Ballarat Race 5 - National Tiles Concession Drivers Pace
QUICK DECISION (3) has been tackling stronger races and coming from wider barriers so the combination of a class drop and a good draw gives her every chance to produce her best form. Has winning claims. BOND GIRL (4) had been racing consistently with a string of top-four finishes before a well-deserved win last time out by 3.5 metres at Cranbourne. Could go on with it. BETTORPATCHMEUP (8) is another that was rewarded for his recent consistency when scoring a last-start win by 4 metres at Hamilton. Draws for a trail and could be dangerous if he gets the gaps. LADY IN LINE (9) should find this easier than the last attempt and did a good job to place at Cranbourne prior.

Driver: Joey Sharp
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when 6th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 40 m by Our Bella Lucia (2:44.50) in NR up to 45 on April 15 at $101. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 15/04/2026 | 83 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 39.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 32.5L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 38.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Paul Grech | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 25/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P Grech | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1785m at Stawell was 6th-8.2 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Optimal (2:11.60) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 3 at $34. The run prior was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1785m after being wide early at Stawell was 11th-15.6 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Optimal (2:11.30) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 3 at $15. Among the leading chances from a good draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 23/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 53L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at Cranbourne (1:58.70) beating Freak Out in NR up to 39 on April 3 at $3.10 at the bell was 4th-5. Great chance to make it two in a row.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.40 |
| 9/9 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 178.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Regan Clarke | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D K Mcguigan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Louis Emerson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong was 3rd-6.66 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Binalong Night (2:40.80) in NR up to 49 on April 17 at $7. Can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 17/04/2026 | 34 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | 12 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 25.2L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 29.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/11 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Riley Mitchell
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 5th-8.4 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Tupelo Beach (2:36.70) in NR 40 to 46 on April 19 at $14. Before that was well back in the run when 10th (Sr3) over 2200m at this track, well beaten by Precious Belle (2:43.00) in NR 38 to 42 on April 9 at $14. Prefer others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 113.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 17 | NR 41 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 08/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 49.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 16.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Beale
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1660m at Hamilton, beaten 35 m by Rocknroll Willow (1:56.70) in 0-2 WINs on April 13 at $101. At the start before 6th (Fr4) over 1785m after showing early pace at Stawell beaten 20 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:11.40) in 0-2 WINs on April 3 at $14. May be ready to show more.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | 0-2 WINs | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 35.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/04/2026 | 158 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 80L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 41.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 51.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $13.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start posted a big 4 m win (Fr3) at Hamilton (2:38.80) beating Village Voice in NR 38 to 42 on April 13 at $4.80. May prove hard to beat again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 23/03/2026 | 24 | NR 39 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:06.8 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Riley Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr4) over 1710m at this track beaten 30 m by Aveiro (2:01.90) in NR 43 to 48 on April 9 at $34. Two runs back solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 4th-4.1m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Starlight Sass (1:55.50) in NR up to 49 on August 10 at $4.20. Will come on from that run and is better placed.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 09/04/2026 | 242 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.20 |
| 6/12 | 01/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2025 | 28 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 08/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |