Ballarat (VIC)
1 2 3
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R3
6h57m
Woodlands Stud Maiden Pace
1710m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:06pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
MAIDEN RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R3
3 - IM THE REASON
  • 3 Im The Reason (FR3)
  • D: Michael Bellman
  • T: J A Towers
  • x-6-3-8-2-7-4-4-4-5
6.0 6.0 6.5 7.5
$6.00 $6.00 - $6.00 $6.50 $7.50
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: LE GASTON (8) is the experienced and consistent performer in this field. He has had six career starts for five placings and often races tough opposition. He will need to navigate the tricky barrier. FANTASY FLIGHT (9) is a well-bred first starter for Kyle Marshall who has shown promise in his trials. He hit the line well in his most recent trial and has options from barrier nine. BUNGY (6) is a first starter who was impressive winning a recent Melton trial and has an awkward draw to overcome. BUBBLE OVER (4) is another debutant with two trial seconds. He is well bred and looks well placed.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
5-0-1-1
LAST SEASON
4-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
0%
WIN S/RATE
18%
PLACE S/RATE
11-0-1-1
CAREER
$3,768
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
10
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 11-0-1-1 0% 18% 3
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 10-0-1-1 0% 20% 4
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 4-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 5-0-1-1 0% 40% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR N/A
Distance Best MR N/A
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Michael Bellman
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Towers
Trained at: Bungaree
Owners: J A (Jefferey) Towers
Breeder(s): R K Grubb, A S Grubb, N R Grubb
Colours: Dark Blue, Pink Stars & Armbands
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: For a Reason - Rise to the Top (Artistic Fella USA)
National Rating: NR46
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 11 17
STAWELL (Good) 09/02/2026, 1785m, MAIDEN 1:58.2 (58.6, 28.4)
Finished 5/11 btn 12.6m, $6000, Rod Barker (Sr1), $18.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st BIGBASHASH (Fr5)
2nd ALLGOOD VINNIE (Fr6) 4.2m
3rd LOAN SAILOR (Fr7) 2.7m
4 of 9 12
MELTON (Good) 23/01/2026, 1720m, MAIDEN 1:55.7 (55.8, 27.1)
Finished 4/9 btn 26.3m, $6000, Michael Bellman (Fr7), $51.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st CO CAPTAIN (Sr2)
2nd TRYX VIXEN (Fr6) 5.8m
3rd PET WOLF (Fr2) 17.1m
4 of 12 6
HAMILTN (Fast) 11/01/2026, 1660m, MAIDEN 1:56.5 (57.2, 29.1)
Finished 4/12 btn 16.1m, $6000, Rod Barker (Sr4), $31.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st SIZZLE ORO (Fr4)
2nd WEERROOK WILSON (Fr3) 3.7m
3rd MAJOR ROY (Fr7) HD
4 of 8 7
HORSHAM (Good) 05/01/2026, 1700m, MAIDEN 1:58.3 (59.9, 30.5)
Finished 4/8 btn 10.4m, $6000, Michael Bellman (Fr7), $8.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, sulky contacted
1st NAMELLA (Fr4)
2nd SIZZLE ORO (Fr3) HFHD
3rd FLY AHEAD (Fr1) 8.4m
7 of 11 35
CHARLTN (Good) 29/12/2025, 2100m, MAIDEN 1:57.9 (60.1, 30.6)
Finished 7/11 btn 43.5m, $6000, Michael Bellman (Sr3), $7.50
1 out 2 back at bell, hung in, inconvenienced, hung out
1st TACTICALLY PERFECT NZ (Sr4)
2nd MY ULTIMATE LUIGI NZ (Sr2) 12.0m
3rd NAMELLA (Fr2) 2.0m
2 of 9 42
HORSHAM (Good) 24/11/2025, 1700m, MAIDEN 1:56.2 (59.0, 28.9)
Finished 2/9 btn 15.2m, $6000, Michael Bellman (Fr5), $12.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st SWEETKINDOFMAGIC (Fr3)
2nd IM THE REASON (Fr5) 15.2m
3rd THE ULTIMATUM (Sr1) 21.8m
8 of 11 10
MARYBRO (Good) 13/10/2025, 1690m, MAIDEN 1:56.6 (57.5, 28.7)
Finished 8/11 btn 29.0m, $6000, Mark Hayes (Sr1), $31.00
inconvenienced score up, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st ONE GOLDEN DEAL (Fr2)
2nd JILLIBY KYMY LOU (Sr2) 1.0m
3rd BLACK OPAL JACK (Sr4) 2.6m
3 of 8 11
MELTON (Good) 03/10/2025, 1720m, MAIDEN 1:58.9 (57.9, 28.8)
Finished 3/8 btn 10.0m, $6000, Mark Hayes (Fr4), $101.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st LEIAH JOLIE (Fr2)
2nd COOKIE DOUGH (Fr3) 6.6m
3rd IM THE REASON (Fr4) 3.4m
6 of 11 579
MARYBRO (Good) 22/09/2025, 1690m, MAIDEN 1:58.1 (57.4, 29.2)
Finished 6/11 btn 14.3m, $6000, Mark Hayes (Sr3), $61.00
vets examination before race, 1 out 3 back at bell, vets examination after race
1st BOULEVARD BART (Sr1)
2nd OUT TO STAY (Sr4) HFHD
3rd LOAN SAILOR (Fr1) 5.1m
6 of 7 N/A
BTHURST (Good) 21/02/2024, 1730m, No NR. 2:00.2 (58.4, 29.1)
Finished 6/7 btn 15.2m, $9792, Tony Higgs (Fr7), $31.00
restrained after start, 800 metres, 1 out 1 back at bell, inconvenienced
1st GO JACK CROCKER (Fr4)
2nd EVELYNS DRAGON (Fr5) SHFHD
3rd DA VINCENT (Fr1) 1.7m