Ballarat Race 3 - Southern Sheetmetal
BETTER BANJO (2) continues to race in super honest form, hitting the frame two times on end before scoring an overdue win last time out (21.88) at Warrnambool. Expected to feature in the finish. COME AND SEE (3) flew the lids with a sensational early split and hit the frame with a 4 length second (26.11) over 460m at Geelong. Expected to feature. KENTUCKY GUS (8) started big odds last time where he hit the ground running and was never headed, leading throughout to win by 4 lengths over 390, at Shepparton (22.19). Form here at the trip sound including two wins. Strong form has emerged from his last run. Sure to be thereabouts. TRUTH TELLER (7) is in the mix after placing here at this trip last time out.
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth (23.30) last start at Geelong. Prior to that had recorded three minor placings in a row. Has a solid winning strike rate off the inside draw but looks safely held.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 22/05/2025 | 6 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.2L | $21.00 |
3/8 | 16/05/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
2/8 | 07/05/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 01/05/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 26/04/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
2/8 | 14/04/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner at Warrnambool over this distance running a time of 21.88. Was in the money two on end before breaking through last start. Stick with him.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 19/06/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
2/8 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | Group Listed | $74,500.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
2/8 | 06/06/2025 | 5 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 01/06/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.41 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
5/8 | 25/05/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.78 | 0:16.66 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
4/7 | 20/05/2025 | 9 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.41 | 0:23.30 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.6L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Showed strong pace early but found one better when a 4 length second over 460m Geelong in 26.11. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
6/8 | 13/06/2025 | 8 | Group Listed | $30,500.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.29 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.7L | $16.00 |
1/7 | 05/06/2025 | 6 | SPEC H | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.64 | 0:24.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 30/05/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.04 | 0:24.04 | 0:23.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
3/5 | 22/05/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.87 | 0:25.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
8/8 | 14/05/2025 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.58 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.8L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Scored by a nose last time (22.71) in a Grade 5 over 400m at Geelong. Has two minors from four starts from box 4. Will need the right run.
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 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
2/5 | 13/06/2025 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
3/8 | 09/06/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
2/7 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
3/8 | 27/05/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 20/05/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Geelong over 400m in 22.82. Followed that up with a minor placing over 390m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. Looks up against it this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 18/06/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
1/8 | 10/06/2025 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 28/05/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
6/8 | 16/05/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.9L | $15.00 |
2/8 | 08/05/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
1/6 | 28/04/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 22.13 over 390m at this track. Had won two on end prior to the last start placing. Can atone.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 18/06/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.13 | 0:22.07 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 12/06/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.50 |
1/8 | 04/06/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.50 |
2/6 | 28/05/2025 | 41 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.48 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
4/8 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.1L | $4.20 |
3/8 | 03/04/2025 | 21 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Shepparton over 390m in 22.19 last start, beating Got A Habit. Rates among the chances this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 09/06/2025 | 14 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 26/05/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.09 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
1/8 | 19/05/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 12/05/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
1/7 | 03/05/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.16 | 0:22.16 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 25/04/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.60 |