Ballarat Race 8 - Sportsbet Feed Damsels Dash
MATCHBOX HONEY (7) boasts a strong record this journey with eight wins and three minors from 16 tries. Missed the frame latest (28.98) when fourth over 510m at Sale in a Grade 4/5. Has the ability and should feature. PAW MONET (1) has a strong record this journey with two wins and a minor from six starts. Scored by 3.5 lengths last time (25.46) in a Grade 5 over 450m at Warrnambool. Looks well placed here and among the chances. CARRY ON MACI (2) looks close to another win after finishing second last time (25.71) at Warragul. Some good form is emerging from her last run. Expected to feature again. BELAIR BETTY (3) could manage only third last time but ran a fast time (29.89) in a hot race. Worth including.
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 3.5 lengths at Warrnambool over 450m (25.46) beating Cliff The Boss in Grade 5 on January 15. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a slick early split and went straight to the front, giving a huge sight but headed late when a head second (25.71) over 460m at Warragul. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | SE | $28,330.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.55 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 19 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.46 | 0:23.97 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/12/2025 | 26 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.80 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.53 | 0:23.53 | 0:23.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | SPEC G3 | $37,250.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.05 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was among the placegetters latest at Mt Gambier when a 4 length third but did clock a useful 29.89 over the 512m journey. Looks an each way chance again here.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4/5 | $1,980.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/01/2026 | 3 | OPEN | $2,100.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/01/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.31 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.57 | 0:26.08 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $2,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.80 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,860.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 450m in 25.67 last start, beating Boston Legal. Solid showing expected.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/01/2026 | 27 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/12/2025 | 76 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.89 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.2L | $13.90 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.59 | 0:24.24 | 0:24.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.55 | 0:24.28 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.9L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.1L | $79.30 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 7 lengths at Sale over 435m (24.37) beating Quick Response in Grade 5 on January 18. Looks tested in this company.
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 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.37 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.70 |
| 5/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.70 | 0:16.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.34 | 0:19.34 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.12 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/11/2025 | 58 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.23 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/10/2025 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (30.09) over 512m at Mt Gambier. Others preferred.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | GR 6 | $1,740.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/01/2026 | 20 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.78 | 0:30.99 | 0:30.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.28 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $1,740.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $1,740.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.18 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $1,740.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Shepparton over 450m. Last start finished 4th over 510m at Sale beaten 6 lengths (28.98) behind Mr. Thomas in a Grade 4/5 on January 18. Comes through a good form race. Looks a top chance.
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 | 18/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.58 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.37 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.52 | 0:27.52 | 0:26.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.7L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.93 | 0:23.93 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (22.31) over 390m at this track. Wide draw here. Looking to others.
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 | 17/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.24 | 0:24.32 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.47 | 0:24.01 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.6L | $7.90 |
| 3/4 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.34 | 0:23.85 | 0:23.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.12 | 0:24.12 | 0:23.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Healesville over 350m in 19.30. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 425m at Bendigo at Grade 5 level. Has claims on best form.
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 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.62 | 0:23.81 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.30 | 0:19.30 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 7/8 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $11,030.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.05 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 18.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.10 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.30 |
| 1/8 | 07/12/2025 | 17 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.65 | 0:16.65 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |