Ballarat Race 4 - Happy Horse Produce
ASCEND GERANIUM (4) lines up here off a comfortable win at The Meadows after jumping from box 7 (34.55). Will need some luck early after drawing a tricky box here. Has performed well from this box with a win and five minor placings to his name from seven starts. Will go close again if runs up to latest. AMRON DANCER (8) comes off an average performance last start when sixth at Geelong over 460m behind Impetuously (25.93) in a Grade 4/5. Can measure up this time. DEVIL'S SYMPATHY (5) has some solid form under his belt and proved too strong last time to win by 2 lengths at Bendigo in a handy 28.18 beating Stipulated. Recorded the quickest time on the card last start. Form should stack up. REGAL SPENCER (7) can play a role in the finish without surprising.
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on October 17 over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. This looks too tough.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.1L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.04 | 0:27.22 | 0:27.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/10/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.71 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 16/09/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance after racing just off the speed to win by 1.5 lengths at Warrnambool over 650m (37.51) beating Shade Of Pale in Grade 5 on October 8. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Warrnambool | 650m | 0:37.51 | 0:37.51 | 0:37.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/7 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.26 | 0:30.68 | 0:30.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $35.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/09/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:38.68 | 0:38.03 | 0:38.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 9.5L | $46.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (34.55) win last time, scoring by 3.5 lengths in a Mix 3/4 over 600m at The Meadows. Has performed well off the draw with a win and five places from seven starts. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 17/10/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.55 | 0:34.55 | 0:34.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/4 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.45 | 0:34.15 | 0:34.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | MX 4/5 FIN | $10,880.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.16 | 0:37.68 | 0:37.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | MX 4/5 H | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.14 | 0:37.79 | 0:37.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.82 | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.6L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Improved two runs back to score then won again last start over 500m at Bendigo (28.18), beating Stipulated. Among the chances and worth following up.
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 | 16/10/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.18 | 0:28.18 | 0:28.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.9L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.4L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 08/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $1.10 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. At the last outing finished 4th on October 17 over 525m at The Meadows behind Rocky Superstar beaten 1.75 lengths (30.63) in a Grade 5. Has run blistering time here with a 30.96 PB at the distance. Must include if he recaptures that form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.52 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 07/10/2026 | 4 | MX 4/5 H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.17 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.41 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.55 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th over 460m at Geelong beaten 6 lengths (25.93) behind Impetuously in a Grade 4/5 on October 16. Has performed below expectations at his last couple but is capable of far better.
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 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.6L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2026 | 50 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.48 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.4L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.14 | 0:27.97 | 0:27.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 27 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.07 | 0:26.01 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |