Ballarat Race 13 - Ballarat Race 13
IT'S SOYSAGES (3) flew the lids with a strong early split and led throughout to score an impressive win by 2.75 lengths over 400m at Geelong (22.98). Makes plenty of appeal if runs up to latest. MAURITIAN LUCAS (2) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at this track behind Ocean Burn (22.52) in a Grade 5. Turned chasing the leaders but kept coming. Form from his last run is proving to be solid. Leading chance. MORAINE ARNIE (4) comes off an average performance last start when seventh at Warrnambool over 390m behind Lektra Bills (22.85) in a Grade 5. A big run wouldn't surprise. PAW KIPLIN (1) has been a model of consistency and deserves plenty of thought.
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In the money last time at this track (22.52) in a Grade 5, finishing a 2 length second. Has two successes and three minors from 10 starts from box 2. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 15 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.63 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
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Good performance to win by 2.75 lengths at Geelong over 400m (22.98) beating Rushmore Red in Grade 5 on March 3. Can make it back to back wins.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
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Was out of placings last time (22.85) at Warrnambool in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths. Has two successes and four minors from 10 starts from box 4. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.24 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (24.74) over 435m at Sale. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.45 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 381 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $46.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.74 | 0:25.89 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.2L | $24.40 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.30 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.6L | $46.20 |
| 99/1 | 28/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Good effort to win last start by a neck over 450m at Warrnambool in a handy (25.92), beating Zipping O'reilly. Will find this a bit tougher, can't make much of a case this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.89 | 0:25.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.7L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 12/01/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.31 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
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Last start finished sixth on March 3 over 460m at Geelong behind Dad's Surprise, beaten 4 lengths (26.42) in a Grade 5. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.42 | 0:26.13 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.73 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 2 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.18 | 0:26.18 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.7L | $15.00 |