Ballarat Race 2 - Hewitt & Whitty Trot
SIOUX WARRIOR (2) did some work and faded at his latest appearance at Melton but there was merit in his other two efforts this time including a second at Kilmore two back. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run and he is race fit now so worth another chance. SNICKERS EXPRESS (4) finished sixth last start at this circuit and distance but was less than 5 metres off the winner after a good third from the back row at this venue the run prior. On his best form he is good enough to take this out. METRO SWISH NZ (3) produced another good effort last time out when third from the back row at this venue, her third placing from her last four outings. Draws well and could break through. BUCKLES FOR BERRY (6) returns to the front row after finishing fifth at Kilmore last time out. Respect.

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Maryborough (2:48.60) beating Speshal in on June 29 at $2.20 at the bell was leading 2.4. Drawn favourably and could be in the finish again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:03.9 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | B D Barnes | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | 57 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 55.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/04/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/03/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $4.80 |
| 7/11 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $61.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Gave plenty of ground last start when well beaten into seventh after a quick start, behind Spirited Lass at Melton over 2240m on June 26 at $4. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-4.12 beaten 3.5 m by Sonnyboy (2:49.30) on June 18 at $2.80. Race fit now and draws well so a better run anticipated this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 63.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | James Herbertson | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 05/06/2026 | 207 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 38.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 10/11/2025 | 20 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 26.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 68.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 28.0L | $34.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Calabasas at this track over 2200m in a M on May 28 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Apex at this track over 2200m on June 25 at $11. Draws well and represents a serious threat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1710m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.75 beaten 5 m by At The Distance (2:08.70) on June 11 at $3.90. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.4 beaten 6 m by Buckles For Berry (2:45.30) on May 14 at $5.50. Rates highly. Can bounce back to form.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 28 | NR 44 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $3.90 |
| 2/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Peter Sanderson | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | 31 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/3 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/8 | 30/03/2026 | 14 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $3.30 |
| 8/10 | 16/03/2026 | 16 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 42.1L | $4.80 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well beaten after breaking at Horsham on June 22. Before that 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Cranbourne, at the bell was leading 4.5 beaten 8 m by Spirited Lass (2:00.30) on June 14 at $16. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | P J Craven | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 22/06/2026 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 113.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/4 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 18/05/2026 | 41 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:05.8 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 69.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 2:03.5 | 0 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-8.48 beaten 6 m by Jessicas Story (2:09.60) on July 2 at $5.50. At the start before 8th (Fr2) over 2100m at Geelong, beaten 40 m by Carla Pixie (2:36.20) on June 5 at $31. Contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/07/2026 | 27 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 40.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 155 | NR 46 to 51 | $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 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 50 m by Sonnyboy (2:49.30) on June 18 at $26. Before that 5th (Fr3) over 1790m at Warragul beaten 55 m by Mista Walker (2:15.60) on June 8 at $8. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Reagan Clarke | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 47.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 57.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/05/2026 | 8 | NR 42 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 2:07.5 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/05/2026 | 13 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 22.7L | $14.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 30 m by Sebastians Waiting (2:41.80) on June 24 at $51. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 12th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo well beaten by I Am Harro (2:41.80) on June 10 at $11. May do better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Ashley Ainsworth | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 0m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 10/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 349.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:06.5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | NR 42 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:07.5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 11/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $8.50 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Maryborough on June 17. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 85 m by Banos (2:43.10) in 3yo+ on June 10 at $101. This looks out of his reach.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 51.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/06/2026 | 16 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 84.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:05.3 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:06.2 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:05.3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:05.5 | 3 |
| 78.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | 0 |
| 235L | $0.00 | |||
| 1/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Cranbourne on June 28. At her previous start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, beaten 30 m by Dels Destiny (2:45.80) on June 11 at $51. Has won a trial since getting it wrong last start and could measure up on her best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 79.6L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 32.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 50.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 106.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/05/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $16.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 23 | 0-2 LTW TROT | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 81.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $12.00 |