Ballarat Race 5 - Hertz (Bm62)
SAVANNAH CHILL (1) brings the most reliable winning profile, having put together two straight victories and now returning to a trip where her record is excellent. She's adaptable and draws for a soft run, she'll be hard to beat again. DIAMOND EYE (5) is the main danger if the Sale run in harder company is forgiven, with interference late in a BM70 and a Seymour win the start prior keeping her right in calculations. LADY THINKABELL (9) resumes off a Ballarat trial and owns the stronger back-form, including a narrow BM66 second at Morphettville before tackling the Listed Centaurea Stakes. Respecting. CELESTIAL SPLENDOR (11) rises from a dominant Kilmore BM56 win, and the way she scored by three lengths third-up says she can measure up. ROYAL EMBLEM (2) has an interesting profile and is one to watch.

Jockey: Nadia Daniels
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings strong winning momentum after scoring at Cranbourne last start, beating Island Boy by half a length after settling back and travelling well into the race. That followed a BM56 win at Moe where she was near the top of betting and beat Ginger Sweet by just under a length. Sets up well to add another win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | BM62 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Nadia Daniels | 57.5kg | 1:37.88 | 10-9-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/09/2026 | 16 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 1600m | Good 4 | Nadia Daniels | 59.5kg | 1:38.54 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/13 | 08/09/2026 | 23 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 1614m | Heavy 8 | Jamie Mott | 61.5kg | 1:43.39 | 9-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/12 | 16/08/2026 | 13 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Jye Mcneil | 59kg | 1:22.37 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | BM62 | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Jye Mcneil | 59kg | 1:23.68 | 8-5-3 | 11 |
| 0.9L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 20/07/2026 | 22 | BM62 2U | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Jye Mcneil | 57kg | 1:22.44 | 9-8-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:48.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Koby Jennings | 0:43.74 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zac Moore
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a ninth in a BM70 at Sandown-Lakeside, beaten over 12 lengths on heavy ground after jumping awkwardly. His previous Warrnambool fifth in BM66 company was more respectable, though he only worked home fairly after racing keenly. Watch the market with an interesting profile.
Last Starts 155 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 | 31/05/2026 | 25 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2100m | Heavy 8 | Jabez Johnstone | 55kg | 2:13.27 | 5-9-9 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/15 | 06/05/2026 | 289 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 2000m | Heavy 10 | John Allen | 60kg | 2:12.62 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Jabez Johnstone | 1:13.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | 0:47.58 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 1/14 | 21/07/2025 | 60 | MDN 34 | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Soft | Georgia Dobie | 60.5kg | 2:13.80 | 8-4-1 | 15 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/16 | 22/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Georgia Dobie | 59kg | 1:38.45 | 5-6-4 | 14 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses at Sale last start when second last in a BM70, with stewards noting she was held up near the 150m and suffered interference passing the 100m. Her Seymour win the run prior on heavy ground, beating Ataegina by half a length, reads well and she now eases from that BM70 line. This is easier and her prior form is good.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/10/2026 | 59 | BM70 3U | $100,000.00 | Sale | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Jake Noonan | 55.5kg | 1:28.82 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Luke Cartwright | 0:55.29 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/13 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | BM0-62 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1414m | Heavy 8 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:28.01 | 9-8-1 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/08/2026 | 17 | MDN FM | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Heavy 10 | Jake Noonan | 58kg | 1:20.42 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.45 |
| 2/10 | 26/07/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:25.25 | 4-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 08/07/2026 | 10 | MDN | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:13.39 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $15.00 |
| 3/14 | 28/06/2026 | 101 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1005m | Heavy 9 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:00.79 | 10-10-3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 900m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:56.23 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Billy Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a four-month break after finishing sixth in a Quality at Flemington, beaten eight and a half lengths at big odds after beginning awkwardly. He had won a Mdn at Swan Hill the start prior over a much longer trip, just holding off Baudin. Still unproven at the mile and must find a sharper turn of foot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 1200m | Good | Neil Farley | 1:12.65 | - | 0 |
| 15.31L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Rhys McLeod | 0:55.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/15 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | Qlty 3 | $200,000.00 | Flemington | 2500m | Soft 7 | Tom Madden | 54kg | 2:39.86 | 12-14-6 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2400m | Soft 6 | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 2:40.01 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 18/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stawell | 2000m | Heavy 8 | John Allen | 59.5kg | 2:14.63 | 11-12-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Terang | 1850m | Heavy 9 | Dean Yendall | 59kg | 1:59.85 | 6-8-7 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Bairnsdale BM56 win where he covered ground yet still beat Spirit Angel by just under two lengths. The run prior at the Bool was sound, finishing fifth to Captain Redbeard and beaten just over two lengths after making ground from well back. Stronger company and a wide draw make him more place than win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1600m | Soft 7 | Patrick Moloney | 60.5kg | 1:42.35 | 4-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/09/2026 | 15 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 57.5kg | 1:24.07 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2026 | 20 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Soft 5 | Will Gordon | 58kg | 1:37.35 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2026 | 17 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Wodonga | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Blaike Mcdougall | 61.5kg | 1:26.96 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | BM56 2U | $20,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Lachlan King | 61.5kg | 1:29.09 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/07/2026 | 31 | BM62 2U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Teo Nugent | 59kg | 1:41.76 | 11-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Alice Kennedy | 0:59.58 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 1100m | Good | Alice Kennedy | 1:06.48 | - | 0 |
| 4.01L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Neil Farley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at this track first-up, beaten just under four lengths, but she raced wide without cover throughout and that gives the run some excuse. She was also wide when fifth in a FM BM70 at Geelong before the break, so recent results need context. Would prefer to see again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 09/10/2026 | 170 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 59kg | 1:26.70 | 5-4-10 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | 19 | BM70 FM 3U | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 1425m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 58kg | 1:25.11 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 03/04/2026 | 25 | OPEN FM 3U | $100,000.00 | Ballarat | 2000m | Good 3 | Neil Farley | 56kg | 2:04.06 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/03/2026 | 15 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 58kg | 1:23.07 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 156 | BM70 | $40,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Jake Duffy | 56.5kg | 1:10.86 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/09/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $100,000.00 | Ballarat | 1600m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 54kg | 1:38.48 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1300m | Good | Jaylah Kennedy | 1:24.15 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Dunn
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing second last in the Listed Centaurea Stakes, beaten just over nine lengths by Private Legacy when unwanted in the market. Her start prior was much better, going under by a neck to Alainge in a BM66 at Morphettville as a well-supported favourite. Has the ability to run well fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | John Allen | 1:09.15 | - | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/13 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $120,340.00 | Morphettville | 2033m | Soft 6 | Patrick Moloney | 55.5kg | 2:07.03 | 6-13-12 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/04/2026 | 8 | BM0-66 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 2535m | Soft 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | 55.5kg | 2:50.37 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 5/9 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | OPEN FM 3U | $100,000.00 | Ballarat | 2000m | Good 3 | Luke Nolen | 56kg | 2:04.06 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 15 | BM74 FM 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2100m | Soft 5 | Jackson Radley | 52kg | 2:15.74 | 5-8-3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat | 2000m | Good 3 | Liam Riordan | 57kg | 2:05.19 | 7-8-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/12 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1887m | Soft 6 | Liam Riordan | 57.5kg | 1:58.73 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 1200m | Beau Treloar | 1:13.24 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sarah Field
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from an eight-month break after ending last campaign with an eighth at Stawell, beaten just over eight lengths by Whisky Moon at generous odds. She had won a BM56 at Swan Hill the run before, holding off Gift Of Oratory by half a length. Mile placings help, but recent race form leaves her with work to do.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 1000m | Shayleigh Ingelse | 0:58.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 1050m | Tayla Cameron | 1:02.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 05/04/2026 | 21 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Stawell | 2700m | Good 3 | Cian Macredmond | 57.5kg | 2:52.62 | 7-9-8 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2400m | Good 3 | Cian Macredmond | 58.5kg | 2:32.90 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/03/2026 | 30 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat | 2000m | Good 3 | Cian Macredmond | 56kg | 2:05.19 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/02/2026 | 15 | CL1 | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 2000m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 57kg | 2:06.59 | 6-5-3 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Great Western | 1950m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 57.5kg | 2:04.26 | 6-7-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/01/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stawell | 1600m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 57.5kg | 1:40.05 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |