Ballarat Race 4 - Isuzu Ute Ballarat Pace
NORMANDY NUGGET (5) is building into his campaign nicely having finished third from a wide barrier last week at this circuit and distance. Draws better and should be close to peak fitness now. ICANMOTOR (7) was yet again about the mark last start when he came from a similar barrier and finished runner-up at this venue. Finds a suitable assignment and may be tough to beat. GOODTIME MAE (6) is in the mix following a fourth at her most recent appearance at Shepparton when she led and stuck on to go under by 2.5m. FAKE CULLECTION (8) could only manage seventh when resuming at Shepparton last start but will be fitter and draws for a trail so with even luck can do better.

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 45 m by Glenline (2:44.30) on October 1 at $21. Before that, failed to finish when he ran at Charlton on September 21 over 2100m. May do better from the ace draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | R | Glenn Bull | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $21.00 |
| 99/8 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 0.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 24.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2026 | 29 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 11/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 75 m by Glenline (2:44.30) on October 1 at $23. Two runs back 10th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton beaten 70 m by Rockamara (2:03.70) in 4yo+ on September 18 at $81. This will fully test.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | R | Lauren White | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 75.0L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/09/2026 | 119 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 67.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/05/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 32.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/05/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 34.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/05/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $126.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Shaun O'sullivan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hackett
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, beaten 25 m by Glenline (2:44.30) on October 1 at $26. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 9th-15.29 beaten 9 m by Spun Silver (2:44.00) on September 24 at $101. Can be competitive from a decent draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | R | Jason Hackett | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kaitlin Beale | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 41.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kaitlin Beale | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Tophut Johny at this track over 1710m on September 23 at $7. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Glenline at this track over 2200m on October 1 at $8. Working up to a win.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | R | Michelle Wight | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/09/2026 | 154 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $2.90 |
| 8/9 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 22.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | M L Wight | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | M L Wight | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton was leading by 0.67 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Joeys Hangover (2:06.80) on September 29 at $1.75. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Charlton was 5th-7.2 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Shezabluechip (1:59.60) on September 21 at $8. One of the main chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.75 |
| 6/8 | 21/09/2026 | 12 | NR 36 to 40 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | NR 39 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 4th-10.05 beaten 11 m by Glenline (2:44.30) on October 1 at $7. Strong claims.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | R | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/08/2026 | 5 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 24/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton was leading by 0.41 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Yella (2:03.80) on September 29 at $41. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a neck when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Shepparton (2:44.80) beating Miki Mark in on June 23 at $3.80 at the bell was 5th-4.7m on the pegs. Strips fitter and is a chance.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 98 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Hannah Parish | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Glenn Bull | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton beaten a nose by Moops (2:45.60) in 3yo on December 4 2023 at $15. Maybe later.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 23/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 28.6L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $1.15 |
| 8/8 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 19.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 66.9L | $0.00 |