Ballarat Race 8 - Happy Horse Produce
PAW CALLIE (8) had been racing in honest fashion recording two placings in a row before finishing fourth (25.89) at Warrnambool latest. Has a good record here including three wins. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and three minor placings to his credit. Can atone. HOKKAIDO EXPRESS (7) is on a hot streak recording a 25.58 win over 450m at Warrnambool last start following on from a solid 23.27 success at Horsham over 410m the start prior. Harder here but expected to feature again. COME ON VICTOR (5) was a last start winner (25.52) at Warrnambool who is building a strong winning record. Expecting another bold showing. LITTLE DARL (1) was out of the money at this circuit last start but can make amends.
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running with a slick early sectional but ran over late and missed the frame when a one length fourth (25.50) over 450m at this track. This appears within her reach.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.82 | 0:23.63 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 12/05/2026 | 117 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.83 | 0:23.15 | 0:22.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.6L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.10 | 0:16.70 | 0:16.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.76 | 0:16.61 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 3.5 lengths fourth (23.61) over 410m at Horsham. Consistent record from this draw. Solid chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.38 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.75 | 0:27.48 | 0:27.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.51 | 0:23.09 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after racing just off the speed to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 450m (25.44) beating Go Pikachu in Grade 5 on May 30. Top-three hope with the right run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.44 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.09 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $46.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 435m at Sale. Others better.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.46 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.34 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.40 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.43 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 99/1 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four months break and only other fresh up run was on debut when placed over 460m at Geelong. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.94 | 0:16.66 | 0:16.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.19 | 0:26.14 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Bounced back last start after failing to finish two starts back when she finished 3rd in a Special conditions H on June 5 over 460m at Geelong behind Still Believe beaten 4 lengths (26.09). Not keen this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/06/2026 | 77 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 0/7 | 20/03/2026 | 38 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:29.71 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $11,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.23 | 0:28.23 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.07 | 0:26.07 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (25.58) win last time, scoring by 4 lengths in a Grade 5 over 450m at Warrnambool. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from eight starts. Expected to be in the finish.
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 | 04/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.58 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.84 | 0:23.44 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
| 6/7 | 12/05/2026 | 34 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.63 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.02 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Warrnambool (25.89) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 5.5 lengths fourth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.28 | 0:24.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |