Ballarat Race 3 - Brandt Mdn Plate
KEEN OBSERVER (11) has just found one better in all three starts to date, beaten in the market all three times but running well, no match for what looks a talented filly at Seymour last time out. Doubt he has to do any more to be breaking through here. EGYPTIAN THORN (5) resumes for his second campaign. He was narrowly beaten in his first two career starts before a sound effort as favourite at Swan Hill. Should be ready to run well here. PURGATORIO (13) wasn't far away fresh at Seymour over this trip and should come on from that. Rolls forward and is in the mix. GENOMIC (6) resumes. He showed ability in some handy races last time in and should go well fresh. APOCALYPSE (8) is a Wild Ruler gelding for theMcEvoy yard who can run well, watch the market.
Jockey: Celine Gaudray
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw March 30 over 1206m, 6 len behind Miss Ellaneous with 58kg at $41. On debut eighth of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw March 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Chowdown carrying 59kg at $26. This race is tougher than what he was up against last time in and hard to imagine he'll play a role in this.
Last Starts 170 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 | 30/03/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1206m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 58kg | 1:11.31 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 59kg | 1:11.51 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:47.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Billy Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 in a Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; head behind Sumaluv carrying 59.5kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 12 in a Mdn at Wagga on August 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Nikita Zou carrying 56kg at $2.80. Definite winning chance. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 06/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 5 | Billy Egan | 59.5kg | 1:19.35 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/08/2026 | 10 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Cory Parish | 56kg | 1:27.24 | 11-9-6 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $2.80 |
| 6/11 | 17/08/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Teo Nugent | 59.5kg | 1:26.54 | 8-10-6 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/12 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 6 | Teo Nugent | 58kg | 1:18.79 | 12-11-4 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1200m | Soft 6 | Teo Nugent | 58kg | 1:12.74 | 10-10-2 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 820m | Cassidy Hill | 0:49.87 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Cory Parish | 58kg | 1:13.39 | 11-10-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Olivia Osborne | 0:53.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brad Rawiller
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw April 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fastobeast with 59kg at $5.50. On debut third of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw March 15 over 1200m, a head behind Divine Empress carrying 59kg at $3.90. Draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Brad Rawiller | 1:00.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:50.44 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 01/04/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1400m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59kg | 1:24.30 | 4-1-8 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Yarra Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59kg | 1:12.76 | 8-9-3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Mitchell Aitken
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran second last of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Stawell on April 17 over 1107m, 11 len behind Bad Blood with 59kg at $26. Resumes today and would rather see how he's come back before considering.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Will Gordon | 1:07.67 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Craig Atkinson | 0:51.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stawell | 1107m | Good 4 | Thomas Doyle | 59kg | 1:05.07 | 5-6-10 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Romuald with 59kg at $2.15. On debut second of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1300m, a head behind Vim Vitae carrying 59kg at $20. Has ability and will take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:45.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Tash McMahon | 0:50.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/14 | 12/04/2026 | 30 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Good 3 | Harry Coffey | 59kg | 1:36.12 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $2.15 |
| 2/9 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1459m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 59kg | 1:29.71 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.10 |
| 2/14 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59kg | 1:17.27 | 13-9-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw April 24 over 1625m, 14 len behind Himalayan carrying 58kg at $3.40. On debut fifth of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw March 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Melian with 58kg at $9. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Can run well fresh.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moe | 1000m | Nathan Punch | 1:05.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Changgyun Ma | 0:45.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1625m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 58kg | 1:37.54 | 1-1-10 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $3.40 |
| 3/13 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 59kg | 1:23.72 | 4-1-3 | 12 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | 16 | MDN | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 3 | Patrick Moloney | 59kg | 1:23.81 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 04/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $100,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 58kg | 1:10.53 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind My Time To Fly with 59.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 9th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 31 over 1500m, 10 len behind Aubaine carrying 59.5kg at $26. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 31/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Celine Gaudray | 59.5kg | 1:31.07 | 4-6-9 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/08/2026 | 245 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:14.67 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Jackson Radley | 1:06.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 0:44.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Werribee | 1100m | Soft 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | 58kg | 1:04.22 | 10-10-12 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Wild Ruler out of Bound For Earth. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on August 21. After that ran 3rd in a Flemington jump-out on September 4. Shows ability at the trials so keep him in mind.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:48.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jamie Melham | 0:50.58 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Alana Kelly | 0:52.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Billy Egan | 0:49.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | John Allen | 0:59.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cian Macredmond
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Harry Angel making his first appearance. Won a Ballarat Synthetic jump-out on August 7. Trained here and should get all the favours from the gate but happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Valentin Le Boeuf | 0:51.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Cian Macredmond | 0:55.43 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | Cian Macredmond | 0:42.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Andrew Henderson | 0:58.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 31 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind What A Ripper carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Can improve into the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 31/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | John Allen | 57.5kg | 1:12.60 | 3-2-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:50.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:48.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Seymour on August 27 over 1414m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Autumn In Grinzing carrying 58kg at $1.80. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Geelong on August 14 over 1225m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Greenwich Boy carrying 58kg at $2.70. Rolls forward and can go one better.
Last Starts 20 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 | 27/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1414m | Heavy 8 | Blake Shinn | 58kg | 1:27.77 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | 24 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1225m | Heavy 8 | Blake Shinn | 58kg | 1:15.01 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1017m | Heavy 9 | Zac Spain | 57kg | 1:03.49 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Craig Williams | 1:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Craig Williams | 0:47.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran second last of 10 in a 2yo Hcp at Cranbourne on December 27 over 1000m, 7 len behind Guest House carrying 59kg at $91. Might be better off following this run.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Jabez Johnstone | 0:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.45L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 800m | Briony Deeker-Fradd | 0:50.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 3 | Robert Whearty | 59kg | 0:58.03 | 7-7-9 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut 3rd of 12 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Echuca on April 16 over 1100m, 4 len behind Mull Of Kintyre with 58kg at $2.90. Returned from break sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on August 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Cliff Runner carrying 57kg at $3.70. Will be hard to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 133 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Ethan Brown | 57kg | 1:12.65 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ethan Brown | 1:04.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:47.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1100m | Good 3 | Jett Stanley | 58kg | 1:03.81 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Jett Stanley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 10 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Mornington on September 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Come Together with 58kg at $31. Better for that run but prefer to see him again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jett Stanley | 58kg | 0:59.69 | 9-10-7 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Mott | 0:50.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Mott | 0:47.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |