Ballarat Race 12 - Two More Races To Go Ht2
SUMO SMASH (5) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fourth (23.14) in a Grade 5 at Warragul. Form here at the trip sound including three wins. Has winning claims on his best figures. BRUTALITY (1) hit the ground running and set it up early clocking 23.53 with a 2.25 lengths win at Horsham over 410m. Goes well out of this box with a win and six minor placings. Expected to feature again. GOBLIN (3) goes very well this trip starting eight times for four wins and three minors. Missed the frame latest (22.49) when fifth over 390m at Shepparton in a Grade 4/5. Looks suited here and can measure up. BUNNI BALE (8) is a last start winner in very good time. Worth consideration.
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Strong performance after tracking the speed to win by 2.25 lengths at Horsham over 410m (23.53) beating Jabberwocky in Grade 5 on September 2. Looks the one to beat again.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/09/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.53 | 0:23.53 | 0:23.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.2L | $4.30 |
| 5/5 | 30/08/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.81 | 0:23.43 | 0:23.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 21/08/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.02 | 0:24.02 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 12/08/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.81 | 0:23.17 | 0:23.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.1L | $42.90 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.48 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
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Was out of placings last time (26.27) at Warragul in a Special conditions H, finishing sixth and beaten 12 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and five places from 11 starts. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.68 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.37 | 0:23.37 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.4L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.7L | $2.30 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at Geelong over 400m. Last start finished 5th on February 9 over 390m at Shepparton behind Living beaten 9 lengths (22.49) in a Grade 4/5. Some good form is emerging from that last run. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.49 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2026 | 40 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.01 | 0:16.70 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.30 |
| 5/8 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.32 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.22 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 |
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Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Healesville over 300m in 16.81. Followed that up with a minor placing over 400m at Geelong at Grade 5 eight days ago. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.81 | 0:16.81 | 0:16.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 28/01/2026 | 91 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.51 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.66 | 0:24.46 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 18.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.18 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2025 | 19 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.09 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.2L | $14.60 |
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Latest effort finished 4th on February 10 over 400m at Warragul behind Daintree Damage beaten 3 lengths (23.14) in a Grade 5. Has an exceptional 22.07 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $2.20 |
| 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 |
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Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (22.42) over 390m at this track. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.7L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.32 | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.20 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 525m at The Meadows. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.45 | 0:28.14 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.55 | 0:27.55 | 0:27.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.26 | 0:28.23 | 0:27.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.17 | 0:28.17 | 0:28.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
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Won her last two including a strong win last start over 400m at Geelong by 4 lengths in a Grade 5. Can bring up a hat-trick.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.7L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $2.90 |