Ballarat   14 May 2026
 
GOING:

7+ VICBRED VOUCHER 4YO & OLDER MAIDEN PACE 1710m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 17)    

SCHWARZ (6) placed in his two Melton outings of last campaign, finishing runner-up in the Tatlow Stakes when fresh and only 1.6m away in a Breeders Crown heat before his prep ended early. That was 18 months ago but he should be ready to go after placing in two recent trials and his form stands out in this line-up. WOODVILLE FLYER (2) progressed off a debut fourth to come from wide on the back row and miss by just a head as runner-up at Kilmore last week. A good draw should see her perform well. SEASIDE LADY (3) was runner-up here two back before she led from this barrier and stuck on last start. Can be competitive. MAURLEN GRACE (1) has performed well from back row draws at her last two outings so should enjoy the ace draw.
1 7x036 MAURLEN GRACE
LISA HARDY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE
Maurlen Equine Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Woodroffe), A Carey, E Carey, G Scoberg, L F Hardy
Last start 6th (Sr5) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 11 m by Roman Scrittore (2:03.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on May 5 at $31. At her previous start game effort when 3rd (Sr4) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 9th-12.99 beaten 10 m by Miss Doobee (2:02.30) in MAIDEN on March 24 at $7. May feature from this draw.
Fr1
M J BELLMAN
BLACK, PINK 'PACING FOR PINK' LOGO
2 42 WOODVILLE FLYER
STEPHEN CLARKE
4YO  BAY  MARE
K F Hymers
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Bet On Aces at Charlton over 2100m in a MAIDEN on April 26 at $3.10. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Hello Possums at Kilmore over 2180m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on May 7 at $4.80. Draws well and has upside.
Fr2
C R CLARKE
RED,WHITE,GREY, RED BRACES AND DIAMONDS, CANCER LOGO, RED CUFFS.
3 42524 SEASIDE LADY
JODI QUINLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE
C F Quinlan, D Shelly, S J Dunbar, F B Zausa, G Zausa
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Posterman at Maryborough over 2190m 4yo+ MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second at this track over 2200m same class on April 9. Draws for another good showing.
Fr3
TAYLOR FORD
PINK, ROYAL BLUE DIAMONDS COLLAR & BAND, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES
4 65x57 TALKBABYTALK
DAVID BARBETTI
5YO  BROWN  GELDING
A J Rolfs, S L B Barbetti, C Barbetti, D P Barbetti, T M Barbetti
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 12 m by Lower West Side (2:05.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 30 at $26. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough, at the bell was 2nd-4.9 beaten 6 m by Posterman (2:43.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 20 at $26. Fitter so may show more.
Fr4
JACKIE BARKER
LIGHT BLUE, RED STAR & ARMBANDS
5 76x85 WATCH HIM DANCE
OWEN MARTIN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING
B M Emerson, P Voss
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton was 5th-5.8 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Lous Mambo (1:56.50) in MAIDEN on May 8 at $61. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 45 m by Magellan (2:44.00) in MAIDEN on April 3 at $12. First four hope with further improvement to come on the latest effort.
Fr5
JORDAN LEEDHAM
DARK BLUE, GREEN & WHITE BRACES
6 4x23x SCHWARZ
EMMA STEWART
4YO  BAY  HORSE
AD Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Zavitsanos), W R Viney
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Hesitate at Melton over 2240m in a 2yo No NR CG on November 8 2024 at $2.50. Back from a long spell but is capable and has been trialling well so looks well placed for a winning return.
Fr6
J J HERBERTSON
NAVY BLUE, GOLD Z & SHOULDERS, WHITE YOKE WITH NAVY 'TEAM ZAV', NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS.
7 87606 JILLIBY UTAH
RORY COVERDALE
4YO  BAY  HORSE
K Coverdale
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1710m at this track beaten 12 m by Lower West Side (2:05.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 30 at $126. Two runs back was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 2200m after being wide early at this track well beaten by Roman Charlie (2:44.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 9 at $31. Needs to do more. Hard to have on those efforts.
Fr7
RORY COVERDALE
WHITE, PURPLE & TEAL TRIANGLE CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES.
8 80477 FIRESIDE
N A O'CONNOR
7YO  B/BR  GELDING
A X O'Connor, J K O'Connor
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1680m after being wide early at Terang, beaten 14 m by Five Cent (2:03.70) in MAIDEN on May 5 at $34. Two runs back 7th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough was 10th-20.2 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Posterman (2:43.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 20 at $10. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Sr1
N A O'CONNOR
PURPLE, WHITE SASH & ARMBANDS
9 66450 CURRYINAHURRY
DAVID MAGRI
5YO  BAY  GELDING
D C Magri
Last start 11th (Sr6) over 1710m at this track, beaten 18 m by Lower West Side (2:05.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 30 at $151. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 30 m by Midnight Moth (1:58.10) in MAIDEN on April 17 at $34. Must do a lot more.
Sr2
D C MAGRI
PURPLE, GREEN HORSESHOE, COLLAR & WAISTBAND, YELLOW SLEEVES WITH PURPLE STARS.
10 80x88 SOFT LANDING
LEILANI JUSTICE
5YO  BROWN  HORSE
L M Justice, G Stebbing
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 85 m by Hello Possums (2:43.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on May 7 at $26. Two runs back 8th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton beaten 30 m by Letitrideluv (2:05.90) in MAIDEN on May 1 at $61. Has the task ahead.
Sr3
L M JUSTICE
BLUE, PINK MALTESE CROSS, PINK SLEEVES