Ballarat Race 4 - Hewitt & Whitty Trot
KARAKAJACK TOOTH (1) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 21 metres into ninth at this track over 2200m. Starts from a far better position this time and is good enough to put herself right in the finish. EL BRAVO (8) has had two runs this prep and is yet to finish in the top three. Was again unable to find the frame last time when he finished fourth over 2200m at this track, beaten 10 metres. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Big chance based on his best efforts. IM EDDIE (5) is in fine form with a couple of seconds recently, the latest at Terang over 2180m. Capable of turning this good form into a well-deserved win. FLOATING MOUNTAIN (2) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound fifth at this track over 2200m.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, beaten 21 m by Jack Sprat (2:44.60) in NR 50 to 55 on February 5 at $19. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.91 beaten 14 m by Centurion Dream (2:47.60) in NR up to 55 M on January 29 at $18. Well drawn and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 21.9L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 8 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 60.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 10/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 76.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 43.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 8 m by Jack Sprat (2:44.60) in NR 50 to 55 on February 5 at $12. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 21 m by Quirky Character (2:44.20) in NR 52 to 56 on January 22 at $23. Leading contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 24.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr5) over 2200m after showing early pace at this track beaten 25 m by Jack Sprat (2:44.60) in NR 50 to 55 on February 5 at $17. At his previous start good run when 2nd (30m Fr1) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 3 m by Crusher Clyde (2:48.10) in No NR on January 26 at $7.50. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.8 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/01/2026 | 17 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Horsham | 2700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:05.7 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/12/2025 | 15 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 27/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Wallis at Maryborough over 1690m in a NR 50 to 55 on January 28 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Jack Sprat at this track over 2200m in a NR 50 to 55 on February 5 at $8.50. Sure to be prominent.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 35.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into second behind The Priestess at Terang over 2180m in a NR up to 50 on February 13 at $5. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 2nd (Sr3) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was leading 2.35 beaten 2 m by Kyvalley Judge (2:48.50) in 0-2 WINS on February 5 at $6. Major player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 39.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/02/2026 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 32.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/01/2026 | 18 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/12/2025 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 47.9L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | L Cooke | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Young
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1710m NR up to 49 on January 29. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 20 m by Desert Assassin (2:05.70) in NR 50 to 56 on February 12 at $6. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Robert Young | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Robert Young | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.95 |
| 2/10 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 9/10 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 55.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Azzopardi
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 40 m by Quirky Character (2:44.20) in NR 52 to 56 on January 22 at $41. Showed ability the run before when he won by 7 m as favourite (Fr2) at Melton (2:55.00) beating Bettor Man in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 2 at $2.40 at the bell was leading 11.52. A big run would not surprise.
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 | M P Azzopardi | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | M P Azzopardi | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | M P Azzopardi | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 41.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M P Azzopardi | 2:05.7 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $2.40 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2200m at this track was 7th-14.23 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Kyvalley Judge (2:48.50) in 0-2 WINS on February 5 at $12. Before that, 7th (Sr3) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 45 m by Wallis (2:06.20) in NR 50 to 55 on January 28 at $23. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
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 | 8 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/01/2026 | 269 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 43.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |||
| 3/4 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2025 | 52 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/03/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/03/2025 | 65 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.5 | 6 |
| 38.3L | $1.65 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr4) over 1690m at Kilmore was 3rd-4.84 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Desert Assassin (2:05.70) in NR 50 to 56 on February 12 at $34. Two runs back posted a big 3.5 m win (Sr3) at Maryborough (2:06.60) beating Rastamon in NR 46 to 51 on February 4 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 0.53. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 72.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 31.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 99/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 34.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Cole
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 24 m by Rarity Rock (2:35.80) in NR up to 59 on February 8 at $8.50. Two runs back 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 35 m by Aldebaran Susanne (1:56.50) in NR 55 to 60 on December 19 at $6. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/02/2026 | 51 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Robert Kuchenmeister | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 24.9L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Kuchenmeister | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 33.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Robert Kuchenmeister | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M J Cole | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/11/2025 | 38 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | M J Cole | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Robert Kuchenmeister | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Michael Cole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 07/12/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R N Kuchenmeister | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:47.00) beating No Telling Heather in 0-2 WINS on February 6 2025 at $2.40. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 299 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/04/2025 | 57 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | R P Duffy | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 149.9L | $13.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/02/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 78.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 29.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2025 | 92 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $2.40 |
| 10/11 | 06/11/2024 | 6 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 117.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 31/10/2024 | 172 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ryan Duffy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 24/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ryan Duffy | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |