Ballarat Race 9 - Gcv #13Strong
LAID BACK LASS (7) goes very well here starting nine times for four wins and four minors. Comes off a (22.36) win last time, scoring by 1.5 lengths in a Grade 5 over 390m at Warrnambool. Looks a key chance on best form. TOUCH OF SIN (8) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fourth (22.32) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Solid formlines coming through her last run. Great chance to atone. CHANTILLY'S STAR (4) jumped wide and had a clear run last start, leading all the way to score (22.41) at Warrnambool in a Grade 5 over 390m. Got the money at her only try from this box. Sure to measure up. PAW LARRY (5) placed at long odds last time and cannot be ignored.
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 390m at Warrnambool. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.41 | 0:23.15 | 0:23.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.73 | 0:23.52 | 0:23.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
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Had a low draw last time over 460m at Geelong but was in traffic and failed to finish. Returns here after a three-and-a-half months spell. Has ability but tough line-up here and happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 18/10/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:32.72 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2025 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.40 | 0:28.40 | 0:28.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.61 | 0:28.17 | 0:28.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $81.60 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.65 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
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Caught the eye with a fast early split last time and setting up a 0.9 lengths win at Warrnambool over 390m in 22.41, making it two wins on end. Can bring up a hat-trick.
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 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.9L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.27 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.7L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/12/2025 | 15 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.53 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/12/2025 | 9 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.31 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 12 | GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
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Finished third last start (24.96) at big odds over 435m at Sale. Drawn awkwardly. Cannot be ruled out.
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 | 18/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.95 | 0:24.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.73 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.6L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.84 | 0:23.69 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.38 | 0:23.98 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
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Hit the ground running and set it up early clocking 22.36 with a 1.5 lengths win at Warrnambool over 390m. Looks the one to beat again.
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 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/7 | 11/01/2026 | 11 | GR 3/4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:18.36 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 31/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 15/12/2025 | 18 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 7/7 | 27/11/2025 | 128 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.1L | $4.80 |
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Latest effort finished 4th on December 24 over 390m at this track behind Impel beaten 6 lengths (22.32) in a Grade 5. Comes through a good form race. Looks a top chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 18/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/12/2025 | 5 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/11/2025 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $63.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |