Ballarat Race 5 - Interpath 4yo & Older Mdn Pace
HALF AS TOUGH (7) finished third at Stawell on July 20 before making up plenty of ground in a sustained run only to find a couple better at his latest appearance over 2200m at this track. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Primary contender if anywhere near his best. ROYAL ROCKSTAR (4) did well to finish second two starts ago at Mildura but didn't measure up at his latest appearance over 2190m at Mildura, beaten 23 metres into sixth after being close to the pace throughout. Won't find this any harder and he can finish a lot closer this time. FIRESIDE (11) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 2190m at Maryborough three-and-a-half weeks ago. SEASIDE LADY (9) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound fifth at Kilmore over 1690m.

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 30 m by Crayons To Perfume (2:05.90) in 3yo on January 30 2025 at $34. Recent trials will help bring her on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Phillip Attard | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Phillip Attard | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 13/03/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/03/2025 | 31 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/01/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 30.1L | $34.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 25 m by Typhoon (2:45.10) on July 29 at $31. Before that, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Wottawizard (2:41.60) on July 23 at $51. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Leilani Justice | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 27.7L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $126.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 27.7L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $12.00 |
| 4/4 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Magri
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 2200m at this track, beaten 24 m by Typhoon (2:45.10) on July 29 at $71. Two runs back 10th (Sr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Exotic Chester (2:45.20) on June 11 at $101. This looks out of his reach.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 29/07/2026 | 48 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | David Magri | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 24.9L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Magri | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 30.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 43.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 25.9L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | David Magri | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Listen To The Hand at Mildura over 2190m on July 17 at $8.50. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1790m after showing early speed at Mildura was 2nd-3 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Miss Nashville (2:15.60) on July 3 at $8. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/06/2026 | 197 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 94.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Returns to racing after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Well beaten at the end of her last preparation when tenth unwanted in the market behind Weona Our Rights. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Matthew Whittle | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 81.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 45.4L | $13.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Resuming after two years off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh behind Myshania at Cranbourne over 2080m in a 4yo+ on August 4 2024 at $71. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Geoffrey Smith | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Geoffrey Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 04/08/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Geoffrey Smith | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 105.5L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/07/2024 | 165 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Geoffrey Smith | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 174.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2024 | 50 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | C T Demmler | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 165.3L | $81.00 | |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2023 | 25 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | C R Clarke | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 | |
| 10/10 | 01/12/2023 | - | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | G A Smith | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 104.6L | $61.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Look At Her at Stawell over 2180m on July 20 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Typhoon at this track over 2200m on July 29 at $26. Among the top chances again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/07/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore was 3rd-3.52 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Standandeliver (2:04.70) on July 30 at $151. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-4.17 beaten 16 m by Major Maurie (2:05.70) on July 16 at $101. Not keen on her chances in this field.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/06/2026 | 70 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Joe Farrugia | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Joe Farrugia | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 16/04/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 159.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 57.7L | $41.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-5.82 beaten 6 m by Imon (2:05.00) on July 16 at $26. The run previous 5th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-12.87 beaten 6 m by Thelongroadofhope (2:06.20) in 4yo+ on June 25 at $7. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 14/05/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/04/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Warnock
Stats
Comments
Second up after running was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, beaten 25 m by Typhoon (2:45.10) on July 29 at $41. Hard to have.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 29/07/2026 | 174 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | P A Warnock | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | P A Warnock | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/01/2026 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/12/2025 | 275 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 44.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 37.0L | $151.00 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Has struggled of late. Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 30 m by Imallattitude (2:43.00) on July 13 at $12. The run before 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Geelong was 5th-10.01 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Shiffrin (1:57.30) on July 3 at $101. Can improve sharply without surprising.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/07/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Nicholas O'connor | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 29.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 12/12 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 77.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |