Ballarat Race 2 - Vhrc / Benstud Standardbreds Pace
REGAL ROCK NZ (6) kicked off the campaign with two solid efforts before delivering in style last week, coming from this barrier to cruise home by nearly 11m at Echuca. At peak fitness so could strike again. KIMCHI (4) has led and fought on well for second in his last two outings, missing narrowly at Stawell before he was 1.2m off the winner at this circuit and distance last week. Draws to push forward and could be hard to catch. WINGATE GUY (10) may need some luck from the back row but he is racing well, toughing out a narrow win over KIMCHI two back before missing by a nose last week. SKYZ ABOVE (5) is worth some thought after her last-start fourth at this venue.

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Finished fifth at her last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 7 metres behind Tophut Johny at this track over 1710m on September 23. Fitter and can do better from this draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/09/2026 | 175 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 23/03/2026 | 4 | NR 39 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/03/2026 | 30 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 17/02/2026 | 77 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 30.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 1755m at Echuca was 6th-15.7 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Mammals Reason (2:09.90) on September 22 at $34. At the run before 4th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early pace at Stawell was 2nd-3.2 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Wingate Guy (2:45.50) on September 14 at $13. Can be competitive.
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 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/09/2026 | 52 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 43.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 6 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 27.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 48.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.2 m second behind Tophut Johny at this track over 1710m last start. Before that was beaten a nose second at Stawell over 2180m same class on September 14. Winning prospects from a good draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.95 |
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 26/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2026 | 12 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.85 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 07/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Krafft | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-5.64 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Ted Bear (2:43.90) on September 16 at $14. At her previous start 5th (Fr3) over 1710m at this track beaten 17 m by War Zone (2:03.00) on August 19 at $13. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Blake Pace | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/07/2026 | 56 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
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Comments
Last start posted a big 10 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Echuca (2:08.30) beating Krakey in on September 22 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 6. Can win again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2026 | 131 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 20/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 22.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/3 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 130L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1710m at this track, beaten 25 m by Tophut Johny (2:06.00) on September 23 at $31. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1609m after being wide early at Cranbourne, beaten 25 m by Guaranteed Trouble (1:55.40) on September 6 at $101. May be ready to show more.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/09/2026 | 17 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/08/2026 | 83 | NR 43 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/3 | 08/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jason Hackett | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Turnbull | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | 0-1 LTW | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind All Things Spicy at this track over 1710m on November 27 at $4.20. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/11 | 20/11/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 08/11/2025 | 212 | NR up to 57 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Josh Duggan | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/04/2025 | 8 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 02/04/2025 | 21 | NR 43 to 49 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | C J Slater | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Torque In Heaven at Maryborough over 2190m on September 7 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Wingate Guy at Stawell over 2180m on September 14 at $3. Place best.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/09/2026 | 200 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Good | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 164.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 28.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/01/2026 | 28 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 61.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-4.53 beaten a nose by Blue Miki (2:03.20) on September 24 at $11. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a nose (Fr6) at Stawell (2:45.50) beating Kimchi in on September 14 at $7 at the bell was 4th-6. Leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 23/08/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 01/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Clarke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |