Ballarat Race 9 - 7+ Vicbred Voucher 4Yo & Older Maiden Pace
SCHWARZ (6) placed in his two Melton outings of last campaign, finishing runner-up in the Tatlow Stakes when fresh and only 1.6m away in a Breeders Crown heat before his prep ended early. That was 18 months ago but he should be ready to go after placing in two recent trials and his form stands out in this line-up. WOODVILLE FLYER (2) progressed off a debut fourth to come from wide on the back row and miss by just a head as runner-up at Kilmore last week. A good draw should see her perform well. SEASIDE LADY (3) was runner-up here two back before she led from this barrier and stuck on last start. Can be competitive. MAURLEN GRACE (1) has performed well from back row draws at her last two outings so should enjoy the ace draw.

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr5) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 11 m by Roman Scrittore (2:03.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on May 5 at $31. At her previous start game effort when 3rd (Sr4) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 9th-12.99 beaten 10 m by Miss Doobee (2:02.30) in MAIDEN on March 24 at $7. May feature from this draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 05/05/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $7.00 |
| 11/11 | 17/03/2026 | 74 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 207.2L | $2.70 |
| 7/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $1.65 |
| 1/9 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | P G Chamouras | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Bet On Aces at Charlton over 2100m in a MAIDEN on April 26 at $3.10. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Hello Possums at Kilmore over 2180m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on May 7 at $4.80. Draws well and has upside.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Posterman at Maryborough over 2190m 4yo+ MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second at this track over 2200m same class on April 9. Draws for another good showing.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 20/04/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2690m | W | T R Ford | 2:06.3 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | 80 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/12/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 26.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 12 m by Lower West Side (2:05.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 30 at $26. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough, at the bell was 2nd-4.9 beaten 6 m by Posterman (2:43.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 20 at $26. Fitter so may show more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/04/2026 | 152 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1740m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/10/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 34.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $61.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton was 5th-5.8 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Lous Mambo (1:56.50) in MAIDEN on May 8 at $61. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 45 m by Magellan (2:44.00) in MAIDEN on April 3 at $12. First four hope with further improvement to come on the latest effort.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/04/2026 | 168 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 44.4L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/10/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 32.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 44.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Hesitate at Melton over 2240m in a 2yo No NR CG on November 8 2024 at $2.50. Back from a long spell but is capable and has been trialling well so looks well placed for a winning return.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 08/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/10/2024 | 154 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 25/05/2024 | 11 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $3.60 | |
| 2/5 | 14/05/2024 | 33 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 | |
| 5/6 | 11/04/2024 | - | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | K E Manning | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $19.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1710m at this track beaten 12 m by Lower West Side (2:05.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 30 at $126. Two runs back was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 2200m after being wide early at this track well beaten by Roman Charlie (2:44.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 9 at $31. Needs to do more. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 118.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/03/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 42.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 38.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1680m after being wide early at Terang, beaten 14 m by Five Cent (2:03.70) in MAIDEN on May 5 at $34. Two runs back 7th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough was 10th-20.2 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Posterman (2:43.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 20 at $10. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/05/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
| 10/11 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 49.7L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Magri
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr6) over 1710m at this track, beaten 18 m by Lower West Side (2:05.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 30 at $151. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 30 m by Midnight Moth (1:58.10) in MAIDEN on April 17 at $34. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 30/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/04/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | David Magri | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | David Magri | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 32.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 30 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Magri | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 85 m by Hello Possums (2:43.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on May 7 at $26. Two runs back 8th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton beaten 30 m by Letitrideluv (2:05.90) in MAIDEN on May 1 at $61. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 84.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 371 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 25/04/2025 | 28 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 227.9L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/03/2025 | 264 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 53.3L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/07/2024 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | R L Burnett | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 101.9L | $101.00 |