Ararat Race 4 - Ararat Bowls Club Trotters Handicap
APEX (5) continues to race well with a string of top-three finishes to his name including an easy win the last time he raced at this circuit last month. Big chance to deliver again. MIELICKI (8) did a good job to come from the back row and post a 2.7m win at Maryborough last week. Starts from a 20m handicap but is going well enough to overcome that and score again. SURPRISE TO ME (3) is suited back to a standing start having scored under these conditions two back at Stawell. NIGHT WHISPERER (7) should find this easier than the last attempt and had recorded back-to-back placings prior.

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Sr3) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-14.6 beaten 16 m by Whats The Tea (2:49.20) in NR up to 43 on May 7 at $51. Before that was well beaten after breaking at Bendigo on April 30. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 07/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:04.3 | 3 |
| 16.7L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 30/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 111.7L | $81.00 |
4/8 | 23/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
8/10 | 14/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $16.00 |
7/11 | 06/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 40.5L | $151.00 |
9/10 | 31/03/2025 | 15 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:05.8 | 5 |
| 22.4L | $26.00 |
2/6 | 20/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 18/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Prosser
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (10m Fr4) over 2180m at Stawell was 7th-16m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Surprise To Me (2:51.90) in No NR on April 18 at $10. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2190m at Maryborough was 6th-13.4 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Just Abit Dusty (2:49.60) in 0-2 WINS on April 2 at $26. A good showing would not surprise.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 18/04/2025 | 16 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | D A Prosser | 2:06.4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
3/8 | 02/04/2025 | 14 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | D A Prosser | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $26.00 |
2/9 | 19/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | D A Prosser | 2:06.4 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $23.00 |
7/9 | 09/03/2025 | 44 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 70.6L | $41.00 |
5/6 | 24/01/2025 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:06.5 | 4 |
| 79.0L | $1.45 |
2/9 | 15/01/2025 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |
6/10 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | N L Milne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Chinski at Charlton over 1609m in a NR up to 50 on April 23 at $5.50. Raced better the start before that where he ran on from midfield and won by a head (10m Fr3) held up early, at Stawell (2:51.90) beating Fling It Rainbow in No NR on April 18 at $3.60 at the bell was 5th-9m on the pegs. Rates highly and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 23/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 18/04/2025 | 4 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:06.4 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
2/8 | 14/04/2025 | 8 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
4/11 | 06/04/2025 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 36.6L | $9.50 |
4/9 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
1/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:05.9 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
5/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 13/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Wardlaw | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 6th-12.8 beaten 19 m by Mielicki (2:05.70) in NR 44 to 49 on May 7 at $101. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 5th-6.23 beaten 18 m by Sista Evarista (2:42.20) in NR up to 55 on April 30 at $19. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 07/05/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $101.00 |
7/12 | 30/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
5/8 | 23/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $4.80 |
9/12 | 14/04/2025 | 8 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 06/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 32.8L | $13.00 |
7/7 | 31/03/2025 | 15 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 72.2L | $8.50 |
1/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 07/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Hurricane Jane at Globe Derby Park over 2230m in a NR up to 44 GROUP on April 19 at $2. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Maoris Return at Swan Hill over 2240m in a NR up to 49 on April 27 at $2. Going well and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 27/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $2.00 |
2/10 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 44 GROUP | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:03.9 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $2.00 |
2/2 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/11 | 06/04/2025 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 28.6L | $1.75 |
2/10 | 03/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
5/11 | 26/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 39.3L | $13.00 |
2/8 | 16/03/2025 | 137 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
1/5 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Meade
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well beaten after breaking at Geelong on May 2. Before that was well beaten after breaking at Terang on April 28. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 02/05/2025 | 4 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | P G Meade | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 66.3L | $81.00 |
9/11 | 28/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | P G Meade | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 77.0L | $71.00 |
4/8 | 18/04/2025 | 23 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | P G Meade | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $126.00 |
1/3 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 26/03/2025 | 86 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | J F Meade | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 50.6L | $71.00 |
1/3 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 30/12/2024 | 15 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 131.4L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 236.7L | $15.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eleventh after being driven well back, behind My High Peak at Melton over 1720m in a NR up to 55 on April 25 at $15. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1650m at Bendigo was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 6 m by Dossier (2:04.00) in NR 50 to 55 on April 2 at $1.70. Go well.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 25/04/2025 | 23 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Ada Massa | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 26.4L | $15.00 |
3/10 | 02/04/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $1.70 |
2/7 | 25/03/2025 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
7/12 | 12/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $31.00 |
7/10 | 02/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:08.8 | 0 |
| 62.6L | $3.90 |
5/9 | 20/02/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $12.00 |
1/5 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 25/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start won from midfield and won by 2.75 m (Sr3) at Maryborough (2:05.70) beating Alfie Always in NR 44 to 49 on May 7 at $8.50 at the bell was 5th-9. Has winning claims again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 07/05/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 |
4/12 | 30/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
6/12 | 25/04/2025 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Glenn Conroy | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
6/11 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $18.00 |
2/10 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
4/9 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
3/4 | 04/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G R Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 30/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | K M Gath | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough, at the bell was leading 2 beaten 2.5 m by Buslin Brody (2:46.00) in NR 50 to 56 on May 7 at $14. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 07/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
0/12 | 30/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 99.0L | $18.00 |
8/12 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $21.00 |
6/9 | 11/04/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $10.00 |
4/8 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
4/8 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
5/6 | 30/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2180m at Terang, at the bell was 7th-5.2 beaten 7 m by Im Lady Rhonda (2:45.80) in NR up to 59 on April 28 at $16. Before that, 8th (40m Fr1) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 21 m by Surprise To Me (2:51.90) in No NR on April 18 at $4.80. Go well.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 28/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $16.00 |
8/10 | 18/04/2025 | 17 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:06.4 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $4.80 |
2/3 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | B J Beasley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 01/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.2 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $2.00 |
4/8 | 26/03/2025 | 21 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $13.00 |
5/6 | 05/03/2025 | 5 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.7 | 0 |
| 26.4L | $14.00 |
10/10 | 28/02/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 193.4L | $101.00 |
1/3 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | B J Beasley | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (50m Fr1) over 2190m at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 4th-6.4 beaten 8 m by Brown Eyed Kate (2:56.80) in No NR on April 29 at $1.70. Go well again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:09.3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $1.70 |
7/11 | 17/04/2025 | 22 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $151.00 |
3/8 | 26/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
3/4 | 15/03/2025 | 46 | NR 56 or better | $9,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2580m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:12.0 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 28/01/2025 | 4 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:08.4 | 0 |
| 2.6L | $1.90 |
5/7 | 24/01/2025 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:05.6 | 5 |
| 33.5L | $31.00 |
1/4 | 01/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 16/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |