Ballarat Race 5 - Southern Sheetmetal
LEKTRA BETA (6) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing sixth (23.93) in a Grade 5 at Horsham. Has a good record at this journey. Can atone. WHY NOT IRIS (2) finished fifth last time (25.35) at Sale after winning at her previous three outings. Has the ability to give this a shake. YONDU BALE (7) goes very well at the course and distance with two wins and a placing from four starts. Hit the frame latest (25.67) when third at Shepparton in a Grade 5. Can feature in the finish. ZIPPING OSHAWA (1) has strong credentials over this journey.
Stats
Comments
Drawn the inside. Most recently finished last in a Grade 5 H on November 7 over 525m at The Meadows behind Tandanya beaten 15 lengths (31.26). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 07/11/2026 | 14 | GR 5 H | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.26 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.1L | $46.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/10/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $10,600.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.32 | 0:28.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.58 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Warragul over 400m. Last start finished 5th on November 3 over 435m at Sale behind Perfect Symphony beaten 13 lengths (25.35) in a Mix 3/4. Scored three on the trot prior to last start. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/11/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.35 | 0:24.39 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.74 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 14/10/2026 | 20 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/5 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $46.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage seventh last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest when second (25.43) over 450m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome and prefer each-way.
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 | 04/11/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.36 | 0:25.23 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.11 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.9L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 |
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Comments
Good effort to win last start by 4.5 lengths over 400m at Geelong in a handy (22.78), beating Paw Brody. Solid showing expected.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 30/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 20/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 14/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.42 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.7L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Horsham (23.93) in a Grade 5, finishing a 11 length sixth. Has two wins and two placings from seven starts from the draw. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/11/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.93 | 0:23.17 | 0:22.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.21 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.9L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 07/10/2026 | 7 | MX 4/5 H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.08 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.65 | 0:23.30 | 0:23.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Showed brilliant pace early and gave a sight when a 1.75 lengths third over 450m Shepparton in 25.67. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/11/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.28 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.50 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.56 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.53 | 0:23.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 390m at this track. Others hold stronger claims.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/10/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.64 | 0:23.88 | 0:23.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/10/2026 | 27 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.73 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.2L | $21.00 |