Ballarat Race 13 - Ballarat Race 13
PAW GUSTO (3) has missed the frame at his last two runs but could not have been more impressive the run prior in his excellent 21.99 win at this track over 390m. Smart win three back and looks a key chance here. VALLETTA DASH (8) started big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish second (22.36) at this track over 390m. Can measure up. PAW SAPPHIRE (4) missed the frame latest when seventh at Warrnambool (26.11) but scored four back at Warrnambool (21.98). Has a solid record over this journey. One of the better hopes. HIGHER FORCE (2) is back from a break and worth including.
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Returns from a three-and-a-half months spell after being tipped out on the back of a fifth (23.11) over 400m at Warragul. Has had two fresh up runs and has recorded the one placing. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 109 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 06/11/2025 | 55 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 12/09/2025 | 11 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.49 | 0:24.18 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/7 | 01/09/2025 | 17 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.14 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2025 | 4 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.16 | 0:26.16 | 0:25.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2025 | 34 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.84 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
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Missed the frame latest (22.66) when seventh over 390m at this track in a Grade 5. Has three minors from four starts from box 2. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/11/2025 | 98 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.1L | $19.50 |
| 6/6 | 20/08/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.71 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 26.7L | $14.80 |
| 6/6 | 13/08/2025 | 26 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.25 | 0:23.81 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $9.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.93 | 0:23.93 | 0:23.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.2L | $7.10 |
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Was out of placings last time when seventh (25.96) at Warrnambool in a Restricted WIN H. Will jump from box 3 for the first time. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/02/2026 | 8 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.37 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.90 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.12 | 0:22.12 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
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Lines up from box 4 for the first time after finishing a 9 length seventh at Warrnambool (26.11) in a Grade 5. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.93 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 36 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.9L | $4.00 |
| 0/8 | 24/12/2025 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:32.40 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.29 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.80 |
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Form has been solid with minor placings at her last five starts. Last time out finished 2nd in a TG1-4W on February 19 over 400m at Mt Gambier behind She's A Jumbo beaten 3.5 lengths (23.54). Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | 10 | TG1-4W | $1,010.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.54 | 0:23.30 | 0:23.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 99/3 | 26/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | N/A | 0:18.39 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.29L | $0.00 |
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Was out of placings last time when eighth (23.47) at Geelong in a Grade 5 H. Will jump from box 7 for the first time. Looking to others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2026 | 10 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.6L | $1.60 |
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.80 |
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Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, grabbed late but holding on to a placing when a 5 length second (22.36) over 390m at this track. Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.28 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 5 | SE | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 7/8 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |