Ballarat Race 4 - Harvey Norman Ballarat Mdn Plate
BEST TERMS (1) has the most reliable profile, with six placings from seven starts and two placings from two visits to this track. He was below market expectation as odds-on favourite at Horsham, tiring into third after travelling well but will strip fitter and finds the right race to break through. BELLE FLAMME (8) is the main danger if she recaptures her Donald placing, unsuited at Bendigo last time. Now third up and drawn the inside, she can improve. URBAN CREED (6) resumes after five months and has had three trials, including a latest third at Cranbourne. Should be ready to run well. PNEUMA (4) is the race-fit closer in the mix, having fought hard when beaten half a length at Moe after an improved Geelong run at big odds. Should be thereabouts again. MARCO POLO (3) was solid fresh at Geelong and can improve up in trip.

Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed again when third at Horsham last start, but he was odds-on and beaten just under six lengths after travelling well and tiring late. The start prior was a much stronger guide, finishing second in a Mdn at this track when beaten just under a length after being heavily supported. Horsham was below market hopes, but the mile suits and he is the one to beat.
Last Starts 15 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 | 18/10/2026 | 147 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Horsham | 1400m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 59.5kg | 1:24.07 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $1.75 |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murtoa | 1200m | Harry Coffey | 1:14.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 850m | Harry Coffey | 0:51.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | 10 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1500m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59.5kg | 1:33.18 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.35 |
| 2/10 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Werribee | 1600m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59.5kg | 1:38.86 | 1-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59kg | 1:25.49 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/13 | 13/04/2026 | 141 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Soft 5 | John Allen | 59kg | 1:18.25 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/14 | 23/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 58kg | 1:37.08 | 4-5-5 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was entitled to some latitude when fourth at Geelong last start, beaten six lengths after racing three-wide without cover throughout on soft ground. The run prior at Newcastle was plain, finishing second last at big odds and unable to make ground. Fitter now and can improve up in trip.
Last Starts 26 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 | 07/10/2026 | 141 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1447m | Soft 6 | Craig Williams | 59.5kg | 1:27.94 | 4-2-4 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Damian Lane | 0:59.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jye Mcneil | 0:46.98 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 19/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1850m | Soft 7 | Rory Hutchings | 59kg | 1:54.43 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 1500m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 57kg | 1:29.73 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 1500m | Good 4 | Lee Magorrian | 59kg | 1:31.73 | 3-4-7 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Dunn
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at Moe last start, finishing second and beaten half a length after looming and fighting hard in a race where he was near the top of an open market. That followed a sound Geelong fifth at big odds, beaten a length and a half on soft ground. Heading the right way and looks an each way hope.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 18/10/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1600m | Good 3 | Joe Bowditch | 59.5kg | 1:39.78 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1247m | Soft 6 | Dylan Dunn | 59.5kg | 1:14.23 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1125m | Good 4 | Dylan Dunn | 59.5kg | 1:06.32 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 900m | Kyle Hocking | 0:55.48 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Kyle Hocking | 1:02.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Fred W Kersley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a genuine excuse at Warrnambool last start, held up until the 200m before making solid inroads for fifth, beaten a length and a half. His Geelong run before that was weaker, battling home at long odds and beaten seven and a half lengths. Has 1600m form, but still profiles more as a place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1700m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:43.45 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/10/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1447m | Soft 6 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:27.94 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:32.56 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:32.27 | 10-10-6 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:39.56 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/07/2026 | 152 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1500m | Heavy 9 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:34.36 | 8-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Josie Green | 0:55.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Natz Blacker | 0:59.83 | - | 0 |
| 5.42L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break with three trials behind him, and the latest Cranbourne third suggests he has been given a fair foundation. He was last seen running third at Sale on heavy ground when favourite, beaten just under four lengths after working into it but not finishing off. Sale placings last campaign make him a strong chance fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Hayley Dalton | 1:15.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Hayley Dalton | 0:59.32 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 28/06/2026 | 18 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1728m | Heavy 8 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:50.41 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | 19 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1717m | Heavy 8 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:49.78 | 3-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jake Noonan | 58kg | 1:26.79 | 10-10-5 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten six and a half lengths on debut at Horsham after beginning awkwardly, settling back and having difficulty obtaining clear running before hanging in. That gives him some excuse, though he was still safely held and was beaten by Best Terms in the same race. Need to see again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Horsham | 1400m | Good 4 | John Allen | 57kg | 1:24.07 | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Rhys McLeod | 1:09.15 | - | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 850m | Cian Macredmond | 0:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had more against her than the finishing position suggests when sixth at Bendigo last start, beginning awkwardly and striking interference around the home turn before working past a few. Her Donald third two back, beaten a length and a half, is the cleaner form reference. Third-up from barrier 1, she should be set to peak.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 17/10/2026 | 35 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Good 4 | Damien Thornton | 57.5kg | 1:36.63 | 10-11-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/7 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 1000m | John Allen | 1:02.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 12/09/2026 | 153 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1350m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 57.5kg | 1:21.89 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | St Arnaud | 900m | Will Gordon | 0:58.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 12/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Terang | 1850m | Heavy 9 | John Allen | 57kg | 1:59.85 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.45 |
| 3/13 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Good 4 | John Allen | 57kg | 1:37.58 | 6-7-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/03/2026 | 24 | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Soft 5 | John Allen | 57kg | 1:29.08 | 9-9-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/02/2026 | 162 | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1218m | Good 4 | John Allen | 57.5kg | 1:11.84 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Cian Macredmond
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has made some gradual progress this campaign but remains hard to recommend on the strength of a fifth at Avoca, beaten seven and a half lengths at long odds. The run prior at Tatura was also plain when unwanted in the market and beaten just under eight lengths. Unplaced in seven starts and hard to support.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/10/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Avoca | 1300m | Good 4 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 57.5kg | 1:16.46 | 9-10-5 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $91.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/09/2026 | 53 | MDN FM 3U | $32,000.00 | Tatura | 1100m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 58kg | 1:05.66 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $91.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 1000m | Hayden Bath | 1:03.40 | - | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/14 | 07/08/2026 | 286 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jett Stanley | 57.5kg | 1:12.52 | 14-13-13 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 1000m | John Keating | 1:03.83 | - | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2000m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 55kg | 2:06.07 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Manangatang | 1550m | Good 3 | Sairyn Fawke | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Benalla | 1406m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 55kg | 1:23.77 | 2-1-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had some traffic when fifth at Horsham last start, held up near the 300m and racing keenly, but she was still beaten six and a half lengths at big odds. Her previous Kyneton ninth was weaker again after settling handy and offering little late. Can't have.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/10/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Horsham | 1400m | Good 4 | Christine Puls | 57.5kg | 1:24.07 | 4-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/10/2026 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $35,000.00 | Kyneton | 1203m | Soft 5 | Christine Puls | 58kg | 1:12.22 | 3-4-9 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/09/2026 | 530 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1200m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 57.5kg | 1:10.72 | 5-4-8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 1050m | Christine Puls | 1:05.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 1000m | Tayla Cameron | 1:04.70 | - | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 10/04/2025 | 25 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Kyneton | 1454m | Good 4 | Tayla Childs | 56kg | 1:27.82 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 9.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/13 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Good 4 | Madison Lloyd | 57kg | 1:17.01 | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Good 4 | Madison Lloyd | 56kg | 1:03.64 | 5-5-7 | 12 |
| 5.7L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Amy Herrmann
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a better run at Bendigo last start, finishing fourth and beaten three and a half lengths on soft ground after sitting behind the leaders and making ground without threatening. The concern is the Kilmore run prior, where she was beaten over 13 lengths at long odds. Not showing enough.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/10/2026 | 6 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Bendigo | 1500m | Soft 7 | Amy Herrmann | 57.5kg | 1:33.55 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/09/2026 | 8 | MDN FM 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 58kg | 1:28.47 | 6-9-8 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1400m | Soft 5 | Sarah Robbins | 56kg | 1:26.04 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/08/2026 | 40 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Craig Atkinson | 57.5kg | 1:31.71 | 3-2-7 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 426 | MDN FM | $42,500.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Craig Atkinson | 58kg | 1:26.40 | 2-3-6 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Toby Atkinson | 1:08.93 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Craig Atkinson | 1:08.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2000m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 57.5kg | 2:06.82 | 1-2-10 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $31.00 |