Ballarat Race 8 - Eureka Concrete
CRACKERJACK BULL (5) has a strong record this trip with 15 wins and 13 placings from 39 starts. Hit the frame latest (26.00) when third at Geelong in a Grade 5. Has the ability and looks a key chance here. MR. KIA ORA (4) clocked a good 25.24 when placed over 450m at this track last start in a Grade 5. Bold showing expected again. PAW WINCEY (8) has been out of the placings at her last two outings but shapes well for this if she can recapture her brilliant win a few runs back, getting around Warrnambool over 450m in 25.27. Expecting another bold showing. REIKO WALTER (2) can feature with the right run.
Stats
Comments
Drawn the inside. Most recent effort finished 7th on March 6 over 390m at Warrnambool behind Chester Keeping beaten 14 lengths (23.00) in a Grade 4/5. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 06/03/2025 | 129 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.7L | $17.00 |
6/7 | 28/10/2024 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.69 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.3L | $7.70 |
5/8 | 21/10/2024 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $4.30 |
2/7 | 14/10/2024 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
6/8 | 30/09/2024 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.15 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.7L | $13.00 |
1/8 | 21/09/2024 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.24 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Warrnambool to win by a neck in 25.42, beating Bourne Supremacy. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on March 20 over 450m at this track behind Marais Bale beaten 7 lengths (25.99). Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 20/03/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.20 |
1/8 | 13/03/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
2/7 | 06/03/2025 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.6L | $3.90 |
5/8 | 07/02/2025 | 9 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.60 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.2L | $19.00 |
5/7 | 29/01/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.6L | $46.00 |
1/7 | 22/01/2025 | 16 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (26.50) over 460m at Warragul. Drawn close to the inside. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 18/03/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.50 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $3.30 |
6/7 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.10 | 0:28.32 | 0:28.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
2/8 | 02/03/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.85 | 0:28.77 | 0:28.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
7/8 | 24/02/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.11 | 0:24.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.7L | $51.00 |
1/8 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.79 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
4/8 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.24 | 0:28.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Showed strong pace early but found one better when a 2.5 lengths second over 450m this track in 25.24. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.24 | 0:25.06 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
4/8 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
4/6 | 05/03/2025 | 10 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.38 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
3/7 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.86 | 0:24.73 | 0:24.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
1/8 | 13/02/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
2/8 | 06/02/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
99/1 | 04/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Aston Bamford at Geelong last start over 460m (26.00). Has to be respected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 21/03/2025 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
8/8 | 05/03/2025 | 72 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
6/8 | 23/12/2024 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.74 | 0:27.02 | 0:27.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.2L | $15.40 |
5/8 | 04/12/2024 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.25 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.1L | $6.40 |
3/7 | 28/11/2024 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.2L | $2.60 |
2/8 | 21/11/2024 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.24 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 4.5 lengths third over 450m this track in 25.38. Capable of playing a big role.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 19/03/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.38 | 0:25.06 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
3/8 | 16/03/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.38 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
6/8 | 11/03/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.16 | 0:26.45 | 0:26.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
7/7 | 07/03/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.14 | 0:28.35 | 0:28.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
1/8 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.59 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
4/8 | 23/02/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.06 | 0:16.61 | 0:16.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing second (25.42) at this track. Jumps from the outside. Prefer others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 19/03/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.40 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
3/6 | 14/03/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.70 |
5/8 | 04/03/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.28 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 11/02/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
4/8 | 06/02/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.2L | $3.60 |
6/7 | 31/01/2025 | 32 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.59 | 0:26.25 | 0:25.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.9L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th over 450m at this track beaten 7 lengths (25.61) behind Impel in a Grade 5 on March 19. Thereabouts at the last couple. Suited here and likely to run well.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.61 | 0:25.06 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.9L | $2.40 |
4/8 | 12/03/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
1/6 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.27 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.4L | $2.90 |
5/8 | 27/02/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
1/8 | 21/02/2025 | 28 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.90 |
4/8 | 24/01/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.9L | $2.80 |