Ballarat Race 5 - Allan Bros Jewellers Mdn Trot
ASONGOFTHEHEART (2) has come from the back row to place in his two appearances so far, both of them at this circuit and distance. A win looks imminent and he should get his chance from a more favourable draw. WEDGE TAIL EAGLE (8) has been good in two runs off a spell, placing fresh then coming from this row for fourth here last start. Draws for a trail and should be near his peak. If he gets the gaps he can pose a serious challenge. LEZAMA (1) placed two starts ago then things went amiss last start when she broke. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. If she behaves a good showing is likely. ITALIAN THUNDER (3) broke when midfield last time. Has the benefit of a better draw so could make his presence felt.

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind No Repentance at this track over 1710m on October 1 at $11. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.65 beaten 10 m by Yetti (2:48.50) in 4yo+ on September 16 at $8. Gets the ace draw so deserves another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Brent Murphy | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 96.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 41.1L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:04.3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third behind No Repentance at this track over 1710m on October 1 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Snowin at this track over 1710m on October 7 at $9. Ready to win.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Ewa Justice | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Peter Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Holloway
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr5) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was leading 0.53 beaten 14 m by Zoolu (2:47.20) in 3yo on September 16 at $61. At the run before 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 21 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:47.10) in 3yo on September 4 at $101. Draws well so can do a lot better.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brett Holloway | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Brett Holloway | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Justice | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 70.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Robert Mccartney | 0 |
| 49L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1710m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Nathans Dreamer (2:14.50) on October 1 at $31. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 1710m at this track, beaten 30 m by Brooklyngotcourage (2:09.50) on September 23 at $61. This looks a tough test.
Last Starts 13 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 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Hannah Parish | 2:06.5 | 6 |
| 27.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 31.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/09/2026 | 120 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 34.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | A Lasgis | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 23/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Good | A Lasgis | 0 |
| 91L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 147.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/04/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:08.2 | 7 |
| 32.8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 9th (Fr4) over 1710m at this track well beaten by No Repentance (2:12.30) on October 1 at $3.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 01/10/2026 | 291 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Chris Alford | 2:04.5 | 4 |
| 101.7L | $3.50 |
| 5/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 89L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.8 | 6 |
| 92.6L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 26 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Josh Duggan | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 76.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 55.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Alford | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2025 | 56 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $9.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was 5th-9.13 beaten 14 m by Mi Bow (2:09.60) in 4yo+ on September 29 at $14. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 55 m by Rapta (2:38.70) on September 21 at $101. Looking to others.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 57.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 54.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 29.0L | $1.55 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Hayes
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1710m at this track, beaten 45 m by No Repentance (2:12.30) on October 1 at $13. Two runs back 11th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 45 m by Kickabarrel (2:48.60) on June 29 at $61. May improve.
Last Starts 13 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 | 94 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Mark Hayes | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 44.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 42.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/06/2026 | 530 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:05.8 | 1 |
| 35.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/12/2024 | 64 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:06.1 | 3 |
| 44.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/10/2024 | 226 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:04.0 | 6 |
| 69.8L | $41.00 |

Driver: John Meade
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1710m at this track, at the bell was 8th-25.76 beaten 16 m by Snowin (2:06.80) on October 7 at $51. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1680m at Terang, beaten 65 m by Gaelic Lady (2:09.80) on September 28 at $16. Winning claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/10/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | J F Meade | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/09/2026 | 246 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.4 | 3 |
| 67.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2026 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:06.1 | 5 |
| 88.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/3 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 29/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 35.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr3) over 1710m at this track, beaten 45 m by Snowin (2:06.80) on October 7 at $34. At her previous start 4th (Fr2) over 1680m at Terang beaten 70 m by Gaelic Lady (2:09.80) on September 28 at $7.50. May atone.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/10/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 45.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 67.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 2:06.8 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 125L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Slow | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |