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Thu, Jul 09 2026

Preview by Bronte Nieuwenburg

10-UNIT GAME PLAN

R1 #11 KEAYANG TWEETYBIRD – 2 units (win)

R2 #3 METRO SWISH – 2 units (win)

R3 #7 BAYSTYLE – 2 units (win)

R4 #9 TEX GOES BANG – 2 units (win)

R6 #8 ALDEBARAN JAZMINE – 2 units (win)

 

EARLY QUADDIE

2,9,3,11/3,6,10/1,4,7,9/1,3,7,9

QUADDIE

1,3,7,9/5,6,9/3,4,7,8/2,5,7

 

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R1 5:22pm ballarattrottingclub.com.au TROT
$6,000 NR 50 to 55. PBD/NR/L4$ TROTTERS
1ST LEG EARLY QUADDIE
2200 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 616807 BAT OUT OF HILL  Dr: Lauren White Tommy Hill Lauren White (C,5) 13% 9 $9.0
2 994326 NIGHT FLIGHT  Dr: Ewa Justice Katrina Fitzpatrick Ewa Justice (C) 33% 7 $6.8
3 273243 PARIS KAY  Dr: Josh Duggan Kari Males Josh Duggan  3 $4.4
4 15 WHISKEY DAWN  Dr: Jackie Barker Tim McGuigan Jackie Barker  10 $31
5 921349 AI SEDHAI Em 1 Dr: SCRATCHED Wayne Jackson SCRATCHED  $101
6 662641 NO TELLING HEATHER  Dr: Brett Holloway Colin Holloway Brett Holloway  13% 4 $15
7 s47610 APEX  Dr: Olivia Jardine John Hurrell Olivia Jardine (C,3) 41% 6 $91
 ------------------------------ Second Row ------------------------------ 
8 136437 KYVALLEY ANTHONY  Dr: Tristan Larsen Brent Lilley Tristan Larsen (C,3) 5 $17
9 2283n5 BUSLIN BRODY  Dr: Joe Attard Tony Xiriha Joe Attard  2 $6.0
10 306374 NOBLE COUNT NZ  Dr: Leilani Justice Dianne Giles Leilani Justice (C) 1 $61
11 6s2444 KEAYANG TWEETYBIRD  Dr: Jason Lee M A Lee, P D Lee Jason Lee  8 $1.9
SELECTIONS: KEAYANG TWEETYBIRD (11), PARIS KAY (3), BUSLIN BRODY (9), NIGHT FLIGHT (2)

OVERVIEW: KEAYANG TWEETYBIRD (11) is the class mare in this field, although her manners have let her down at her past three starts. Two runs ago, she missed the start in Free For All company at Melton and was beaten just 7.6 metres. In that race she finished just behind Jilliby Dreamlover, who went on to win the Great Square at his next start and is now a leading Inter Dominion contender. If she trots throughout, she will be hard to beat. PARIS KAY (3) is a nice mare at her best. She raced well in the breeze last start and, if she can settle in a favourable position, is a genuine winning chance. BUSLIN BRODY (9) follows out the fast beginner NIGHT FLIGHT (2) and should enjoy a good run in transit. NIGHT FLIGHT (2) has the gate speed to make full use of the draw and looks the likely early leader.

BACK: KEAYANG TWEETYBIRD (11) – 2 units (win)

R2 5:52pm HEWITT & WHITTY TROT
$5,000 0-3 WINs (NR49) PBD/LTW/NR TROTTERS
2ND LEG EARLY QUADDIE
1710 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 54s621 KICKABARREL  Dr: Jordan Leedham D P Barnes, B D Barnes Jordan Leedham (C) 13% 9 $15
2 78s427 SIOUX WARRIOR  Dr: James Herbertson Jess Tubbs James Herbertson  20% 6 $4.6
3 793273 METRO SWISH NZ  Dr: Daryl Douglas Ricky Ryan Daryl Douglas  20% 5 $2.9
4 8r4436 SNICKERS EXPRESS  Dr: Jason Lee Peter Manning Jason Lee  1 $4.0
5 197548 LAIN NZ  Dr: Matthew Craven Matthew Craven Matthew Craven  27% 10 $21
6 215585 BUCKLES FOR BERRY  Dr: Brent Murphy David Murphy Brent Murphy  20% 3 $7.0
7 563650 LOVE WHO  Dr: Connor Clarke Stephen Clarke Connor Clarke (C) 1 $31
 ------------------------------ Second Row ------------------------------ 
8 324208 BETTOR MAN  Dr: Liam Older Brad Angove Liam Older (C) 4 $11
9 47188n REDBLUENPURPLE  Dr: Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth  7 $72
10 773986 MOREEP  Dr: Emmett Brosnan E Brosnan, R J Brosnan Emmett Brosnan  8 $3.0
SELECTIONS: METRO SWISH (3), MOREEP (10), BUCKLES FOR BERRY (6), SIOUX WARRIOR (2)

OVERVIEW: METRO SWISH (3) has great gate speed and looks the likely leader. She is racing well and should enjoy a favourable race map. MOREEP (10) has occasionally let herself down with her manners, but some of her performances on the clock have been excellent. If she can settle and trot throughout, she is a genuine winning chance. BUCKLES FOR BERRY (6) is a competitive trotting mare when she does everything right. She will need some luck from the barrier, but has the ability to feature. SIOUX WARRIOR (2) is a well-bred trotter prepared by leading trainer Jess Tubbs. He has plenty of ability, but can still race a little green. If he brings his best manners, he is a major threat. SNICKERS EXPRESS (4) and KICKABARREL (1) are also first four chances here.

BACK: METRO SWISH (3) – 2 units (win)

R3 6:25pm DEL RE NATIONAL FOODS PACE
$5,000 NR 46 to 49. PBD/NR PACERS
3RD LEG EARLY QUADDIE
1710 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 13s43 BUILDTHEMANASTATUE  Dr: Lochie Cook Kevin Von Duve Lochie Cook  9 $3.1
2 178263 ARZALI ROCKSTAR  Dr: Jordan Leedham D P Barnes, B D Barnes Jordan Leedham (C) 8 $21
3 465587 OPTIMAL  Dr: Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth  2 $41
4 736965 SKIPPYS DELIGHT NZ  Dr: Liam Older D P Barnes, B D Barnes Liam Older (C,3) 10% 5 $4.5
5 463701 MY BEAUTIFUL LIFE  Dr: Karen Kendall John Kendall Karen Kendall  30% 4 $91
6 219202 MONSIEUR FLAMEL  Dr: Riley Pace Stephen Clarke Riley Pace (C,5) 40% 1 $48
7 211129 BAYSTYLE  Dr: Ewa Justice Geoff Webster Ewa Justice (C,3) 20% 6 $2.1
 ------------------------------ Second Row ------------------------------ 
8 65s824 JILLIBY KYMY LOU  Dr: Chelsie O'Driscoll M A Lee, P D Lee Chelsie O'Driscoll  7 $21
9 225033 FICTION FILE  Dr: James Herbertson Jess Tubbs James Herbertson  3 $3.7
SELECTIONS: BAYSTYLE (7), SKIPPYS DELIGHT (4), FICTION FILE (9), BUILDTHEMANASTATUE (1)

OVERVIEW: BAYSTYLE (7) is a classy two-year-old with a bright future. He finished second in the Durham Park Rising Star at this track two starts ago and was beaten just five metres by the exciting Comeandsee. Barrier seven and taking on older horses make this a tougher assignment, but he has the ability to measure up. SKIPPYS DELIGHT (4) has not won since 2024, but his recent performances have been better than they appear on paper. If he can settle in a favourable position, he is capable of returning to form. FICTION FILE (9) is a smart, well-bred filly who has competed at the highest level throughout her career. She should follow through into a suitable position and looks a genuine chance. BUILDTHEMANASTATUE (1) was an impressive third in the APG Final last start. He has the gate speed to make full use of the ace draw and should enjoy an ideal run on the fence.

BACK: BAYSTYLE (7) – 2 units (win)

R4 6:59pm BERALDO COFFEE PACE
$5,000 NR up to 45. PBD/NR PACERS
1ST LEG QUADDIE, 4TH LEG EARLY QUADDIE
2200 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 671563 SKYZ ABOVE  Dr: Blake Pace Bernard Alder Blake Pace (C) 7 $4.1
2 412458 THE MOUNTAIN  Dr: Adrian Pace G M Moss, D M Wicks-Moss Adrian Pace  4 $21
3 098357 SUPER CODE  Dr: Brett Holloway Colin Holloway Brett Holloway  11% 8 $3.1
4 414342 BETTORPATCHMEUP  Dr: SCRATCHED Rory Coverdale SCRATCHED  22% $51
5 412213 FREAK OUT  Dr: Lauren White Dianne Giles Lauren White (C) 23% 5 $13
6 330743 BLUE MIKI  Dr: Brent Murphy David Murphy Brent Murphy  22% 6 $21
7 608424 TOPHUT JOHNY  Dr: Chris Alford Ross Graham Chris Alford  22% 1 $6.5
 ------------------------------ Second Row ------------------------------ 
8 668323 WICHITA KANSAS  Dr: Leilani Justice Leilani Justice Leilani Justice (C) 2 $12
9 518746 TEX GOES BANG  Dr: Liam Older Ross Graham Liam Older (C) 3 $2.5
SELECTIONS: TEX GOES BANG (9), SUPER CODE (3), SKYZ ABOVE (1), TOPHUT JOHNY (7)

OVERVIEW: TEX GOES BANG (9) has been racing well and has often had to make his own luck from tricky barriers in recent starts. Barrier nine should allow him to settle more comfortably and conserve energy early. Driver Liam Older is in great form and has built a good association with the gelding. SUPER CODE (3) has better form than his numerical figures suggest, with his sectional times consistently strong. If he can settle in a favourable position and enjoy some luck in running, he is a genuine winning chance. SKYZ ABOVE (1) scored at big odds over this track four starts ago after enjoying a fence trip. She looks likely to receive a similar run here and is well placed. TOPHUT JOHNY (7) is a 30-time winner who continues to race well, but he will need some luck from the draw. Also respecting FREAK OUT (5), who continues to perform well each start, and WICHITA KANSAS (8), who has a sharp turn of foot but may find himself buried on the fence from the inside of the back row.

BACK: TEX GOES BANG (9) – 2 units (win)

R5 7:30pm WOODLANDS STUD MAIDEN PACE
$6,000 MAIDEN RBD PACERS
1ST LEG DAILY DOUBLE, 2ND LEG QUADDIE
2200 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 6s8685 LIV ON LOVE  Dr: Leilani Justice Wayne Stebbing Leilani Justice (C) 5 $13
2 759443 ZEALYN  Dr: Ben Xiriha Tony Xiriha Ben Xiriha (C) 3 $17
3 287229 IMALLATTITUDE  Dr: Luke Sutherland Kenneth Jnr Taylor Luke Sutherland (C) 1 $11
4 45s HEZ NOTTHE MESSIAH  Dr: Brent Murphy David Murphy Brent Murphy  6 $7.0
5 428433 WOODVILLE FLYER  Dr: Connor Clarke Stephen Clarke Connor Clarke (C) 2 $3.6
6 HALF AS TOUGH  Dr: Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth Jason Ainsworth  9 $3.1
7 985 SEA FINNIGAN  Dr: Daryl Douglas Stephen Clarke Daryl Douglas  7 $101
 ------------------------------ Second Row ------------------------------ 
8 094684 PONTIAN GIRL  Dr: Chris Romanidis Chris Romanidis Chris Romanidis  4 $91
9 7 SOHO CRUNCH TIME  Dr: John Caldow Michael Stanley John Caldow  8 $2.2
SELECTIONS: SOHO CRUNCH TIME (9), HALF AS TOUGH (6), WOODVILLE FLYER (5), HEZ NOTTHE MESSIAH (4)

OVERVIEW: This is a maiden with a variety of form lines across the field. SOHO CRUNCH TIME (9) is the NSW visitor from the Michael Stanley stable. He covered an extra 31 metres on debut at Newcastle after doing plenty of work and understandably tired late. He should improve from that run and looks set to enjoy a favourable trip from barrier nine. HALF AS TOUGH (6) is a first starter for Jason Ainsworth. He finished second in a recent Horsham trial and, whatever he does here, is likely to improve with the experience. WOODVILLE FLYER (5), the daughter of star mare Aussie Made Lombo, has shown she has ability but has often faced tough runs or stronger opposition throughout her career. Another awkward barrier means she is likely to have to make her own luck again. HEZ NOT THE MESSIAH (4) is having his third career start and has shown promise at the trials. He looks to have ability and should improve with racing. ZEALYN (2) has good gate speed and could be a solid first four chance if he is able to find the fence.

R6 8:00pm RADIO BALLARAT 3YO TROT
$6,000 NR up to 55. PBD/NR/SEX TROTTERS
3RD LEG QUADDIE
2200 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 6s180s BEAU TRUSCOTT  Dr: Liam Older Brad Angove Liam Older (C) 11% 6 $26
2 784 LOVE DANCIN  Dr: Brent Murphy Chris Angove Brent Murphy  8 $101
3 4056s7 CEEJAY ON BROADWAY  Dr: James Herbertson Chris Angove James Herbertson  11% 7 $2.9
4 0s6931 LIFE ON THE HILL  Dr: Jordan Leedham Brad Angove Jordan Leedham (C) 11% 3 $6.0
5 358s28 ARGYLE MUSE  Dr: Jason Ainsworth   67% 2 $21
6 08s1 ROSEOFTHEWINDS  Dr: Matthew Craven Matthew Craven Matthew Craven  5 $8.0
7 52009s VANCE LANE  Dr: Jason Lee Peter Manning Jason Lee  4 $4.1
 ------------------------------ Second Row ------------------------------ 
8 232561 ALDEBARAN JAZMINE  Dr: Tristan Larsen Brent Lilley Tristan Larsen (C) 1 $1.9
SELECTIONS: ALDEBARAN JAZMINE (8), CEEJAY ON BROADWAY (3), VANCE LANE (7), LIFE ON THE HILL (4)

OVERVIEW: ALDEBARAN JAZMINE (8) is a smart filly who was beaten just 2.6 metres in the NSW Trotters Oaks three starts ago. She returned to the winners' list at Maryborough last start and looks a progressive type with plenty of upside. CEEJAY ON BROADWAY (3) resumed in June after a spell since October last year and made a mistake during the run. However, she had won three Maryborough trials leading into that performance, suggesting the time away has done her good. If she trots throughout, she is a genuine winning chance. VANCE LANE (7) was a competitive two-year-old last season when he did everything right. He resumes after a lengthy spell and comes into this race off a recent Horsham trial win. LIFE ON THE HILL (4) was an impressive winner at Bendigo last start and brings winning confidence into a stronger race. ROSEOFTHEWINDS (6) is an interesting runner who has had just three career starts. She broke on debut, was checked at her second outing and then impressed when winning at Horsham. She should take further improvement from that performance.

BACK: ALDEBARAN JAZMINE (8) – 2 units (win)

R7 8:30pm BOLTONS OFFICE NATIONAL BALLARAT MAIDEN TROT
$6,000 MAIDEN RBD TROTTERS
2ND LEG DAILY DOUBLE, 4TH LEG QUADDIE
1710 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 308375 ISLAND RUBEE  Dr: Rory Coverdale Rory Coverdale Rory Coverdale (C) 17% 1 $61
2 7859s2 PIQUE  Dr: Brent Murphy David Murphy Brent Murphy  33% 3 $3.1
3 529456 EL UNO  Dr: Glenn Conroy Anne-Maree Conroy Glenn Conroy  50% 2 $21
4 0 CHAMPAGNESALLY  Dr: Jordan Leedham Ricky Ryan Jordan Leedham (C) 6 $27
5 KEAYANG ZIA  Dr: Jason Lee M A Lee, P D Lee Jason Lee  7 $2.0
6 958578 WATCH THE BAY  Dr: Jodi Quinlan G M Moss, D M Wicks-Moss Jodi Quinlan  4 $19
7 64 ALCOMBZ  Dr: Josh Duggan Courtney Slater Josh Duggan  5 $3.2
SELECTIONS: KEAYANG ZIA (5), ALCOMBZ (7), PIQUE (2), WATCH THE BAY (6)

OVERVIEW: KEAYANG ZIA (5) is the younger sister of champion mare Keayang Zahara. She is a first starter who has been given plenty of time to develop. Her first trial was back in 2024, but she now makes her raceday debut after finishing second in a recent Terang trial. She looks an interesting prospect and we will learn more about her here. ALCOMBZ (7) has had two career starts. He made a mistake on debut before finishing fourth at this track at his second outing after making a sustained run. He trialled well before making his debut and has shown he has ability. PIQUE (2) resumed with a strong second last start, charging home late. She should take improvement from that performance and looks well placed from the favourable draw. WATCH THE BAY (6) has had little luck in recent starts, but some of his performances on the clock have been encouraging. He will need some luck in running but is one to keep an eye on.