Ballarat Race 5 - Radio Ballarat Trot
BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE (5) hit her peak third-up last time out and was successful by 1.3 metres at Bendigo. Goes well at this venue and is race fit so can make it consecutive wins. MATTYO (4) scored at Stawell two starts ago before racing parked and sticking on well for a 1.6m second at his latest appearance at Hamilton. In form so expect another bold performance. AGAINST THE BRIDLE (10) bombed the start last time but was in the minor placings in his previous two outings so if he behaves a good showing is likely. SHADOW JUSTICE (8) cannot be ruled out off some decent efforts including a Maryborough second two back.

Driver: David Magri
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 22 m by Allwatfunjingles (2:10.50) in NR up to 45 on March 14 at $71. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 2150m after showing early speed at Birchip, beaten 65 m by Surprise To Me (2:48.20) in NR up to 42 on March 9 at $34. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Magri | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
6/10 | 14/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $71.00 |
7/8 | 09/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 66.3L | $34.00 |
8/9 | 28/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 96.5L | $101.00 |
9/10 | 20/02/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $81.00 |
3/4 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Magri | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 06/02/2025 | 11 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 115.9L | $81.00 |
7/8 | 26/01/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 54.2L | $81.00 |
2/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D C Magri | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo, beaten 40 m by Ringer Wells (2:40.90) in NR up to 49 on March 26 at $13. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was leading 1.7m on the pegs beaten a neck by Jessicas Story (2:41.20) in NR up to 45 on March 16 at $8.50. Can feature the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
6/6 | 30/10/2024 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $4,500.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 298.9L | $4.80 |
3/8 | 20/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 13/10/2024 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $4,500.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $3.40 |
4/6 | 02/10/2024 | 17 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 38.9L | $23.00 |
1/5 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 28/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo well beaten by Ringer Wells (2:40.90) in NR up to 49 on March 26 at $151. Before that 5th (Fr6) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo beaten 30 m by Nellie Joy (2:43.60) in NR up to 39 on March 12 at $81. Not keen.
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 | Malcolm Bull | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
9/11 | 26/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 101.4L | $151.00 |
5/9 | 12/03/2025 | 91 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $81.00 |
3/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Malcolm Bull | 0 |
| 44L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 11/12/2024 | 5 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 32.9L | $151.00 |
8/8 | 06/12/2024 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 49.0L | $23.00 |
4/5 | 01/12/2024 | 30 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $34.00 |
8/10 | 01/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 34.0L | $101.00 |
1/4 | 14/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Malcolm Bull | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Meade
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back posted a big 6 m win (FT Fr3) at Stawell (2:51.20) beating Ataboy Charlie in No NR on March 19 at $5 at the bell was leading 3.4m on the pegs. Last start just missed, good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2160m after showing early speed at Hamilton was 2nd-.6m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Blackrange Glory (2:41.00) in NR up to 49 on March 26 at $6.50. May be hard to beat again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:06.4 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
8/8 | 12/03/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 62.7L | $4.00 |
7/9 | 28/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 93.4L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 19/02/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 14/02/2025 | 316 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
1/5 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 21/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Last start won from midfield and won by 1.3 m as favourite (Fr4) at Bendigo (2:03.30) beating Fling It Rainbow in NR up to 42 on March 19 at $3 at the bell was 6th-14.1m 2WWC. Can win again.
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 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
10/10 | 14/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 54.9L | $2.50 |
2/8 | 06/03/2025 | 99 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
2/10 | 27/11/2024 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,500.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:04.2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
5/10 | 13/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 39.5L | $41.00 |
9/11 | 06/11/2024 | 217 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 59.2L | $151.00 |
5/7 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 10/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 5th-9.38 beaten 12 m by Nellie Joy (2:00.10) in NR up to 45 on March 28 at $11. Before that, 6th (FT Fr4) over 2180m at Stawell, at the bell was 7th-12.2m on the pegs beaten 18 m by Mattyo (2:51.20) in No NR on March 19 at $9.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 28/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $11.00 |
6/9 | 19/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:06.4 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $9.50 |
11/11 | 13/03/2025 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $51.00 |
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 |
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: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Blackrange Glory at Hamilton over 2160m in a NR up to 49 on March 26 at $6.50. Raced better the start before that with a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2190m at Maryborough was 8th-21.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by With Aplomb (2:44.70) in NR up to 49 on March 12 at $8. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 26/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 12/03/2025 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
7/10 | 20/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $15.00 |
6/12 | 12/02/2025 | 12 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 19.7L | $9.00 |
10/10 | 22/01/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 326.8L | $2.60 |
3/4 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 30/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Geelong was 2nd-3.89 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Nellie Joy (2:00.10) in NR up to 45 on March 28 at $6. At his previous start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton beaten 35 m by Allwatfunjingles (2:10.50) in NR up to 45 on March 14 at $5.50. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 28/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $6.00 |
8/10 | 14/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 34.0L | $5.50 |
6/8 | 06/03/2025 | 12 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 32.0L | $8.00 |
8/12 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $61.00 |
7/9 | 14/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $19.00 |
8/12 | 06/02/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $81.00 |
3/6 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Barbetti | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 12/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D P Barbetti | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Beautiful Sunrise at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 42 on March 19 at $3.60. Raced better the start before that when he broke in score up and was out of position at the start game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo, at the bell was leading 4m on the pegs beaten 4 m by Nellie Joy (2:43.60) in NR up to 39 on March 12 at $2.60. Likely improver.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 51.8L | $3.60 |
2/9 | 12/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
3/8 | 06/03/2025 | 8 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $3.70 |
4/7 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $4.20 |
6/12 | 19/02/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 12/02/2025 | 6 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
1/5 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 0m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 15/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 10th-25.8+m beaten 17 m by Right Of Reply (2:01.30) in NR up to 49 on March 21 at $5.50. At his previous start game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo, at the bell was leading 4.1m on the pegs beaten 1.3 m by Beautiful Sunrise (2:03.30) in NR up to 42 on March 19 at $4.20. Include.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 21/03/2025 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 19/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
4/8 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $8.50 |
9/11 | 27/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $71.00 |
6/10 | 20/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
11/12 | 12/02/2025 | 19 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 128.8L | $9.00 |
2/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |