Ballarat Race 4 - Palmerbet Pace
ROBLEN RANGER (3) has been racing well of late and looks ready to win having finished second in his last two appearances. Draws only one spot wider than when beaten less than 3 metres at Melton last week. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw so could break through. ENABLE ME NZ (2) has not raced for six months and has yet to win when fresh but looks forward enough for the return after winning a recent trial and is likely to get the favours from this nice draw. PICKLE IT (7) had to work last time but was solid when placed at Cranbourne prior. Draws wide but can feature with some luck. The ace draw could spark improvement from FREAK OUT (1).

Driver: Leilani Justice
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Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 25 m by Bettor Doo (2:05.40) on October 21 at $5.50. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-5.74 beaten 9 m by Theroux (2:41.10) on October 15 at $15. Has the ability to figure prominently from a better draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | NR 43 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Lauren White | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 31.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 45.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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First up. At the last run he 4th (Fr2) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 4th-4m 2WWC beaten 6 m by Over The Line (2:32.80) on April 26 at $3.80. Big chance while fresh.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 18/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Good | Addie Duryea | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 16/04/2026 | 28 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 35.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | 2 | NR 37 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 01/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | George Chamouras | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Quick Crunch at Cranbourne over 2080m on October 18 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Ted Bear at Melton over 2240m on October 23 at $3.80. Going along well. Leading contender.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2026 | 101 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 30.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 26.7L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/06/2026 | - | NR up to 55 | $15,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 25.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | H Lewis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chelsie O'Driscoll
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Comments
Second up after running 3rd (Fr1) over 1680m at Terang, at the bell was 5th-8.8 beaten 18 m by Smokin Strepo (2:02.30) on October 19 at $18. Not going well enough. Place best.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/10/2026 | 154 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 79.6L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/05/2026 | 22 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Romanidis
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 1710m at Goulburn beaten 35 m by Haycharli (2:05.60) on September 7 at $81. At the start before was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 55 m by Eye Can Ear Amour (2:04.70) in 3yo on July 23 at $81. Could measure up for the new yard.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/09/2026 | 46 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 32.7L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 57.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Glenn Mcelhinney | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2026 | 115 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | John Ogden | 0 |
| 72.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | John Ogden | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Heavy | John Ogden | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |

Driver: Paul Grech
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton was 5th-5.42 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Ted Bear (2:45.40) on October 23 at $26. At his previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-12.83 beaten 18 m by Wheres Wood Wood (2:44.80) on October 14 at $4.60. Can be in the mix.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Paul Grech | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $4.60 |
| 9/9 | 04/10/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 25.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/09/2026 | 56 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/07/2026 | 4 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Paul Grech | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 25/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P Grech | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind El Lazzar at Cranbourne over 1609m on October 4 at $6.50. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at Cranbourne was 2nd-5.2 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Justlikedave (1:54.50) on September 13 at $15. With luck he is capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/10/2026 | 21 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 16.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Barton | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 10 | NR 39 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 0m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 19/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 6th-9.93 beaten 15 m by Arzali Rockstar (1:55.00) on October 16 at $34. At his previous start 9th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 35 m by Feel The Reign (2:44.50) on October 2 at $51. Consider.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Ewa Justice | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 35.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2026 | 9 | NR 42 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | R S Gregory | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1680m at Terang beaten 23 m by Smokin Strepo (2:02.30) on October 19 at $19. Two runs back won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Terang (2:04.50) beating Missmalachite in on September 28 at $8 at the bell was leading 2. Looking to others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/10/2026 | 21 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 23.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/09/2026 | 29 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 10/08/2026 | 18 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Jackie Barker | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 31.9L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 58.9L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |