Ballarat Race 4 - Natures Cargo Pace
The form of CHASING REX (9) is hard to knock with two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Came from a similar draw last time when a head from the winner in second at Bendigo. With even luck he can take care of this line-up. SPORTSBOU (5) led last time out and saluted in a nice return to form at Stawell, getting home by a head for her third success from her last five outings. Draws wider but is going well. NOSWEETSFORYOU (3) gets the aid of a good barrier and is right in the mix after finishing runner-up for the second time in a row last start. RUEBE STARBUCK (6) has upside and can progress off a resuming win at Cranbourne.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, hung in on scoring up, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2160m at Echuca was 6th-12 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Herakles (2:40.00) in NR 55 to 64 on February 16 at $23. Before that 7th (Sr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 25 m by Rakajed (2:30.50) in NR 55 to 64 on December 28 at $34. Prefer others.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 16/02/2025 | 50 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $23.00 |
7/8 | 28/12/2024 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 22/12/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $14.00 |
6/8 | 15/12/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $2.60 |
2/10 | 05/12/2024 | 5 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
6/10 | 30/11/2024 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $71.00 |
2/7 | 13/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 09/02/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | P N Fiscalini | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 12 m by Look Like Diamonds (2:02.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 22 at $81. At the start before 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-1.5 beaten 4.5 m by Ultimate Joy (2:06.40) in NR 50 to 55 on March 14 at $7. Include.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $81.00 |
4/9 | 14/03/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
10/10 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $81.00 |
4/8 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
3/8 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $9.50 |
10/10 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 354.3L | $34.00 |
2/4 | 14/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | E Brosnan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 06/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | E Brosnan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m second behind Keayang Taco at Hamilton over 2160m NR 54 to 64 last start. Before that was beaten a head second at Stawell over 1785m in NR 55 to 60 on March 19. Leading chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 19/03/2025 | 11 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
11/12 | 08/03/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 31.0L | $51.00 |
5/8 | 28/02/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Grant Campbell | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 19/02/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
6/9 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $2.70 |
2/3 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | M L Wight | 0 |
| 52L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 07/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 7th- beaten 18 m by Thinkfast Runfast (2:44.40) in NR 55 to 60 on January 2 at $10. Go well fresh.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 02/01/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $10.00 |
7/10 | 27/12/2024 | 18 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |
5/6 | 09/12/2024 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 29.2L | $16.00 |
1/10 | 01/12/2024 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | T R Ford | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
6/10 | 22/11/2024 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 17/11/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
3/4 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 12/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1930m | Jack Bryant | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Stawell (2:09.80) beating Nosweetsforyou in NR 55 to 60 on March 19 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 04m on the pegs. Big chance of back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 19/03/2025 | 18 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
5/12 | 01/03/2025 | 17 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
1/11 | 12/02/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
9/11 | 31/01/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 28.8L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 15/01/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $4.00 |
2/8 | 03/01/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.70 |
2/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 27/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Carried through her consistent form from last preparation when first-up last start. Returned to racing with a won by a nose (Sr1) at Cranbourne (1:56.00) beating Bulletproof Kid in 0-2 WINS on March 23 at $5 at the bell was 5th-7.8m on the pegs Won last start in her previous preparation at Cranbourne over 2080m NR 50 to 55. Watch for another bold performance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 23/03/2025 | 91 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 22/12/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
4/10 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
2/10 | 01/12/2024 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
1/7 | 17/11/2024 | 154 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $7.50 |
9/11 | 16/06/2024 | - | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S K Jefferies | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 47.1L | $6.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 11th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 20 m by Kwick Sand (2:43.80) in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $19. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 1720m after racing wide at Melton, at the bell was 8th-13.53 beaten 18 m by Jaccka Connor (2:02.00) in NR 60 to 69 on March 15 at $61. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $19.00 |
6/9 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $61.00 |
6/12 | 08/03/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 28/02/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $34.00 |
10/11 | 20/02/2025 | 26 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $26.00 |
2/2 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R McCartney | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 25/01/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:50.8 | 4 |
| 150.0L | $151.00 |
2/3 | 15/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R McCartney | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at Melton beaten 20 m by Look Like Diamonds (2:02.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 22 at $71. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 9 m by Spirit Of Pearl (2:40.80) in NR 55 to 64 on February 14 at $16. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 22/03/2025 | 36 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $71.00 |
6/8 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
9/10 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 37.9L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 31/01/2025 | 13 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $17.00 |
5/9 | 18/01/2025 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $18.00 |
1/7 | 05/01/2025 | 96 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
3/4 | 12/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1609m | A F J Sanderson | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 30/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | L J Whittaker | 0 |
| 42.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Pesci at Ararat over 2195m in a 0W/15 0K stake on February 28 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Momentum Shift at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR 56 to 62 on March 12 at $1.75. Top chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 12/03/2025 | 12 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
2/9 | 28/02/2025 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $3.60 |
1/10 | 23/02/2025 | 23 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $4.80 |
8/10 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 24.9L | $8.50 |
1/7 | 22/01/2025 | 126 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 |
6/11 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | |
11/12 | 18/09/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $51.00 |
1/4 | 23/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 7 m by Kwick Sand (2:43.80) in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $16. Before that 4th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-2.96 beaten 18 m by Jaccka Connor (2:02.00) in NR 60 to 69 on March 15 at $34. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $16.00 |
4/9 | 15/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $34.00 |
5/11 | 09/03/2025 | 3 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $9.00 |
6/8 | 06/03/2025 | 21 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 21.7L | $8.50 |
1/4 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 13/02/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $19.00 |
1/5 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Patrick Tomkinson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $41.00 |