Ballarat Race 9 - Sportsbet Ballarat Cup Ht6
WRECK JAMES (3) made light work of a wide draw last time with a strong early sectional and clocking 24.97 in a 4 length win at this track over 450m. Winner at his latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. The one to beat again. BAROOGA JIM (7) goes very well this trip starting 14 times for six wins and five minors. Comes off a (25.48) win last time, scoring by 7 lengths in a Grade 5 over 460m at Geelong. Can hit the frame with the right run. MOTION SENSOR (8) struggled for best form latest, finishing 5th (22.07) in a Grade 5 FIN at this track. Has a strong winning record here at this journey including two wins. Worth following up. PAW VORTEX (6) is worth a look over a shorter distance this time.
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Won two starts back at Warrnambool over 450m in 25.35. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 525m at The Meadows at Special conditions race level. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 23 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.40 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
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Finished second at big odds last time (30.14) over 525m at The Meadows. Drawn close to the inside. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 56 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
| 0/8 | 27/12/2025 | 10 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:36.95 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.49 | 0:34.49 | 0:34.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.62 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.12 | 0:34.59 | 0:34.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.48 | 0:34.41 | 0:34.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 99/1 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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In the placings last start over 640m at Sale before a break of nine weeks. Drawn the squeeze and looking to others.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | SPEC H | $10,150.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.91 | 0:36.69 | 0:36.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.78 | 0:27.70 | 0:27.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:37.73 | 0:37.48 | 0:37.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/11/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.41 | 0:34.41 | 0:34.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 6 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Easy winner leading throughout to post a big 7 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at Geelong, clocking a lightning 25.48 over the 460m trip. Top win and looms as a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $1.40 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.93 | 0:24.93 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | 40 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 27/10/2025 | 5 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.03 | 0:24.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.5L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Out of the placings last time but the run prior he recorded an enormous 22.08 over 390m finishing second at this track. Expecting another bold showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 19 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 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 |