Ballarat Race 14 - Ballarat Race 14
PAW RIVAL (1) was below best last time but prior to that was narrowly beaten when fourth (22.36) in a Grade 5 at this track. Likely to improve sharply this time. MAJOR SHIRAZ (8) hit the ground running with a slick early sectional but had to settle for a minor placing when a 6 length third over 425m at Bendigo, clocking 24.27. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings two times from three attempts. Overdue and expected to feature again. DON'T CONFESS (5) boasts a strong record this journey here with three wins and three minors from nine tries. Scored by 1.2 lengths last time (22.46) in a T3 Grade 6 over 390m at this track. Makes strong appeal on best. CHALK AND CHEESE (2) made it two minor placings on the trot when beaten third (23.00) in a Grade 5 at Geelong last time out.
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Didn't make the placings last time at Geelong (23.08) in a Grade 5, finishing a 5.5 lengths fourth. Has three successes and four minors from 13 starts from box 1. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
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 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 7/7 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.08 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/09/2026 | 133 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.42 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
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Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest at big odds finishing third (23.00) at Geelong. Has a low draw. Has ability and should run well.
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 | 25/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.30 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
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Found the going tougher last start when third over 400m at Warragul. That followed a win two back in 20.31 beating Jack Hook over 350m at Traralgon. Others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.31 | 0:20.31 | 0:20.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 17/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:21.32 | 0:20.14 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.9L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.57 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 99/1 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (24.99) over 435m at Sale. Drawn awkwardly. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.76 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.71 | 0:23.13 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.30 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/09/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.89 | 0:23.83 | 0:23.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 99/2 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nowra | 365m | N/A | 0:20.62 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Solid performance to win by 1.2 lengths at this track over 390m (22.46) beating Cheeky Streak in T3 Grade 6 on September 18. Makes appeal on the back of that latest win.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.2L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2026 | 10 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 19/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.46 | 0:24.14 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | 24 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 390m at Shepparton. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.62 | 0:20.18 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.08 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.66 | 0:23.61 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 99/1 | 13/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Has finished fifth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 390m. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $27.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $27.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.92 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.1L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.34 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
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Hit the frame latest (24.27) when third at Bendigo in a Rank Limit - Grade 5. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.27 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.35 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.34 | 0:24.22 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.6L | $2.20 |
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Latest effort finished last in a Grade 5 on August 24 over 515m at Sandown behind Atticus beaten 16 lengths (30.78). Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.78 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 31/07/2026 | 11 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.93 | 0:26.05 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.60 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
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Comments
Ordinary effort last start when she was slow out over 350m at Traralgon. Prior to that won by one length at this track (22.22) beating Dad's Surprise in a Grade 5 on September 18. Must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.55 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2026 | 154 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | 81 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/01/2026 | 18 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.2L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 133 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/08/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.7L | $3.10 |