Balnarring Race 4 - Trophy Race
NORDIC (1) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 1209m at Yarra Valley, beaten 4.5 lengths into eighth. Finds an easier assignment and can find winning form. UGLY NICOS (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 1427m at Sale, beaten 10 lengths into fifth. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. FOGGY BOTTOM (2) ran below expectations last time at Woolamai, finishing eighth and beaten 6 lengths starting at $3.80. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. SUMMERHILL (9) was beaten 2.5 lengths into fifth in a 1200m contest at this track six weeks ago. Jack Virgona gets the best out of this eight-year-old gelding. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Maddison Morris
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy on February 7 over 1008m, 5 len behind Feudal Empire with 70kg at $6. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on February 21 over 1209m, 4.5 len behind Before The War with 60kg at $19. Well placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1209m | Good 4 | Rhys McLeod | 60kg | 1:12.02 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 81 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 1008m | Good 4 | Maddison Morris | 70kg | 1:00.58 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Maddison Morris | 0:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/13 | 18/11/2025 | 35 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Kyneton | 1215m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 61kg | 1:13.00 | 9-7-9 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/10/2025 | 49 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | John Allen | 62kg | 1:11.85 | 11-11-9 | 11 |
| 5.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | 22 | BM64 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | John Allen | 58kg | 1:12.98 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/08/2025 | 13 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | John Allen | 62kg | 1:26.79 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Neil Farley | 0:51.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adam Roustoby
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 10 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy on February 28 over 2308m, 6 len behind Understated with 66kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Buchan Pic-Trpy on February 14 over 1900m, 2.75 len behind Eight Shout's carrying 68kg at $4.20.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 2308m | Good 4 | Adam Roustoby | 66kg | 2:31.67 | - | 4 |
| 6.9L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Buchan | 1900m | FM 2 | D Walker | 68kg | 1:57.43 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 2008m | Good 4 | Adam Roustoby | 66kg | 2:12.65 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | TRPY3 | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1650m | Good 4 | Adam Roustoby | 70kg | 1:45.36 | - | 10 |
| 0.7L | $18.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/01/2026 | 15 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jade Darose | 58.5kg | 1:39.73 | 7-5-10 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/01/2026 | 27 | TRPY3 | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 1608m | Good 4 | Adam Roustoby | 70.5kg | 1:43.76 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ashley Alford | 0:50.44 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 20/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Henry Jaggard | 0:48.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Angela Bence
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Kyneton Bm56 on February 27 over 1887m, on a slow track; 6 len behind So Long Ago with 52.5kg at $31. The run before that 6th of 10 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy on February 7 over 1708m, 4 len behind Qubella carrying 67.5kg at $16.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 27/02/2026 | 20 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Kyneton | 1887m | Soft 6 | Sam Kennedy | 52.5kg | 1:58.18 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 12 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Woolamai | 1708m | Good 3 | Angela Bence | 67.5kg | 1:48.94 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/01/2026 | 23 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Good 3 | Angela Bence | 68kg | 1:36.84 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 28 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 1608m | Good 4 | Sophie Clayfield | 68kg | 1:42.85 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Soft 5 | Sophie Clayfield | 69kg | 1:39.88 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/11/2025 | 35 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1200m | Good 4 | Sophie Clayfield | 70kg | 1:14.28 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jackie Beriman | 1:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 23/04/2018 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Good | Clayton Douglas | 0:45.64 | - | 4 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: D Walker
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months second last of 14 at Kilmore 0 - 56 on February 13 over 1200m, 13 len behind Got Out The Fence carrying 55.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Hobart Cl2 on June 23 2024 over 1450m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sandual carrying 54.5kg at $14.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 13/02/2026 | 502 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Kilmore | 1200m | Good 4 | Tayla Childs | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 5-8-13 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Sage Duric | 1:00.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ruby Lamont | 0:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 29/09/2024 | 14 | BM0-62 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Lauryn Bingley | 54kg | 1:07.88 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/09/2024 | 28 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Chloe Wells | 52kg | 1:21.77 | 1-4-7 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $26.00 |
| 14/14 | 18/08/2024 | 14 | BM60 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Soft 6 | Mehmet Ulucinar | 56kg | 1:26.77 | 13-14-14 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/08/2024 | 7 | BM60 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Lizzie Annells | 56.5kg | 1:08.59 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/07/2024 | 14 | CL2 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 6 | Chloe Wells | 52kg | 1:27.20 | 2-5-10 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Melinda McDonald
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Dederang Pic-Trpy on February 21 over 1650m, 4.5 len behind Gwennybegg with 64.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Healesville Pic-Trpy on January 31 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Qubella with 64.5kg at $6.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Dederang | 1650m | Good 3 | Melinda McDonald | 64.5kg | 1:41.40 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1650m | Good 4 | Melinda McDonald | 64.5kg | 1:43.53 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Yea | 1300m | Good 4 | Melinda McDonald | 64.5kg | 1:19.13 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | BM52 | $20,000.00 | Nhill | 1000m | FM 2 | Logan Mcneil | 58.5kg | 0:59.13 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Balnarring | 1200m | Soft 5 | J Joiner | 62kg | 1:14.11 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/11/2025 | 357 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1200m | Good 4 | J Joiner | 62.5kg | 1:14.28 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Melinda McDonald | 0:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Isabelle Laveglia | 0:45.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rowan Cox
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on February 7 over 1500m, 14 len behind Gracious Diva with 52kg at $101. The run before that 6th of 8 at Cranbourne F&M Bm62 on January 17 over 1600m, 7 len behind Zaaffair Steal carrying 55kg at $201.
Last Starts 28 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 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1500m | Good 4 | Liana Wood | 52kg | 1:31.59 | 12-12-9 | 12 |
| 14.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | BM62 FM | $27,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Sheridan Clarke | 55kg | 1:38.22 | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $201.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/12/2025 | 23 | BM56 FM 3U | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1100m | Good 4 | Liana Wood | 53.5kg | 1:06.72 | 9-9-9 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/12/2025 | 135 | BM0-56 FM 3U | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Sally Wynne | 58.5kg | 1:10.96 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 12.7L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Liana Wood | 1:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Liana Wood | 0:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 25/07/2025 | 36 | CL1 2U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1150m | Soft 5 | Lauren Burke | 53.5kg | 1:06.83 | 4-6-9 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $201.00 |
| 14/14 | 19/06/2025 | 131 | BM58 | $35,000.00 | Moe | 1200m | Soft 7 | Paul Gatt | 56.5kg | 1:14.62 | 13-13-14 | 9 |
| 30.5L | $201.00 |

Jockey: L Taylor
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy3 on February 28 over 1608m, 5 len behind Up To Me carrying 64kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 10 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy on February 7 over 2008m, 15 len behind Master Polanski with 63kg at $21.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | TRPY3 | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 1608m | Good 3 | Natz Blacker | 64kg | 1:43.11 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 2008m | Good 4 | Angela Bence | 63kg | 2:12.65 | - | 10 |
| 15.1L | $21.00 |
| 12/13 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Kyneton | 1856m | Good 4 | Sheridan Clarke | 54kg | 1:57.31 | 13-12-12 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 2100m | Soft 5 | Sheridan Clarke | 55kg | 2:15.09 | 8-7-9 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1717m | Good 3 | Christopher Pang | 52kg | 1:43.77 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $31.00 |
| 7/13 | 29/12/2025 | 22 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1600m | Soft 5 | Melea Castle | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 13-9-7 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jack Virgona
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at this track Pic-Trpy3 on January 26 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Desert Boots with 67kg at $9. The run before that ran last in a small field at Alexandra Pic-Trpy on December 27 over 1830m, 6 len behind Pine Valley with 63.5kg at $6.50. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/01/2026 | 30 | TRPY3 | $5,000.00 | Balnarring | 1200m | Good 3 | Sebastian Galea | 67kg | 1:12.73 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Alexandra | 1830m | Good 3 | Caitlin King | 63.5kg | 2:00.25 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 29/11/2025 | 195 | TRPY3 | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 1708m | Heavy 10 | Jack Virgona | 67.5kg | 2:03.70 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 0/8 | 18/05/2025 | 23 | MDN HDLE | $35,000.00 | Casterton | 3500m | Soft 6 | Cillin Leonard | 69.5kg | 3:55.55 | - | 7 |
| 99.0L | $91.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/04/2025 | 7 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Moe | 2050m | Good 4 | Yoko Ota | 54kg | 2:13.27 | 6-8-11 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/04/2025 | 12 | BM58 3U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2025m | Good 4 | Yoko Ota | 55kg | 2:05.42 | 10-9-10 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $201.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2400m | Soft | David Fisher | 3:15.93 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 10/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 2800m | Soft | Ross O'sullivan | 3:41.44 | - | 0 |
| 1.27L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Raymond Douglas
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at this track Pic-Trpy on January 26 over 1600m, 12 len behind Diamanda with 63.5kg at $21. Before that 6th of 9 at Healesville Pic-Trpy on January 17 over 1650m, 9 len behind Diamanda carrying 64.5kg at $26.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Balnarring | 1600m | Good 3 | Raymond Douglas | 63.5kg | 1:36.84 | - | 9 |
| 12.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 56 | TRPY | $10,000.00 | Healesville | 1650m | Good 4 | Raymond Douglas | 64.5kg | 1:42.21 | - | 4 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1650m | Good 4 | Shaun Cooper | 64kg | 1:44.41 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1650m | Soft 5 | Raymond Douglas | 64.5kg | 1:45.78 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/10/2025 | 173 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Yea | 1200m | Good 3 | Raymond Douglas | 65kg | 1:11.18 | - | 3 |
| 7.9L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/04/2025 | 8 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Joe Bowditch | 56kg | 1:32.03 | 2-2-9 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 700m | Good | Kyle Maskiell | 0:41.44 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |