Ballarat Race 8 - Ballarat Function Centre
HATARI (7) finished second (25.16) two back at this track but out of the placings last time when 6th there. Form from his last run is proving strong. Can discover winning form. PAW ZURI (3) was crowded for room and fell at The Meadows last time after finishing sixth in a Grade 4/5 two back. Key player if finds best. PAW LEON (8) was safely held last time out, finishing sixth at The Meadows over 525m behind Paw Fabian (30.71) in a Grade 5. Placed at his previous run. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and seven minor placings to his credit. Expected to feature in the finish. CRACKERJACK TREV (1) is worth consideration.
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Has finished last in his last couple of starts, most recently at Sandown over 515m. Mixing his form but shapes as a genuine chance under these conditions.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.2L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
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Surprised two starts back at Sandown to win by 2.25 lengths in 29.69, beating She's Primed. Last start finished 5th on February 27 over 500m at Bendigo behind Compton Gold beaten 13 lengths (28.59) in a Grade 4/5. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.59 | 0:27.68 | 0:27.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 32 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.13 | 0:26.13 | 0:26.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/12/2025 | 36 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.38 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
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Failed to finish the race over 525m at The Meadows on January 31. Some good form is emerging from that last run. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:36.75 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.11 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.60 |
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Was among the placegetters latest at Shepparton when a 2.25 lengths third but did clock a slick 22.15 over the 390m trip. Warrants respect.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.15 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.01 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.28 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
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Modest effort last time out when fourth over 500m at Bendigo. Tempted to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.55 | 0:28.01 | 0:28.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.75 | 0:24.17 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 36 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.35 | 0:24.20 | 0:23.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (30.70) when sixth over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5 H. Has performed well off the draw with a win and three places from seven starts. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/10/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.20 | 0:34.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.97 | 0:27.66 | 0:27.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
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Found some support last start but struggled and finished 6th on February 11 over 450m at this track behind Bauxite Blinder beaten 2.5 lengths (25.84) in a R/A FIN. Placed two back at this track. Leading contender.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.16 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.40 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $11,030.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.80 | 0:23.70 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.92 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | SE | $7,330.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.10 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (30.71) when sixth over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and seven places from 12 starts. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.71 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.64 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.2L | $2.20 |
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Latest effort finished 7th on March 11 over 450m at this track behind Baby Beets beaten 10 lengths (25.86) in a Grade 4/5. Happy to overlook recent efforts. Well placed and gets chance to find best.
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 |