Trots MT Ballarat

3-7 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $6,000 NR 48 to 52 Fr1 Brett Holloway $9, btn 10.6m, wnr Vance Lane 0, 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair performance when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Champagnes at this track over 1710m in a M on July 29 at $5. Then a handy effort when third after a quick start, behind Vance Lane at this track over 1710m on August 19 at $8.50. Sure to be there at the business end.

8-8 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $6,000 NR 48 to 52 Fr7 John Caldow $19, btn 10.7m, wnr Black And Gold 0, 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear running in the home straight.

Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr7) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track beaten 10 m by Black And Gold (2:08.90) on August 19 at $19. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 6 m win when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:46.50) beating I Am Skye Chiola in on August 5 at $4.80 at the bell was 3rd-5.81. Not as keen this time.

5-8 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $6,000 NR 48 to 52 Fr6 Scott Torney $81, btn 6.3m, wnr Black And Gold 0, 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1710m at this track beaten 6 m by Black And Gold (2:08.90) on August 19 at $81. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 12 m by Love Who (2:06.50) on August 18 at $4.60. Finding a few ahead of her.

4-8 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $6,000 NR 48 to 52 Fr1 Anne-Maree Conroy $4, btn 5.5m, wnr Black And Gold 0, 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1710m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Black And Gold (2:08.90) on August 19 at $4.20. Before that, a good run when 2nd (20m) over 2200m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Acool Investment (2:49.50) on July 29 at $21. Sure to be in the mix.

5-10 Maryborough 24Aug26 1690MS $5,000 NR 44 to 49 Sr4 Brett Shipway $19, btn 17.1m, wnr Rastamon 0, 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Backs up 2 days after failing to impress last start; 5th (Sr4) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 17 m by Rastamon (2:05.20) on August 24 at $19. Showed ability the run before when she won by a head (Fr2) at this track (2:08.90) beating Metro Swish in on August 19 at $23. Expected to improve sharply.

3-3 Melton 11Aug26 2240SS Trial Fr5 James Herbertson btn 28.1m, wnr VERBICI 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when third after a quick start, behind Banos at Bendigo over 2150m in a 3yo+ on June 10 at $3.70. Can measure up while fresh.

7-10 Melton 07Aug26 2240MS $7,000 NR up to 59 Fr6 Joey Sharp $81, btn 29.6m, wnr Spirited Lass 0, 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start. Inconvenienced on the final turn.

Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton beaten 30 m by Spirited Lass (2:46.90) on August 7 at $81. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 14 m by Spirited Lass (2:46.60) on July 31 at $51. Looking elsewhere.

6-7 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $6,000 NR 48 to 52 Fr3 Anthony O'connor $10, btn 130m, wnr Vance Lane 0, 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Galloped shortly after the start was effected. Trailed the field thereafter.

Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on August 19. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (FT) over 2180m at Terang, at the bell was 2nd-11.2 beaten 18 m by Keayang Tweetybird (2:47.90) on July 12 at $10. Must improve sharply.

7-7 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $6,000 NR 48 to 52 Fr2 James Herbertson $2, btn 231.5m, wnr Vance Lane 0, 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Galloped as the start was effected. Trailed the field thereafter.

Failed to impress last start; was well beaten after breaking at this track on August 19. Showed ability the race before when she won by 13 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Kilmore (2:06.00) beating Attracted in on August 13 at $1.35. Can improve sharply without surprising.

9-10 Kilmore 30Jul26 1690MS $6,000 NR 49 to 53 Sr1 John Caldow $10, btn 116.2m, wnr Distant Sun 0, 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke gait shortly after the start and trailed the field thereafter.

Last start was beaten after breaking at Kilmore on July 30. At the start before surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr2) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne, well beaten by Call Me Jack (2:39.10) on July 19 at $5. Finds the right race this time.