Ballarat Race 2 - Flying Horse Entertainment Venue Pace
RONNIE THE HAMMER (8) ran fifth last start at Melton over 2240m, beaten 6 metres. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Meets a comparable field so he will be hard to beat. TARA VICTORY NZ (4) ran seventh last start at Cranbourne over 1609m, beaten 13 metres. Expect her to be prominent. THE STEEL DRAGON (9) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing third at this track over 2200m. WILD BULL NZ (10) is the next elect off a last-start win by 1.5 metres at Stawell over 1785m.

Driver: Riley Mitchell
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 50 m by Dessie Gee (2:01.90) in NR up to 80 on January 10 at $61. Before that 7th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 30 m by Platinum Jive (2:41.00) in NR 57 to 63 on January 2 at $41. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ginger Gleeson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 38.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 49.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 274.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/12/2025 | 12 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/11/2025 | 70 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Anthony Butt | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/4 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.27 beaten 9 m by Hittheroadjack (2:39.60) in NR 56 to 64 on February 5 at $9. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 1710m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.37 beaten 7 m by Crusader Miss (2:01.30) in NR 56 to 64 on January 29 at $4.40. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Patrick Tomkinson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 02/01/2026 | 160 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 87.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/07/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/07/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 7 m by Clymenus (2:03.90) in NR 60 to 69 on January 30 at $12. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at Charlton, at the bell was 2nd-4.8 beaten 2.75 m by Calf Pen (1:53.50) in NR 49 to 54 on January 19 at $3.60. Better than the latest run and from a low draw gets his chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/01/2026 | 13 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 03/12/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $1.95 |
| 3/11 | 21/11/2025 | 63 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 7th-17.9 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Rolinginthedeep (1:53.50) in NR up to 59 on January 31 at $26. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, at the bell was 2nd-0.3 beaten 8 m by Cee Cee Lou (2:36.40) in 0W/15 0K stake on January 3 at $6.50. Has ability and can do much better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/12/2025 | 4 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $3.30 |
| 7/9 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | S L Ewen | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing sixth after being driven well back, behind Momentum Shift at Melton over 2240m in a NR 55 to 62 on January 23 at $2.25. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Rolinginthedeep at Cranbourne over 1609m in a NR 53 to 58 on February 8 at $2.60. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 16 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $2.60 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 62 | NR 55 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Kyle Marshall | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/10/2025 | 22 | NR 54 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Browniesatmidnight at Melton over 2240m in a 1W/15 0K stake on January 23 at $51. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Galaxy Lass at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 55 to 63 on February 6 at $9. Should be in the mix again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 5 |
| 4.9L | $3.80 | |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 09/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | L M Justice | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 6 m fifth behind Momentum Shift at Melton over 2240m in a NR 55 to 62 on January 23. Strips fitter and is a winning chance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 105 | NR 55 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $3.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 19/09/2025 | 13 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2200m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.45 beaten 6 m by Hittheroadjack (2:39.60) in NR 56 to 64 on February 5 at $1.60. Hard to beat.
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 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $1.60 |
| 5/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $1.95 |
| 4/11 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 11 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/12/2025 | 28 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2025 | 16 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Stawell (2:07.90) beating Eastbro Chrissy in NR 56 to 64 on February 9 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 3.6. With even luck can win again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/01/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start failed to finish when she ran at this track on February 5 over 2200m. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 1710m at this track was 7th-12.54 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Crusader Miss (2:01.30) in NR 56 to 64 on January 29 at $81. Prepared to overlook until her racing manners improve.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 187.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $12.00 |
| 11/11 | 07/12/2025 | 134 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 75.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/2 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |