A BALLARAT man, charged over a terrifying high-speed police pursuit during which his car reached speeds of up to 200 km/h, is expected to face more charges today. Joel Horne, 20, of Butt St, pleaded guilty in Geelong Magistrates' Court yesterday to a range of offences including reckless conduct endangering life, speeding, unlicensed driving, theft and various other driving offences.Police Prosecutor, Leading Senior Constable Angela Avery said that about 7.40pm on July 23, Horne was driving west on the Great Ocean Road, Anglesea at 80km/h in a 60km/h zone."Police tried to stop Horne but instead he accelerated away towards Geelong, passing other vehicles over double lines," she said."They lost sight of him one kilometre east of Anglesea and a Torquay police unit took over as Horne continued east on the Anglesea Rd, Bellbrae, reaching estimated speeds of between 140 and 150 km/h."Winchelsea Police took over as Horne drove at 140 160 km/h on the ring road."Sen-Constable Avery said Horne continued west on the Midland Hwy towards Ballarat reaching speeds estimated at between 160km/h and 200 km/h."As he approached a roundabout at the Bannockburn turn-off, he lost control and smashed into a fence," she said. "He got out of the car and was arrested by police."His front seat passenger was not charged." The prosecutor said Horne's car was impounded and inquiries revealed he was unlicensed.She told the court that while Horne had no priors in Victoria, he did have priors for dishonesty in West Australia and there were six outstanding warrants regarding traffic offences in the Northern Territory.Sen-Constable Avery said additional matters before the court included a $35 petrol drive-off at Ballarat, the theft of $300 honey from a roadside stall and a deception committed on a Ballarat Hotel for overnight accommodation.Caetlyn Wells-Simon, for Horne, said her client was battling mental illness, had no money to pay for petrol, stole honey on the spur of the moment and was just looking for a warm bed and shower when he gave false details and a dodgy cheque to the hotel.Magistrate Michael Coghlan remanded Horne in custody and granted an application by Bacchus Marsh Police to interview him in relation to a range of other matters.Horne will reappear for final plea and sentencing in Geelong Magistrates' Court today.