Ballarat Race 8 - Natures Cargo Trot
MIDNITE MUSCLE (1) made it two wins from the past five outings at his latest appearance over 1690m at Shepparton, scoring by 3.5 metres after being handy in the run. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a similar line up so he can certainly make it two on the bounce. AI SEDHAI (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 8 metres from the winner in fourth over 2190m at Maryborough. Has the benefit of a good draw. This doesn't look as hard so she is a major player. FLING IT RAINBOW (4) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1690m at Maryborough. AGAINST THE BRIDLE (5) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1609m at Cranbourne last time out.

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 3.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr5) at Shepparton (2:06.20) beating Red Kermit in NR up to 49 on February 10 at $8.50 at the bell was 2nd-4.28. In winning form and has to be included.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 04/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough was 6th-9.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Fremarks Peggy (2:51.10) in NR up to 50 M on February 11 at $23. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough was leading by 0.6 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Rakero Warrior (2:44.80) in NR 40 to 45 on February 4 at $11. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.7 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/2 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | Regan Clarke | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | 48 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 34.4L | $81.00 |
| 1/3 | 12/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 8 m as favourite (Fr4) at Stawell (2:13.70) beating Night Flight in NR up to 45 on February 9 at $2.30 at the bell was 2nd-4.2. Hard to leave out on current form. Another big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/01/2026 | 31 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 44.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 17/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/3 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/2 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 150L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough was leading by 3 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Dona Amalia (2:06.60) in NR up to 49 on February 11 at $8. Two runs back won by 6 m (Sr2) at Maryborough (2:07.10) beating Gunsen Rosie in NR up to 39 on February 4 at $3.10 at the bell was 3rd-4.8. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 58.9L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | A Cefai | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 5th-11.2 at the bell, beaten 14 m by At The Distance (2:00.50) in NR up to 49 on February 8 at $7.50. At his previous start 7th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 9th-18 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Black And Gold (2:47.00) in NR up to 49 on January 28 at $23. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 27.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Ross Graham | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $26.00 |
| 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: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 60 m by Rakero Warrior (2:44.80) in NR 40 to 45 on February 4 at $34. At the run before 4th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough was leading by 0.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Manda Kyvalley (2:05.40) in NR up to 44 M on January 28 at $2.80. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 62.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/9 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $12.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 84.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Torney
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 8th (Fr4) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 60 m by Miss Ohana (2:05.80) in 0-1 WIN on April 22 at $34. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Scott Tormey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 02/10/2025 | 35 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 112.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/08/2025 | 37 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 149.2L | $5.50 |
| 11/11 | 22/07/2025 | 25 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 198.7L | $4.60 |
| 5/11 | 27/06/2025 | 59 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 21.2L | $3.90 |
| 9/10 | 29/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 39.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/04/2025 | 107 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 61.7L | $34.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 1.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Kilmore (2:09.20) beating Gunsen Rosie in NR up to 39 on February 12 at $151 at the bell was leading 3.79. Two runs back 9th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, well beaten by Fling It Rainbow (2:07.10) in NR up to 39 on February 4 at $151. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 96.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 26.2L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:04.4 | 7 |
| 43.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 40.9L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 01/12/2025 | 187 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 87.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J Rains | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton beaten 18 m by Aetos Dynamis (1:57.30) in 0-1 WIN on February 16 at $10. Two runs back 2nd (Fr7) over 1785m at Stawell, at the bell was 4th-8.8 beaten 8 m by Magic Law (2:13.70) in NR up to 45 on February 9 at $13. Facing a testing assignment.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 70.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 28.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |