Ballarat Race 2 - Interclub Drop-In Centre Trot
JOE LOU (4) scored two runs back at Shepparton then led from this barrier and stuck on to finish second at Cranbourne last time, adding to a string of top-two results. Can continue the strong form. NIGHT FLIGHT (8) was solid again when fourth in a higher-graded race last start at Melton. Recorded three placings in a row prior, two of them here. Looks close to a win. PURPLE MOON (2) comes through the Vicbred Super Series and had been racing well prior. Draws to play a role. JILLIBY RADIANCE (5) was outclassed in the Vicbred Final last time but this will suit much better.

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2200m on August 19. Last time out was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, well beaten by Buckles For Berry (2:49.00) on September 10 at $3.90. Has a low draw this time and can improve.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.8 | 6 |
| 130.8L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | 54 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.2 | 7 |
| 99.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | John Caldow | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 150.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.53 beaten 12 m by Zoolu (2:47.20) in 3yo on September 16 at $10. The run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 21 m by Queen Of Sees (2:51.20) in 3yo on September 4 at $21. Draws well so watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 21.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 51 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2026 | 11 | 3YO | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $126.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 87L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 26.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track beaten 35 m by Itz Classic Gold (2:46.50) in 3yo on September 16 at $61. Two runs back 7th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton beaten 40 m by Queen Of Sees (2:51.20) in 3yo on September 4 at $151. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 33.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 9 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Jason Ainsworth | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/08/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 37.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 75L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Rod Barker | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Cranbourne was leading by 2.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Majestic Charma (1:58.30) on September 13 at $3.20. Two runs back won by 5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Shepparton (2:48.50) beating Maori Tattoo in on August 25 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 2.08. Winning chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/09/2026 | 19 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 25/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.45 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $1.85 |
| 1/9 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 71.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 65 m by Queen Of Sees (2:45.50) in 3yo G1 on September 12 at $81. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 25 m by Hallebesofine (2:46.20) in 3yo on September 4 at $31. Drops in grade so worth another chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 64.9L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 26.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2026 | 25 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Col Latter | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | 18 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/07/2026 | 26 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Nathan Jack | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 56.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Col Latter | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 4th-9.2 beaten 14 m by Majestic Charma (1:58.30) on September 13 at $17. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 23 m by Boutika (2:05.20) in M on September 7 at $13. Place best.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 58.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2026 | 30 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/07/2026 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:07.6 | 0 |
| 20.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lisa Lewis | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 0m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/2 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | Regan Clarke | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 22 m by Lord Logan (2:04.50) on September 7 at $23. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, well beaten by Rastamon (2:05.20) on August 24 at $81. Last few have been short of his best but in the mix if on-song.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 24/08/2026 | 61 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 182.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/05/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.3 | 4 |
| 50.8L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 13/05/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 41.5L | $9.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Majaro Girl at Melton over 1720m on September 18 at $8. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2200m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 4.71 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Roseofthewinds (2:43.40) on July 23 at $4.33. Looks close to a win.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/09/2026 | 57 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 17.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore was 6th-18.58 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Buckles For Berry (2:49.00) on September 10 at $6. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Geelong was 3rd-4.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Kiss At Midnight (2:01.40) on June 19 at $3.80. Will take a lot from that run so is in the mix.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 83 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:04.8 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/05/2026 | 13 | 3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 10 | 0-2 LTW TROT | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:02.7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |