Ballarat Race 2 - 7+ Mdn Trot
ROCKINWITHSASS (12) has come from this row in both starts so far and showed improvement for third last week at Maryborough. Has scope for further progression so with even luck she is capable of getting the job done. MI BOW (7) is racing well with top-four finishes in all six starts this time in, the latest effort a third at Cranbourne where she worked but stuck on. May need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position but should perform well again. ALCOMBZ (11) bombed the start when in the betting on debut but had shown ability at the trials prior so could be an improver with that experience under the belt. NEDZA THRILLER (2) is a long time maiden but has been solid of late and draws to be competitive.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 8th (Sr3) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 35 m by No Shenaniganz (2:43.60) on May 8 at $11. Hard to have in this line-up.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/05/2026 | 72 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 35.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/02/2026 | 86 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/12/2025 | 41 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 64.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/10/2025 | 65 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 248.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 81.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 17/08/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 257.1L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/08/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 74.4L | $51.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Lucky You at Maryborough over 2190m on June 17 at $4. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Charlton, at the bell was 3rd-4.2 beaten 4.5 m by Robert John (2:00.60) on June 15 at $51. Has to be respected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/06/2026 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.8 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/06/2026 | 32 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Soft | Liam Older | 2:09.0 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | 3 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 27/04/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:08.2 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $18.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/04/2026 | 29 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Patching | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 2180m at Terang was 5th-9.1 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Glory Connect (2:51.00) on May 18 at $21. Consider.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/04/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:08.2 | 5 |
| 100.0L | $14.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 27.7L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/2 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jack Barton | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 27/03/2026 | 27 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | C O'driscoll | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 55.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | C O'driscoll | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | 11 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 91.4L | $151.00 |

Driver: Ginger Gleeson
Stats
Comments
Showed a glimmer of form last time was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 35 m by Kyvalley Dixon (2:01.80) on June 19 at $31. But The run before was well beaten into eighth behind Remembrance Time at Geelong over 2100m on June 5 at $81. Found a few ahead of her.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 33.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 05/06/2026 | 43 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:04.3 | 3 |
| 70.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/3 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 23/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/04/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/03/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:05.2 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/03/2026 | 151 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | R J Gleeson | 2:04.8 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $101.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 21 m by Reverand Bob (2:08.70) on June 18 at $18. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Chris Alford | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 21.7L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2026 | 77 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/11 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.6 | 6 |
| 37.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Shipway
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough was 3rd-7.9 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Cudgee Breeze (2:51.20) on June 17 at $12. At the run before was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 2150m after racing wide at Bendigo, beaten 25 m by Matisoff (2:44.90) on June 3 at $26. First four hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.8 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/06/2026 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 26.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/06/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Brett Shipway | 2:08.4 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 13/05/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/04/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:08.2 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Good run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Matisoff at Bendigo over 2150m on June 3 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Laras Dream at Cranbourne over 1609m on June 14 at $4.40. Draws wide but looks close to a win.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 03/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/05/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:06.7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 19/05/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:07.3 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | 63 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:06.8 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 4th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Laras Dream (2:02.40) on June 14 at $11. At the start before was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 4th-5.9 beaten 7 m by Whiskey Dawn (2:43.80) on May 24 at $9. Contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:06.7 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (Peak Dnk - Yankee Redback) making her debut. Finished second in a trial on June 16 at Melton over 2240m. Keep safe.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccullum | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Nccalum | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Conroy
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Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough, at the bell was 4th-8.3 beaten 12 m by Cudgee Breeze (2:51.20) on June 17 at $8.50. At the run before surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo beaten 30 m by Matisoff (2:44.90) on June 3 at $10. May feature in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:05.8 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 03/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 31.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 34.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/04/2026 | 595 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Glenn Conroy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Glenn Conroy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 05/09/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | W | David Barbetti | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 56.8L | $31.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr1) over 2100m at Geelong, well beaten by Champagne Gemma (2:40.60) in 3yo+ on June 19 at $7. Improver with that experience under his belt.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 306.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2190m after being wide early at Maryborough was leading by 2.2 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Lucky You (2:48.40) on June 17 at $3. Tough draw but with further progression likely may be hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $3.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 23.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | David Miles | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |