Ballarat Race 2 - Vhrc / Aldebaran Park Trot
EL BRAVO (3) was very impressive in a first-up maiden win at Cranbourne when he drew wider and raced parked before drawing away to spank his rivals. Draws lower and has upside so can go on with it. COCONUT MICKEY (4) deserves a win having added to his consistent form when he finished 1.5 metres away in second at Kilmore last tome. That was his ninth placing in 10 starts this time in. Big chance. QUIRKY CHARACTER (11) draws wide on the back row but did well in a last-start maiden win at Charlton when he raced three deep without cover but proved too strong. WALLIS (9) overcame a break to finish runner-up last time at Shepparton. Can feature again.

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Ox Knox at this track over 2200m in a 0-1 WIN on February 20 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Volsteadsdelight at Kilmore over 2180m in a 0-1 WIN on February 27 at $34. From a low draw could measure up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 27/02/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
5/10 | 20/02/2025 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $9.50 |
4/7 | 04/02/2025 | 74 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $16.00 |
4/8 | 22/11/2024 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $19.00 |
1/9 | 10/11/2024 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:04.6 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $2.50 |
8/10 | 06/11/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $2.25 |
1/5 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Baarlinee (2:46.40) in NR up to 49 on March 6 at $51. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 30 m by Keayang Lavita (2:48.70) in NR up to 50 on February 14 at $31. Form not inspiring.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 06/03/2025 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 27.6L | $51.00 |
6/8 | 14/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $31.00 |
3/8 | 05/02/2025 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.1 | 7 |
| 18.7L | $4.20 |
4/6 | 24/01/2025 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 2:06.5 | 1 |
| 28.0L | $23.00 |
8/9 | 16/01/2025 | 13 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 35.7L | $41.00 |
2/7 | 03/01/2025 | 30 | NR up to 39 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
2/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | B J Beasley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 17/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | B J Beasley | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 40 m as favourite (Fr6) at Cranbourne (2:39.60) beating One More Move in Maiden on March 2 at $1.65. Must rate highly off the big fresh win.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 02/03/2025 | 65 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.5 | 6 |
| 38.3L | $1.65 |
3/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
3/9 | 27/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
7/9 | 19/12/2024 | 4 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 28.7L | $9.50 |
6/10 | 15/12/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 54.1L | $1.90 |
4/6 | 07/12/2024 | - | No NR | $12,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $6.00 |
1/4 | 30/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2180m after racing wide at Kilmore, beaten 1.5 m by Volsteadsdelight (2:46.80) in 0-1 WIN on February 27 at $2.50. Should make an impact again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 27/02/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
7/10 | 20/02/2025 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:02.0 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $3.60 |
2/10 | 30/01/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $1.75 |
2/9 | 23/01/2025 | 6 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.95 |
2/10 | 17/01/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $2.20 |
2/11 | 09/01/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
2/7 | 26/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2250m at Boort was 3rd-4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by The Ninth Wave (2:55.30) in 4yo+ 0-1 WIN on March 2 at $13. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 02/03/2025 | 3 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.4 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 |
5/12 | 27/02/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $41.00 |
4/12 | 19/02/2025 | 5 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $126.00 |
4/9 | 14/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
11/12 | 06/02/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 193.3L | $41.00 |
4/10 | 30/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:06.0 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $14.00 |
3/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 12th (Fr7) over 2180m at Kilmore, well beaten by Volsteadsdelight (2:46.80) in 0-1 WIN on February 27 at $81. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 27/02/2025 | 231 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:03.1 | 7 |
| 113.2L | $81.00 |
2/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 145.5L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 11/07/2024 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | E Brosnan | 2:05.7 | 6 |
| 104.6L | $18.00 |
9/10 | 25/06/2024 | 19 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | E Brosnan | 2:02.7 | 0 |
| 118.7L | $11.00 | |
1/9 | 06/06/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | E Brosnan | 2:06.1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
4/7 | 26/05/2024 | 9 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | J A MacKinnon | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $61.00 | |
8/9 | 17/05/2024 | - | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | J A MacKinnon | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 69.3L | $23.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Resumes. His previous first-up run was successful when he ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 m when driven back in the field, (Fr3) held up early, at Yarra Valley (2:46.00) beating Karbine in 2yo MAIDEN on August 26 at $12. Expect a good return.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
10/11 | 16/11/2024 | 10 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 92.9L | $81.00 |
5/8 | 06/11/2024 | 17 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 30.2L | $61.00 |
3/7 | 20/10/2024 | 11 | No NR | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 2:09.3 | 0 |
| 7.4L | $71.00 |
4/6 | 09/10/2024 | 19 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
1/2 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neil McCallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/12 | 20/09/2024 | 16 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
6/9 | 04/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.5 | 7 |
| 55.8L | $61.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:08.50) beating Trottersmakemegrey in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 25 at $11. Could take the next step.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 25/02/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
8/9 | 18/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:06.8 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $6.50 |
3/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P M Morrissey | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Geoff Webster
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 5 m by Red Kermit (2:49.40) in MAIDEN on March 4 at $8.50. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 04/03/2025 | 55 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
9/9 | 08/01/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 87.9L | $1.75 |
4/9 | 31/12/2024 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
2/9 | 27/12/2024 | 4 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
2/9 | 23/12/2024 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | R L Burnett | 2:06.1 | 7 |
| 27.4L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 19/12/2024 | 4 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
5/6 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A Mifsud | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Charlton on February 26. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 2180m at Stawell beaten 5 m by Mattyo (2:48.70) in NR up to 49 on February 19 at $9. Prefer others.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 81.7L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 19/02/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $9.00 |
4/8 | 14/02/2025 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $23.00 |
5/10 | 30/01/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:06.0 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $9.50 |
4/10 | 22/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $11.00 |
6/9 | 16/01/2025 | 169 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 28.2L | $61.00 |
4/6 | 01/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head (Sr1) at Charlton (2:41.60) beating Buckles For Berry in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 26 at $3.40. Could go on with it.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 26/02/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
3/9 | 18/02/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:06.8 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $6.50 |
8/9 | 12/02/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 80.4L | $8.50 |
3/11 | 31/01/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:05.3 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $6.00 |
3/5 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |