Ballarat Race 8 - Radio Ballarat Trot
KARBINE (4) is in terrific form having won his last two outings at this circuit and distance, one of them from a wider barrier than this. Going well enough to take this next step up in grade and land the hat trick. CENTURION DREAM (5) led and stuck on on to place here two back then gave her opponents no chance last start when she cruised to a 10.6 metre victory at Terang. Finds a tougher race but another win is not out of the question. CARLA PIXIE NZ (7) makes her first appearance since tackling the Breeders Crown 3F Final in December. Draws wide but two recent trial wins suggest she is back in good order. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (2) is aided by a good draw and came from the back line to get within a neck of KARBINE as runner-up at this circuit and distance last time out.

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.3 m when quickly away, (Fr6) at Geelong (2:43.40) beating Buckles For Berry in NR 46 to 51 on May 8 at $5. Draws the inside so could go back-to-back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:05.2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 30/03/2026 | 4 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.39 beaten a neck by Karbine (2:45.50) in NR 54 to 58 on April 30 at $18. Decent effort last start. Leading player.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/04/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $4.20 |
| 10/12 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 36.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 2/12 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Bendigo (2:42.80) beating Black And Gold in NR up to 55 M on April 29 at $10. Draws well so may measure up again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/04/2026 | 60 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/02/2026 | 71 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/12/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 47.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 27/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2200m. Last start came from midfield and won by a neck as favourite (Fr2) at this track (2:45.50) beating The Sky Is The Limit in NR 54 to 58 on April 30 at $2.25 at the bell was 4th-7.84. Big chance to land the hat trick.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | 2-3 WINs | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.8 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 12/12 | 18/03/2026 | 124 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 94.7L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start posted a big 10 m win after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Terang (2:43.10) beating Blackrange Glory in NR 46 to 51 on May 5 at $2.70. Could strike again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/05/2026 | 5 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 57.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/3 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr3) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 35 m by Prohibited Grace (2:43.90) in NR 52 to 56 on April 17 at $6.50. At the run before 6th (Sr2) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 21 m by The Priestess (2:47.90) in NR up to 59 on April 10 at $7.50. Broke last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:05.6 | 3 |
| 34.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 25.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 27.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/02/2026 | 6 | NR 57 to 66 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she broke in score up and was out of position at the start 12th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton beaten 60 m by Keayang Kurki (2:45.80) in 3yo G1 No NR F on December 13 at $126. Trialling well so look for a strong return.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 62.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | 26 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Anthony Butt | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 76.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $81.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Quirky Character at Melton over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on May 2 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind I Am Wilma at Melton over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on May 9 at $151. Heading the right way now.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 28.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 3 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 44.2L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |