Ballarat   18 Sep 2025
 
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JELLIS CRAIG BALLARAT 2YO TROT 2200m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 15)    

VANCE LANE (9) has been tackling stronger races of late, finishing fourth in the Gavin Lang 2YO Mile two back and midfield last time at Melton. Has had a month off since but finds a winnable assignment. ZOOLU (7) made a winning start to her career three weeks ago, coming from the back row and getting home by 6 metres at Bendigo. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but she has upside and with even luck could keep the ball rolling. Tricky draw for NORTHERN TRUSCOTT (10) but he ended last prep in good form with back-to-back thirds at Melton. Has trialled and is capable of a forward showing while fresh. WHOSHOTTHEPIEMAN (1) lines up for the first time. By Sundons Courage and hails from the Brad Angove stable. Won his latest trial and should have no excuses from the inside draw.
1 WHOSHOTTHEPIEMAN
BRAD ANGOVE
2YO  BAY  GELDING
D J Raeburn
Two-year-old gelding (Sundons Courage - Spring Mary) making his debut. Showed ability when he won at Maryborough in a trial on September 14 over 1690m. Shaping up nicely.
Fr1
J J HERBERTSON
WHITE, BLUE 'PCFA' LOGO
2 45375 LIFE ON THE HILL
BRAD ANGOVE
2YO  BAY  COLT
M Taylor
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 21 m by Howdy Mate (2:48.20) in 2yo LR No NR CG on September 13 at $151. At the run before 7th (Fr4) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 20 m by Glorified (2:46.60) in 2yo No NR CG on September 3 at $51. Draws for a good showing.
Fr2
JACK LAUGHER
YELLOW, RED BRACES, BLACK WAISTBAND & MALTESE CROSSES, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS
3 6x870 COOPER CHUBB
PETER MANNING
2YO  BAY  COLT
G S Benson, S K Hegyi
Last start 11th (Sr5) over 2190m at Maryborough well beaten by Notanotha Naughty (2:47.50) in 2yo MAIDEN on September 8 at $61. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at Bendigo, beaten 22 m by Howdy Mate (2:01.80) in 2yo No NR CG on August 6 at $151. Must do a lot more.
Fr3
J W AINSWORTH
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE BRACES, HOOPED SLEEVES
4 27 RAPTA
M J BELLMAN
2YO  BAY  COLT
G & T Hull Superannuation Fund (Mgr: G D Hull)
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 45 m by Notanotha Naughty (2:47.50) in 2yo MAIDEN on September 8 at $7. At his previous start game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 3rd-5.71 beaten 6 m by Zoolu (2:07.10) in 2yo MAIDEN on August 27 at $7.50. In the mix.
Fr4
M J BELLMAN
BLUE, WHITE 'PCFA' LOGO & SLEEVES.
5 46527 AFRICAN GALA
CHRIS ANGOVE
2YO  BAY  COLT
M Taylor
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, beaten 30 m by Howdy Mate (2:48.20) in 2yo LR No NR CG on September 13 at $151. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough, beaten 23 m by Notanotha Naughty (2:47.50) in 2yo MAIDEN on September 8 at $12. Not going well enough.
Fr5
JORDAN LEEDHAM
BROWN, GREEN DIAMONDS
6 4774x CEEJAY ON BROADWAY
CHRIS ANGOVE
2YO  B/BR  FILLY
M Taylor
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Jays All That at Bendigo over 2150m in a 2yo 0-2 WINS on May 7 at $5.50. Market watch fresh.
Fr6
C A ALFORD
WHITE, RED YOKE, WAISTBAND & BRACES, WHITE DIAMONDS, SILVER OUTLINE, WHITE SLEEVES, RED A & CUFFS
7 1 ZOOLU
M J BELLMAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY
G D Hull, T M Hull
Was on debut from midfield and posted a big 6 m win (Sr1) held up early, at Bendigo (2:07.10) beating Rapta in 2yo MAIDEN on August 27 at $11 at the bell was 4th-9.74. Awkwardly drawn but is likely to progress.
Fr7
JACKIE BARKER
BLUE, BLACK COLLAR, BLACK, YELLOW & RED HOOPS
8 6561x BROOKLYNGOTCOURAGE
BRAD ANGOVE
2YO  BAY  FILLY
P J Clover, B C Angove
First up. At the last run she posted a big 5 m win (Fr1) held up early, at Melton (2:13.10) beating African Gala in 2yo MAIDEN on July 11 at $26. Bold showing expected.
Sr1
LUKE DUNNE
BLACK WITH WHITE YOKE & BRACES, BLACK FOURLEAF CLOVERS AND SLEEVES
9 73745 VANCE LANE
PETER MANNING
2YO  BAY  COLT
G J Searle, S Marshall, S I Searle, F J Searle
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 9 m by Afternoon Breeze (2:49.50) in 2yo No NR on August 16 at $21. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Bendigo, at the bell was 3rd-6.21 beaten 4 m by Howdy Mate (2:01.80) in 2yo No NR CG on August 6 at $61. Well placed.
Sr2
K E MANNING
RED WITH RED & BLUE STARS, BLUE & WHITE BRACE, BLUE SLEEVES WHITE STRIPE, RED STAR & CUFFS
10 4833x NORTHERN TRUSCOTT
BRAD ANGOVE
2YO  BAY  FILLY
B C Angove
First up. At the last run she good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-2.6m on the pegs beaten 15 m by Elle Perfecto (2:10.50) in 2yo No NR on July 4 at $5. One of the primary contenders.
Sr3
BRAD ANGOVE
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE DIAMONDS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES
11 67248 NOSTRA NIPOTINA
PETER MANNING
2YO  B/BR  FILLY
R Merola, S Godino
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Stawell on September 15. At the run before broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 24 m by Notanotha Naughty (2:47.50) in 2yo MAIDEN on September 8 at $9.50. Can do better.
Sr4
L C COOK
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE BRACES, RED SLEEVES