Ballarat Race 5 - Hygain Edge (Bm56)
LES BRAVES (1) broke his maiden on this very weekend last year, when he took a handy maiden at Seymour on Cup Day. Was first-up that day too, albeit over 1200, so has to do it at 1000m but looks the classiest horse in the race and gets in quite nicely after the 3kg claim. KOKO (4) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out over 1000m at Mornington, which followed an overdue maiden win. Should be thereabouts again. BECAUSEYOU'RE MINE (8) resumed over 1000m at Warrnambool and was only beaten 1.2 lengths into fourth. That was in BM62 grade, when he had good support at double-figure odds, so he might have come back a better horse. BIFROST (2) progressed nicely last time out to finish just half a length from the winner in second over 1000m at Warrnambool. Only needs to repeat that to play a key role. EL SALTO (9) needs it a touch easier to be a winning hope, but he's drawn to maintain the consistent recent form.

Jockey: Caitlin Hollowood
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Pakenham Cl1 February 5 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Ka Ying Cheer with 60kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Seymour 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1200m defeating Tempranillo with 59.5kg at $2.70. Looks all set for a positive return.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Changgyun Ma | 0:46.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Changgyun Ma | 0:45.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 60kg | 1:04.69 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/13 | 15/01/2026 | 18 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 60kg | 1:17.57 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 28/12/2025 | 16 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 60kg | 1:16.41 | 4-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | CL1 3U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 59kg | 1:11.04 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 22 | CL1 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 60kg | 1:11.19 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/11/2025 | 32 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 60kg | 1:16.45 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.15 |

Jockey: Brad Rawiller
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 8 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on September 21 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Ziggy Bama with 59.5kg at $4.60. The start before that 4th of 8 in a Bm62 at Murtoa on July 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Celestial Zara carrying 60kg at $8.50. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 17 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 | 21/09/2026 | 58 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 0:58.46 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Lucy Browne | 0:49.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 16 | BM62 2U | $27,000.00 | Murtoa | 1200m | Soft 7 | Will Gordon | 60kg | 1:12.13 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 6/12 | 09/07/2026 | 17 | BM62 2U | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1013m | Heavy 9 | Jackson Radley | 59kg | 1:02.12 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | BM62 | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Will Gordon | 61kg | 0:57.87 | 7-5-6 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/06/2026 | 34 | BM62 | $27,000.00 | Donald | 1000m | Soft 7 | Will Gordon | 61kg | 1:00.38 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 12/16 | 06/05/2026 | 144 | BM66 2U | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Will Gordon | 60kg | 1:01.94 | 10-14-12 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moe | 1000m | Lucy Browne | 1:03.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Stephanie Hateley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 17 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Presscode carrying 58kg at $5. The run before that won by 3.5 len in a Mdn-Sw at Mornington on September 4 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Remillik with 57.5kg at $5. Rarely out of the placings, draws well and gets weight relief with the claim.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 0:58.59 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/09/2026 | 22 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jamie Mott | 57.5kg | 0:59.33 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 13/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Jamie Mott | 57.5kg | 1:03.04 | 4-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.35 |
| 2/7 | 16/07/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Jackson Radley | 56kg | 0:59.89 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 28/06/2026 | 17 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1005m | Heavy 9 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57.5kg | 1:00.79 | 11-11 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 149 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Soft 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | 56kg | 0:59.40 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/13 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:47.13 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Mott | 0:47.86 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Neil Farley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months led to the turn then faded 9th of 11 in a Bm56 at Hamilton on September 14 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Thaimor carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Terang on April 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Big Rooster carrying 59kg at $11. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 14/09/2026 | 118 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Hamilton | 1100m | Soft 6 | Neil Farley | 61.5kg | 1:05.56 | 1-1-9 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Horsham | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:07.67 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 8/15 | 05/05/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Brad Rawiller | 58kg | 1:13.27 | 2-3-8 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $14.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Terang | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Harry Grace | 59kg | 1:14.48 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/03/2026 | 77 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Avoca | 1100m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59kg | 1:04.28 | 10-9-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 56.5kg | 1:10.75 | 1-1-7 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Harry Coffey | 0:59.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 24/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ryan Houston | 0:46.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily ran second last of 7 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 1000m, 3 len behind Simply Luscious carrying 60kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a head in a 0-54 at Mt Gambier on September 20 over 900m in soft going defeating Unique Poet carrying 60kg at $2.80. One of the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | BM0-54 | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 900m | Soft 5 | Harry Grace | 60kg | 0:52.77 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 6/7 | 29/08/2026 | 97 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1000m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 60kg | 0:58.92 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Todd Pannell | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2026 | 32 | BM62 2U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 58kg | 0:57.87 | 2-1-9 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Ashvin Goindasamy | 1:00.85 | - | 0 |
| 1.28L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 22/04/2026 | 18 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 900m | Good 4 | Campbell Rawiller | 61.5kg | 0:52.02 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $19.00 |
| 10/15 | 04/04/2026 | 241 | BM0-66 4U | $50,000.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good 4 | Harry Grace | 57kg | 1:02.75 | 3-4-10 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/08/2025 | 19 | BM58 | $25,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Soft 6 | Alysha Warren | 58.5kg | 1:00.97 | 9-6-8 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Tom Madden
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 8 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on September 21 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Ziggy Bama carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran last of 10 in a Bm56 at Mornington on November 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Auckland with 59.5kg at $26. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 17 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 | 21/09/2026 | 142 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 56.5kg | 0:58.46 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casterton | 880m | S Jackson | 0:56.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 02/05/2026 | 37 | BM0-56 2U | $22,000.00 | Donald | 1000m | Good 3 | Zac Moore | 57kg | 0:58.47 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | BM62 | $27,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Soft 6 | Tom Madden | 58kg | 1:11.53 | 2-2-10 | 11 |
| 14.6L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | BM68 | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1211m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 56.5kg | 1:11.53 | 3-6-10 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Terang | 1206m | Good 4 | Christopher Pang | 61kg | 1:11.67 | 1-1-8 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | 12 | BM0-66 3U | $35,000.00 | Colac | 1200m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 58kg | 1:09.85 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 800m | Tom Madden | 0:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Olivia East
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 in a 0 - 56 at Echuca on September 19 over 1009m, 0.9 len behind Attaboom with 58kg at $3.80. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 in a 0 - 56 at Donald on September 12 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Flying Straz with 56kg at $2.20. Old-timer who has been ultra-consistent this prep.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 1009m | Good 4 | Jack Martin | 58kg | 0:59.79 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 12/09/2026 | 5 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Donald | 1000m | Good 4 | Olivia East | 56kg | 0:58.25 | 9-9-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/12 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Tatura | 1000m | Soft 7 | Chelsea Jokic | 58.5kg | 0:59.74 | 11-9-7 | 11 |
| 3.9L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Sam Kennedy | 54.5kg | 0:59.10 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Olivia East | 54kg | 1:00.46 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/07/2026 | 15 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Sam Kennedy | 57.5kg | 0:59.76 | 4-3-6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Jason Whiting | 0:56.36 | - | 0 |
| 1.28L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 0:58.03 | - | 0 |
| 1.03L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sam Kennedy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 in a Bm66 at Pakenham Synthetic on October 5 over 1000m, 2 len behind Superliv carrying 54kg at $31. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 10 in a 0 - 56 at Bairnsdale on September 20 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Irresistible Sir carrying 56kg at $6.50. Top-four regular who draws to feature again.
Last Starts 3 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 | 05/10/2026 | 15 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Jett Stanley | 54kg | 0:57.79 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/09/2026 | 12 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Good 3 | Luke Cartwright | 56kg | 0:59.19 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 9 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 1008m | Heavy 8 | Joe Bowditch | 56kg | 1:02.04 | 6-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2026 | 17 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 1000m | Soft 7 | Jett Stanley | 56kg | 1:01.45 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Jett Stanley | 56kg | 1:02.52 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Soft 5 | Carleen Hefel | 56kg | 1:00.68 | 7-6-9 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Caitlin Hollowood | 0:46.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jade Darose | 0:47.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 10 in a 0 - 56 at Bairnsdale on September 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind Irresistible Sir with 53.5kg at $21. The start before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 in a 0 - 56 at Casterton on August 30 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Crackle 'N' Burn with 54kg at $10. Prefer to see her back in form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Good 3 | Hayley Spitse | 53.5kg | 0:59.19 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/08/2026 | 30 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Casterton | 1000m | Soft 6 | Hayley Spitse | 54kg | 0:59.61 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Hayley Spitse | 0:43.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 31/07/2026 | 18 | BM56 2U | $20,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Hayley Spitse | 55kg | 1:01.34 | 8-9-11 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/07/2026 | 4 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Soft 7 | Thomas Stockdale | 58.5kg | 1:00.82 | 6-9-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/07/2026 | 18 | BM62 2U | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1013m | Heavy 9 | Emily Pozman | 54kg | 1:02.12 | 11-10-7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2026 | 40 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Soft 7 | Zac Spain | 56kg | 1:00.08 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $20.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |