Ballarat Race 3 - Freemans Transport Mares Trot
ZOOLU (8) drew very wide so wasn't disgraced in her latest attempt in the G1 NSW Trotters Oaks at Menangle. Had kicked off her campaign with a Maryborough win prior and scored the only time she raced here so she is much better placed dropping in grade. Draws for a trail so if she gets the gaps she can go close. LEANNE LEEANN (6) was good when placed in a higher-girded race at Geelong last start. Draws wider but also recorded back-to-back placings earlier this month so could be close to another win. BUCKLES FOR BERRY (3) scored from a back row draw here two back before drawing wider than this when midfield last start. Race fit now and aided by a favourable draw. ROMANTIC NINA (7) had to work last start so prepared to forgive that result. May need luck from this draw but she placed in her previous three outings so is worth another chance. METRO SWISH NZ (4) deserves respect after back-to-back placings, one here and the other from this barrier at Geelong.

Driver: Brett Holloway
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr7) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.06 beaten 4.5 m by Buckles For Berry (2:45.30) on May 14 at $23. One of the chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 | |
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 42 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $31.00 | |
| 6/11 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $9.00 | |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $2.90 | |
| 4/9 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $5.50 | |
| 3/12 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 | |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Holloway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough was 8th-11.4 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Ai Sedhai (2:06.10) on May 11 at $31. At the start before was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo well beaten by The Italian Dream (2:40.20) on May 6 at $34. Has a low draw this time and may be ready to show more.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/05/2026 | 5 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brad Angove | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $31.00 | |
| 9/12 | 06/05/2026 | 159 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 104.5L | $34.00 | |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jason Lee | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 | |
| 1/5 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B C Angove | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 61.4L | $26.00 | |
| 7/11 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | $60,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $151.00 | |
| 8/10 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | Nathan Jack | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 73.3L | $17.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong was 2nd-3.7 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Jack Sprat (2:01.60) on May 22 at $8. Showed ability the outing before when she ran on from midfield and posted a big 4.5 m win (Sr1) at this track (2:45.30) beating No Telling Heather in on May 14 at $10 at the bell was 7th-9.32. Draws well so can make her presence felt.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $8.00 | |
| 1/12 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 | |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 155 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 100L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 04/12/2025 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $6.50 | |
| 4/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | David Murphy | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 | |
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 31.9L | $81.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third after being driven well back, after showing early speed, behind Night Flight at Geelong over 2100m on May 8 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.3 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Coltrane at this track over 2200m on May 14 at $151. Go well again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $151.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $19.00 | |
| 9/12 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $126.00 | |
| 1/5 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Darryl Douglas | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 74.6L | $34.00 | |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $6.50 | |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 | |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.62 beaten 7 m by Coltrane (2:44.80) on May 14 at $34. At her previous start game effort when 2nd (Sr4) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten a neck by Paris Jamilla (2:46.80) on May 7 at $23. Contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 | |
| 2/11 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 | |
| 12/12 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 405.4L | $41.00 | |
| 10/11 | 20/04/2026 | 17 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 29.7L | $41.00 | |
| 3/3 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:01.8 | 7 |
| 73.4L | $51.00 | |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 | |
| 4/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bob Kuchenmeister
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Love Ya Brother at Melton over 2240m on May 9 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Jack Sprat at Geelong over 1609m on May 22 at $6. Should be in the finish again.
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 | 22/05/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Cole | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 | |
| 1/5 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Michael Cole | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 09/05/2026 | 22 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Robert Kuchenmeister | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 33.9L | $6.50 | |
| 2/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Cole | 2:05.6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 | |
| 2/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Cole | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 | |
| 5/12 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Cole | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $17.00 | |
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M J Cole | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $151.00 | |
| 1/6 | 18/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | M J Cole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 07/12/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R N Kuchenmeister | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Karbine at this track over 2200m on April 30 at $3.50. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.87 beaten 3 m by Karbine (2:43.80) on April 23 at $6. With luck she could bounce back.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $3.50 | |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2026 | 5 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 | |
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $19.00 | |
| 2/12 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $7.50 | |
| 9/12 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 27.7L | $14.00 | |
| 1/5 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 18/03/2026 | 40 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 28.6L | $61.00 | |
| 1/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Outclassed in a Group 1 last start, driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 13 m by Gladiatrix (2:50.10) in 3yo F on May 2 at $51. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 7 m win after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Maryborough (2:46.10) beating Leo Galleon in 3-10yo on April 20 at $6 at the bell was leading 1.7. Rates highly. Big class drop so is much better placed.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | David Miles | 1:59.0 | 8 |
| 13.7L | $51.00 | |
| 1/10 | 20/04/2026 | 157 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 | |
| 7/10 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 38.6L | $10.00 | |
| 5/11 | 02/11/2025 | 25 | $60,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $81.00 | |
| 3/3 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | D N Hull | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 08/10/2025 | 11 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 89.2L | $9.00 | |
| 8/11 | 27/09/2025 | 9 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 39.5L | $12.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Freight Shaker at Melton over 1720m on November 28 at $41. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Trent Fiscalini | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | T M Fiscalini | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $41.00 | |
| 4/8 | 17/11/2025 | 32 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T M Fiscalini | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $34.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T M Fiscalini | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 16/10/2025 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 57.2L | $23.00 | |
| 11/12 | 03/10/2025 | 15 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 74.2L | $19.00 | |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2025 | 118 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $9.00 | |
| 3/9 | 23/05/2025 | 15 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Buckles For Berry, a rival who she faces again; was restrained, when 30 metres ninth at this track over 2200m in a race on May 14. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 30.2L | $21.00 | |
| 5/11 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 | |
| 7/10 | 29/04/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $71.00 | |
| 5/9 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $16.00 | |
| 6/12 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 21.7L | $151.00 | |
| 7/8 | 30/03/2026 | 109 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $41.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Austin Mifsod | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ian McMahon | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |