremsal | 0:45.34 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Soft 5 | Luke Currie | 56kg | 0:58.00 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $14.00 |