Ballarat Race 12 - Two More Races To Go
PAW WELKES (7) comes here following a solid fourth over 400m at Warragul in 22.70. Smart run latest and looks a key chance again here. NOAH'S BEST (5) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when fifth at Warrnambool over 450m behind Baby Beets (25.76) in a Grade 5. Shapes as one to consider. DID NOT (8) recorded her best time this course and distance latest, finishing a 3.5 lengths second behind Larni Lou in 25.69. Strong latest and expected to measure up. AXEL'S RADAR (4) looks an each-way chance.
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 1.3 lengths second at Healesville but did record a slick 19.39 over the 350m trip. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.39 | 0:19.31 | 0:19.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | 30 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.27 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 02/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.19 | 0:23.79 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.35 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
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Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (26.13) over 460m at Geelong. Has a low draw. Looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 11 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.13 | 0:26.08 | 0:26.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | 22 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Sandown over 595m in 34.89. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 595m at Sandown at Grade 4/5 level. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.90 | 0:34.36 | 0:34.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 NP | $1,990.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.89 | 0:34.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.29 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.09 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/6 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.48 | 0:28.09 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (25.76) at Warrnambool in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 10 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 48 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.05 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.54 | 0:27.23 | 0:27.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 09/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.15 | 0:27.15 | 0:27.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.7L | $5.10 |
| 1/8 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.9L | $12.80 |
Stats
Comments
Showed strong early pace and stuck on well despite finishing out of the placings when fourth over 400m Warragul in 22.70. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.33 | 0:24.21 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (25.69) over 450m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Worth including.
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 | 23/02/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.46 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.7L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.38 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.7L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 19/01/2026 | 45 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.44 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/12/2025 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.83 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.8L | $8.00 |