Ballarat   18 Sep 2025
 
GOING:

MILLERS CONSTRUCTION TROT 1710m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 15)    

NO TELLING HEATHER (10) broke early last start so did well to recover and clock in fourth. Placed in two of her other three starts this time in and should be at peak fitness now. Winning chance with manners. ARTIGAS (5) has been let down by manners in both starts since a fresh win at Maryborough but still managed to clock in fourth last time. Still learning but can make an impact if he gets it right. RARITY ROCK (9) draws on the back row but owns a good record at this circuit and comes right into contention after scoring last start by 2.4 metres at Cranbourne. HES THEMIGHTYSPIN (1) has been readied for the return with a trial placing and draws to advantage. Keep safe.
1 8678x HES THEMIGHTYSPIN
PATRICK TOMKINSON
10YO  BAY  GELDING
P X Tomkinson, K E Mullan
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 1.75 m (Fr5) at Geelong (1:59.70) beating Heza Gun in NR 55 to 60 on January 31 at $11. Looks set for a bright return.
Fr1
J J HERBERTSON
WHITE, BLUE 'PCFA' LOGO
2 x4630 EMMWALLEN
COURTNEY SLATER
4YO  BAY  HORSE
M J Driscoll, M R Lamond, F R Clarke, Z J Driscoll
Last start broke and finished 11th (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 45 m by Myheartbeatstrue (2:44.90) in NR up to 55 on September 11 at $12. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton beaten 9 m by Muskee (2:48.60) in NR up to 55 on September 5 at $5. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Chance with manners.
Fr2
J L DUGGAN
BLACK, GOODTIME LOGO, PINK WAISTBAND COLLAR & CUFFS
3 205x9 PARIS JAMILLA
ASHLEY AINSWORTH
5YO  BAY  MARE
L J Turner
Began her campaign last start running 9th (30m Fr5) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 80 m by Ataboy Charlie (2:51.80) in No NR on September 8 at $18. May need more racing.
Fr3
A A AINSWORTH
PURPLE, WHITE YOKE & BRACES, PURPLE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH PURPLE DIAMONDS, WHITE CUFFS
4 51557 CHARLESTON AVENUE
CHRIS SVANOSIO
3YO  BROWN  GELDING
E S MacLean, MacLean Family Group (Mgr: E S MacLean)
Last start 7th (Sr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 9th-13.22 beaten 17 m by Myheartbeatstrue (2:44.90) in NR up to 55 on September 11 at $51. At the start before 5th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 17 m by Muskee (2:48.60) in NR up to 55 on September 5 at $4.40. Can be in the finish if he finds his best.
Fr4
TAYLOR YOUL
WHITE, RED BRACES & STARS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH RED STRIPE & BLACK STAR
5 8x174 ARTIGAS
AARON DUNN
3YO  BAY  COLT
S J Prendergast, A J Dunn, P C Lamond, T Siebelink
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 5th-10 beaten 9 m by Rocky Valley (2:04.40) in NR up to 59 on September 8 at $13. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early speed at this track beaten 80 m by Claudys Hero (2:05.90) in NR 50 to 55 on August 7 at $3. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
Fr5
A J DUNN
BLUE, YELLOW TRIANGULAR QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH BLUE DIAMONDS
6 31787 DESIGNS
TOBY AINSWORTH
6YO  BAY  MARE
A K Henderson, K B Henderson, T L Ainsworth
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong was 4th-6.76 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Kyvalley Anthony (1:59.00) in NR 53 to 59 on September 12 at $34. At her previous start 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 25 m by Dichotomy (2:06.20) in 0W/15 0K stake on August 30 at $126. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better showing.
Fr6
ADA MASSA
PURPLE, BLUE YOKE & BRACES ,WHITE DIAMONDS, PURPLE SLEEVES WHITE DIAMONDS, BLUE COLLAR & CUFFS
7 30x18 BUCKLES FOR BERRY
DAVID MURPHY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY
E E Murphy, J F Murphy, S G Murphy
Broke last start; 8th (Sr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 55 m by Scar (2:37.80) in NR up to 50 on September 7 at $26. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 12 m win after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Geelong (2:02.10) beating Itgetsbetter in MAIDEN on August 29 at $5 at the bell was leading 4.75. Could bounce back.
Fr7
D A MURPHY
WHITE, GREEN SHAMROCK, DARK BLUE SLEEVES
8 710x7 DI LI
BRETT SHIPWAY
10YO  BAY  MARE
B Shipway, C M Batson
Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (30m Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 45 m by Ataboy Charlie (2:51.80) in No NR on September 8 at $26. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Sr1
B SHIPWAY
BROWN, PINK MALTESE CROSS, BROWN SLEEVES WITH PINK PIN STRIPE
9 53271 RARITY ROCK
PHILLIP ELLERY
6YO  BAY  GELDING
P I Ellery, P L Lammens
Last start won just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Cranbourne (2:38.20) beating Mont Sally in NR up to 50 on August 31 at $5 at the bell was 2nd-4. In form and could goon with it.
Sr2
P I ELLERY
DARK BLUE, RED SPOTS
10 x2834 NO TELLING HEATHER
COLIN HOLLOWAY
4YO  BAY  MARE
C W Holloway, H A Holloway, B W Holloway, D A Candy
Last start then settled down to finish fourth over 2100m at Geelong last start. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong was leading by 2 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Majestic Tooth (2:00.90) in NR 50 to 55 on August 29 at $11. Looks hard to beat.
Sr3
K E MANNING
BLACK, WHITE YOKE, BRACES & PINSTIPE ON CUFFS