Ballarat
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 | ||
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| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
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| 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 | |||
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 | ||
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| 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 | |||
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 | ||
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| 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 | |||
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 | |||
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| 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 | |||
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 | |||
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| 8 | 232561 | ALDEBARAN JAZMINE Dr: Tristan Larsen | Brent Lilley | Tristan Larsen (C) | 1 | $1.9 | |||
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 |
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.
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)