Ballarat Race 4 - Black Horse Naturals Pace
GALLICO (10) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, heading to the paddock off a string of top-three finishes including a win at this venue. Draws out a little on the second line so may need luck at some point but was readied with a trial. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. IFYOULOVEMELETMEGO (3) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks after showing some good form last campaign. Readied with a trial win and should enjoy an economical run from this draw. CALEDONIAN TERRA (5) draws a couple of spots wider but comes right into contention after leading and scoring last start by nearly 7 metres at Terang. KIMCHI (6) deserves respect after scoring at this circuit and distance last time, giving him two wins and second from his last three starts.

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Easy win three starts back at this track over 2200m NR up to 42 on March 19. Last time out 6th (Sr2) over 1710m at this track was 6th-10.04 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Blissfull Lilly (2:07.70) in NR up to 40 M on April 30 at $5.50. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 22.6L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 6 m by The Mountain (1:59.30) in NR up to 39 on May 8 at $6. Two runs back 11th (Sr5) over 1710m after being wide early at this track beaten 20 m by Kimchi (2:05.40) in NR up to 45 on April 30 at $71. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Malcolm Bull | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 26.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Malcolm Bull | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 74.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 2190m after being wide early at Shepparton beaten 45 m by Line Up Jacquie (2:44.80) in NR up to 45 M on February 17 at $5. Low draw and expected to be in this for a long way.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 44.9L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 27.2L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 23.4L | $1.25 |
| 8/12 | 04/01/2026 | 87 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Ashwood | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 17/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A J Manton | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.4 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:04.00) beating Freak Out in NR up to 45 on May 7 at $19. Go well again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 72.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 20/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 6 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Terang (2:43.40) beating Huxham Chubb in NR up to 49 on May 5 at $10. In form and may prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 43 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $8.50 |
| 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 |
| 3/4 | 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: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:05.40) beating Atomic Glory in NR up to 45 on April 30 at $3.10 at the bell was leading 3.41. Among the chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 22/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/04/2026 | 11 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/12 | 25/03/2026 | 26 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 25.4L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 07/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Krafft | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Holloway
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.47 beaten 17 m by Village Voice (2:41.90) in NR 46 to 51 on April 30 at $34. Before that, was well back in the run when 11th (Fr7) over 1710m after racing wide at this track beaten 30 m by Shazza Love (2:04.90) in NR up to 47 on March 19 at $34. Better than the last few runs suggest and he can improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 30/04/2026 | 42 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 30.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 24.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $61.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J P Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr7) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 5.5 m by Wingate Guy (2:41.50) in NR 45 to 50 on March 31 2025 at $13. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 39.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 11/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2025 | 23 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2025 | 13 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2025 | 11 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | W | Emmett Brosnan | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | W Greene | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind My Ultimate Luigi at this track over 1710m in a 0-1 WIN on February 5 at $1.70. Going along well. With even luck he could make a winning return.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 25 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $1.25 |
| 2/10 | 31/12/2025 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2025 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.75 |
| 1/11 | 27/11/2025 | 41 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
| 9/12 | 17/10/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr4) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.16 beaten 18 m by Village Voice (2:41.90) in NR 46 to 51 on April 30 at $8.50. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.88 beaten 4.5 m by Huxham Chubb (2:43.60) in NR up to 49 on April 23 at $1.85. Raced wide last start so may bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $1.85 |
| 3/10 | 16/04/2026 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 106 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 50.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $151.00 |