Terang (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
R5
15h58m
Ule Hoof Oil Trotters Handicap
2180m | Standing Start | Trotters | 8:22pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R5
2 - ITGETSBETTER
  • 2 Itgetsbetter (10m FR2)
  • D: Michael Bellman
  • T: J B O'Connor
  • 8-4-4-3-2-3-4-4-6-6
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: KYVALLEY MISTY (3) will no doubt have admirers based on the astute trainer/driver combination alone and her short SP profile, but she is an enigmatic type who’s hard to trust. However, this looks suitable. She was a winner last start when leading under mobile conditions in an easier race, so if she holds that form, she will take catching. OFF YOUR FACESKI (8) faces a task from the handicap and isn’t the most reliable beginner; however, his form this season is more positive than most here, winning 7 of 14. He has won under standing-start conditions, so it’s not a total risk having him high in calculations. In saying that, your confidence will grow dramatically if you see him trotting after 300m. JAKARTA (5) wasn’t at his best last time out, but his best form keeps him in calculations against this line-up. He was a winner back in July from a similar handicap, and if he brings that form, he’s right in it. BROWN EYED KATE (4) seems to be a trustworthy beginner away from the tapes, which is a big advantage in this line-up. She has been a little plain her past few, but her manners will carry her a long way.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
8-0-0-2
TRACK
6-0-0-2
DISTANCE
6-0-0-2
TRK / DIST
22-1-3-2
LAST SEASON
14-0-2-2
THIS SEASON
3/8
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
3%
WIN S/RATE
26%
PLACE S/RATE
38-1-5-4
CAREER
$14,338
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 38-1-5-4 3% 26% 7
Distance 6-0-0-2 0% 33% 4
Dist Range 27-1-3-3 4% 26% 6
Track 8-0-0-2 0% 25% 4
Track / Dist 6-0-0-2 0% 33% 3
This Season 14-0-2-2 0% 29% 6
Last Season 22-1-3-2 5% 27% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:06.8MS 7
Distance Best MR TR2:06.8MS 6
Standing Starts 9-0-1-0 0% 11% 7
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Michael Bellman
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J B O'Connor
Trained at: Narrawong
Owners: C M O'Connor, J B O'Connor, T Hickey, S Hickey, C Snowdon, G Snowdon, T J McGarity, P M Donelly, S B Donelly, M Tamburro, J Cattogio, C Yigit, D Padgett, F J Psaila
Breeder(s): A X O'Connor, J K O'Connor
Colours: Black, Red Maltese Cross, Black & White Hooped Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Volstead USA - Keystone Clare (Keystone Salute USA)
National Rating: NR40
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 9 13
ARARAT (Good) 23/08/2026, 2165m, No NR. 2:03.4 (61.3, 30.0)
Finished 6/9 btn 37.3m, $4000, Michael Bellman (10 Fr3), $19.00
broke, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st BOUTIKA (20 Fr1)
2nd SONARMI JOH (40 Fr2) 24.1m
3rd TENSION SEEKER (FT Fr1) 1.3m
6 of 10 5
HAMILTN (Slow) 10/08/2026, 2660m, No NR. 2:04.4 (60.1, 30.4)
Finished 6/10 btn 33.4m, $4000, Michael Bellman (10 Fr3), $26.00
worked forward, led, leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st OFF YOUR FACESKI (40 Fr3)
2nd SNICKERS EXPRESS (10 Fr5) 6.5m
3rd SONARMI JOH (40 Fr1) 9.6m
4 of 7 13
BALARAT (Good) 05/08/2026, 2200m, NR up to 50. 2:01.8 (61.2, 31.2)
Finished 4/7 btn 9.9m, $8000, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr3), $15.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 1 back at bell, sulky contacted, flat tyre
1st SILENT REVERIE (Fr5)
2nd I AM SKYE CHIOLA (Fr7) 6.8m
3rd CHAMPAGNES (Fr6) 1.6m
4 of 6 23
BALARAT (Good) 23/07/2026, 1710m, NR up to 45. 1:59.9 (58.0, 29.6)
Finished 4/6 btn 19.7m, $7000, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr3), $7.00
gate speed, outside leader at bell
1st CHAMPAGNES (Fr5)
2nd BETSY ANNE (Fr2) 6.8m
3rd LOVE WHO (Fr1) 4.5m
3 of 6 5
MT.GAMB (Good) 30/06/2026, 2190m, NR up to 45. 2:06.3 (61.7, 30.8)
Finished 3/6 btn 4.8m, $5000, Brent Howard (Fr3), $7.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st BROWN EYED KATE (Sr1)
2nd LADY SUSPICIOUS (Fr4) 1.0m
3rd ITGETSBETTER (Fr3) 3.8m
2 of 8 8
BALARAT (Good) 25/06/2026, 2200m, NR up to 50. 2:03.3 (60.7, 30.1)
Finished 2/8 btn 2.7m, $8000, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr1), $10.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, obtained inside run
1st APEX (Fr5)
2nd ITGETSBETTER (Fr1) 2.7m
3rd METRO SWISH NZ (Sr1) HD
3 of 7 8
MARYBRO (Good) 17/06/2026, 1690m, NR 43 to 46. 2:01.1 (60.3, 29.7)
Finished 3/7 btn 7.5m, $4000, Michael Bellman (Fr1), $8.50
gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st ATTRACTED (Sr1)
2nd BETSY ANNE (Fr3) 1.3m
3rd ITGETSBETTER (Fr1) 6.2m
4 of 6 8
MT.GAMB (Good) 09/06/2026, 2190m, No NR. 2:08.7 (61.2, 31.0)
Finished 4/6 btn 16.7m, $3500, Michael Bellman (10 Fr1), $4.00
broke, warning issued, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st BROWN EYED KATE (10 Fr3)
2nd SONARMI JOH (50 Fr1) 2.4m
3rd LADY SUSPICIOUS (10 Fr2) 2.1m
4 of 9 14
STAWELL (Slow) 01/06/2026, 2600m, No NR. 2:09.0 (61.4, 31.2)
Finished 4/9 btn 2.2m, $6000, Michael Bellman (FT Fr4), $17.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st NIGHT WHISPERER (FT Fr6)
2nd MATTYO (FT Fr5) 1.2m
3rd SONARMI JOH (30 Fr1) HFNK
8 of 9 N/A
TERANG (Good) 18/05/2026, 2180m, No NR. 2:05.8 (59.8, 30.1)
Finished 8/9 btn 20.9m, $6000, Michael Bellman (FT Fr2), $26.00
pre race swab, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st SISTER MOLLY (20 Fr1)
2nd KAMARAN (20 Fr2) 3.0m
3rd SONARMI JOH (40 Fr1) 7.7m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 7 N/A
ARARAT (Good) 27/10/2025, 2195m, MAIDEN 2:06.8 (62.7, 31.3)
Finished 1/7 $6000, Connor Clarke (Fr3), $11.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, contact marker pegs, used sprint lane
1st ITGETSBETTER (Fr3)
2nd METRO SWISH NZ (Fr4) 1.6m
3rd LUCKY YOU (Fr5) 2.0m