Ballarat Race 12 - Two More Races To Go
PAW INFLAME (1) is boxed nicely on the inside. Last start finished 3rd on June 19 over 425m at Bendigo behind Hokkaido Express beaten 4 lengths (24.16) in a Grade 5. Rates a leading player and sure to be in this for a long way. ROLLING EXPRESS (6) jumped from out wide and was game in defeat last start when a neck second (16.99) behind Aston Rennes at Healesville. Deserves a win and gets his chance. SOMETHING GOOD (4) was below latest but prior to that a Grade 5 winner in quick time (17.50) at Mt Gambier in a Grade 5. This looks easier and expected to improve sharply. CHALK AND CHEESE (7) is likely to have admirers.
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Latest effort finished 3rd on June 19 over 425m at Bendigo behind Hokkaido Express beaten 4 lengths (24.16) in a Grade 5. Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.16 | 0:23.90 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.28 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.93 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (28.53) when fifth over 500m at Bendigo in a Grade 4/5. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and three places from nine starts. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.53 | 0:28.13 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:31.02 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 19.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.32 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
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Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (22.59) over 390m at Shepparton. Has a low draw. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.7L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 01/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.4L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at Mt Gambier over 305m. Last start finished 7th on June 19 over 425m at Bendigo behind Dundee Skye beaten 15 lengths (24.51) in a Grade 5. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:23.47 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,610.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.50 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/5 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.78 | 0:17.71 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.73 | 0:17.70 | 0:17.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $61.00 |
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Latest effort finished 2nd over 300m at Healesville beaten a neck (16.99) behind Aston Rennes in a Grade 5 on June 21. Has a fast 22.21 PB at this course and distance. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.98 | 0:16.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.24 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.44 | 0:18.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $35.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 23/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at Bendigo (24.33) in a Grade 5, finishing a 5.5 lengths fourth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and three places from nine starts. Makes appeal on best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.33 | 0:23.95 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/06/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at Bendigo (24.30) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length sixth. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minors. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.30 | 0:23.90 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.28 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.52 | 0:23.59 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.5L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/05/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.78 | 0:23.39 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |