Ballarat Race 7 - Southern Sheetmetal
PAW FARINA (1) doesn't have the best strike-rate but recent form is sound. Has finished in the money at the last three runs. Has never been out of the money in six starts this course. Can measure up this time. CARLEY'S IMAGE (4) is progressing well scoring last time out (25.27) at this track and bringing up her 3rd career win. Solid record at the distance winning three races. Leading chance again. BUSH BIG SHOW (3) scored well last start as odds-on favourite by 2.5 lengths at Geelong in a handy 22.68 beating Paw Maddox. Draws to advantage and has the ability and in winning form. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of that last-start win. SO YOU ASSUME (7) was beaten into fifth last time but ran impressive time with a slick 23.31. Worth thought on that run.
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In the money last time at Horsham (23.38) in a Rank Limit - Grade 5, finishing a 3.5 lengths second. Has two successes and four minors from nine starts from box 1. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.17 | 0:22.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.30 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.66 | 0:23.64 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 47 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.74 | 0:27.18 | 0:26.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.9L | $23.00 |
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Working her way into winning form after her success on January 1 at Sandown over 515m. Last start was third over 425m in 24.18, behind Tickets. Among the chances with the right run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.18 | 0:24.05 | 0:23.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 50 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.08 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.1L | $27.00 |
| 0/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:38.02 | 0:31.09 | 0:30.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/12/2025 | 62 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.87 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.18 | 0:30.93 | 0:30.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
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Strong performance after tracking the speed to win by 2.5 lengths at Geelong over 400m (22.68) beating Paw Maddox in Grade 5 on March 13. Among the chances and worth following up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.61 | 0:25.05 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.49 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $2.50 |
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Eye-catching performance to score by 2.25 lengths in a Mix 6/7 last start at this track, clocking a fast 25.27 over the 450m trip. Can measure up again if runs up to that effort.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 19 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.27 | 0:25.27 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.18 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 11 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 84 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/10/2025 | 39 | MX 6/7 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.20 | 0:28.30 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2025 | 9 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.79 | 0:31.77 | 0:31.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
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Good effort last time when second (25.60) over 450m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.29 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.56 | 0:30.36 | 0:30.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 18.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.57 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.89 | 0:25.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
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Finished second last time (24.77) over 435m at Sale. Looks tested in this line-up.
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 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.67 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.92 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.41 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
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Has finished fifth at his last three starts, most recently over 410m at Horsham. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.31 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.62 | 0:23.32 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 46 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.31 | 0:25.22 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
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Missed the frame latest (26.23) when sixth over 450m at Warrnambool in a Restricted WIN. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Will need some luck to feature.
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 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 3 | T3 GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
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Last start finished 7th over 450m at this track beaten 10 lengths (25.86) behind Baby Beets in a Grade 4/5 on March 11. Last couple have been below par. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/03/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.11 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.46 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:26.04 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.34 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |