Ballarat Race 5 - Happy Horse Produce
RUCKMAN (4) placed in a Grade 5 when a 3 length third this course and distance last time in a personal Best Time (21.98) and also clocked one of the quickest times on the card. Has the ability and looks a key chance here. STARSHIP ATLAS (2) box seated before sticking on well to finish 1.5 lengths away in second (22.28) at this track in a Grade 5 over 390m. Must be included in calculations. JILL'S FANTASY (7) skirted wide from an outside draw last start and found the front, leading throughout to win (23.11) at Horsham in a Grade 5 over 410m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Sure to be thereabouts. PAW LINDEN (1) can play a role in the finish without surprising.
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Drawn inside box. Most recently finished 4th in a Grade 5 on March 10 over 410m at Horsham behind Paw Jelani beaten 4 lengths (23.42). Comes through a solid form race. Expected to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.15 | 0:22.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.30 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.45 | 0:23.25 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.15 | 0:22.15 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
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Showed strong pace early but found one better when a 1.5 lengths second over 390m this track in 22.28. Boxed on well to finish runner-up last time. Leading player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 43 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | 44 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 17/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.29 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $1.75 |
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Most recently finished last on February 23 over 390m at this track behind Paw Estrella beaten 7 lengths (22.54) in a Free For All. Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/02/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/6 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | 29 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 31/12/2025 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
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Snuck into the minor money last time when a 3 length third at this track but did record a head turning 21.98 over the 390m journey. Hard to top with a repeat of that run.
Last Starts 14 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 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.30 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |
| 5/6 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.29 | 0:24.17 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.60 | 0:28.14 | 0:28.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
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Good effort to win last start by 0.8 lengths over 390m at Warrnambool in a handy (22.43), beating Super Symon. Will find this a bit tougher, in form but prefer to watch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.7L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
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Finished second last start (22.66) at big odds over 400m at Geelong. Worth including.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.02 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $46.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
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Scored by 2.5 lengths last time (23.11) in a Grade 5 over 410m at Horsham. Strong record off the draw with three wins and two minors from seven starts. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.11 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 54 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 5 | SE | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.64 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.41 | 0:23.69 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.8L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at this track (25.66) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 5.5 lengths fourth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and five minors. Looking to others.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 01/02/2026 | 26 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.85 | 0:19.24 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.26 | 0:34.26 | 0:34.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 01/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.55 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.71 | 0:30.30 | 0:29.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.27 | 0:34.27 | 0:34.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $3.80 |