Ballarat Race 5 - Porter Plant (Bm64)
IMPISH LADY (8) resumed as an even money favourite at Geelong and scored with authority, coming clear to win by 2.5 lengths. Finds a very winnable race here with improvement to come and should take beating again. MOOR MUMM (4) wasn't beaten far first up in BM70 grade at Sandown Lakeside despite finishing fifth of six. Can be fitter for that and drops in class for this. FLYING VALLEY (1) resumes. He won first up last time in at Bendigo before being sent out an even money favourite at Pakenham and clearly not handling the going when dropping out. Can run a good race fresh. SAMURAI (2) has ability and should be strong late.

Jockey: Emily Pozman
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 October 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 30 len behind De La Rocha carrying 61kg at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Bendigo Bm64 August 18 over 1300m slow track defeating Lika Swift with 59kg at $3.80. Has ability, can win.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Mott | 0:46.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Eliza Lloyd | 0:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 18/10/2024 | 61 | BM64 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Jamie Mott | 61kg | 1:31.57 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $2.05 |
1/9 | 18/08/2024 | 156 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 6 | Jamie Mott | 59kg | 1:20.38 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
3/12 | 15/03/2024 | 12 | BM64 CG 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 58.5kg | 1:24.92 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $16.00 |
9/14 | 03/03/2024 | 15 | BM0-64 3U | $75,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Celine Gaudray | 58.5kg | 1:26.29 | 11-14-9 | 14 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
12/13 | 17/02/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN CG 3 | $201,500.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 56kg | 1:22.32 | 4-4-12 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |
1/10 | 19/01/2024 | 8 | MDN 3U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Soft 5 | Celine Gaudray | 58kg | 1:19.13 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Geelong Bm64 January 4 over 1700m, 7 len behind Maisy carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Sale Bm64 October 9 over 1210m, 0.6 len behind Great Gust carrying 58kg at $8.50. Will be hitting the line.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Daniel Stackhouse | 1:02.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Stephanie Hateley | 0:47.86 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 04/01/2025 | 16 | BM64 3U | $80,000.00 | Geelong | 1700m | Good 4 | Tom Prebble | 57.5kg | 1:43.55 | 4-3-6 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $3.10 |
1/12 | 19/12/2024 | 14 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Good 3 | Stephanie Hateley | 55.5kg | 1:37.31 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
2/12 | 05/12/2024 | 17 | BM0-64 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1321m | Good 3 | Craig Williams | 58kg | 1:16.76 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
4/9 | 18/11/2024 | 40 | BM0-62 | $27,000.00 | Kyneton | 1212m | Good 3 | Stephanie Hateley | 55kg | 1:10.60 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $4.50 |
5/11 | 09/10/2024 | 123 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1210m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 58kg | 1:10.24 | 10-10-5 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $8.50 |
13/14 | 08/06/2024 | 21 | Qlty 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 54kg | 2:03.23 | 14-13-13 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Neil Farley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 10 at this track 0 - 64 on May 26 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Air Defence with 59.5kg at $67. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Echuca Bm58 on July 28 2023 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Miss Jenni Lynn carrying 62kg at $26. Ran 3rd in a Terang jump-out on April 24. Place hope.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 24/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 800m | Andrew Henderson | 0:54.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 26/05/2024 | 193 | BM0-64 | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Soft 5 | Milos Bunjevac | 59.5kg | 1:13.30 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
9/10 | 15/11/2023 | 32 | BM64 3U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1600m | Good 3 | Carleen Hefel | 60.5kg | 1:38.89 | 4-5-9 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
10/14 | 14/10/2023 | 7 | BM70 | $80,000.00 | Hamilton | 1600m | Good 4 | Carleen Hefel | 58kg | 1:36.87 | 1-2-10 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $101.00 |
11/12 | 07/10/2023 | 20 | BM64 | $80,000.00 | Murtoa | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jarrod Lorensini | 61kg | 1:37.37 | 9-10-11 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |
5/8 | 17/09/2023 | 26 | BM64 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1425m | Soft 5 | Jarrod Lorensini | 61kg | 1:26.72 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
1/8 | 22/08/2023 | 25 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Jarrod Lorensini | 62kg | 1:26.09 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
4/9 | 21/11/2018 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 850m | Soft | Alana Kelly | 0:50.62 | - | 4 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jaylah Kennedy
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months second last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on April 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Quiseen carrying 56.5kg at $13. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 12 at Flemington Bm70 on September 22 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Isthmus carrying 57kg at $13. Fitter and right in the mix.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 21/04/2025 | 135 | BM70 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Good 4 | Jaylah Kennedy | 56.5kg | 1:12.19 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $13.00 |
2/6 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 850m | Will Price | 0:50.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Jaylah Kennedy | 0:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
11/12 | 07/12/2024 | 15 | BM78 FM 3U | $130,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 55kg | 1:11.45 | 12-12-11 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
4/8 | 22/11/2024 | 23 | BM70 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 1:09.92 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
4/11 | 30/10/2024 | 17 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 3 | Jaylah Kennedy | 56.5kg | 1:16.46 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $12.00 |
8/12 | 13/10/2024 | 8 | BM70 | $100,000.00 | Seymour | 1400m | Good 4 | Jaylah Kennedy | 58.5kg | 1:24.07 | 4-5-8 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
6/14 | 05/10/2024 | 13 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 54.5kg | 1:10.14 | 14-13-6 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Sarah Field
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm70 December 26 over 1600m, 18 len behind Centennial Park with 57kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Geelong Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1243m defeating Our Emmbar with 58kg at $26. Not the worst.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 1050m | Lucinda Boyd | 1:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 0:50.44 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 26/12/2024 | 13 | BM70 3 | $65,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1600m | Good 4 | Cian MacRedmond | 57kg | 1:36.62 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $26.00 |
1/9 | 13/12/2024 | 127 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1243m | Good 4 | Cian MacRedmond | 58kg | 1:13.69 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
5/6 | 08/08/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 58kg | 1:01.25 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Craig Atkinson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 40 day letup. First-up second last of 9 at Kilmore Bm58 on March 14 over 1112m, 10 len behind Tochka carrying 59.5kg at $15. Last start ran last of 10 at Geelong Bm64 on April 1 over 1143m, 6 len behind Victoris with 59kg at $101. Hasn't won for a long time and looks safely held here.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 01/04/2025 | 18 | BM64 3U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1143m | Good 3 | Craig Atkinson | 59kg | 1:06.32 | 4-5-10 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 14/03/2025 | 176 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 1112m | Good 3 | Beau Treloar | 59.5kg | 1:05.28 | 5-5-8 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $15.00 |
3/4 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 800m | Craig Atkinson | 0:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 13/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Craig Atkinson | 0:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 19/09/2024 | 18 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Blaike McDougall | 60.5kg | 1:11.81 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
5/10 | 01/09/2024 | 16 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1325m | Good 3 | Dakotah Keane | 58.5kg | 1:20.01 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $9.50 |
1/10 | 16/08/2024 | 50 | BM64 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Blaike McDougall | 58.5kg | 1:13.01 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
10/10 | 27/06/2024 | 19 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 6 | Michael Dee | 59kg | 1:19.57 | 3-4-10 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw April 23 over 1212m defeating Top Secret carrying 57.5kg at $2. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 28 over 1100m, on heavy track; 99 len behind Suppose I Do carrying 57.5kg at $4. Can go on with it. Improver who can measure up again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 23/04/2025 | 224 | MDN 4U | $37,500.00 | Geelong | 1212m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 57.5kg | 1:10.74 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
2/9 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Blake Shinn | 0:45.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/11 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Mott | 0:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/14 | 11/09/2024 | 15 | MDN | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1206m | Good 4 | Carleen Hefel | 57.5kg | 1:10.67 | 2-3-6 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $9.50 |
2/10 | 27/08/2024 | 30 | MDN FM | $27,000.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 7 | Carleen Hefel | 58kg | 1:12.05 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
10/10 | 28/07/2024 | 17 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Thomas Stockdale | 57.5kg | 1:08.68 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
4/14 | 11/07/2024 | - | MDN F 3 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 7 | Beau Mertens | 57kg | 1:05.12 | 5-3-4 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |