Ballarat Race 5 - Vhrc / Gbl Properties Pace
OSCAR BRAVO (8) has the hoof on the till after seconds in his last two outings, most recently coming from wider on this row and chasing a runaway winner at this circuit. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run. Primary contender if the gaps come. LESTER (9) draws on the back row again but came from wider last time when he went back but worked home and finished fourth at this venue and distance. Expecting another strong showing. BLUE OCEAN (4) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance at Geelong. GOODTIME STRYKER (7) will find this easier than the last attempt so can do a lot better.

Driver: Peter Wallis
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 1710m at this track, beaten 40 m by Ideal Affair (2:04.70) in 0-2 WINS on March 6 at $81. Two runs back 11th (Sr3) over 2195m at Ararat beaten 40 m by Wazza (2:44.60) in MAIDEN on February 28 at $101. Tested again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 06/03/2025 | 6 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Peter Wallis | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $81.00 |
11/11 | 28/02/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Peter Wallis | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 40.7L | $101.00 |
12/12 | 20/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Peter Wallis | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 209.8L | $126.00 |
9/10 | 06/02/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Peter Wallis | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 71.9L | $101.00 |
6/9 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Peter Wallis | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $51.00 |
6/7 | 22/01/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Peter Wallis | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 42.9L | $71.00 |
4/4 | 13/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | P M Wallis | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 21/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | P Wallis | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Frew
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 40 m by Home And Dry (2:42.60) in NR up to 36 on March 6 at $61. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore was 8th-11.81 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Royal Edard (2:04.50) in NR up to 39 on February 13 at $81. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 06/03/2025 | 21 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | J B Frew | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 40.7L | $61.00 |
9/12 | 13/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | J B Frew | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
8/10 | 06/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | J B Frew | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $61.00 |
8/10 | 30/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | J B Frew | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $51.00 |
2/8 | 23/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | J B Frew | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $71.00 |
6/10 | 16/01/2025 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J B Frew | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 31.9L | $61.00 |
5/6 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Joshua Frew | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/2 | 26/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | M M Maguire | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Home And Dry (2:42.60) in NR up to 36 on March 6 at $51. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1780m after showing early pace at Mt Gambier, beaten a neck by Manu Bay (2:15.70) in NIL WINS OVER $3,000 on February 25 at $10. Capable of going a lot better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 06/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $51.00 |
2/9 | 25/02/2025 | 13 | NIL WINS OVER $3,000 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
7/12 | 12/02/2025 | 15 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 28/01/2025 | 9 | NIL WINS OVER $3,000 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:02.9 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $51.00 |
9/9 | 19/01/2025 | 40 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 266.6L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 10/12/2024 | 8 | NIL WINS OVER $3,000 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 45.9L | $17.00 |
6/6 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Hannah Lewis | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 22/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | E Brosnan | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong, at the bell was 4th-9.45 beaten 16 m by Etiz Amodel (1:57.50) in NR up to 39 on March 7 at $34. Progressing well. Could be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 07/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $101.00 |
9/11 | 19/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $151.00 |
11/12 | 13/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 30.3L | $81.00 |
8/10 | 05/02/2025 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T M Fiscalini | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 24.1L | $21.00 |
7/8 | 23/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
4/6 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 11/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Hilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 10 m by Micton Mouse (2:05.30) in NR up to 39 on February 27 at $41. At her previous start 5th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 11 m by Muselet (2:40.50) in NR up to 39 on February 19 at $81. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 27/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Trevor Hilson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
5/11 | 19/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Trevor Hilson | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $81.00 |
6/12 | 13/02/2025 | 34 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Trevor Hilson | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 10/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Trevor Hilson | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 22.1L | $71.00 |
5/9 | 03/01/2025 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T W Hilson | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $151.00 |
10/10 | 18/12/2024 | 29 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | T W Hilson | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 41.5L | $81.00 |
3/7 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | T W Hilson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | H J Newson | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne beaten 40 m by Oceanique (2:37.00) in NR up to 49 on March 2 at $26. At his previous start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 13 m by Alpha Crucis (2:00.20) in NR up to 49 on February 23 at $9.50. In the mix.
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 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 53.8L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 39.6L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 23/02/2025 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $9.50 |
12/12 | 21/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $81.00 |
12/12 | 13/02/2025 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $13.00 |
6/10 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
9/10 | 24/01/2025 | 27 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $23.00 |
3/9 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | S L Ewen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1680m at Terang, at the bell was 5th-8.6 beaten 13 m by Martin Magic (2:06.30) in NR up to 49 on March 5 at $21. At the start before was well back in the run when 10th (Fr7) over 2100m after being wide early at Charlton beaten 25 m by No Emotion (2:37.40) in NR up to 39 on February 26 at $26. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 05/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $21.00 |
10/10 | 26/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 27.1L | $26.00 |
11/12 | 20/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 207.0L | $19.00 |
9/11 | 14/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $15.00 |
3/10 | 06/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 30/01/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
3/7 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | B J Beasley | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 20/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Murphy
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second after a quick start, behind No Emotion at Charlton over 2100m in a NR up to 39 on February 26 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Home And Dry at this track over 2200m in a NR up to 36 on March 6 at $15. Close to a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 06/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $15.00 |
2/10 | 26/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
4/12 | 20/02/2025 | 15 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $19.00 |
5/10 | 05/02/2025 | 62 | NR up to 39 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $31.00 |
8/10 | 05/12/2024 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 20.2L | $51.00 |
7/10 | 27/11/2024 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,500.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 23.1L | $7.00 |
5/5 | 29/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 04/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Ronan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr6) over 2200m at this track beaten 25 m by Home And Dry (2:42.60) in NR up to 36 on March 6 at $19. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2200m after being wide early at this track beaten 35 m by Breathe Easy (2:43.20) in NR up to 39 on February 20 at $13. Rates highly and likely to be prominent again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 06/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 27.3L | $19.00 |
8/12 | 20/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | D T Simpson | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 37.4L | $13.00 |
6/9 | 06/02/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $21.00 |
9/10 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 29.9L | $61.00 |
3/8 | 22/01/2025 | 153 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $15.00 |
6/10 | 22/08/2024 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 38.8L | $2.25 |
6/8 | 03/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Ronan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 26/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Ronan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |