Ballarat Race 5 - Southern Sheetmetal
CANYA TALK NOW (1) continues to build a strong record and was impressive winner in quick time last start when scoring by 3.5 lengths (27.97) at Bendigo. Is yet to taste defeat at this distance. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Can continue on with his winning form. IMMOBILISER (6) is unbeaten over this distance in four starts. Recorded a half a length win (25.73) in a Mix 6/7 FIN last time at Geelong. Can feature with the right run. UPENDED (3) missed the frame last time, finishing 5th (19.63) last time in a Special conditions H at Healesville. Has won here at this journey. Shapes as one to consider. CANYA ULTIMATE (7) scored in impressive time last start. Must include.
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Well supported last time and rocketed out of the boxes with a strong early sectional, going on to clock 27.97 in a 3.5 lengths win at Bendigo over 500m. Won at his only start from this draw. Go close again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.97 | 0:27.97 | 0:27.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.30 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.64 | 0:23.64 | 0:23.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 13 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.73 | 0:23.73 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
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Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 450m in 25.21. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 460m at Geelong at Grade 5 level. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.54 | 0:26.29 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.21 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.7L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.02 | 0:24.02 | 0:23.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 7/8 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.26 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.61 | 0:25.04 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
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Had been in solid form before missing the frame at the latest appearance when fifth (19.63) at Healesville. Has a low draw but looks a each way chance only this field.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.09 | 0:18.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.18 | 0:18.98 | 0:18.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.94 | 0:16.93 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.37 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $2,400.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.00 |
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Comments
Finished third last time (22.66) over 390m at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Looks tested in this line-up.
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 | 08/08/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.09 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.2L | $4.80 |
| 6/6 | 21/07/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.84 | 0:26.05 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.38 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.39 | 0:24.11 | 0:23.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 99/1 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has been in a purple patch of form, putting four wins back-to-back. Had plenty of support last start when he won by half a length at Geelong (25.73) beating Vista Vampire in a Mix 6/7 FIN on July 10. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time. Worth following up.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | MDN FIN | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.27 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.08 | 0:25.08 | 0:24.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.7L | $1.70 |
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Comments
Has recorded back to back wins. Scored most recently over 425m at Bendigo in Free For All class a week-and-a-half ago. In line for a hat-trick. Must include.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 82 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.15 | 0:24.15 | 0:23.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2026 | 44 | GR 5 | $1,860.00 | Murray Bridge | 455m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.65 |
| 3/7 | 27/03/2026 | 44 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.91 | 0:16.75 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.24 | 0:19.24 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.54 | 0:16.54 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on August 7 over 460m at Geelong in a Grade 4/5. Not up to this.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 52 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.43 | 0:25.80 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/06/2026 | 70 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $13.80 |
| 8/8 | 19/03/2026 | 12 | FFA | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.2L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,350.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.26 | 0:30.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.46 | 0:30.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |