Ballarat Race 8

Black Horse Naturals Pace

Prize Money: $4,000

MIDNITE DESIRE (5) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 3 metres from the winner in third at Cranbourne. Draws wider but also drops in class so could put himself into the winners' stall. ALOOK TO LIKE (2) finished fourth at Ararat two runs ago before a comparable effort at his latest appearance at Stawell. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Leading hope. SILVER DOMINO (4) will strip fitter for the resuming effort. Draws well so could be more competitive. PISTOL QUEEN (1) resumes after four months but gets the ace draw and was readied with a trial so keep safe.

Distance: 1710m
Class: NR up to 37
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

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Pistol Queen (Fr1) 880609087x
Trainer: A R Wood (Harkness)
Driver: Lauren White (C)
Prize Money: $27,264
Win / Place: 3.28% / 16%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: SHESA KILLER QUEEN (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 2-1-7

Distance

30: 0-0-4

Trk/Dst

8: 0-0-2

Track

11: 0-0-2

Season

17: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

28: 0-1-3

Non-Metro

33: 2-0-4

Mobile

61: 2-1-7

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

61: 2-1-7

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:03.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

2: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 1-2-8

Comments

Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Breathe Easy at Geelong over 1609m in a NR up to 45 on December 19 at $126. Draws the inside so can play a role in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	31/3/26	Melton	1720m			-	Chris Lang	2:09.00	-	9.1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Walkwithme 2. Beau Beca 3. The Final Dance
7th of 7	19/12/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Lauren White	1:56.40	1:56.4	30.1m	$126	8	NR up to 45	$4,000	$120	1. Breathe Easy 2. Midnight Mojo 3. Eye See Amour
8th of 10	11/12/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Lauren White	2:45.20	2:02.0	34.1m	$41	7	NR up to 47	$7,000	$140	1. Monsieur Flamel 2. Are Weasley 3. Feel The Reign
10th of 12	4/12/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Lauren White	2:38.10	1:55.7	46.9m	$151	7	No NR	$15,000	$300	1. Lou Easyana 2. Rocknlena 3. Our Roku
9th of 12	27/11/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Lauren White	2:03.70	1:56.4	18.9m	$151	10	NR up to 49	$4,000	$120	1. Maxy Bomber 2. Blue Miki 3. Nothing Sweeter
11th of 12	17/11/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Lauren White	2:03.40	1:57.5	12.8m	$151	11	NR up to 45	$4,000	$120	1. Icanmotor 2. Too The Max 3. Salsawithsierra

Alook To Like (Fr2) 3550277544
Trainer: Jim Barker (Hamilton)
Driver: Jackie Barker
Prize Money: $33,223
Win / Place: 2.80% / 19%

9 yo Bay Horse

Sire: FOUR STARZZZ SHARK (CAN)

Dam: CHERIE MCTAGO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

107: 3-8-10

Distance

22: 1-3-1

Trk/Dst

9: 0-3-0

Track

17: 1-3-1

Season

21: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

102: 2-8-10

Mobile

107: 3-8-10

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

107: 3-8-10

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.49

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

48: 2-7-5

Driver Last 50

50: 6-7-4

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1785m at Stawell, beaten 14 m by Loan Sailor (2:11.30) in NR up to 40 on April 3 at $31. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1790m at Ararat, at the bell was 7th-12 beaten 19 m by Sea Hunter (2:12.40) in NR up to 38 on March 23 at $3. Draws to make an impact.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	3/4/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Rod Barker	2:11.30	1:58.4	14.9m	$31	11	NR up to 40	$4,000	$225	1. Loan Sailor 2. Zwick 3. Stellar Queen
4th of 9	23/3/26	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jackie Barker	2:12.40	1:59.1	19.1m	$3.00	9	NR up to 38	$4,000	$225	1. Sea Hunter 2. Ittakesluv 3. Watch It Happen
5th of 9	14/3/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Rod Barker	2:10.80	1:58.3	25.0m	$61	12	NR up to 40	$5,000	$99	1. Wow You Can Dance 2. Sea Hunter 3. Hilldale Sunrise
7th of 10	2/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Rod Barker	2:04.10	1:58.9	7.0m	$151	3	NR up to 42	$6,000	$140	1. Watch It Happen 2. Easy Rolling 3. Quick Decision
7th of 11	27/2/26	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Rod Barker	2:12.00	1:58.7	17.0m	$151	18	NR up to 40	$4,000	$120	1. Neds Beach NZ 2. Midnite Desire 3. Bettorpatchmeup
2nd of 10	9/2/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jackie Barker	2:10.80	1:57.9	9.2m	$10	29	NR up to 37	$5,000	$775	1. Quick Decision 2. Alook To Like 3. Missmalachite

Silver Domino (Fr3) 62600607x7
Trainer: Adam Stephens (Allendale)
Driver: Alex Ashwood
Prize Money: $120,680
Win / Place: 7.21% / 31%

9 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: LOMBO MADAM LASHE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

222: 16-24-31

Distance

68: 4-7-10

Trk/Dst

14: 0-1-3

Track

38: 0-3-6

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

60: 5-10-7

Non-Metro

162: 11-14-24

Mobile

222: 16-24-31

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

222: 16-24-31

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.90

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-7-4

Comments

Didn't impress first-up beaten 24 m seventh behind Loan Sailor at Stawell over 1785m in a NR up to 40 on April 3. Fitter so expect to see the best from him now.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	3/4/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Alex Ashwood	2:11.30	1:58.4	24.8m	$21	221	NR up to 40	$4,000	$120	1. Loan Sailor 2. Zwick 3. Stellar Queen
221 Day Spell
7th of 12	25/8/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jordan Leedham	2:46.70	2:02.5	16.4m	$23	20	NR up to 36	$4,000	$120	1. Icanmotor 2. White Pointer 3. Muriel
10th of 12	5/8/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Luke Dunne	2:44.70	2:01.0	27.0m	$17	11	NR up to 39	$4,000	$120	1. Ohhemmjay Cresco 2. Cobalt Blues 3. Rolling Remona
6th of 11	25/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jordan Leedham	2:09.40	2:01.1	6.0m	$15	14	NR up to 35	$4,000	$120	1. Very Tempting 2. Reinder 3. Allheartnoheight
10th of 12	11/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jordan Leedham	2:06.90	1:58.7	31.3m	$26	7	NR up to 36	$4,000	$120	1. Star Ruler NZ 2. Fair Chance 3. Lotakevi
11th of 11	4/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jordan Leedham	2:07.20	1:59.0	58.7m	$23	10	NR up to 36	$4,000	$120	1. Gozo Major 2. Blue Ocean 3. Ohhemmjay Cresco

Midnite Desire (Fr4) 6864525343
Trainer: Joseph Galea (Rockbank)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $22,058
Win / Place: 5.77% / 30%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: MIESHANA GOLD (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 3-6-7

Distance

15: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

5: 1-1-0

Season

15: 0-2-3

1st Up

6: 0-1-0

2nd Up

6: 0-1-1

3rd Up

5: 1-0-0

Metro

16: 0-1-2

Non-Metro

36: 3-5-5

Mobile

52: 3-6-7

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

52: 3-6-7

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

9: 1-1-2

Driver Last 50

50: 6-5-8

Comments

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Midnight Mojo at Melton over 2240m in a NR up to 49 on March 20 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Inexorable at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR 40 to 46 on March 29 at $4. Going well and is a leading player again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	29/3/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jordan Leedham	2:36.70	2:01.2	3.0m	$4.00	9	NR 40 to 46	$4,000	$415	1. Inexorable 2. Alpha Crucis 3. Midnite Desire
4th of 10	20/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jordan Leedham	2:43.10	1:57.2	7.5m	$11	8	NR up to 49	$4,000	$225	1. Midnight Mojo 2. Shiralee 3. Woodlea Diego NZ
3rd of 9	12/3/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jordan Leedham	2:44.90	2:01.8	3.6m	$5.00	6	NR up to 40	$4,000	$415	1. Northern Terror 2. Theroux 3. Midnite Desire
5th of 10	6/3/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jordan Leedham	2:04.30	1:56.3	15.6m	$9.00	7	NR up to 45	$4,000	$120	1. Janiebquick 2. Zu Hoffen 3. Freak Out
2nd of 11	27/2/26	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jordan Leedham	2:12.00	1:58.7	6.7m	$4.20	19	NR up to 40	$4,000	$640	1. Neds Beach NZ 2. Midnite Desire 3. Bettorpatchmeup
5th of 11	8/2/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jordan Leedham	2:32.40	1:57.9	15.0m	$9.50	9	NR up to 39	$4,000	$120	1. Alpha Crucis 2. Bond Girl 3. Sir Candy Cloud

Pappa Leo Nz (Fr5) 66280849x7
Trainer: Anthony (Tony) Xiriha (Pipers Creek)
Driver: Riley Pace (C)
Prize Money: $52,747
Win / Place: 8.97% / 34%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

78: 7-8-12

Distance

26: 1-3-6

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

4: 0-0-1

Season

15: 0-1-0

1st Up

6: 1-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Metro

13: 1-2-2

Non-Metro

65: 6-6-10

Mobile

78: 7-8-12

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

78: 7-8-12

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.71

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

9: 0-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 4-5-4

Comments

Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 80 m by Shiralee (2:43.70) in NR 36 to 40 on April 2 at $51. May need more racing.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	2/4/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Lauren White	2:43.70	2:00.8	78.8m	$51	90	NR 36 to 40	$4,000	$120	1. Shiralee 2. Theroux 3. Mynameisruby
90 Day Spell
2nd of 6	16/3/26	Bendigo	2150m			-	Lauren White	2:45.30	-	5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Mynameisruby 2. Pappa Leo NZ 3. Heston Cash
9th of 9	2/1/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	R Pace	2:07.30	1:59.1	37.1m	$14	12	NR up to 39	$4,000	$120	1. Shiralee 2. Feel The Buzz 3. Gozo Major
4th of 7	21/12/25	Cranbourne	1145m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	R Pace	1:22.10	-	8.6m	$4.00	13	NR up to 39	$4,000	$225	1. Pickle It 2. River Patrol NZ 3. Kardesler NZ
8th of 11	8/12/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jordan Leedham	1:56.90	1:56.9	29.0m	$7.50	11	NR 36 to 40	$4,000	$120	1. The Democrat 2. Normandy Nugget 3. Favouritehighlight
12th of 12	27/11/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	J B Frew	2:43.00	1:59.3	75.1m	$41	11	NR up to 45	$7,000	$140	1. Are Weasley 2. Yankee Gambler 3. Aveiro

Treacheroustimes (Fr6) 1x00068486
Trainer: Glenn Bull (Derrinal)
Driver: Glenn Bull
Prize Money: $110,219
Win / Place: 12% / 32%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: VANSUMIC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

164: 20-16-18

Distance

51: 4-3-4

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Track

7: 1-0-1

Season

23: 2-1-1

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

6: 0-0-0

3rd Up

5: 0-0-0

Metro

30: 2-0-1

Non-Metro

134: 18-16-17

Mobile

164: 20-16-18

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

164: 20-16-18

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.98

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

3: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 4-4-8

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 70 m by Shiralee (2:43.70) in NR 36 to 40 on April 2 at $34. At his previous start 8th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by Tophut Johny (2:05.60) in NR up to 45 on March 26 at $6. Consider.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	2/4/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Glenn Bull	2:43.70	2:00.8	72.0m	$34	7	NR 36 to 40	$4,000	$120	1. Shiralee 2. Theroux 3. Mynameisruby
8th of 8	26/3/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Glenn Bull	2:05.60	1:59.6	28.4m	$6.00	11	NR up to 45	$4,000	$120	1. Tophut Johny 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Atomic Glory
4th of 9	15/3/26	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Glenn Bull	2:35.50	1:59.2	3.1m	$34	4	NR up to 42	$7,000	$350	1. Salsboy 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Are Weasley
8th of 8	11/3/26	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Hannah Parish	2:00.20	1:57.3	16.4m	$7.50	7	NR up to 42	$7,000	$140	1. Polly Peachum 2. Star Ruler NZ 3. Iamawingate
6th of 12	4/3/26	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Glenn Bull	2:38.40	1:58.5	14.2m	$51	7	NR up to 42	$4,000	$120	1. Are Weasley 2. Joeys Hangover 3. Blue Ocean
10th of 10	25/2/26	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Glenn Bull	2:04.00	1:58.1	29.7m	$101	14	NR up to 49	$4,000	$120	1. Lenard Ess 2. Breathe Easy 3. Caruso Star

Sir Candy Cloud (Sr1) x406093207
Trainer: Malcolm Bull (Mt Cottrell)
Driver: Connor Clarke (C)
Prize Money: $21,811
Win / Place: 2.50% / 25%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: TINTED CLOUD (USA)

Dam: CANDY CRUSH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 1-5-4

Distance

6: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

9: 0-1-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

36: 1-5-4

Mobile

40: 1-5-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

40: 1-5-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 3-6-8

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 25 m by Bond Girl (1:58.70) in NR up to 39 on April 3 at $51. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong beaten 75 m by Admiralofthefleet (1:57.70) in NR up to 47 on March 13 at $8. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Expecting a return to form.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 7	3/4/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Malcolm Bull	1:58.70	1:58.7	26.7m	$51	21	NR up to 39	$4,000	$120	1. Bond Girl 2. Freak Out 3. Reason To Laugh
3rd of 6	28/3/26	Bacchus Marsh	1940m			-	Malcolm Bull	2:26.10	-	5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Soft Landing 2. Rock Poster 3. Sir Candy Cloud
10th of 10	13/3/26	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Alford	1:57.70	1:57.7	74.4m	$8.00	19	NR up to 47	$4,000	$120	1. Admiralofthefleet 2. Janiebquick 3. Quick Decision
2nd of 7	22/2/26	Cranbourne	1145m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Alford	1:20.80	-	0.1m	$2.20f	14	NR up to 39	$4,000	$640	1. Feel The Buzz 2. Sir Candy Cloud 3. Kardesler NZ
3rd of 11	8/2/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Alford	2:32.40	1:57.9	5.6m	$7.50	9	NR up to 39	$4,000	$415	1. Alpha Crucis 2. Bond Girl 3. Sir Candy Cloud
9th of 12	30/1/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Alford	2:07.30	1:59.1	22.5m	$13	7	NR up to 39	$4,000	$120	1. Zu Hoffen 2. Freak Out 3. The Ladybird NZ

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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