Ballarat Race 7 - Chris Packer & Associates Pace
BILLYS TIGER KHAN (2) hasn't raced for 15 months but closed off last campaign in good form, scoring at his last appearance at Kilmore. Readied with a trial win and has won when fresh before. Has the benefit of a good draw so could pick up where he left off. THINKFAST RUNFAST (1) is another back from a lengthy layoff, last seen when fourth at Melton in August last year. Won his only attempt at this circuit and distance and was readied with a trial. Gets the ace draw so look for a good return. EXOTIC CHESTER (6) draws wider than when he resumed with a second a fortnight ago but he won his lone second-up attempt and it came at this circuit and distance so history could repeat. JUST PEDRO (4) has been solid from the second line of late. Back on the front row and is a two-time winner at this circuit and distance.

Driver: John Justice
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 14 months. Ran only once last campaign running when well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Viney at Melton over 2240m on August 22 2025 at $14. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 15 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 | John Justice | 0 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2025 | 209 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/3 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 34.1L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 33.7L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/01/2025 | 5 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 28/12/2024 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $1.30 |

Driver: Allan McDonough
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he won by a head as favourite (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:40.30) beating Shaq in on July 31 2025 at $1.85 at the bell was leading 0.1m 2WNC. Has had a long time off but draws well and won a trial.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 31/07/2025 | 41 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.85 |
| 2/12 | 20/06/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 04/06/2025 | 13 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $2.90 |
| 6/11 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $2.40 |
| 8/11 | 08/05/2025 | 232 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $3.10 |
| 5/5 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 18/09/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 72.9L | $23.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Sr2) over 1700m at Horsham was 4th-6.8 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Jilliby Zucchini (2:02.00) on October 5 at $11. Before that 2nd (Fr5) over 1710m at this track was 2nd-1.67 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Themidnightexpress (2:02.90) on September 23 at $4.20. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/10/2026 | 12 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | 1-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/09/2026 | 171 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 23/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Good | Luke Sutherland | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 15/03/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $1.90 |
| 4/12 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-8.5 beaten 7 m by Krissy (2:41.60) on October 8 at $7.50. At his previous start 4th (Sr4) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 8th-9.38 beaten 2.5 m by Blazin By (2:44.80) on September 25 at $6.50. Can play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/10/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 13/09/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/4 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jason Hackett | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 31.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Second up after running was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton was 8th-14.8 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Yankee Mojoh (2:02.00) in M on September 25 at $6.50. Needs to do more. May improve.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 168 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/03/2026 | 23 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 67.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 1.82 beaten 4 m by King Baldwin (2:02.10) on October 1 at $16. Should improve so expected to run well again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/10/2026 | 83 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Michael Stanley | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/3 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Mason Muscat | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/4 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I J Stanley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 42.6L | $126.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $11.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr3) over 1700m at Horsham beaten 24 m by Jilliby Zucchini (2:02.00) on October 5 at $11. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1790m after showing early pace at Mildura was leading by 0.6 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Shirley Not (2:12.40) on September 18 at $7.50. Prefer others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 05/10/2026 | 17 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Slow | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 21/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | D A Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |