Ballarat Race 5 - Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety Concession Drivers Trot
SHEZALOVER (4) made it two from two this time in when successful at her latest appearance at Geelong, coming from this barrier and getting home by close to 4 metres. Overcame a second line draw for a fresh win at Melton prior. Big chance to land the hat trick. THE FIERY SUNSET (9) resumes from a spell of nine months after closing off last campaign in good form, finishing third at this circuit and distance at the latest outing to follow a Maryborough win. Draws on the back row but with even luck she could make a winning return. BETSY ANNE (2) has led in recording a win and a second in the last two outings and draws to give a sight again. SILENT REVERIE (6) is first up for five months but two trial placings suggest she can open this campaign with a positive effort.

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough was 2nd-4.4 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Attracted (2:07.20) on June 17 at $8.50. Two runs back 4th (10m Fr1) over 2190m at Mt Gambier beaten 16 m by Brown Eyed Kate (2:56.00) on June 9 at $4. Might find this beyond him.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | NR 43 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:08.7 | 0 |
| 16.7L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Soft | Michael Bellman | 2:09.0 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/05/2026 | 6 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.8 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stacie Carbone
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Maryborough on June 17. Proved too good the start before at Bendigo on June 3. Among the main chances again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.40 |
| 7/7 | 25/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 68.5L | $71.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.9 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 37.2L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 06/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 36.1L | $151.00 |
| 3/3 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Riley Pace
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Kilmore over 1690m on June 4. Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore was leading by 4.12 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Sonnyboy (2:49.30) on June 18 at $13. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2026 | 4 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Warragul | 2627m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 57.1L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Blake Pace | 2:03.6 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 31/05/2026 | 2 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 96.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 117.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 53.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Louis Emerson
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Geelong and Melton. Last start won by 4 m as favourite (Fr4) at Geelong (2:01.40) beating Low Lie The Fields in on June 5 at $2.10 at the bell was 6th-8.35. Can maintain the perfect record this time in.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 29/05/2026 | 160 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 20/12/2025 | 10 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 100.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 29.4L | $8.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/12/2025 | 15 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 105.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/11/2025 | 74 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 42.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Olivia Jardine
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough, beaten 21 m by Deep Love (2:45.20) on June 17 at $12. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 13 m by Sammy Haller (2:50.00) on May 21 at $19. Leaning to others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Olivia Jardine | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 17/06/2026 | 27 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 21.2L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:05.5 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/05/2026 | 147 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/12/2025 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 47.4L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 23.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind Noble Count at Geelong over 2100m on January 16 at $3.80. Trialling well so 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 | John Caldow | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 29.0L | $3.80 |
| 9/10 | 31/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.7 | 0 |
| 52.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 2.7L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 27/11/2025 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 16/11/2025 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | John Caldow | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 31.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trent Fiscalini
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Poppy Popstar at Horsham over 2200m on May 25 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Robert John at Charlton over 1609m on June 15 at $10. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:03.5 | 6 |
| 46.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/12 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/05/2026 | 385 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 33.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1709m | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 | |||
| 6/8 | 18/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 41.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track, beaten 35 m by Calabasas (2:45.30) in M on May 28 at $34. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.81 beaten 1.3 m by Coltrane (2:44.80) on May 14 at $151. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 33.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $19.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | NR 49 to 53 | $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 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 74.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind At The Distance at this track over 2200m on October 2 at $3.60. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 265 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/08/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 23.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/08/2025 | 15 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/08/2025 | 339 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Wayne Ross | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |