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Ballarat Race 9 - Sportsbet Blackbook
PAW GUSTO (7) boasts a strong record this course with four wins and three minors from 10 tries. Placed last time (25.28) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing second and beaten 1.5 lengths. Looks suited and should go close. SOLAR SPECTRUM (2) turned in a moderate performance last time when eighth at The Meadows over 525m behind Promote Tilly (30.64) in a Grade 5. Placed at his previous run. Key runner who gets his chance to atone. IMITATED (3) is a handy type who notched her 6th career success when too good (27.83) from Box 6 at Horsham. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Deserves serious consideration again. HARA'S ODEN (1) is new here but is worth considering.
Race Time:10:58 AM
Wednesday, August 5, 2026Track:Good
Weather:Cloudy
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:450m
1
Hara's Oden (1)1281131678
Trainer: Paul Abela (Parwan)12 mths 23: 7-4-2
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: HARA'S PENNY (AUS)
Stats
Career23: 7-4-2
Win %30.43%
Place %56.52%
Prize Money$48,130.00
Comments
Lines up from box 1 for the first time after finishing a 14 length eighth at Bendigo (24.69) in a Grade 4/5. Can hit the frame with the right run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/07/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.69 | 0:23.73 | 0:23.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | 51 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $24,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.10 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.20 | 0:25.20 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $48,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.40 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.37 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
2
Solar Spectrum (2)5111656228
Trainer: Lisa Delbridge (Balliang)12 mths 91: 23-24-11
3 yo FWN Dog
Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)
Dam: IT'S A FRENZY (AUS)
Stats
Career91: 23-24-11
Win %25.27%
Place %63.74%
Prize Money$75,770.00
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.64) when eighth over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and five places from 12 starts. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.33 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 19 | NG | $3,560.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.29 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 20/06/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.03 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $6,580.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.31 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
3
Imitated (3)6143221411
Trainer: Andrew Mooney (Amherst)12 mths 40: 6-6-5
3 yo Black Bitch
Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)
Dam: IT'S A SORT (AUS)
Stats
Career40: 6-6-5
Win %15.00%
Place %42.50%
Prize Money$16,820.00
Comments
Won her last two including a narrow win last start racing on the pace over 485m at Horsham by half a length in a Grade 5 FIN. Looks well placed to make it three straight.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.83 | 0:27.83 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.53 | 0:27.53 | 0:27.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 15/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.40 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/07/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 01/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.21 | 0:24.20 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
4
Bailieston (4)5315685251
Trainer: Thomas Wark (Rushworth)12 mths 36: 10-6-3
2 yo FWN/WH Bitch
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: YUKO GIRL (AUS)
Stats
Career36: 10-6-3
Win %27.78%
Place %52.78%
Prize Money$25,605.00
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 3.5 lengths over 425m at Bendigo in a handy (23.69), beating Bonnie Blitz. Will find this a bit tougher, others favoured this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.69 | 0:23.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.04 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.93 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.29 | 0:29.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 05/06/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.68 | 0:37.80 | 0:37.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
5
Good Odds Rocky (5)7x431x1545
Trainer: Luke Harris (Lara)12 mths 25: 8-4-2
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)
Dam: GOOD ODDS MEGHAN (AUS)
Stats
Career25: 8-4-2
Win %32.00%
Place %56.00%
Prize Money$51,110.00
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 450m at Warrnambool. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.19 | 0:28.72 | 0:28.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 32 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.2L | $46.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2026 | 135 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.29 | 0:30.29 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 3/5 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $2.50 |
6
Flagman Franky (6)5x12811118
Trainer: Anthony Azzopardi (Rowsley)12 mths 10: 6-1-0
2 yo BDL Dog
Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)
Dam: FLYING SEPTEMBER (AUS)
Stats
Career10: 6-1-0
Win %60.00%
Place %70.00%
Prize Money$13,250.00
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage eighth but before that won by 3 lengths at Q Straight (18.74) beating Pop Said Yes in a OPEN on June 11. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $107,830.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.15 | 0:18.60 | 0:18.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $3,500.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:18.74 | 0:18.74 | 0:18.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:18.84 | 0:18.84 | 0:18.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:18.74 | 0:18.74 | 0:18.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:18.96 | 0:18.96 | 0:18.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 8/8 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $24,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.10 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $14.00 |
7
Paw Gusto (7)5715621122
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)12 mths 31: 11-8-1
2 yo RED/FWN Dog
Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)
Dam: KALANY BALE (AUS)
Stats
Career31: 11-8-1
Win %35.48%
Place %64.52%
Prize Money$28,005.00
Comments
Well supported last time and gave a sight after a scorching early split but could only manage second, finishing 1.5 lengths back (25.28) over 450m at this track. Should prove hard to beat.
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 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.28 | 0:25.16 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.26 | 0:23.26 | 0:23.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.7L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $3.40 |
| 99/1 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
8
Ready One (8)5541316265
Trainer: Aaron Debattista (Toolleen)12 mths 36: 8-7-4
3 yo FWN Dog
Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)
Dam: MISS WORLD (AUS)
Stats
Career36: 8-7-4
Win %22.22%
Place %52.78%
Prize Money$31,110.00
Comments
Came from wide draw and finished 5th over 500m at Bendigo beaten 7 lengths (28.50) behind Canya Talk Now in a Grade 5 on July 31. Racing well and has to be included.
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 | 31/07/2026 | 50 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.50 | 0:27.97 | 0:27.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.3L | $11.80 |
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.0L | $8.20 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.05 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.30 |
| 3/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.60 |
9
Candy Stride (9)24x8421724
Trainer: Paul Radstock (Burnbank)12 mths 52: 8-6-12
3 yo BDL Bitch
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: JS MAKIN WAVES (AUS)
Stats
Career52: 8-6-12
Win %15.38%
Place %50.00%
Prize Money$20,535.00
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when second (24.48) over 425m at Traralgon. In the mix on her 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.52 | 0:26.29 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.48 | 0:24.07 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 22/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 99/1 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
10
Tornado Tessa (10)6173621447
Trainer: Robert Pallotta (Ripplebrook)12 mths 48: 9-11-7
2 yo BDL Bitch
Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)
Dam: MIA TESORO (AUS)
Stats
Career48: 9-11-7
Win %18.75%
Place %56.25%
Prize Money$27,775.00
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 350m at Traralgon. Happy enough to avoid.
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 | 31/07/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.52 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.06 | 0:24.06 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 24/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.28 | 0:23.47 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |