Ballarat Race 14 - Ballarat Race 14
SUMO SMASH (3) has been hard to follow lately, running sixth (23.41) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at this track. Looks suited here and big improvement expected. KAIA GOT SQUARE (6) produced a modest effort most recently when seventh at Sandown over 515m behind Handsome Ratio (30.59) in a Grade 5. Placed at her previous run. Can do much better this time. ZIVA BALE (8) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fourth (22.40) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Has a good record here at this journey. Comes out of a solid form race last start. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. HARLOW'S BOY (4) has ability and finds the right scenario to bounce back.
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Finished third last time (22.48) over 390m at this track. Drawn the inside. Prefer others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/01/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.41 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 02/01/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.14 | 0:16.70 | 0:16.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.90 |
| 7/7 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.74 | 0:16.74 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.52 | 0:16.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.66 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.1L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 05/11/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.71 | 0:16.61 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 99/1 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 29/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at Warragul (23.41) in a Special conditions H, finishing a 5 length sixth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Has ability and should feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.41 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 23/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.46 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
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Has finished last in his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 390m. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.31 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.1L | $67.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | 52 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.27 | 0:22.12 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.7L | $37.20 |
| 6/8 | 05/11/2025 | 40 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/09/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.55 | 0:23.93 | 0:23.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
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Latest effort finished last on January 29 over 515m at Sandown behind Handsome Ratio beaten 11 lengths (30.59) in a Grade 5. Around the mark two starts back. Winning chance on that form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.05 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.43 | 0:26.16 | 0:26.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.82 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $35.00 |