Ballarat Race 8 - Alsop And Co Catering
PAW SAPPHIRE (1) jumps from box 1 for the first time after placing latest at this track (25.15) in a Grade 4/5. Form here sound including three wins. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Top chance in this line up. PAW GERTRUDE (4) has a strong winning strike-rate here having won six of 11 starts. Was out of placings last time (25.41) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing sixth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Can feature in the finish. SHE LIKES BEER (2) rocketed around 390m at this track in 21.99 three back then has been in the money the last two since. Top win three back and can measure up again. SMALLER ACTS (8) placed in a close finish last start - worth some thought.
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Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a Grade 4/5 at this track when a 2 length second but did run a fast 25.15 over the 450m trip. Looms as the one to beat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.15 | 0:25.02 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.32 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.13 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running with a slick early sectional but had to settle for a minor placing when a 4.5 lengths third over 450m at Shepparton, clocking 25.39. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.08 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.22 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.95 | 0:23.95 | 0:23.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.08 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 02/03/2026 | 88 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last time when sixth (22.73) at this track. Prior to that had been racing well. Drawn a inside box but looks safely held.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.02 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.03 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.40 | 0:25.40 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 4/6 | 16/02/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.11 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.94 | 0:23.94 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
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Comments
Won over this track and trip. Latest effort finished 6th over 450m at this track beaten 5.5 lengths (25.41) behind Brother Doom in a Grade 4/5 on April 1. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.02 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.81 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
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Comments
Found the going tougher last start when third over 450m at this track. That followed a win two back in 22.88 beating Bull Durham over 400m at Geelong. Looking to others 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/03/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/02/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.7L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on April 4 over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Showed strong pace early but found one better when a neck second over 425m Bendigo in 24.06. Solid chance with even luck.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.06 | 0:24.05 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.34 | 0:24.05 | 0:23.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $27.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/03/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.68 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.9L | $3.10 |