Ballarat Race 5 - Southern Sheetmetal
GRAPEFRUIT RACER (7) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (25.32) from Box 8 at this track. Overdue and gets his chance. PAW ORENTHAL (8) was below best last time when fourth at Warrnambool but prior to that among the placings in quick time (22.13) at Warrnambool. Expected to bounce back to best. TASTE (5) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing seventh (31.16) in a Mix 6/7 H at The Meadows. Can measure up this time. PAW HAZELTON (4) can fill a top-three spot.
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In the money last time at this track (25.49) in a Grade 7, finishing a 3.5 lengths third. Goes very well from the draw boasting three places from four starts. Has ability but looking elsewhere 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.51 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 19.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.19 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 5 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.97 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.0L | $27.00 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 450m at this track. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.34 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.63 | 0:23.88 | 0:23.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.85 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2026 | 3 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
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Has finished fourth at his last three starts, most recently over 450m at Warrnambool. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/02/2026 | 3 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.27 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.52 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.37 | 0:23.97 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
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Most recent effort finished last on February 25 over 525m at The Meadows behind Unacceptable Nik beaten 12 lengths (31.16) in a Mix 6/7 H. Mixing her form but shapes as a genuine chance under these conditions.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/02/2026 | 28 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.16 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.80 | 0:30.16 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.17 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 35 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.43 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN H | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.01 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
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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 3.5 lengths third (25.32) over 450m at this track. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.32 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.19 | 0:26.04 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.05 | 0:26.05 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.05 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.78 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.35 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $14.00 |
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Out of the placings last time but the run prior he recorded a strong 22.13 over 390m finishing second at Warrnambool. Hard to top on the time from two back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.13 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.05 | 0:23.88 | 0:23.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 4 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.15 | 0:24.82 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 99/1 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |