Ballarat Race 3 - Vhrc / Del Re National Foods Trot
MISS MUSCLE (11) broke in the Tatlow Stakes last time but was racing consistently prior, finishing fourth in the Vicbred Super Series 2F Final prior. With manner she is up to winning this. LIFE ON THE HILL (7) put the writing on the wall with an encouraging minor placing at Maryborough then scored at his most recent outing by 6 metres at this circuit and distance. Draws wider but with even luck could strike again. Manners let AFRICAN GALA (9) down at his latest appearance but he was good when beaten narrowly at Kilmore prior. Draws on the back row but is a player if on his best behaviour. NIGHT FLIGHT (6) was midfield from the second line last start but had recorded a series of top-four results from this row prior.

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough, beaten 55 m by Rastamon (2:45.70) on August 3 at $11. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton was 3rd-6.01 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Hold That Magic (2:47.70) on July 21 at $9.50. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 54.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/07/2026 | 56 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 26/05/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 49.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/05/2026 | 212 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 13/10/2025 | 299 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 100L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 18/12/2024 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she 10th (Sr2) over 2100m at Charlton, well beaten by Connies President (2:38.60) on May 8 at $10. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 108.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 34.9L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/03/2026 | 70 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 41.7L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 33.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K Manning | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 35 m by Joe Lou (2:44.20) on September 23 at $21. At the start before was driven from back in the field 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. Draws well so can do better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 36.3L | $21.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Shannon O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2200m after being wide early at this track, beaten 25 m by Joe Lou (2:44.20) on September 23 at $3.30. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 4th-9.2 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Majestic Charma (1:58.30) on September 13 at $17. Each way player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 25.2L | $3.30 |
| 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 |
| 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: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.97 beaten 11 m by Joe Lou (2:44.20) on September 23 at $6. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton beaten 20 m by Majaro Girl (2:07.00) on September 18 at $8. Expected to play a role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 23/09/2026 | 5 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and posted a big 6 m win (Fr4) at this track (2:07.10) beating Chinski in on September 16 at $3.70 at the bell was leading 4.31. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2026 | 25 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.3 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 44.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Ashley Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1690m at Kilmore was leading by 0.66 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Zippin Past (2:07.30) on September 24 at $6. Consider.
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 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 53.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:04.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/09/2026 | 12 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 44.5L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 36.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Itz Classic Gold at this track over 2200m in a 3yo on September 16 at $5.50. Raced better the start before that with a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr4) over 2180m at Kilmore was 5th-13.03 at the bell, beaten a head by Buckles For Berry (2:49.00) on September 10 at $2.20. Better than the last run so worth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 32.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 23.9L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Michael Bellman | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 43.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Bread Angove | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | C N Angove | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-15.06 beaten 18 m by I Am Harro (2:06.80) on September 24 at $23. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr7) over 1710m at this track was 7th-15.67 at the bell, beaten 11 m by I Am Skye Chiola (2:08.70) on August 26 at $51. May find this tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | 29 | NR up to 48 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2026 | 33 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:06.3 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
| 11/12 | 26/06/2026 | 16 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 89.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/06/2026 | 10 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $71.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton well beaten by Regal Gala (2:50.40) in 2yo on September 26 at $31. Before that, 4th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton was leading by 0.94 at the bell, beaten 22 m by Kyvalley Dixon (2:46.00) in 2yo G1 on September 12 at $21. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Well placed and has strong claims with manners.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 107.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/12 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Jason Lee | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | 20 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $1.35 |
| 3/6 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/4 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/3 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |