Ballarat Race 1 - VHRC / Australian Pacing Gold Pace
STARTIN TO GOGH (4) made a nice return at his latest appearance three weeks ago, working from a wider barrier and finishing 5.5 metres away in third at Stawell. He'll be fitter for that and hasn't missed a place at this distance so can go right on with the job. IDEAL AFFAIR (7) is really delivering now having made it two wins in a row last start when she came from this barrier and got the cash by a head at this circuit. Could take the next step. MONTANA PRIDE (5) is worth plenty of thought after coming from the back row for a last-start win by 2 metres at this venue. HANDLER (11) appeared just once last campaign when an easy winner at Kilmore. Lightly-raced with upside so keep safe.

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1710m at this track was 7th-11.67 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Monsieur Flamel (2:06.10) in NR up to 49 on March 6 at $3.60. Drawn to advantage and expected to play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 06/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.60 |
9/11 | 20/02/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $3.50 |
3/9 | 06/02/2025 | 15 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
7/7 | 22/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $51.00 |
2/8 | 15/01/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $4.80 |
4/8 | 03/01/2025 | 46 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
3/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 01/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1710m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.64 beaten 9 m by Montana Pride (2:05.30) in NR 50 to 55 on March 6 at $10. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.1m on the pegs beaten a nose by Jacksboy (2:40.90) in NR 50 to 55 on December 19 at $4.60. Draws well so could improve.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 06/03/2025 | 77 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
4/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |||
2/12 | 19/12/2024 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
3/10 | 15/12/2024 | 362 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $2.40 |
7/9 | 19/12/2023 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | J C Hackett | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 11/12/2023 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | J C Hackett | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
8/12 | 04/12/2023 | 49 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J C Hackett | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $23.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 25 m by Golden Tribe (1:55.40) in 0-2 WINS on March 2 at $18. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr7) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne beaten 10 m by Keayang Payton (2:34.30) in 0-2 WINS on February 23 at $14. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 27.1L | $18.00 |
2/10 | 23/02/2025 | 17 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $14.00 |
3/11 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
4/7 | 26/01/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $23.00 |
1/8 | 17/01/2025 | 14 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
3/8 | 03/01/2025 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $19.00 |
4/6 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | David Miles | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 30/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Strong return to racing last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2180m after racing wide at Stawell, beaten 5.5 m by Wild Ideal (2:43.70) in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $12. Fitter so another big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 19/02/2025 | 80 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
3/5 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 37.8L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 01/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $2.60 |
3/11 | 24/11/2024 | 11 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
3/9 | 13/11/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $1.50 |
3/8 | 31/10/2024 | 15 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
2/8 | 16/10/2024 | 121 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start won from midfield and won by 2 m (Sr2) at this track (2:05.30) beating Ninedolla Toastie in NR 50 to 55 on March 6 at $7.50 at the bell was 5th-8.73. Likely to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
6/11 | 27/02/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
3/8 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 09/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
8/10 | 31/01/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 19/01/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $2.40 |
3/9 | 01/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | T J McMullen | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 11/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T J McMullen | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fourth behind Racing Writer at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR 50 to 55 on February 25 at $41. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Major Bert at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 50 to 55 on March 5 at $17. Has claims.
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 | 05/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 25/02/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
4/7 | 13/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
11/11 | 06/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 23.9L | $17.00 |
7/7 | 30/01/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 17/01/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 38.0L | $126.00 |
9/10 | 21/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R J Alchin | 0 |
| 32.7L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 18/10/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P T Salathiel | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Geoff Webster
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track and Kilmore. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head (Fr7) at this track (2:04.70) beating Sports Charm in 0-2 WINS on March 6 at $3.40 at the bell was 2nd-0.27. Leading contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
1/6 | 27/02/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
8/8 | 21/02/2025 | 177 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 139.0L | $34.00 |
2/7 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G F Webster | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 28/08/2024 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 42.5L | $81.00 |
5/10 | 21/08/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 07/08/2024 | 21 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
2/5 | 09/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 1710m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.1 beaten 5.5 m by Montana Pride (2:05.30) in NR 50 to 55 on March 6 at $14. Decent effort last start. Place best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
7/10 | 13/02/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
1/7 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
6/6 | 12/01/2025 | 3 | NR 55 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | L Tabone | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $41.00 |
3/8 | 09/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.10 |
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: George Chamouras
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a nose (Fr3) at Bendigo (2:38.00) beating Cee Oh Dee in NR 50 to 55 on March 5 at $6 at the bell was 5th-16. Among the players.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 05/03/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $7.50 |
5/9 | 16/02/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $7.00 |
5/9 | 04/02/2025 | 11 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $23.00 |
2/6 | 24/01/2025 | 10 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
9/10 | 14/01/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 201.8L | $2.00 |
5/7 | 21/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N Jack | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
3/9 | 16/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N Jack | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Plains In Heaven at this track over 1710m in a NR 55 to 64 on February 20 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Likeable Rogue at Charlton over 2100m in a NR 57 to 65 on February 26 at $4.40. Go well again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 26/02/2025 | 6 | NR 57 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.40 |
3/11 | 20/02/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
5/8 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
1/9 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
6/10 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $3.20 |
4/9 | 24/01/2025 | 44 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
3/3 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Murphy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | O Jardine | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Resuming after six months off the scene. Scored at his only run last campaign recording a big 14 m win Don't take notice broke at Kilmore on September 12. After showing early speed, (Fr1) at Kilmore (2:43.80) beating My Way in 0-2 WINS on September 12 at $3.70 at the bell was 6th-8.9m on the pegs. Must be kept safe despite the awkward draw.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 12/09/2024 | 267 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $3.70 |
8/9 | 20/12/2023 | - | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Z M Phillips | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 67.0L | $7.00 | |
4/4 | 09/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Z M Phillips | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 25/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Z M Phillips | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |