Ballarat Race 5 - Alsop And Co Catering
TINKER PAT (6) box seated before sticking on well to finish 3.5 lengths away in second (23.10) at Geelong in a Grade 5 over 400m. Makes plenty of appeal. SALEENA BALE (7) comes off an average performance last start when sixth at this track over 390m behind Tinker Dot (22.89) in a Grade 5. The form from her last run stacks up well. One of the better hopes. MR. OLAF (3) produced a moderate run last time when eighth at Bendigo over 425m behind Goosebumps Rico (24.98) in a Bottom Up - Grade 5. Was in the money prior to that. Worth another chance. BOSTON LEGAL (2) looks a chance coming off a month layoff.
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Returns from a 12 weeks break and only other fresh up run was on debut, when a 22.46 winner over 390m at this track. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/12/2025 | 28 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/11/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.41 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.1L | $5.90 |
| 8/8 | 27/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.2L | $13.20 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.9L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 15/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.31 | 0:24.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.2L | $4.60 |
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Was out of placings last time (26.55) at Shepparton in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 1.3 lengths. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.55 | 0:26.47 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.51 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.87 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.7L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 11/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Finished eighth last start at Bendigo but prior to that had been racing consistently. Drawn a inside box but prefer each-way.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.00 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.6L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.54 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 99/1 | 13/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 26/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bundaberg | 315m | N/A | 18.34 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Won two starts back at this track over 390m in 22.76. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 400m at Geelong at Grade 5 level. Others favoured 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.90 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 20/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.2L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.9L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 05/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
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Placed last time (23.10) at Geelong in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten 3.5 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and four places from 11 starts. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:23.26 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.6L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.54 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
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Last start finished 6th over 390m at this track beaten 10 lengths (22.89) behind Tinker Dot in a Grade 5 on February 2. The form from her last run is stacking up nicely. Follow up.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.20 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.12 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $46.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/12/2025 | 8 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.58 | 0:23.16 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $16.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Last start finished fifth over 400m at Geelong, beaten 5.5 lengths (23.03) behind Aston Chant in a Grade 5 on March 3. Others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 27 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.6L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.10 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |