Ballarat Race 1 - Epijoint Mdn Plate
Interesting way to start the day with a couple of first-starters looking to have good talent. Going with CORSAGE (7), a daughter of I Am Invincible who sports the Pinecliff colours, who showed her rivals a clean pair of heels in her latest jumpout. Wasn't knocked around, so there looked to be a bit more under the hood. Clinton McDonald always needs to be respected with his first-starters, even more so if there is market support, and it would not shock if there is support for WITH BENEFITS (11) who was a comfortable on-pace winner of her latest hitout. Drawn low looks a big plus for her. KOKESHI (4) has only placed once from six starts, but some of those were in better races than this, and comes here off a good second placing in a Cranbourne jumpout. HEGELY (3) ran some nice races last prep and has experience on her side.
Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Blazing Brook carrying 57.5kg at $10. On debut third of 7 at Werribee Mdn-Sw May 30 over 1012m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Tales Of Time with 57.5kg at $41. Better for the debut prep and fitted up for this with a couple of soft trials.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Jason Webb | 0:53.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | Sarah Field | 0:47.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Mitchell Aitken | 57.5kg | 1:14.93 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Teo Nugent | 57.5kg | 1:00.00 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1012m | Soft 6 | Mitchell Aitken | 57.5kg | 1:00.23 | 7-7-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Neil Farley
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw March 14 over 1112m, 4.5 len behind Conflict carrying 57.5kg at $41. On debut seventh of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1100m, 4 len behind Fundamental Nature with 58kg at $17. Prefer to see how she returns from the wide draw.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 1000m | Andrew J Payne | 1:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 14/03/2026 | 50 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1112m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 57.5kg | 1:04.67 | 10-11-5 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 58kg | 1:04.67 | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1000m | Chelsea Taylor | 1:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Hurdle
Weight: 58kgs
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Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw June 6 over 975m, soft track; 5 len behind Tatakai Uta with 56kg at $7.50. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw March 27 over 1000m, 3 len behind Outer Banks carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. No public trials ahead of the return, but does have experience on her side.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Soft 6 | Jack Hill | 56kg | 0:57.65 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Soft 5 | Billy Egan | 57.5kg | 0:58.26 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1000m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 57.5kg | 0:59.83 | 5-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/04/2026 | 16 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 57kg | 0:54.92 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 124 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 56.5kg | 0:58.74 | 5-8-6 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | J Baldock | 0:47.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 23/11/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 56kg | 0:55.99 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | 0:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 58kgs
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Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw April 15 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Bonus Season with 57kg at $13. Previously first up; second of 8 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw March 5 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Sweet Vixen carrying 57kg at $15. Tested in some handy races last prep and latest trial was encouraging.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 760m | Samantha Young | 0:46.09 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Dylan Dean | 0:46.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Patrick Moloney | 57kg | 1:25.43 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/04/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1200m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 57kg | 1:10.95 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Soft 5 | Patrick Moloney | 57kg | 0:58.79 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 163 | MDN F 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 57kg | 1:04.84 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1217m | Soft 7 | Patrick Moloney | 55kg | 1:14.82 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 5 | Patrick Moloney | 56kg | 0:58.25 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Zac Moore
Weight: 58kgs
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Mare by Star Witness on debut. Won a Burrumbeet jump-out on October 1. Local who found the line nicely to win latest trial, just needs luck from the draw.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | Cian Macredmond | 0:48.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Toby Atkinson | 0:54.36 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Zac Moore | 0:51.17 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Cian Macredmond | 0:51.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly having first start by leading sire I Am Invincible out of Ritzy. Won a jump-out at Mornington on October 14. Well-bred filly who won latest trial by a space under a light ride and looks to have above-average talent.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Jamie Mott | 0:44.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Beau Mertens | 0:44.68 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Jamie Mott | 0:52.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Beau Mertens | 0:53.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Mildura on October 6 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Ilovediamonds carrying 55kg at $8.50. Might struggle in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mildura | 1000m | Good 4 | Teagan Voorham | 55kg | 0:59.10 | 6-2-3 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 850m | Declan Bates | 0:52.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | Briony Deeker-Fradd | 0:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Billy Egan
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Filly by Alabama Express facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on October 16. Has the pedigree and been trialling well, so well worth keeping safe first time out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 16/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Billy Egan | 0:47.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Billy Egan | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Lachlan King | 0:48.71 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Lachlan King | 0:49.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Billy Egan | 0:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Filly by Overshare facing the starter for the first time. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on October 12. Soft all the way winner of latest jumpout and draws to prominent throughout.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:47.87 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Dakotah Keane | 0:46.48 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:47.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Caitlin Hollowood | 0:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Fred W Kersley | 0:37.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |