Ballarat Race 4 - Sportsbet Blackbook
HUNTERVIEW LAD (1) is worth forgiving last start after finishing fourth (22.44) at this track over 390m. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Ready to return to form. WESTERN'S NASIAH (8) was below best last time at Warrnambool (22.26) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 1.3 lengths fourth. Has two wins already from this draw. Can feature with the right run. FLYING DAMIRO (2) wasn't far away at the finish when 4th and beaten only 4 lengths (22.59) at Warrnambool. Likely to be thereabouts. NOBLE DASH (7) is a last-start placegetter who is in the mix again.
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Was out of placings last time (22.44) at this track in a Grade 5 H, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/01/2026 | 39 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.1L | $4.50 |
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Was out of placings last time (22.59) at Warrnambool in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 4 lengths. Box stats strong with two wins and two placings from five starts. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $46.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.57 | 0:24.04 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.27 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
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Recorded a nose win (22.37) in a Grade 5 last time at Warrnambool. Goes very well from the draw boasting four places from seven starts. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.46 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 57 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.40 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at Geelong (23.10) in a Grade 5, finishing a 8 length sixth. Has never missed the placings from four starts off this box. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.6L | $46.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2026 | 26 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
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Good effort to win last start by one length over 400m at Mt Gambier in a handy (23.32), beating Oregon Caldwell. Will find this a bit tougher, looks up against it this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | Other | $1,070.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.32 | 0:23.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 6/6 | 11/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.79 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.55 | 0:17.55 | 0:17.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.79 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 22.5L | $2.90 |
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Good effort to win last start by 2 lengths over 425m at Bendigo in a handy (24.20), beating Ballantyne Star. Will find this a bit tougher, others have better credentials.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.20 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.28 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
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Finished second last start (22.35) over 390m at Shepparton. Jumps from a wide draw. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
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Started big odds last time but hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but fading out of it to finish fourth (22.26) at Warrnambool over 390m. Has run slick time here with a 22.24 PB at the distance. Go close.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.35 | 0:24.17 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.40 |