Ballarat Race 5 - Natures Cargo Pace
AFFAMATO (8) made a strong return last start when overcoming a wide barrier to score at Bendigo, getting home by a nose. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Fitter so can keep the ball rolling. SHIFFRIN (3) did a good job to come from the back row for third last start, beaten less than 5 metres at Melton. Her lone win came at this distance and she is lightly raced with upside. Draws well so has strong claims. JUST INCREDIBLE (6) draws wide but should be ready to peak now. With even luck he could give this a real shake. CALEDONIAN RANGER (4) is in the mix having added to his consistent form with a respectable third at his most recent appearance at Geelong.

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Village Voice at this track over 2200m in a NR 46 to 51 on April 30 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Roam at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR up to 55 M on May 11 at $9.50. Forward performance expected.
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 | 11/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 30/04/2026 | 20 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 5th-9.3 beaten 17 m by Scooter Lou (2:33.20) in NR 50 to 55 on May 8 at $19. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early speed at Hamilton, beaten 17 m by Jilliby Dooley (1:57.40) in NR 50 to 55 on April 13 at $4. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 25 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/03/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/03/2026 | 34 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 30.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 27/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Muselet at this track over 2200m in a NR 49 to 52 on April 9 at $3.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind One Golden Deal at Melton over 1720m in a 0-1 WIN M on April 24 at $13. Has upside and draws to advantage.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | NR 49 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Katunga Express at this track over 1710m in a NR 50 to 55 on April 23 at $3.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Romeo at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 50 to 55 on May 8 at $14. Contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/11 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $2.10 |
| 3/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 25 m by Scooter Lou (2:33.20) in NR 50 to 55 on May 8 at $34. Two runs back 10th (Sr3) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 12 m by Affamato (1:58.20) in NR 50 to 55 on April 29 at $61. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/04/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton was leading by 4.24 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Highlandhartbreaka (2:05.70) in NR 54 to 59 on May 1 at $3.40. The run previous 6th (Fr6) over 1710m at this track, beaten 21 m by Katunga Express (2:01.00) in NR 50 to 55 on April 23 at $2.50. Can do better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 23/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/04/2026 | 139 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 69L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 73.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $31.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m after racing wide at Geelong, beaten 1.2 m by Starzzz Destiny (1:55.40) in NR 50 to 55 on May 8 at $4.40. Two runs back won by a nose (Fr2) at Melton (2:44.30) beating Always A Showgirl in NR 48 to 51 on April 24 at $71 at the bell was 5th-5.86. Capable of playing a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | NR 49 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 34.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 25.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Allan McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Bendigo (1:58.20) beating Ya Bottom Dollar in NR 50 to 55 on April 29 at $2.25. Will strip fitter and may be hard to beat again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 29/04/2026 | 184 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 1/3 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 41.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/10/2025 | 41 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/08/2025 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 33.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2025 | 70 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2100m after showing early pace at Charlton, beaten 30 m by Scooter Lou (2:33.20) in NR 50 to 55 on May 8 at $6.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 10 m by Zanda Man (2:03.90) in 1MW on May 2 at $51. Others preferred.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 29.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | 8 | 1MW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 19.7L | $71.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | NR 49 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/11 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Ronan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-12.45 beaten 6 m by Highlandhartbreaka (2:05.70) in NR 54 to 59 on May 1 at $9. Two runs back was well back before the turn; won by a nose (Sr3) at Terang (2:02.50) beating Shazza Love in NR up to 47 on March 27 at $4.20 at the bell was 8th-12.1. Finding a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | 35 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $2.25 |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |