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Ballarat Race 4 - Southern Sheetmetal

MEPUNGA PHANTOM (8) has a strong overall record having seven wins and four places from 13 starts including a last start success (25.87) over 460m at Geelong. Form at this distance is sound. Drawn out but with clear running expected to go close. GOLD CODE (7) showed little early speed at her last couple, the latest finishing fifth (29.93) in a Grade 4/5 at Sandown. Deserves plenty of respect. GRAPEFRUIT TITO (1) doesn't win out of turn but looks close to breaking through. Has hit the frame the last two runs, the latest when second (30.52) at The Meadows. Deserves a win and gets his chance. JUST GOT PAID (2) racing over this course and distance brings the best out in him.

Race Time:9:10 AM

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Showers

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:545m

Grapefruit Tito (1)1345721622

Trainer: Cole Brett (MELTON (C))12 mths 29: 3-6-4

2 yo BDL Dog

Sire: VULTURI (AUS)

Dam: LALA GRAPEFRUIT (AUS)

Stats

Career29: 3-6-4

Win %10.34%

Place %44.83%

Prize Money$11,855.00

Comments

Won over this track and trip. Latest effort finished 2nd in a Grade 5 FIN on September 26 over 525m at The Meadows behind Moment beaten 3.5 lengths (30.52). Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	26/09/2026	5	GR 5 FIN	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.52	0:30.28	0:29.73	N/A	4	1. Moment 2. Grapefruit Tito 3. Zelda Braga	3.5L	$3.70
2/4	21/09/2026	5	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.71	0:25.17	0:25.17	N/A	8	1. Devil's Sympathy 2. Grapefruit Tito 3. Miss Maximus	8.0L	$14.00
6/7	16/09/2026	4	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.40	0:31.12	0:31.12	N/A	5	1. Time Perpetuated 2. Deep Thinker 3. Whiskey Whiskers	3.9L	$41.00
1/6	12/09/2026	10	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.09	0:24.09	0:24.07	N/A	5	1. Grapefruit Tito 2. Pats For Ruby 3. Paw Laui	1.4L	$4.50
2/8	02/09/2026	2	MX 6/7	$1,530.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.85	0:25.75	0:25.28	N/A	6	1. Blackberry Juice 2. Grapefruit Tito 3. Red Turtle	1.4L	$3.30
7/7	31/08/2026	7	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.56	0:25.08	0:25.02	N/A	8	1. Bold Thruster 2. Surge 3. Whirly Wind	6.9L	$81.00

Just Got Paid (2)7516513466

Trainer: Ann Panetta (MELTON (C))12 mths 43: 8-4-4

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: COLOURFUL PAST (AUS)

Stats

Career43: 8-4-4

Win %18.60%

Place %37.21%

Prize Money$23,790.00

Comments

Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 4 length sixth (25.75) over 450m at this track. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	16/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.75	0:25.47	0:25.29	N/A	1	1. Imitated 2. Diamantina Pear 3. Aston Fixer	3.9L	$17.00
6/6	09/09/2026	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.38	0:30.86	0:30.86	N/A	8	1. Mepunga Rule 2. Deep Thinker 3. Paw Farok	7.5L	$31.00
4/5	02/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.20	0:30.96	0:30.96	N/A	8	1. Paw Maud 2. Reanna's Pride 3. Balding Sandy	3.5L	$10.00
3/5	26/08/2026	4	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.62	0:31.09	0:31.09	N/A	1	1. Mr. Field 2. Come On Larry 3. Just Got Paid	7.8L	$7.00
1/8	22/08/2026	10	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.34	0:31.34	0:31.34	N/A	1	1. Just Got Paid 2. Gravity Rush 3. Paw Wylder	2.5L	$1.20
5/6	12/08/2026	7	SPEC	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.58	0:30.92	0:30.72	N/A	8	1. Taw Major 2. Wizard Watson 3. Lightning Hunter	9.4L	$41.00
99/1	03/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Just Got Paid	99L	$0.00
99/1	30/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Just Got Paid	99L	$0.00

Reiko Bling (3)6412114743

Trainer: Dustin Drew (DENNINGTON)12 mths 14: 3-1-2

2 yo FWN Dog

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: COURTEOUS REIKO (AUS)

Stats

Career14: 3-1-2

Win %21.43%

Place %42.86%

Prize Money$7,255.00

Comments

Nearing another win after his success on August 24 at Horsham over 485m. Last start was third over 485m in 27.70, behind Nova Owen. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	22/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.70	0:27.25	0:27.25	N/A	1	1. Nova Owen 2. Moraine Koby 3. Reiko Bling	6.5L	$17.00
4/8	15/09/2026	4	GR 5	$3,340.00	Horsham	485m	0:28.09	0:27.73	0:27.41	N/A	5	1. Lektra Skip 2. Zipping Smee 3. Gravity Rush	5.1L	$4.60
7/8	11/09/2026	10	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.43	0:26.11	0:26.11	N/A	6	1. Springer's Boy 2. Rocky Superstar 3. Star Rebel	4.8L	$23.00
4/6	01/09/2026	8	GR 5	$3,340.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.84	0:27.75	0:27.44	N/A	7	1. High Cobber 2. Juneau Sangria 3. Westar Leo	1.3L	$2.50
1/6	24/08/2026	13	RST WIN	$3,340.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.48	0:27.48	0:27.37	N/A	1	1. Reiko Bling 2. Westar Leo 3. High Cobber	2.9L	$1.40
1/8	11/08/2026	12	RST WIN	$3,340.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.63	0:27.63	0:27.28	N/A	7	1. Reiko Bling 2. Heaven Made 3. Tiger Annie	3.0L	$2.50
99/1	26/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. 99-Reiko Bling	99L	$0.00

So He Thinks (4)3112525424

Trainer: Stefano Cassar (HEPBURN (S))12 mths 30: 7-3-7

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DEEP DIVE (AUS)

Stats

Career30: 7-3-7

Win %23.33%

Place %56.67%

Prize Money$25,925.00

Comments

Could only manage fourth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (34.84) over 595m at Sandown. Has a squeeze box to navigate but is worth plenty of thought.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
99/1	23/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	525m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-So He Thinks	99L	$0.00
4/7	29/08/2026	9	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.70	0:34.04	0:34.04	N/A	7	1. Ritza Sophie 2. Ayden's Warrior 3. Regal Jyle	9.4L	$51.00
2/8	20/08/2026	7	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.84	0:34.50	0:34.50	N/A	1	1. Paw Lovisa 2. So He Thinks 3. Espoir	4.8L	$8.50
4/8	13/08/2026	15	GR 5	$10,100.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.75	0:34.47	0:34.18	N/A	6	1. Boracay Bella 2. Flying Royce 3. Pepper Pie	4.0L	$6.00
5/7	29/07/2026	7	SPEC	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.12	0:30.61	0:30.61	N/A	3	1. House Of Sins 2. Taw Major 3. Aston Gozo	7.4L	$8.00
2/8	22/07/2026	6	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.03	0:30.94	0:30.94	N/A	2	1. Taw Major 2. So He Thinks 3. Voltage Strike	1.5L	$2.30
5/8	16/07/2026	8	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.05	0:34.18	0:34.18	N/A	3	1. Espoir 2. Fleeing 3. Magic Loki	12.4L	$4.80
99/1	13/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	425m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. 99-So He Thinks	99L	$0.00

Balding Sandy (5)5715654346

Trainer: Deb Carr (ARARAT (RC))12 mths 40: 5-7-2

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: KINLOCH BRAE (USA)

Dam: GEORGE'S FANCY (AUS)

Stats

Career40: 5-7-2

Win %12.50%

Place %35.00%

Prize Money$22,850.00

Comments

Disappointed last time but just missed the placings two back over 600m at The Meadows. Not among the main chances this time.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	16/09/2026	4	SPEC	$4,450.00	Ballarat	660m	0:38.68	0:38.03	0:38.03	N/A	6	1. Ayden's Warrior 2. Shade Of Pale 3. Bold Assail	9.3L	$23.00
4/8	12/09/2026	10	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.65	0:34.21	0:34.21	N/A	3	1. House Of Sins 2. Ayden's Warrior 3. Magic Loki	6.2L	$61.00
3/5	02/09/2026	19	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.18	0:30.96	0:30.96	N/A	2	1. Paw Maud 2. Reanna's Pride 3. Balding Sandy	3.3L	$4.20
4/6	14/08/2026	9	SPEC	$4,450.00	Bendigo	660m	0:38.37	0:37.71	0:37.71	N/A	7	1. Amron Toy 2. Slick Nitro 3. Midnight Phantom	9.3L	$46.00
5/6	05/08/2026	7	SPEC	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.57	0:30.88	0:30.69	N/A	2	1. Regal Jyle 2. Urana Xavier 3. Shima Blush	10.0L	$26.00
6/7	29/07/2026	11	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.97	0:34.61	0:34.58	N/A	7	1. Flying Rogue 2. Mepunga Phantom 3. Urana Orbit	5.0L	$41.00

Aunty Faye (6)5555361664

Trainer: Angela Bigham (WANGARATTA (RC))12 mths 47: 6-3-7

3 yo RED/FWN Bitch

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA GRACE (AUS)

Stats

Career47: 6-3-7

Win %12.77%

Place %34.04%

Prize Money$11,780.00

Comments

Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in her races. The latest effort was a 5.5 lengths fourth over 525m at The Meadows. Others hold stronger claims.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	23/09/2026	28	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.62	0:30.24	0:29.97	N/A	4	1. Detection 2. Paw Yaris 3. Time Perpetuated	5.5L	$21.00
6/8	26/08/2026	16	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.83	0:30.11	0:30.00	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Summit 2. Maxi Grin 3. Aston Currency	10.5L	$51.00
6/8	10/08/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:26.05	0:25.35	0:25.35	N/A	2	1. Greysynd Clyde 2. Whipstick Bobbi 3. Zipping Sigrid	10.0L	$15.00
1/8	01/08/2026	17	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.29	0:31.29	0:30.78	N/A	5	1. Aunty Faye 2. Keen On Kev 3. Found Treasure	3.3L	$21.00
6/8	15/07/2026	7	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.36	0:34.87	0:34.87	N/A	1	1. Paw Danny 2. Whisky Bella 3. My Mate Leo	7.1L	$11.00
3/6	08/07/2026	4	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.19	0:34.64	0:34.64	N/A	8	1. Overland Boy 2. Greysynd Sammy 3. Aunty Faye	7.8L	$26.00

Gold Code (7)6112157745

Trainer: Robert Mowat (CASEY (C))12 mths 39: 12-4-0

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: EXTREME SUMMER (AUS)

Stats

Career39: 12-4-0

Win %30.77%

Place %41.03%

Prize Money$54,100.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 5th in a Grade 4/5 on September 24 over 515m at Sandown behind Canya Talk Now beaten 8 lengths (29.93). Capable of a strong show.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	24/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.93	0:29.37	0:29.20	N/A	2	1. Canya Talk Now 2. Maxi Grin 3. Avengement	8.3L	$17.00
4/6	17/09/2026	19	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.87	0:29.51	0:29.12	N/A	1	1. Aston Aquitaine 2. Eventuate 3. Azzurro	5.3L	$6.00
7/7	29/08/2026	9	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.16	0:34.04	0:34.04	N/A	3	1. Ritza Sophie 2. Ayden's Warrior 3. Regal Jyle	16.0L	$9.00
7/8	20/08/2026	7	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.12	0:34.50	0:34.50	N/A	7	1. Paw Lovisa 2. So He Thinks 3. Espoir	8.8L	$9.50
5/7	13/08/2026	5	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.53	0:34.18	0:34.18	N/A	7	1. Tripped Out 2. Zipping Columbus 3. Paw Stella	5.3L	$14.00
1/6	08/08/2026	7	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.51	0:34.51	0:34.33	N/A	7	1. Gold Code 2. Magic Loki 3. Brindle Surprise	1.1L	$4.50

Mepunga Phantom (8)f112121341

Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (ANAKIE)12 mths 13: 7-2-2

2 yo W/BL Dog

Sire: MEPUNGA BLAZER (LATE MEPUNGA BLAZE)

Dam: MEPUNGA RUBY (AUS)

Stats

Career13: 7-2-2

Win %53.85%

Place %84.62%

Prize Money$29,830.00

Comments

Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start by 0.8 lengths at Geelong (25.87) beating Paw Urla in a Grade 4/5 on September 25. The last win was in one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with him.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	25/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.87	0:25.87	0:25.81	N/A	3	1. Mepunga Phantom 2. Paw Urla 3. I'm Fabulous	0.8L	$3.70
4/6	18/09/2026	32	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.75	0:25.38	0:25.38	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Zircon 2. Maxi Grin 3. Barooga Jim	5.3L	$4.60
3/6	17/08/2026	9	GR 5	$3,940.00	Shepparton	650m	0:37.28	0:36.92	0:36.92	N/A	2	1. Bold Assail 2. Unique Star 3. Mepunga Phantom	5.2L	$1.60
1/8	08/08/2026	10	R/A FIN	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.33	0:34.33	0:34.33	N/A	2	1. Mepunga Phantom 2. Lady Rapid 3. Shade Of Pale	6.9L	$2.20
2/7	29/07/2026	6	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.63	0:34.61	0:34.58	N/A	6	1. Flying Rogue 2. Mepunga Phantom 3. Urana Orbit	0.2L	$1.80
1/7	23/07/2026	28	GR 5	$10,100.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.69	0:34.69	0:34.13	N/A	8	1. Mepunga Phantom 2. Dusen Luna 3. Paw Fabian	3.5L	$2.40