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Ballarat Race 5 - Palmerbet Pace

ULTIMATE VINNIE (8) came from this row when fourth last start at Terang. Has recorded two wins and two placings from four attempts at this circuit and distance. Take beating. DONMARO NZ (5) resumes following a spell of four-and-a-half months and showed some decent form last time in including a Melton placing two back. Generally comes to hand very quickly, with three wins and a placing from six first-up appearances. Readied with a trial win so may prove hard to beat on his return. IMA TERMINATOR (7) may need luck from a wide barrier but has recorded a win and a placing in two attempts here so is on the radar. KING SAINT (6) worked but was tough in finishing runner-up at Shepparton last time out. Respect.

Race Time:9:43 AM

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1710m

Steel The Moment (1)431227x90x

Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson (Lexton)12 mths 34: 6-6-2

Driver: Ewa Justice

5 yo BR BL H

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: VERY CHIC (NZ)

Stats

Career34: 6-6-2

LTS$35,790.00

BMR1:55.10

TS4: 1-0-0

Win %17.65%

Place %41.18%

Comments

Resuming after 12 weeks off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Maas Betting Again at Melton over 1720m on July 18 at $81. A good return would not surprise.

Last Starts 28 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	08/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Banjo Star 2. Dance Affair 3. Fugitive NZ	9.1L	$0.00
10/10	18/07/2026	14	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:53.5	6	1. Maas Betting Again 2. Seaside Boy 3. Katunga Express	57.3L	$81.00
9/9	04/07/2026	185	0W/15.0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:52.3	4	1. Le Cardinal 2. Royal Appointment 3. Most Exciting	18.6L	$101.00
5/5	16/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Susan Is Her Name 2. Pre Eminant 3. Hittheroadjack NZ	22.1L	$0.00
7/8	31/12/2025	12	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:56.2	3	1. My Little Bo 2. Steel Ruler 3. Popcornfriday	31.6L	$4.60
2/8	19/12/2025	12	NR 55 to 60	$7,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:56.0	6	1. Ruby Wingate 2. Steel The Moment 3. Ooh Ah Listah	4.7L	$3.20
2/11	07/12/2025	13	NR 56 to 64	$8,000.00	Horsham	1700m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.5	7	1. Browniesatmidnight 2. Steel The Moment 3. Eastbro Chrissy	4.9L	$4.00
1/7	24/11/2025	24	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Horsham	1700m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.1	6	1. Steel The Moment 2. Rocknroll Willow 3. Imagination Oro	0.3L	$2.70

Katunga Express (2)3733335263

Trainer: John Tormey (Junortoun)12 mths 56: 7-9-13

Driver: Ellen Tormey

5 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: MANELLIRA (AUS)

Stats

Career56: 7-9-13

LTS$50,796.00

BMR1:53.25

TS4: 2-0-2

Win %12.50%

Place %51.79%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth after being driven well back, behind King Kasey at Swan Hill over 1750m on September 8 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Topsies Bling at Charlton over 1609m on September 21 at $14. Likely to play a role.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	21/09/2026	13	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Charlton	1609m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.8	1	1. Topsies Bling 2. Celestial Zodiac 3. Katunga Express	1.5L	$14.00
6/8	08/09/2026	10	NR 57 to 64	$7,000.00	Swan Hill	1750m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:56.5	7	1. King Kasey 2. Kia Ora Beauty 3. Yapper	9.7L	$10.00
2/9	29/08/2026	8	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:53.2	6	1. Bandit Eyes 2. Katunga Express 3. Posterized	16.4L	$15.00
5/8	21/08/2026	9	NR up to 65	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Fast	Jackson Painting	1:55.1	8	1. Carlo Gambino NZ 2. Rudimentary 3. Yukon Be Serious NZ	3.8L	$8.00
3/8	12/08/2026	9	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.7	4	1. Pistol Pearce 2. Angels Watching 3. Katunga Express	1.8L	$4.60
3/10	03/08/2026	11	NR 56 to 64	$6,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:56.5	5	1. Montana Pride 2. Isthisthereallife 3. Katunga Express	2.6L	$11.00
1/5	14/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Katunga Express 2. Parisian Artiste 3. Tooram Cee Cee	2L	$0.00
1/3	07/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Katunga Express 2. Letsrockletsroll 3. Interpretation	4L	$0.00

Dressed In Gold Nz (3)5723572375

Trainer: Freddy Taiba (Sunbury)12 mths 79: 9-14-12

Driver: Chris Alford

8 yo B G

Sire: GOLD ACE (NZ)

Dam: LITE POLARIS (NZ)

Stats

Career79: 9-14-12

LTS$81,808.00

BMR1:54.00

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %11.39%

Place %44.30%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1755m after showing early speed at Echuca was 5th-8.9 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Wotdidusaaay (2:06.90) on September 22 at $14. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 35 m by Bandit Eyes (2:01.00) on August 29 at $9. Consider.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	22/09/2026	24	NR up to 75	$8,000.00	Echuca	1755m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.4	4	1. Wotdidusaaay 2. Ferrigno 3. Tara Victory NZ	8.5L	$14.00
7/9	29/08/2026	22	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:53.2	3	1. Bandit Eyes 2. Katunga Express 3. Posterized	35.1L	$9.00
3/6	07/08/2026	13	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.3	5	1. Lambro Mach 2. Bulletproof Kid 3. Dressed In Gold NZ	3.5L	$5.00
2/7	25/07/2026	9	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:54.1	6	1. Keayang Payton 2. Dressed In Gold NZ 3. Asmileandawinx	3.3L	$7.50
7/8	16/07/2026	6	NR up to 75	$8,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	2:00.8	3	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Springfield Affair 3. Hitch To His Star	13.7L	$19.00
5/7	10/07/2026	9	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:55.8	2	1. Maas Betting Again 2. Montana Pride 3. Where Is Woody	16.0L	$7.00
2/5	14/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	R Mitchell		0	1. Raging Whitebait NZ 2. Dressed In Gold NZ 3. Ultimate Joy	8.8L	$0.00
2/4	11/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	John Caldow		0	1. Angus Indiana 2. Dressed In Gold NZ 3. The Ninth Wave	2.3L	$0.00

Emily Vincent (4)067074469x

Trainer: Adam Stephens (Allendale)12 mths 82: 11-13-8

Driver: Jordan Leedham

6 yo B M

Sire: VINCENT (AUS)

Dam: WANDIN STAR (AUS)

Stats

Career82: 11-13-8

LTS$92,329.00

BMR1:52.24

TS6: 1-2-0

Win %13.41%

Place %39.02%

Comments

Resumes. Her previous first-up run was successful when she failed to make any headway until the straight; raced back and made ground from the turn; posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:04.70) beating Arklow in on May 29 2024 at $1.80. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.

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	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Jordan Leedham		0	1. Donmaro NZ 2. My Little Bo 3. Angels Watching	4.7L	$0.00
9/10	22/06/2026	7	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Horsham	1700m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:57.4	2	1. The Naked Art 2. Ranger Rick NZ 3. Our Ultimate Gracy NZ	22.9L	$41.00
6/6	15/06/2026	17	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Charlton	2100m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.3	6	1. To The Nines 2. Starzinhereyes 3. Yapper	20.4L	$19.00
4/8	29/05/2026	6	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:55.2	4	1. Odin 2. Sea Fury NZ 3. Hittheroadjack NZ	19.8L	$23.00
4/10	23/05/2026	7	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:56.4	1	1. Tooram Magic 2. Cee Cee Lou 3. Odin	3.5L	$51.00
7/8	16/05/2026	15	NR up to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:53.3	6	1. The Art Of Success 2. Our Ultimate Gracy NZ 3. Tizzy Lizzie	42.2L	$71.00
10/10	01/05/2026	6	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	1:54.2	3	1. Kosimo 2. Perun NZ 3. Zenario	74.0L	$81.00
1/3	19/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		J Herberston		0	1. Emily Vincent 2. Foregone Conclusion NZ 3. Beau Bronski	3L	$0.00
1/3	05/02/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Mildura	2190m		A W Coad		0	1. Emily Vincent 2. Pumpt NZ 3. Dark Sands	60L	$0.00

Donmaro Nz (5)770x90638x

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 37: 7-3-3

Driver: Kate Gath

7 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: RITAMARO (NZ)

Stats

Career37: 7-3-3

LTS$77,436.00

BMR1:56.60

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %18.92%

Place %35.14%

Comments

First up. At the last run he 8th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton was leading by 1.5m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 12 m by Tooram Magic (2:42.10) on May 23 at $4.60. Has a strong first-up record with three wins and was readied with a trial win.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	29/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Talia Taugge		0	1. Donmaro NZ 2. My Little Bo 3. Angels Watching	2.1L	$0.00
8/10	23/05/2026	8	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:56.4	2	1. Tooram Magic 2. Cee Cee Lou 3. Odin	12.1L	$4.60
3/9	15/05/2026	21	NMWL6M	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:55.8	3	1. Zenario 2. Frugal Fare 3. Donmaro NZ	3.5L	$7.50
6/11	24/04/2026	27	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Fast	Kate Gath	1:53.4	6	1. Telern Lofty 2. Zenario 3. Kosimo	16.7L	$11.00
4/4	31/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Abouttime 2. Strapping Red 3. Ooh Ah Listah	4L	$0.00
11/12	28/03/2026	22	NR80	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:53.2	2	1. Komodo 2. Kia Ora Beauty 3. In An Ideal World	67.6L	$4.40
1/6	23/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	2100m		Tahlia Taugge		0	1. Donmaro NZ 2. Platinum Jive NZ 3. Marjendos	3L	$0.00
9/9	06/03/2026	133	Up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:55.8	6	1. Madrigal NZ 2. Tara Victory NZ 3. Hes All Torque	82.8L	$2.25
10/10	24/10/2025	49	R52 TO R60	$15,240.00	Addington	2600m	Fast	Robert Butt	1:58.8	7	1. It's Tough NZ 2. Midnight Miki NZ 3. Double Jeopardy NZ	105.0L	$20.10

King Saint (6)2219146462

Trainer: John Tormey (Junortoun)12 mths 53: 8-10-8

Driver: Jack Laugher

4 yo B G

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: SAINT THEORY (AUS)

Stats

Career53: 8-10-8

LTS$52,406.00

BMR1:55.85

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %15.09%

Place %49.06%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing sixth behind Topsies Bling at Charlton over 1609m on September 21 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Dembe at Shepparton over 1690m on September 29 at $10. Heading the right way and is a player.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	29/09/2026	8	NR 57 to 67	$7,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.6	7	1. Dembe 2. King Saint 3. Ronnie The Hammer	2.4L	$10.00
6/10	21/09/2026	10	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Charlton	1609m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	1:55.8	3	1. Topsies Bling 2. Celestial Zodiac 3. Katunga Express	8.8L	$21.00
4/8	11/09/2026	13	NR 60 to 75	$8,000.00	Mildura	2190m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.0	5	1. Bizzness Class 2. Cemetery Bay 3. Letsgo Big Girl	6.4L	$3.70
6/11	29/08/2026	8	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:53.4	4	1. The Naked Art 2. Lougle 3. Savon De Roche	4.4L	$51.00
4/8	21/08/2026	7	NR up to 65	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Fast	Abby Sanderson	1:55.1	3	1. Carlo Gambino NZ 2. Rudimentary 3. Yukon Be Serious NZ	2.5L	$5.00
1/4	14/08/2026	6	NR 57 to 62	$7,000.00	Mildura	2190m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	2:00.1	3	1. King Saint 2. Watch The Attitude 3. Guest Artist NZ	3.3L	$1.60
1/9	13/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		G F Douglas		0	1. King Saint 2. Flojos Best 3. Bet Sheza Lady	4L	$0.00
3/6	20/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Owen The Saints 2. Luvn Osman 3. King Saint	4L	$0.00

Ima Terminator (7)316x645766

Trainer: Maree Caldow (Kurunjang)12 mths 21: 5-1-4

Driver: John Caldow

7 yo BR G

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: AMARILLEN (AUS)

Stats

Career21: 5-1-4

LTS$37,900.00

BMR1:53.85

TS2: 1-1-0

Win %23.81%

Place %47.62%

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after racing wide at Melton, at the bell was 4th-3.78 beaten 19 m by Hittheroadjack (2:40.10) on September 25 at $19. At the previous start 6th (Fr2) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong beaten 21 m by Blake Bolac (2:31.10) on September 11 at $4.80. Draws wide but races well here.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/10	25/09/2026	14	NMWL6M (NR80)	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:55.0	3	1. Hittheroadjack NZ 2. Mitzi Said 3. New Yorker	19.4L	$19.00
6/6	11/09/2026	13	NR up to 79	$15,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:55.8	2	1. Blake Bolac, My Uncle Stan 3. Mitzi Said	21.7L	$4.80
7/10	29/08/2026	7	NR up to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:54.3	1	1. Ollies The Boss 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Fire Marshall	7.0L	$12.00
5/9	22/08/2026	15	NR up to 82	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:55.5	4	1. Pesci 2. Good Tobe Locksley 3. Clymenus NZ	19.9L	$16.00
4/7	07/08/2026	6	NMWL6M (NR 80)	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:55.7	4	1. Words NZ 2. Zenario 3. Ollies The Boss	12.8L	$9.00
6/11	01/08/2026	255	NR up to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:52.3	4	1. I Am The Storm 2. My Uncle Stan 3. Dance Affair	8.5L	$151.00
3/6	28/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	John Caldow		0	1. Ata Rangi 2. Romeo 3. Ima Terminator	1.7L	$0.00
1/2	14/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	John Caldow		0	1. Ima Terminator 2. Topsies Bling	17.1L	$0.00

Ultimate Vinnie (1)1837472774

Trainer: S P Barker (Cape Clear)12 mths 104: 16-13-14

Driver: James Herbertson

8 yo B G

Sire: ALTA CHRISTIANO (NZ)

Dam: BELLA ENOBRAC (AUS)

Stats

Career104: 16-13-14

LTS$251,821.00

BMR1:52.50

TS12: 3-2-2

Win %15.38%

Place %41.35%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1680m at Terang was 5th-5.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Sweet Ideal (1:57.60) on September 28 at $26. Before that, then managed to finish seventh over 1680m at Terang last time out. Strong claims.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	28/09/2026	29	NR 65	$8,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:52.7	3	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Roadmaster 3. Telemachus	11.2L	$26.00
7/8	30/08/2026	22	NR 65	$8,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:56.6	7	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Always Be Blakey 3. All Blazing Guns	11.0L	$11.00
7/10	08/08/2026	12	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Allan Mcdonough	1:53.0	1	1. Hoorah Philtra 2. Some American 3. Storms Collide	12.4L	$23.00
2/6	27/07/2026	9	NR 65	$8,000.00	Horsham	1700m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.1	5	1. Hot Deal 2. Ultimate Vinnie 3. Komodo	3.3L	$1.50
7/7	18/07/2026	21	No NR	$11,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.8	4	1. Sir Jimmy 2. Perun NZ 3. Hes From Heaven NZ	41.6L	$10.00
4/8	27/06/2026	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Allan Mcdonough	1:52.2	1	1. Hes From Heaven NZ 2. Justalittlesip NZ 3. My Ultimate Barney	9.3L	$15.00
3/3	23/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Ballarat	2200m		Sam Barker		0	1. Sir Jimmy 2. Let Her Roll 3. Ultimate Vinnie	3.2L	$0.00
1/4	15/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Brent Murphy		0	1. Ultimate Vinnie 2. Zenario 3. Gerrale	2L	$0.00