Ararat Race 2 - Acacia Caravan Pace
HERNIE (6) was just 1.1 metres from the winner in second at Stawell last time after placing here two back, his third top-three finish in as many attempts at this venue and distance. Big chance to break through. SENNA STORM (3) missed by a head two back then raced parked but stuck on for fourth last start at Geelong. Expected to perform well from a low draw. TOP GUN TED (2) draws well and is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance at Stawell. IM WESLEY (8) draws for a trail and is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 2.3 metres at Geelong.

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Geelong was 3rd-3.31 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Im Wesley (1:56.80) in NR 47 to 52 on May 2 at $19. At the start before good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 4th-4.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Our True Colours (2:39.90) in NR 45 to 50 on April 14 at $14. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 02/05/2025 | 18 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
3/11 | 14/04/2025 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $14.00 |
7/11 | 04/04/2025 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
2/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/10 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 12/03/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $7.50 |
1/11 | 28/02/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $1.80 |
1/5 | 07/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Jnr Lang | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2180m at Stawell, at the bell was 5th-7.6m on the pegs beaten 8 m by Sassyola (2:42.40) in NR 50 to 55 on April 18 at $9. Before that, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 2200m after showing early speed and racing wide at Ballarat was 8th-15.38 at the bell, beaten 19 m by My Way (2:43.10) in NR 50 to 56 on April 3 at $41. Contender.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 18/04/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $9.00 |
9/11 | 03/04/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 19/03/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $8.50 |
3/9 | 09/03/2025 | 18 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
4/10 | 19/02/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.60 |
5/7 | 05/02/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
4/7 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 20/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong was 3rd-4.85 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Best Ever Bling (1:56.10) in NR 47 to 52 on May 2 at $10. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early speed at Stawell was leading by 2.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten a head by Torque Power (2:42.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 18 at $3.90. Big chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 02/05/2025 | 14 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |
2/8 | 18/04/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
7/11 | 03/04/2025 | 43 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $81.00 |
4/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 19/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $23.00 |
9/11 | 12/02/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
8/11 | 31/01/2025 | 63 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $31.00 |
2/4 | 12/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at Mildura, beaten 25 m by Ozzie Daybreak (2:43.60) in NR 56 to 64 on May 6 at $12. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1780m after being wide early at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 2nd-3 beaten 6 m by Jensville (2:10.70) in NR 47 to 54 on April 29 at $3.60. Looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 06/05/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $12.00 |
3/6 | 29/04/2025 | 6 | NR 47 to 54 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $3.60 |
2/8 | 23/04/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 14/04/2025 | 10 | NR 51 to 56 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $26.00 |
9/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $26.00 |
3/9 | 01/04/2025 | 16 | NR 54 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $9.50 |
1/3 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 02/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Stawell over 2180m NR 50 to 55 on April 18. Last start 7th (Sr2) over 2160m at Hamilton was 3rd-2 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Keayang Hollywood (2:37.20) in NR 50 to 55 on May 9 at $41. Place best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 09/05/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
9/9 | 28/04/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 29.7L | $31.00 |
1/8 | 18/04/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
2/10 | 02/04/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $9.50 |
4/8 | 19/03/2025 | 14 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 |
9/10 | 05/03/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 48.7L | $18.00 |
5/7 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind The Sportz Star at this track over 1790m in a NR 53 to 59 on April 6 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Sassyola at Stawell over 2180m in a NR 50 to 55 on April 18 at $5. In fine form. Winning claims.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 18/04/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 06/04/2025 | 4 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
9/10 | 02/04/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 37.0L | $7.00 |
4/10 | 19/03/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $7.50 |
3/10 | 05/03/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $4.60 |
2/11 | 28/02/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
2/5 | 13/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | B J Beasley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2160m after being wide early at Hamilton was 7th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Keayang Hollywood (2:37.20) in NR 50 to 55 on May 9 at $126. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 1780m at Mt Gambier was 5th-10.2 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Jensville (2:10.70) in NR 47 to 54 on April 29 at $23. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 09/05/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $126.00 |
4/6 | 29/04/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 54 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |
2/11 | 20/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $8.00 |
9/10 | 14/04/2025 | 8 | NR 51 to 56 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $101.00 |
7/7 | 06/04/2025 | 11 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $151.00 |
7/9 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $61.00 |
3/8 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A P Richardson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Xiriha | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Geelong (1:56.80) beating Heavenly Brigade in NR 47 to 52 on May 2 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 0.69. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 02/05/2025 | 14 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
7/9 | 18/04/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | L Tabone | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
9/12 | 10/04/2025 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
8/12 | 27/03/2025 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $23.00 |
11/11 | 13/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 49.8L | $18.00 |
3/10 | 06/03/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
1/3 | 09/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Luke Tabone | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Luke Tabone | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 10th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton beaten 45 m by Edwarde Grange (2:02.70) in NR 50 to 55 on January 16 at $51. Probably needs this hitout.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 19/02/2025 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 34.3L | $41.00 |
6/11 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $19.00 |
2/9 | 26/01/2025 | 10 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |
10/10 | 16/01/2025 | 66 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 42.9L | $51.00 |
1/8 | 11/11/2024 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $12.00 |
8/11 | 30/10/2024 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
2/4 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |