Ballarat Race 4 - Sportsbet Race Replays Mdn Plate
Ignore the fact THE DESTROYER (11) ran 9th, beaten more than 11 lengths on debut because that was in a slick city race won by star filly Natural Fling. Was backed from $51 into $26 that day, so had obviously shown something, and has trialled well twice this time in. Respect in this much more suitable contest. TICKETY BOO (6) resumes after finishing in the money over 1000m at Pakenham four-and-a-half months ago. Fitter for two lead-up trials, including a win. Can feature in the finish. SKJALDMO (5) is back after a break of 11 months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at her latest appearance over 1200m at Cranbourne. Placed in a recent trial. Ready for a bold run. ENGULF (10) just stretched the legs in the first trial, but was better at trial No 2 and is from a stable who can produce a debut winner so keep an eye on the market. MERITORIOUS (7) was also an improver at latest trial and a big debut showing would not shock.
Jockey: Joe Bowditch
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw September 6 2025 over 1000m, 9 len behind Twinkling Star with 54.5kg at $71. On debut ran last of 7 at Scone Mdn-Sw August 19 2025 over 900m, soft track; 9 len behind Better Late with 56.5kg at $3.80. Hasn't beaten one home in two starts, but won a recent trial for the new stable so might have turned the corner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Joe Bowditch | 1:02.61 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jackie Beriman | 0:49.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 06/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Mitch Stapleford | 54.5kg | 0:56.95 | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 56.5kg | 0:51.80 | 6-6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Neil Farley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw May 12 over 1214m, soft track; 10 len behind Golden Magnate with 58kg at $15. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Colac Mdn-Sw March 1 over 1000m, soft track; 2.25 len behind The Last King carrying 59kg at $4.40. Latest trial win suggests improvement could be on the cards.
Last Starts 22 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 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 900m | Neil Farley | 0:54.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1214m | Soft 7 | Jake Noonan | 58kg | 1:14.48 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 2U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 0:57.71 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1000m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 59kg | 0:59.21 | 10-9-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1112m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 59kg | 1:04.67 | 1-1-11 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 191 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Colac | 1000m | Soft 6 | Dean Yendall | 59kg | 1:00.22 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Fred W Kersley | 1:01.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1212m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 58kg | 1:11.74 | 1-1-8 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Dunn
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 5th of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Swan Hill on June 6 over 975m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tatakai Uta carrying 55kg at $12. Returned from break ran last of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Swan Hill on September 22 over 975m, 7 len behind Mcphillips carrying 56kg at $9. Not keen on her chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/09/2026 | 108 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Good 3 | Sarah Field | 56kg | 0:56.00 | 10-9-10 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | Soft | Sarah Field | 0:48.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 0:52.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Soft 6 | Dylan Dean | 55kg | 0:57.65 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Billy Egan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw October 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lyrics 'N' Song carrying 56kg at $9.50. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw September 19 2025 over 1000m, 3 len behind Tres Magnifique carrying 56kg at $14. Everything points to a effective return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Changgyun Ma | 0:46.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Changgyun Ma | 0:46.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 31/10/2025 | 25 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 56kg | 1:12.24 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/10/2025 | 17 | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jye Mcneil | 57kg | 0:59.58 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $7.50 |
| 10/14 | 19/09/2025 | 167 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 56kg | 0:58.09 | 2-4-10 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/04/2025 | - | LR OPEN F 2 | $120,300.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good 4 | Connor Murtagh | 56kg | 0:58.92 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Zoustar facing the starter for the first time. Won a Pakenham jump-out on September 29. Here to play a role judging by the recent trial win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Zac Spain | 0:49.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Cartwright | 0:47.36 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start couldn't go on with it; ran second last of 7 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Harry Met Sally with 58kg at $4.20. Returned from break did the work up front then tired ran second last of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Swan Hill on September 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Strong Tempo carrying 58kg at $11. Fitter and is definitely worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/09/2026 | 196 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1200m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 58kg | 1:10.03 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 0:43.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Thomas Stockdale | 0:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 58kg | 1:12.10 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Dakotah Keane
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Toronado making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on September 28. Big improver at latest jumpout, draws well and get blinkers so keep close eye on market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:48.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:46.62 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 9 in a 2yo Hcp at Caulfield on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Natural Fling with 56kg at $26. Outclassed on debut but specked at a big price there and has trialled well since.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:48.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 09/05/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 7 | Beau Mertens | 56kg | 1:04.10 | 9-8-9 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 850m | Good | Beau Mertens | 0:49.64 | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |