Ballarat Race 2 - Lake Eyewear Trot
NIGHT FLIGHT (7) has been racing in great heart at this circuit and distance, winning two back before missing by a nose as runner-up in this grade last week. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but he is going well. CALABASAS (10) turned in a much better effort last start, scoring by 3 metres at Melton. May need an ounce of luck from this tricky draw but she is proven here so could make it two on the bounce. NO TELLING HEATHER (8) is flying at present with two successive wins at this circuit and distance to her name. Draws for a trail and if she gets the gaps she can keep the ball rolling. KAMARAN (9) strikes at 50 per cent here and should be at his peak after placing in two of three starts so far this time in.

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr3) over 1710m at this track beaten 35 m by No Telling Heather (2:07.60) on October 7 at $41. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 1710m at this track, beaten 40 m by Night Flight (2:06.20) on October 1 at $26. Looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 34.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | S O'sullivan | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 37.8L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Melton (2:50.80) beating Chinski in on October 2 at $3.60 at the bell was 2nd-0.66. Has an inside draw so may feature again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Brent Murphy | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 10/10 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 89.1L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/09/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 125.6L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 9 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 44.9L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $61.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr1) over 1710m at this track was 6th-9.62 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Why Now (2:08.00) on October 7 at $7. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-6.36 beaten 18 m by Little Miss Morgan (2:48.00) on September 30 at $34. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/09/2026 | 9 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:04.0 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 22.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $2.90 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Attard
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Little Miss Morgan at Kilmore over 2180m on September 30 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.3 m finishing second behind No Telling Heather at this track over 1710m on October 7 at $7. Can make his presence felt.
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 | 07/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:04.0 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 22.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1710m at this track, well beaten by No Telling Heather (2:07.60) on October 7 at $4.20. Before that, 6th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore was 7th-11.03 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Little Miss Morgan (2:48.00) on September 30 at $9. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 114.1L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $2.50 |
| 7/7 | 19/08/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 231.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on October 7. Scored the start before at this track on October 1. Strong claims again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Ewa Justice | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $3.40 |
| 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 |
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Holloway
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track both over 1710m. Last start won by 1.3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:07.60) beating Buslin Brody in on October 7 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 3.49. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/10/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $1.55 |
| 3/9 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Brett Holloway | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Holloway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-7.98 beaten 6 m by Calabasas (2:48.40) on October 2 at $5.50. Likely to give a good account.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 21/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 76.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2026 | 88 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Good | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 200L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 29.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $2.90 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Melton (2:48.40) beating Dossier in on October 2 at $6 at the bell was 5th-10.77. Can win again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | James Herbertson | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 44.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 40.8L | $71.00 |
| 3/4 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/08/2026 | 77 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 27.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 10/06/2026 | 13 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track was 7th-12.4 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Zarski (2:48.60) on October 7 at $15. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton well beaten by Romantic Nina (2:06.10) on October 2 at $3.70. First four chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:03.3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 109.8L | $3.70 |
| 5/10 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |