Ballarat Race 2 - Harwood Grains 4Yo And Older Maiden Pace
ALLGOOD VINNIE (7) put the writing on the wall when he led from a similar draw and stuck on for second in his latest outing. Big chance to go one better. LOAN SAILOR (2) had a tough barrier last start but is better served this time and came from wider to place in her previous two outings, missing by just a nose two back. ROMAN CHARLIE (9) is working towards a win and could be ready to deliver off the last-start second. WHIRILY MAURZ (8) produced a strong showing to lead and stick on well for a 1.4m second at Kilmore last week. Include again.

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Has struggled of late. Last start 9th (Sr4) over 2160m at Hamilton beaten 65 m by Decode (2:35.30) in MAIDEN on February 23 at $61. The run before surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Korengal Valley (2:45.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 28 at $4.80. The ace draw can see her improve.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 23/02/2026 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 63.9L | $61.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 31.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 30.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 63.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Decode at Hamilton over 2160m in a MAIDEN on February 23 at $34. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2100m after showing early speed at Charlton was leading by 4.2 at the bell, beaten a nose by Hurricane Hooly (2:33.50) in MAIDEN on February 16 at $12. Draws well and is capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 44.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/02/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 28.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $8.50 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 151.2L | $81.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh behind Always On Safari at Maryborough over 2190m in a 3yo MAIDEN on December 15 at $41. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/12/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 26.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 69.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/11/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/10/2025 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 24.2L | $18.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Farrugia
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-0.27 beaten 5.5 m by Shudaboughtaboat (2:06.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 26 at $15. Fitter so another good 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | 115 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Joe Farrugia | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Joe Farrugia | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 03/11/2025 | 315 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 59.2L | $61.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/12/2024 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 170.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/12/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 52.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2024 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 136.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/11/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 26.5L | $61.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2190m at Shepparton was 9th-17.29 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Aussie Jay Mac (2:44.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 17 at $14. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Sr4) over 2150m at Bendigo was 6th-12.7 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Wilbee Dunn (2:39.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 6 at $14. Major player.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 40.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 59 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 34.9L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/11/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 38.7L | $5.00 |

Driver: David Magri
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by Weona Our Rights (2:38.00) in MAIDEN on February 22 at $51. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2180m at Terang was 8th-16.4 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Keayang Simba (2:44.80) in MAIDEN on February 13 at $81. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | David Magri | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 32.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 30 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 71.1L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/12/2025 | 218 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 49.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Magri | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | David Magri | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 19/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 167.0L | $34.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind High Achiever at Swan Hill over 1750m in a MAIDEN on January 13 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Bigbashash at Stawell over 1785m in a MAIDEN on February 9 at $8. Can be there at the business end.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/02/2026 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/01/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 36.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 81.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 46.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 76.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 70L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Lucky Vincent at this track over 1710m in a MAIDEN on February 19 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Normans Girl at Kilmore over 1690m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 26 at $19. Can feature again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $19.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/02/2026 | 52 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 40.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 27/11/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/11/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | I Ward | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Havadash Joh at Terang over 2180m in a 0-1 WIN on February 13 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Decode at Hamilton over 2160m in a MAIDEN on February 23 at $34. Working towards a win.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 26.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 18 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | N A O'connor | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 31.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |