Ballarat Race 14 - Ballarat Race 14
VALLETTA DASH (2) finished second last start over 390m at this track but was game in defeat in a swift 22.13. Expected to push the clock again here. STAR FURY (7) turned in a better effort at Geelong last start, finishing second behind Ram Raid (22.62) in a Grade 4/5. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Must be included in calculations. SIMPLY NED (1) is coming off a 5 length fourth but in a respectable 22.09 at this track over 390m. Should be in this for a long way. PAW JELANI (5) can feature with the right run.
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Latest effort finished 4th in a Grade 5 on March 18 over 390m at this track behind Come And See beaten 5 lengths (22.09). Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.09 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/02/2026 | 30 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.06 | 0:16.41 | 0:16.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/01/2026 | 58 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.32 | 0:23.84 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/11/2025 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.19 | 0:23.75 | 0:23.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
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In the money last time at this track (22.13) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4 length second. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and two places from 12 starts. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.13 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.28 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 5 | SE | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at Geelong (23.51) in a Mix 3/4, finishing a 10 length seventh. Has performed well off the draw with a win and five places from eight starts. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.51 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.81 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 02/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.9L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $20.00 |
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Finished third at big odds last time (22.99) over 400m at Geelong. Squeeze draw to overcome. Looking to others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.6L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.67 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.19 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
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Finished fifth last start at Geelong but prior to that had been racing consistently. Awkwardly drawn and needs to bounce back.
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 | 27/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.64 | 0:23.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.15 | 0:23.15 | 0:22.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $16.00 |
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Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest at big odds finishing third (22.50) at Shepparton. Others preferred.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.2L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/02/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.12 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $2.60 |
| 7/7 | 16/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.6L | $3.90 |
| 0/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:30.70 | 0:23.77 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
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Went down narrowly in a Grade 4/5 at Geelong latest when a neck second but did record a slick 22.62 over the 400m journey. Can measure up with a repeat of that effort.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.20 | 0:24.29 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 7/8 | 23/02/2026 | 34 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.99 | 0:23.85 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.3L | $3.60 |
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Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when second (22.97) over 400m at Geelong. Jumps from a wide draw. Worth including.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.69 | 0:16.53 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/03/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 105 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.70 | 0:16.55 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
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Backs up after finishing 5th on March 28 over 400m at Geelong in a Rank Limit - Grade 5. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.16 | 0:22.16 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 400m at Geelong. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.2L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.43 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/03/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $20.00 |