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Ballarat Race 14 - Ballarat Race 14 Veterans

BETTER BANJO (1) hit the ground running from the squeeze draw with a sensational early split last time, paving the way for a 6 length win at Warragul over 400m in 22.62. Has a strong record out of this box with six wins and five minor placings from 12 starts. Great chance again. LIGHTNING JEWEL (4) was a (23.30) winner last time out at Horsham from Box 2. The form out of her last race has been franked. Looks a key chance if runs up to latest figure. LASSARD (2) comes off a respectable 22.24 placing at Shepparton over 390m. Rates a leading chance if runs up to latest. FROG MARCH (7) has a solid strike rate at this track and distance.

Race Time:12:57 PM
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:FINE
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:390m
1
Better Banjo (1)1261526121
Trainer: Manuel Valcarcel-Fuentes (LATROBE (C))12 mths 95: 33-25-13
4 yo W/BL Dog
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: BRING YOUR BANJO (AUS)

Stats

Career95: 33-25-13
Win %34.74%
Place %74.74%
Prize Money$102,350.00

Comments

Flew the lids with a sensational early split and led throughout to score an impressive win by 6 lengths over 400m at Warragul (22.62). Has scored six times from this draw. Key runner.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/817/04/20268SPEC VET$2,930.00Warragul400m0:22.620:22.620:22.44N/A5
  • 1. Better Banjo
  • 2. Winking Willie
  • 3. Akina Lad
6.0L$2.30
2/709/04/202613FFA$3,360.00Warrnambool390m0:22.020:21.950:21.95N/A4
  • 1. One Last Beer
  • 2. Better Banjo
  • 3. Naughty Norm
1.3L$3.40
1/827/03/20269SPEC VET$2,930.00Healesville350m0:19.460:19.460:19.35N/A8
  • 1. Better Banjo
  • 2. Sonic Diesel
  • 3. Walter Walrus
1.5L$2.00
6/818/03/202612MX 3/4$3,360.00Ballarat390m0:22.460:22.050:21.78N/A5
  • 1. Paw Roxy
  • 2. Flying Currency
  • 3. Paw Estrella
6.3L$4.20
2/706/03/20268FFA$3,360.00Sale435m0:24.330:24.170:24.14N/A6
  • 1. Dr. Will
  • 2. Better Banjo
  • 3. Minh Teddy
2.5L$3.30
5/826/02/20266FFA$3,360.00Warrnambool390m0:22.570:22.140:21.91N/A3
  • 1. Man Of Courage
  • 2. Paw Ensley
  • 3. Blessed Rain
6.2L$3.30
2
Lassard (2)5276512633
Trainer: Ronald Fisher (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 90: 15-16-15
4 yo Black Dog
Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)
Dam: FLOWING (AUS)

Stats

Career90: 15-16-15
Win %16.67%
Place %51.11%
Prize Money$99,610.00

Comments

Hit the frame at Shepparton last time when a 3 length third but did record a slick 22.24 over the 390m journey. Expected to go close with a repeat of latest.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
3/813/04/20267GR 4/5$3,360.00Shepparton390m0:22.240:22.030:21.93N/A5
  • 1. Paw Natullo
  • 2. Foxy Jay
  • 3. Lassard
3.0L$14.00
3/806/04/202620GR 4$3,360.00Shepparton390m0:22.400:22.150:21.65N/A6
  • 1. Our Regards
  • 2. Ruxton Shine
  • 3. Lassard
3.5L$23.00
6/717/03/202610GR 4/5$3,360.00Warragul460m0:26.980:26.480:26.05N/A1
  • 1. Baywara
  • 2. Mr. President
  • 3. Amron Sammy
7.8L$9.00
2/807/03/20262SPEC$3,360.00Ballarat450m0:25.530:25.260:24.80N/A8
  • 1. Paw Verity
  • 2. Lassard
  • 3. Lenora James
3.8L$4.40
1/805/03/20268GR 5$2,930.00Warrnambool450m0:25.760:25.760:25.39N/A2
  • 1. Lassard
  • 2. Midnight Rebel
  • 3. Paddy's Chariot
3.3L$6.00
5/725/02/20265SPEC H$1,530.00Ballarat450m0:25.700:25.370:25.33N/A3
  • 1. Wearing Levis
  • 2. Bunni Bale
  • 3. Lenora James
5.0L$5.50
3
Mr. Fahrenheit (3)138x5x8845
Trainer: Glen Davies (MACEDON RANGES (S))12 mths 84: 25-10-7
4 yo Black Dog
Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)
Dam: OUR MAGIC TURBO (AUS)

Stats

Career84: 25-10-7
Win %29.76%
Place %50.00%
Prize Money$77,520.00

Comments

Started big odds last time but hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but fading out of it to finish fifth (23.22) at Warragul over 400m. Major threat on best form.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
5/814/04/20265GR 5$2,930.00Warragul400m0:23.220:22.940:22.88N/A1
  • 1. Paw Ramello
  • 2. Bunni Bale
  • 3. Paw Xaria
4.0L$12.00
4/509/04/202631GR 4/5$3,360.00Horsham410m0:23.910:23.060:22.98N/A1
  • 1. Slick Tommy
  • 2. Midnight Thunder
  • 3. Paw Farina
12.2L$16.00
8/809/03/20267GR 4/5$3,360.00Shepparton390m0:22.900:22.000:21.59N/A4
  • 1. Faye Valentine
  • 2. Ascend Igloo
  • 3. How Amazing
12.9L$91.00
8/802/03/2026168GR 4/5$3,360.00Shepparton390m0:22.880:22.100:21.95N/A2
  • 1. Play Lab
  • 2. Lilly Zoom
  • 3. Doongalla Al
11.8L$35.00
5/615/09/2025175Other$3,420.00Launceston278m0:16.660:16.140:15.94N/A4
  • 1. Fossil Bluff
  • 2. Darryl's Choice
  • 3. Paco
7.0L$4.40
8/824/03/20256Other$3,750.00Launceston278m0:18.540:16.000:15.99N/A4
  • 1. Willow Can
  • 2. Lady Juliette
  • 3. Little Charlotte
36.3L$2.15
4
Lightning Jewel (4)14x31x2531
Trainer: Craig Treherne (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 62: 27-11-6
4 yo Black Bitch
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: ELUSIVE JEWEL (AUS)

Stats

Career62: 27-11-6
Win %43.55%
Place %70.97%
Prize Money$69,265.00

Comments

Hit the ground running and set it up early clocking 23.30 with a 5 length win at Horsham over 410m. Expected to measure up again.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/407/04/202611SPEC VET$2,930.00Horsham410m0:23.300:23.300:23.09N/A2
  • 1. Lightning Jewel
  • 2. Chain Drive
  • 3. Rabada
4.8L$1.10
3/827/03/202643GR 5$2,930.00Healesville350m0:19.630:19.350:19.35N/A3
  • 1. Crackerjack Matt
  • 2. Paw Sakakibura
  • 3. Lightning Jewel
4.3L$34.00
5/712/02/20267GR 5$2,930.00Warrnambool390m0:22.700:22.350:21.88N/A2
  • 1. Righteous Fury
  • 2. Aeroplane Mode
  • 3. Cruising Jamie
5.3L$2.00
2/805/02/2026122GR 4/5$3,360.00Warrnambool390m0:22.040:21.940:21.93N/A6
  • 1. Lilly Zoom
  • 2. Lightning Jewel
  • 3. Motor City Sam
1.4L$11.00
1/806/10/202517GR 5$2,930.00Horsham410m0:23.290:23.290:23.20N/A4
  • 1. Lightning Jewel
  • 2. Gizmo's Girl
  • 3. Paw Quanda
4.0L$2.20
3/719/09/202584GR 5$2,930.00Geelong400m0:23.090:22.780:22.55N/A5
  • 1. Cookie Man
  • 2. Hard Style Leon
  • 3. Lightning Jewel
4.5L$6.00
99/116/10/2023-Trial$0.00Launceston515mN/A30.36N/AN/A3
  • 1. 99-Lightning Jewel
0L$0.00
5
Aston Monarchy (5)7416315864
Trainer: Ann Panetta (MELTON (C))12 mths 118: 23-15-18
4 yo Black Bitch
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: ASTON DINNIGAN (AUS)

Stats

Career118: 23-15-18
Win %19.49%
Place %47.46%
Prize Money$46,815.00

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Geelong (23.10) in a Free For All, finishing a 5.5 lengths fourth. Has two wins and three placings from 10 starts from the draw. Tough field and looking to others this time.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
4/717/04/20269FFA$3,360.00Geelong400m0:23.100:22.740:22.54N/A3
  • 1. Come And See
  • 2. Aussie Wagyu
  • 3. King Of Kindred
5.3L$27.00
6/808/04/20267GR 4/5$3,360.00Ballarat390m0:22.670:22.300:21.93N/A4
  • 1. Blackpool Finn
  • 2. Aston Torta
  • 3. Ridiculous
5.5L$7.00
8/801/04/20266GR 4/5$3,360.00Ballarat390m0:22.940:22.100:21.92N/A3
  • 1. Slick Ivan
  • 2. Ishikawa Lass
  • 3. Star Rebel
12.3L$18.00
5/826/03/20268GR 5$2,930.00Warrnambool390m0:22.760:22.300:22.30N/A1
  • 1. Doongalla Al
  • 2. Mischief Mate
  • 3. Willow's Girl
6.8L$8.00
1/818/03/20267GR 5$2,930.00Ballarat390m0:21.990:21.990:21.78N/A4
  • 1. Aston Monarchy
  • 2. Paw Palmer
  • 3. Fancy Faye
0.5L$4.40
3/811/03/20267GR 5$2,930.00Ballarat390m0:22.380:22.060:22.01N/A5
  • 1. Paw Sapphire
  • 2. Myrniong Storm
  • 3. Aston Monarchy
5.0L$4.40
6
Aston Warrior (6)8113166847
Trainer: Bruno Panetta (MELTON (C))12 mths 96: 16-14-17
4 yo Black Dog
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: ASTON DINNIGAN (AUS)

Stats

Career96: 16-14-17
Win %16.67%
Place %48.96%
Prize Money$35,300.00

Comments

Goes well at this track and trip. At the last outing finished 7th in a Grade 5 on April 15 over 390m at this track behind Flying Maverick beaten 11 lengths (22.73). Has claims on best form.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
7/815/04/202624GR 5$2,930.00Ballarat390m0:22.730:21.940:21.88N/A8
  • 1. Flying Maverick
  • 2. Power Affect
  • 3. Buck Shines
11.3L$15.00
4/822/03/20264GR 5$2,930.00Healesville300m0:16.920:16.750:16.65N/A4
  • 1. Made Up Stories
  • 2. Lady Persimmon
  • 3. Why Not Zach
2.5L$9.50
8/818/03/20267GR 5$2,930.00Ballarat390m0:22.760:21.990:21.78N/A2
  • 1. Aston Monarchy
  • 2. Paw Palmer
  • 3. Fancy Faye
11.5L$4.40
6/611/03/20267MX 3/4$3,360.00Ballarat390m0:22.830:22.160:22.01N/A3
  • 1. Paw Quark
  • 2. Our Patch
  • 3. Kaluna Chaos
9.6L$8.00
6/604/03/20267MX 3/4$3,360.00Ballarat390m0:22.520:22.010:21.79N/A4
  • 1. Paw Clarissa
  • 2. Something Good
  • 3. Hara Hachi Bu
7.8L$13.00
1/525/02/20265GR 4/5$1,530.00Ballarat390m0:22.020:22.020:22.02N/A2
  • 1. Aston Warrior
  • 2. Spring Watch
  • 3. Lektra Roger
3.8L$2.50
7
Frog March (7)4386x14144
Trainer: Christopher Cassar (MELTON (C))12 mths 55: 13-9-11
4 yo BDL Dog
Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)
Dam: FUGACIOUS (AUS)

Stats

Career55: 13-9-11
Win %23.64%
Place %60.00%
Prize Money$35,975.00

Comments

Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 390m. Has ability and among the chances.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
4/808/04/202611MX 3/4$3,360.00Ballarat390m0:22.520:21.950:21.93N/A3
  • 1. Paw Estrella
  • 2. Slick Ivan
  • 3. Our Patch
8.3L$23.00
4/828/03/20268MX 3/4$3,360.00Geelong400m0:23.030:22.780:22.60N/A2
  • 1. Prince Laroi
  • 2. Miss Jo
  • 3. Dubrow
3.7L$6.50
1/720/03/202621MX 3/4$3,360.00Geelong400m0:22.780:22.780:22.38N/A8
  • 1. Frog March
  • 2. Paw Ensley
  • 3. Paw Xantippe
6.0L$6.00
4/827/02/20267GR 4/5$3,360.00Geelong400m0:22.720:22.630:22.18N/A5
  • 1. Aston Monarchy
  • 2. Paw Harkonnen
  • 3. Paw Quebec
1.3L$4.50
1/820/02/2026102GR 5$2,930.00Geelong400m0:22.640:22.640:22.35N/A1
  • 1. Frog March
  • 2. Miss Jo
  • 3. Collinda Law
1.2L$4.60
6/810/11/20255GR 5$3,340.00Sandown515m0:30.640:30.130:29.28N/A3
  • 1. Smooth Blast
  • 2. Miss Rosalea
  • 3. Miss Black
7.3L$3.50
8
Vinny Dewalt (8)7434713577
Trainer: Alfred King (BALLARAT (C))12 mths 152: 18-20-23
6 yo Black Dog
Sire: MAGIC SPRITE (AUS)
Dam: CLAIR DE LUNE (AUS)

Stats

Career152: 18-20-23
Win %11.84%
Place %40.13%
Prize Money$37,325.00

Comments

Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 9 lengths behind Phoenix Tan over 390m. Can't recommend in this field.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
7/811/04/202610Rank Limit - Grade 5$1,530.00Ballarat390m0:23.010:22.320:22.32N/A4
  • 1. Phoenix Tan
  • 2. Lektra Rosa
  • 3. Paw London
9.9L$81.00
7/801/04/202614GR 5$2,930.00Ballarat390m0:23.320:22.240:21.92N/A6
  • 1. Aston Torta
  • 2. Aston Cleese
  • 3. Paw Enna
15.5L$27.00
5/718/03/20268GR 5$2,930.00Ballarat390m0:22.420:22.030:21.78N/A4
  • 1. Paw Qwerty
  • 2. Sumo Smash
  • 3. Bragging Rights
5.8L$41.00
3/810/03/20267GR 5$2,930.00Horsham410m0:23.460:23.140:22.92N/A2
  • 1. Eagle Tegan
  • 2. Oklahoma Bale
  • 3. Vinny Dewalt
4.8L$35.00
1/603/03/20266GR 5$1,530.00Horsham410m0:23.640:23.640:23.12N/A2
  • 1. Vinny Dewalt
  • 2. Paw Farina
  • 3. Princetown Flyer
0.5L$10.00
7/825/02/202611GR 5$1,530.00Bendigo425m0:24.900:24.240:23.97N/A5
  • 1. Thai Tiger
  • 2. Universe
  • 3. Jarmon
10.0L$35.00

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