Ballarat Race 4 - Alsop And Co Catering
STAR FURY (7) jumped from a low draw and boxed on well to finish second last time, beaten 1.3 lengths (22.74) behind Tick Returns at Geelong. Deserves serious consideration. SUMO SMASH (8) hit the ground running from out wide last start and crossed down to lead throughout (22.22) at this track in a Rank Limit - Grade 5 over 390m. Capable of going well again. PLAY LAB (2) tends to take a while to wind up, running on to place two back before spotting a start latest and finishing on strongly into third (24.23) in a Grade 5 at Traralgon. Expecting another good run. SPRING WATCH (1) can find the frame without surprising.
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Missed the frame latest (25.91) when sixth over 450m at Shepparton in a Grade 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting five victories and six places from 16 starts. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/04/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.6L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.02 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.40 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
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Has hit the frame the last couple. Finished third at Traralgon latest but prior to that clocked a slick 24.52 over 435m finishing second at Sale. Looks the one to beat with a repeat of that effort.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.23 | 0:23.75 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.9L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.52 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.98 | 0:16.37 | 0:16.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.87 | 0:16.80 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.61 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $20.00 |
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Had been in consistent form with three minors on end before missing the frame last start when fifth (22.24) at this track. Has a decent strike-rate off the draw but prefer each-way.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | 108 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.71 | 0:16.52 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.94 | 0:16.70 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.06 | 0:24.06 | 0:23.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
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Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when third (22.24) at big odds over 390m at Shepparton. Tricky draw to overcome and will need the right run to feature.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 9 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2026 | 20 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.98 | 0:26.48 | 0:26.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 2 | SPEC | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.26 | 0:24.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
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Finished third last time (23.22) over 400m at Mt Gambier. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Worth including.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,610.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.65 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 18.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.40 | 0:23.20 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.92 | 0:23.57 | 0:22.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
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Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when second (19.01) at big odds over 350m at Healesville. Has a wide draw to navigate and will need to find best.
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 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.01 | 0:18.87 | 0:18.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 12/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.26 | 0:19.26 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.20 | 0:23.20 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
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Last start finished 2nd on May 1 over 400m at Geelong behind Tick Returns beaten 1.3 lengths (22.74) in a Grade 4/5. Leading contender.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.56 | 0:24.05 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.4L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.17 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 8/8 | 01/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.50 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Won again and recorded an impressive time after running them ragged to make it two on the trot at this track over 390m (22.22). In sparkling form and looks a leading chance again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.50 | 0:22.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.7L | $3.10 |
| 8/8 | 21/04/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.60 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $91.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/04/2026 | 3 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.7L | $1.90 |