Ballarat Race 11 - Sportsbet Blackbook
ASTON GRANDEUR (1) was in the money again last time and not beaten far when second (22.06) at Warrnambool in a Grade 5. Expecting significant improvement this line-up. FAIRWAY FLYER (8) goes very well at this journey having never missed the frame including two wins and two placings. Placed last time (24.25) at Bendigo in a Special conditions H, finishing second and beaten 2 lengths. Among the main chances. WHODAT JEWEL (5) boasts a strong record this journey with five wins and six minors from 13 tries. Placed last time (22.08) at Warrnambool in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten a head. Can feature in the finish. TREBLE BEERS (2) missed the frame but ran a fast seventh in 19.38 last time in a hot race. Worth including.
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Has placed the last couple. Ran 22.06 when second at Warrnambool latest but the run prior he recorded a decent 25.35 over 450m when just missed, at this track. Can measure up if runs up to recent best times.
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 | 24/09/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.60 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.35 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.6L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.9L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 8/8 | 31/07/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.00 | 0:26.32 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $2.30 |
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Most recent effort finished last in a Grade 4/5 on September 13 over 350m at Healesville behind Oddly Cool beaten 4.5 lengths (19.38). Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.38 | 0:19.10 | 0:19.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/09/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.01 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 0/7 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:37.01 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.16 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.67 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 99/1 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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On a hot streak of form, the latest charging out of the boxes early and scoring at this track (22.21), making it three straight wins. In sparkling form and must be included.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/09/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.62 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.62 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2026 | 16 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.77 | 0:16.70 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.60 |
| 7/8 | 14/08/2026 | 9 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.60 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.9L | $2.10 |
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Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when third (22.48) over 390m at Warrnambool. Squeeze draw to overcome. Others preferred.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.7L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 17 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.15 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 |
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Comments
In the money last time at Warrnambool (22.08) in a Grade 5, finishing a head second. Has two successes and two minors from seven starts from box 5. Leading chance.
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 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
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Placed last time (22.91) at Geelong in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 6 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and four places from 10 starts. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/09/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 04/08/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
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Comments
Jumps from box 7 for the first time after scoring at Shepparton (22.51) in a Mix 6/7 FIN. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/09/2026 | 15 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.19 | 0:24.65 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.26 | 0:24.25 | 0:23.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
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Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 2 length second (24.25) over 425m at Bendigo and making it two placings on end. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/09/2026 | 57 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.25 | 0:24.11 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/07/2026 | 3 | SPECA FIN | $12,300.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.17 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.7L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | 5 | CL 5 | $8,190.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.87 | 0:25.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | CL 5 | $8,190.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.10 | 0:26.10 | 0:26.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | CL 5 | $8,190.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.07 | 0:26.07 | 0:26.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | CL 5 | $4,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.09 | 0:17.00 | 0:16.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
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Comments
Most recent effort finished 7th on September 23 over 425m at Bendigo behind Gray Grouper beaten 11 lengths (24.63) in a Rank Limit - Grade 5. Has ability and looks a winning hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/09/2026 | 44 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.63 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.59 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.68 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.98 | 0:20.29 | 0:20.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.33 | 0:20.25 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.17 | 0:20.05 | 0:20.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Could only manage fifth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest at double-figure odds when second (23.45) over 410m at Horsham. Needs to find best form to feature.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.22 | 0:24.31 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.45 | 0:23.13 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.47 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.04 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.65 | 0:23.59 | 0:23.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.70 |