Ballarat Race 2 - Billies Legends Maiden Trot
BETTOR MAN (7) resumes from a spell of three months after closing off last campaign with three placings, the last outing being a solid second at Kilmore. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw but he was readied with a trial placing so is likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. ALDEBARAN BRIANNA (6) broke but did a good job to recover and finish 2.2 metres from the winner in second when resuming at this venue. Draws wider but with manners she can progress off that. ALDEBARAN MIGUEL (10) was fourth despite a flat tyre on debut last week at Shepparton. Tricky draw but has scope for improvement. LARAS DREAM (1) was midfield when resuming from the back row. Fitter and is better served by the ace draw.

Driver: Paul Grech
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton beaten 21 m by Kennys Son (2:08.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 15 at $31. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore, well beaten by In High Places (2:09.90) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 22 at $8. Will come on from that run and is well served by the ace draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/04/2026 | 83 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Grech | 0 |
| 41.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 2:03.7 | 7 |
| 101.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 2:08.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 08/01/2026 | 53 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $126.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/11/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Paul Grech | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 36.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/11/2025 | 266 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Paul Grech | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 95.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Paul Grech | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton was 4th-18.56 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Kennys Son (2:08.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 15 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong, beaten 65 m by Sebastians Waiting (2:41.20) in MAIDEN on November 21 at $71. Draws well and can progress.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/04/2026 | 145 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 57 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.5 | 7 |
| 63.4L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/09/2025 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 93.2L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/08/2025 | 133 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 88.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.4 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $9.50 |

Driver: Brett Shipway
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at Melton beaten 40 m by Kennys Son (2:08.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 15 at $34. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 4th-5.3 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Far As Possible (2:50.40) in MAIDEN on March 30 at $4.40. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/04/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 38.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/03/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 19/03/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/03/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:08.3 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.6 | 3 |
| 42.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/02/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-0.26 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Rosenlil (2:51.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 9 at $15. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/2 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jack Barton | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 27/03/2026 | 27 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | C O'driscoll | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 55.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | C O'driscoll | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | 11 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 91.4L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:05.5 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 10/02/2026 | 305 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 27.6L | $4.60 |
| 9/12 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 20 m by Jackies Gift (2:42.10) in NR up to 49 on March 25 at $151. At the run before was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo was 5th-8.33 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Butlers Wharf (2:45.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 18 at $61. Has ability and can do much better.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/03/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.6 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 24.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Patching | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Ronan
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.01 beaten 2.25 m by Rosenlil (2:51.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 9 at $2.10. Fitter and a bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 09/04/2026 | 122 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $2.10 |
| 6/11 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 40.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/12/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/11/2025 | 43 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Regan Clarke | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 2:04.4 | 6 |
| 185.6L | $3.50 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-28.6m on the pegs beaten 2 m by In High Places (2:09.90) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 22 at $1.55. Could make a winning return.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $1.55 |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:05.7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 23/12/2025 | 31 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $4.20 |
| 12/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 50.6L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 36.3L | $151.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 26/10/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | David Murphy | 2:04.0 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $16.00 |

Driver: Ginger Gleeson
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-14.42 beaten 15 m by Kennys Son (2:08.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 15 at $26. Two runs back was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 5th-9.5 beaten 11 m by Far As Possible (2:50.40) in MAIDEN on March 30 at $10. Others better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/04/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 30/03/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:05.2 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/03/2026 | 151 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | R J Gleeson | 2:04.8 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | R J Gleeson | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 28.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/10/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $51.00 |

Driver: Glenn Conroy
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 10th (Fr1) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track beaten 55 m by Kyvalley Mugsy (2:09.70) in MAIDEN on September 5 2024 at $31. Might need this.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Glenn Conroy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Glenn Conroy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 05/09/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | W | David Barbetti | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 56.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/08/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/08/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 34.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:05.3 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/07/2024 | 28 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 36.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/06/2024 | - | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | D P Barbetti | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 51.7L | $31.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Maryborough on April 10. At the run before 10th (Fr2) over 1710m at this track, well beaten by Coltrane (2:10.20) in MAIDEN on March 19 at $18. Capable of better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 38.4L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 109.7L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:05.6 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Matthew Whittle | 2:05.6 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Sr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 35 m by Rosenlil (2:51.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 9 at $41. Two runs back 9th (Sr4) over 1710m at this track beaten 55 m by Coltrane (2:10.20) in MAIDEN on March 19 at $41. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 32.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 57.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:05.6 | 4 |
| 41.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |