Ballarat Race 12 - Two More Races To Go
LAID BACK LASS (1) boasts a strong record this journey here with five wins and five minors from 12 tries. In the money last time at Horsham (23.52) in a Grade 5, finishing a 1.75 lengths second. Looks the one to beat with even luck. KALUNA CHAOS (8) drew a squeeze box and was game in defeat when a close third, 1.3 lengths from the winner Whisky Point (22.24) at this track. Can feature again. AFFILIATED (5) placed three back at Geelong then out of the placings last couple but moves to box 5 this time where he has performed well. This looks easier and expected to improve sharply. HENRIKSEN (2) was below best last time at Warrnambool (22.58) in a Grade 5, finishing a 9 length sixth. Has already won out of this draw.
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Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but bumped into one better when runner up (23.52) at Horsham over 410m. Has clocked an excellent 22.05 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.40 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.7L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | 19 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.33 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.32 | 0:23.60 | 0:23.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/03/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $7,330.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.72 | 0:16.44 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
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Most recent effort finished 6th in a Grade 5 on April 30 over 390m at Warrnambool behind Ram Raid beaten 9 lengths (22.58). Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | 103 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 0/8 | 10/01/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:29.04 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
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Missed the frame latest (22.89) when fourth over 400m at Geelong in a Grade 5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and three places from six starts. Among the chances on best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/7 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.01 | 0:16.58 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/04/2026 | 5 | SE | $5,880.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.22 | 0:23.83 | 0:23.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | 3 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.90 | 0:23.90 | 0:23.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
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Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by 1.4 lengths at Horsham (23.50) beating Harlow's Boy in a Grade 5 on April 25. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.45 | 0:23.75 | 0:23.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.50 | 0:23.50 | 0:22.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.09 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.79 | 0:18.37 | 0:18.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
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Latest effort finished 5th in a Grade 5 on May 1 over 400m at Geelong behind Mini Milky beaten 6 lengths (22.93). Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.46 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 01/04/2026 | 54 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.12 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 99/1 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.83 | 0:23.83 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/4 | 22/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cannington | 520m | N/A | 0:29.78 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
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Goes well at this track and trip. Last start finished 5th in a Restricted WIN H on April 1 over 390m at this track behind Mighty Miss beaten 11 lengths (22.85). Must be included.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/04/2026 | 68 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $3.70 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $11,030.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.83 | 0:23.70 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 30 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.37 | 0:24.32 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 10/12/2025 | 9 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.02 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/12/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.4L | $1.70 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at Bendigo (24.42) in a Grade 5, finishing a 9 length eighth. Has two wins and seven placings from 10 starts from the draw. Looking to others.
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 | 17/04/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.42 | 0:23.77 | 0:23.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.06 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.2L | $101.00 |
| 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 |
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Finished in the minors last time in a Grade 5 at this track when a 1.3 lengths third but did run a strong 22.24 over the 390m journey. Rates a top chance with a repeat here.
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 | 29/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.30 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/04/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.49 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $91.00 |