Ballarat Race 9 - Southern Sheetmetal
ASTON OSTUNI (1) turned in a solid run last start over 350m at Healesville finishing 5th and beaten only 2.5 lengths (19.76). Returns to favourable track. Can atone. AVERAGE RETURN (2) is a fast beginner who has shown good improvement at her last two starts, breaking through last time at Shepparton over 390m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Capable of going well again. AUNTY CHERYL (3) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing seventh (22.75) in a Mix 6/7 at this track. Solid record here winning two races. The form out of her last race has been franked. Cannot be taken lightly. ECCENTRIC MONA (8) can sneak into the finish with the right run.
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split but ran over at the finish when a narrow fifth (19.76) over 350m at Healesville. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.76 | 0:19.59 | 0:19.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 7/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.86 | 0:25.89 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.69 | 0:19.69 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.86 | 0:26.04 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.6L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.2L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/02/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led throughout to score when a 3.5 lengths winner (22.29) over 390m at Shepparton. Looks the one to beat again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.64 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (22.75) at this track in a Mix 6/7, finishing seventh and beaten 11 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/03/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.38 | 0:24.13 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/02/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.11 | 0:28.22 | 0:27.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $46.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on March 24 over 400m at Warragul in a Mix 6/7. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/03/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:24.13 | 0:23.21 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.25 | 0:17.07 | 0:16.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.99 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/03/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.49 | 0:17.11 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 25/02/2026 | 2 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.36 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.36 | 0:16.92 | 0:16.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was in the placings when second (23.03) at Geelong at last run before a spell time and returns here after three months. Yet to win fresh but has been in the money two times. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2025 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/12/2025 | 2 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.29 | 0:29.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/12/2025 | 9 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | 5 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.18 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/12/2025 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:32.49 | 0:31.43 | 0:31.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/12/2025 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at her last three starts, most recently over 400m at Warragul. Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 20/03/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.0L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.41 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/03/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.87 | 0:24.83 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.83 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
| 99/1 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished seventh at his last couple of starts, most recently at Warragul over 400m. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:24.01 | 0:23.14 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.62 | 0:16.90 | 0:16.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.54 | 0:17.40 | 0:16.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.56 | 0:17.11 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.49 | 0:16.86 | 0:16.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.27 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Geelong to win by 0.8 lengths in 23.25, beating Groovin'. Last start finished 4th over 400m at Warragul beaten 11 lengths (24.01) behind Nova Rose in a Mix 6/7 on March 24. Has ability and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:24.01 | 0:23.21 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:23.25 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/6 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.08 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.12 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.4L | $6.50 |