Ballarat Race 4 - The Cleaners Room Trot
Hard to knock the form of POPPY POPSTAR (2) who produced another strong effort last start when she led and fought well but just missed out at Maryborough. That added to a long string of top-three results that includes back-to-back wins last month. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Strong winning hope. AI SEDHAI (5) won at Maryborough two runs ago and was good again at her latest appearance at Geelong, racing parked but boxing on for third. Owns a good record at this distance so could get the job done. NO TELLING HEATHER (1) was beaten only 2.4m into fourth at her most recent appearance at this circuit and distance. Draws to be competitive. SCAR (9) may need luck from this draw but has some sound form, finishing runner-up last week at Geelong and winning here last month.

Driver: Brett Holloway
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-5.45 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by At The Distance (2:08.70) on June 11 at $3.20. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 1.46 beaten 35 m by Calabasas (2:45.30) in M on May 28 at $10. The ace draw brings her right into contention.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR 44 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 33.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 42 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $2.90 |
| 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: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Artigas at Maryborough over 1690m on May 31 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Deep Love at Maryborough over 2190m on June 17 at $2.40. Has a nice draw so can continue the strong form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/06/2026 | 17 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 26.5L | $1.25 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $1.25 |
| 3/12 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Shipway
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 25 m by Romantic Nina (2:44.40) in M on June 17 at $21. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track was 7th-14.46 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Dels Destiny (2:45.80) on June 11 at $51. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2026 | 4 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2026 | 28 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Brett Shipway | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 23/04/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/05/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Shipway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 19/05/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Shipway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Dels Destiny at this track over 2200m on June 11 at $26. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Off Your Faceski at Geelong over 2100m on June 19 at $51. Can be there at the business end.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 29.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong, at the bell was 2nd-3.71 beaten 6 m by Kiss At Midnight (2:01.40) on June 19 at $4.60. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 4 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Maryborough (2:06.10) beating Midnite Muscle in on May 11 at $1.70 at the bell was 2nd-1. Going along well. Serious player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 39 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 0m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 11/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/03/2026 | 11 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/2 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | Regan Clarke | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Coltrane at Melton over 2240m in a 4yo+ on May 29 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Sammy Haller at Melton over 1720m on June 12 at $41. Go well again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 281 | 0-2 LTW TROT | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 19.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 31/07/2025 | 82 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.8 | 6 |
| 35.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/05/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 56.1L | $31.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (30m Fr1) over 2110m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 6th-18.3 beaten 17 m by Mista Walker (2:42.20) on May 24 at $21. Before that 11th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, beaten 75 m by Love Ya Brother (2:47.80) on May 9 at $26. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2110m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 17.4L | $21.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 73.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 128.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 24 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 312.2L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 27/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Kilmore over 1690m 4yo+ on May 7. Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2190m at Maryborough was 2nd-2.3 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Deep Love (2:45.20) on June 17 at $12. Go well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/2 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | David Miles | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 02/06/2026 | 26 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | David Miles | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 27.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | 215 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 43.9L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $4.40 |
| 11/12 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 55.0L | $151.00 |

Driver: Robert Young
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Dels Destiny at this track over 2200m on June 11 at $15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Kiss At Midnight at Geelong over 1609m on June 19 at $5. Tricky draw but he is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 53.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Robert Young | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 31.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/05/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:02.6 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/05/2026 | 31 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2110m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Robert Young | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 4th-8.48 beaten 6 m by Kiss At Midnight (2:01.40) on June 19 at $6. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into sixth behind Prettyboy Harry at Kilmore over 1690m on May 7 at $34. Place best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 43 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | NMW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 118.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/04/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $8.00 |
| 99/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 34.4L | $0.00 |