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Ballarat Race 5 - Natures Cargo Pace

KATUNGA EXPRESS (6) backs up after chasing a couple of handy ones for third at Melton last Saturday. That was his second placing from the last three outings so he looks close to a win and should get his chance in this line-up. MONTANA PRIDE (5) is another with the hoof on the till having placed in his last two outings at Melton. Draws lower than last time so could break through. A drop in grade and the inside draw can see a better showing from TELEMACHUS (1) while WHERE IS WOODY (7) draws wider than in the last-start third at Melton but has been consistent of late having only once missed the top-four in his last six outings.

Race Time:9:02 AM

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Showers

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1710m

Telemachus (1)8514x66969

Trainer: Nathan Cahir (Smythes Creek)12 mths 84: 13-9-6

Driver: Nathan Cahir

8 yo B G

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: OUR NARISSA FRANCO (NZ)

Stats

Career84: 13-9-6

LTS$84,600.00

BMR1:55.47

TS9: 2-2-1

Win %15.48%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 21 m by Sweet Irish Loch (2:43.30) on July 11 at $51. The run before 6th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at Melton, beaten 35 m by Apollostorm (2:40.70) on June 27 at $126. Can do much better from the ace draw.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	11/07/2026	14	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	R	Nathan Cahir	1:57.3	5	1. Sweet Irish Loch 2. Ollies The Boss 3. Hugo Rocks	21.8L	$51.00
6/11	27/06/2026	7	NR 60 to 71	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Nathan Cahir	1:55.4	6	1. Apollostorm 2. Le Cardinal 3. Keayang Payton	36.2L	$126.00
9/11	20/06/2026	7	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	W	Nathan Cahir	1:52.9	5	1. Miss Ari 2. Most Exciting 3. Galaxy Lass	32.5L	$126.00
6/11	13/06/2026	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Nathan Cahir	1:54.3	3	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Hugo Rocks 3. Thestatesman	18.4L	$126.00
6/8	06/06/2026	166	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Nathan Cahir	1:57.1	1	1. Dynamitedan 2. Keayang Sweetheart 3. Miss Ari	15.5L	$81.00
3/4	02/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Nathan Cahir		0	1. Justalittlesip NZ 2. Captain Pins NZ 3. Telemachus	8.2L	$0.00
2/4	24/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Nathan Cahir		0	1. Im The Reason 2. Telemachus 3. Amphijet	1L	$0.00
4/9	22/12/2025	8	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Brent Murphy	1:55.3	1	1. Shadow Celt 2. Gunforhire 3. The Steel Dragon	4.3L	$8.50

Just As Well Nz (2)5965254568

Trainer: Jeff Tabone (Ingliston)12 mths 119: 14-16-11

Driver: Chris Alford

8 yo BR M

Sire: WELL SAID (USA)

Dam: JUSTALITTLEBETTOR (NZ)

Stats

Career119: 14-16-11

LTS$157,537.00

BMR1:52.10

TS7: 1-0-1

Win %11.76%

Place %34.45%

Comments

Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-3.5 beaten 16 m by Nugget Rogers (2:02.80) on July 15 at $11. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Cranbourne, at the bell was 5th-7.1 beaten 19 m by Lambro Mach (1:55.30) on July 5 at $23. Will not find this easy. Looking to others.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/9	15/07/2026	10	NR 55 to 59	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:54.9	4	1. Nugget Rogers 2. King Saint 3. Montana Pride	16.0L	$11.00
6/10	05/07/2026	9	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Jodi Quinlan	1:55.3	4	1. Lambro Mach 2. Ferrigno 3. Katie Lorraine	19.3L	$23.00
5/8	26/06/2026	7	NR up to 59	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:53.1	1	1. Bettor Beach 2. Morris Brown 3. Fiction File	36.2L	$51.00
4/8	19/06/2026	10	NR up to 57	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Fast	Tasmyn Potter	1:54.6	1	1. Rachels Legacy 2. Our Rebel Yell 3. Fourth Response	9.5L	$6.00
5/9	09/06/2026	14	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Neutral	Blake Jones	1:54.1	4	1. Wamboyne Machete 2. Forever Onthe Punt 3. Roll To The Top	3.9L	$2.20
2/12	26/05/2026	9	NR 55 to 60	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.0	4	1. Sharp Interest 2. Just As Well NZ 3. Nugget Rogers	0.1L	$4.40
1/4	14/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		L Tabone		0	1. Just As Well NZ 2. Platinum Jive NZ 3. Nakula NZ	3L	$0.00
2/6	01/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	L Tabone		0	1. Ghost Of Time 2. Just As Well NZ 3. Louie Lou I NZ	4.2L	$0.00

Rockella (3)2x63678x25

Trainer: G A Council (Portland)12 mths 37: 5-5-3

Driver: Hannah Lewis

8 yo B G

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: ACELLA (AUS)

Stats

Career37: 5-5-3

LTS$35,752.00

BMR1:54.60

TS3: 0-0-1

Win %13.51%

Place %35.14%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m fifth behind All Blazing Guns at Terang over 2180m last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres second at Mt Gambier over 1780m same class on June 30. Draws well and may be ready to peak.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	12/07/2026	12	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Terang	2180m	Neutral	Hannah Lewis	2:00.2	2	1. All Blazing Guns 2. Gunforhire 3. Nancy's Boy NZ	3.6L	$51.00
2/9	30/06/2026	256	NR 43 to 49	$5,000.00	Mount Gambier	1780m	Neutral	Hannah Lewis	1:59.3	6	1. Famous Label 2. Rockella 3. Sea Flyer	4.2L	$3.20
8/8	17/10/2025	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:54.2	2	1. Pet Kitty 2. Emily Vincent 3. Telemachus	85.8L	$5.00
7/9	10/10/2025	8	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:54.3	2	1. Shades Of Miki 2. Lou Will NZ 3. Ima Terminator	4.9L	$23.00
6/9	02/10/2025	14	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:55.6	4	1. The Steel Dragon 2. Surfe La Mer 3. Wild Bull NZ	6.1L	$21.00
3/9	18/09/2025	31	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:55.9	1	1. Golden Tribe 2. Jimmy Breeze NZ 3. Rockella	15.8L	$23.00
5/6	12/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		N A O'connor		0	1. Browniesatmidnight 2. Isthisjustfantasy 3. Code Bailey NZ	6L	$0.00
2/7	23/11/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Hamilton	2160m		J P Lee		0	1. Julius Shadow 2. Rockella 3. Hez All Rock	0L	$0.00

Wotdidusaaay (4)877002x0x8

Trainer: C J Mizzi 12 mths 114: 17-12-15

Driver: Blake Pace

9 yo B G

Sire: TINTIN IN AMERICA (NZ)

Dam: WILLOW ROSENBERG (AUS)

Stats

Career114: 17-12-15

LTS$147,875.00

BMR1:56.09

TS16: 3-5-2

Win %14.91%

Place %38.60%

Comments

Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 70 m by Clymenus (2:43.60) on July 16 at $41. Not this time.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	16/07/2026	329	NR up to 75	$8,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Blake Pace	2:00.8	4	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Springfield Affair 3. Hitch To His Star	72.5L	$41.00
1/6	07/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Blake Pace		0	1. Wotdidusaaay 2. Goodtime Libby 3. Give Dave A Wave	5.5L	$0.00
2/3	27/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m	Good	Blake Pace		0	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Wotdidusaaay 3. El Boston	0L	$0.00
10/10	21/08/2025	70	NR 57 to 64	$8,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:55.2	4	1. Curyo Gentleman 2. Emily Vincent 3. Plains In Heaven	110.7L	$7.00
2/10	12/06/2025	5	NR 55 to 62	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:58.9	2	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Wotdidusaaay 3. Magic Mike NZ	3.5L	$9.00
11/12	07/06/2025	28	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:55.2	1	1. Saifa NZ 2. Mitzi Said 3. Kwick Sand	14.8L	$126.00
11/11	10/05/2025	8	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:55.8	1	1. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 2. Saifa NZ 3. Kwick Sand	15.6L	$41.00
7/9	02/05/2025	13	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:52.3	2	1. Golden Shooz 2. Dance Away 3. Ferrigno	37.7L	$31.00

Montana Pride (5)8542780723

Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson (Lexton)12 mths 141: 17-28-18

Driver: James Herbertson

8 yo B BR G

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: COURAGEOUS ANNIE (NZ)

Stats

Career141: 17-28-18

LTS$113,875.00

BMR1:56.50

TS22: 4-6-3

Win %12.06%

Place %44.68%

Comments

Good run when beaten by 6 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Maas Betting Again at Melton over 1720m on July 10 at $15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Nugget Rogers at Melton over 1720m on July 15 at $11. Great chance to find an overdue win.

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	15/07/2026	5	NR 55 to 59	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.9	7	1. Nugget Rogers 2. King Saint 3. Montana Pride	5.9L	$11.00
2/7	10/07/2026	15	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.8	5	1. Maas Betting Again 2. Montana Pride 3. Where Is Woody	6.0L	$15.00
7/7	25/06/2026	8	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.5	5	1. Kiss Me Mini NZ 2. Leavemeout 3. Katunga Express	16.6L	$7.50
10/11	17/06/2026	7	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:53.6	6	1. Okanui Beach 2. Telern Lofty 3. Quatro Moth	9.9L	$71.00
8/10	10/06/2026	18	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.6	7	1. Angels Watching 2. Ollies The Boss 3. Miki B NZ	17.2L	$34.00
7/7	23/05/2026	9	NR 56 to 64	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.4	7	1. Most Exciting 2. Our Ultimate Gracy NZ 3. Where Is Woody	20.3L	$19.00
3/7	29/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Ollies The Boss 2. Divine Tilly 3. Montana Pride	15.9L	$0.00
3/9	01/02/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Albion Park	1660m		T J Mcmullen		0	1. Goldies A Delight 2. Racy Roxy 3. Montana Pride	5.7L	$0.00

Katunga Express (6)2921947373

Trainer: John Tormey (Junortoun)12 mths 49: 7-8-9

Driver: Ellen Tormey

5 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: MANELLIRA (AUS)

Stats

Career49: 7-8-9

LTS$46,076.00

BMR1:53.20

TS3: 2-0-1

Win %14.29%

Place %48.98%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Le Cardinal at Melton over 1720m on July 4 at $126. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Maas Betting Again at Melton over 1720m on July 18 at $26. Progressing well. Great chance to break through.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	18/07/2026	14	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:53.5	5	1. Maas Betting Again 2. Seaside Boy 3. Katunga Express	12.6L	$26.00
7/9	04/07/2026	9	0W/15.0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:52.3	6	1. Le Cardinal 2. Royal Appointment 3. Most Exciting	13.1L	$126.00
3/7	25/06/2026	8	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.5	7	1. Kiss Me Mini NZ 2. Leavemeout 3. Katunga Express	1.9L	$10.00
7/11	17/06/2026	32	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:53.6	2	1. Okanui Beach 2. Telern Lofty 3. Quatro Moth	6.2L	$31.00
4/12	16/05/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	1:54.1	1	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Royal Appointment	8.2L	$26.00
9/12	09/05/2026	16	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:56.9	6	1. Ideal Bandit 2. The Steel Dragon 3. Dance Affair	13.2L	$61.00
1/5	14/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Katunga Express 2. Parisian Artiste 3. Tooram Cee Cee	2L	$0.00
1/3	07/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Katunga Express 2. Letsrockletsroll 3. Interpretation	4L	$0.00

Where Is Woody (7)4185342363

Trainer: Michael Barby (Daylesford)12 mths 49: 6-7-6

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy

5 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: PEACEFUL DREAMS (AUS)

Stats

Career49: 6-7-6

LTS$41,990.00

BMR1:57.60

TS12: 2-2-4

Win %12.24%

Place %38.78%

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-14 beaten 10 m by Maas Betting Again (2:03.80) on July 10 at $8.50. Contender.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	10/07/2026	37	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Anne-Maree Conroy	1:55.8	4	1. Maas Betting Again 2. Montana Pride 3. Where Is Woody	10.7L	$8.50
6/9	03/06/2026	11	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Anne-Maree Conroy	1:56.1	2	1. The Steel Dragon 2. Sportsbou 3. Gunforhire	19.8L	$11.00
3/7	23/05/2026	14	NR 56 to 64	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Anne-Maree Conroy	1:56.4	3	1. Most Exciting 2. Our Ultimate Gracy NZ 3. Where Is Woody	12.8L	$19.00
2/10	09/05/2026	10	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Anne-Maree Conroy	1:56.6	4	1. Heatseeker 2. Where Is Woody 3. Highlandhartbreaka	1.5L	$10.00
4/10	29/04/2026	41	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Anne-Maree Conroy	1:54.6	6	1. Major Blitz 2. Mister Jimaringle 3. Rabada	9.0L	$34.00
3/8	19/03/2026	12	NR 58 to 67	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Anne-Maree Conroy	1:58.8	3	1. Heatseeker 2. Lambro Mach 3. Where Is Woody	13.6L	$16.00
2/7	10/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Anne-Maree Conroy		0	1. Hittheroadjack NZ 2. Where Is Woody 3. Rakarompa NZ	3.1L	$0.00
1/5	21/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Anne-Maree Conroy		0	1. Where Is Woody 2. Hellodarlin 3. Heavens Gift	0L	$0.00

Angels Watching (1)9201x71565

Trainer: John Justice (Toolern Vale)12 mths 28: 5-4-1

Driver: Ewa Justice

4 yo BR G

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: OUR ANGEL FLIGHT (AUS)

Stats

Career28: 5-4-1

LTS$25,335.00

BMR1:55.63

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %17.86%

Place %35.71%

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-7.56 beaten 10 m by Nugget Rogers (2:02.80) on July 15 at $3.40. At his previous start 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton was 5th-8.59 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Le Cardinal (2:00.10) on July 4 at $26. Chance to bounce back.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	15/07/2026	11	NR 55 to 59	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:54.9	2	1. Nugget Rogers 2. King Saint 3. Montana Pride	10.2L	$3.40
6/9	04/07/2026	14	0W/15.0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:52.3	1	1. Le Cardinal 2. Royal Appointment 3. Most Exciting	13.0L	$26.00
5/11	20/06/2026	10	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	W	Ewa Justice	1:52.9	3	1. Miss Ari 2. Most Exciting 3. Galaxy Lass	27.8L	$34.00
1/10	10/06/2026	31	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:55.6	2	1. Angels Watching 2. Ollies The Boss 3. Miki B NZ	0.1L	$19.00
6/7	26/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Luvtobeuptome 2. Apollostorm 3. Midnight Moth	4.7L	$0.00
7/7	10/05/2026	165	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Ouyen	2040m	Neutral	Luke Watson	1:58.5	2	1. Rocknroll Willow 2. United 3. Starzinhereyes	15.6L	$31.00
1/3	01/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Mildura	1790m		Luke Watson		0	1. Angels Watching 2. The African Queen 3. Keayang Shadowbox	18L	$0.00
1/8	26/11/2025	5	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Mildura	1790m	Neutral	Wayne Hill	1:58.9	1	1. Angels Watching 2. American Boxer 3. Chogi NZ	1.8L	$7.50