Ballarat Race 8 - Ballarat To Sandown Park Ht2
MARSHALL BEAR (4) drew the inside and won last time at Geelong over 460m (25.83) after forging to the front and leading throughout, scoring by 2 lengths. The one to beat again. PAW DROGO (1) has missed the frame at his last two but did run well three back when third (24.23) in a Grade 5 at Bendigo. Can improve sharply here. BABY GIRL PEARL (7) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing sixth (25.71) last time in a Grade 4/5 at Warrnambool. Solid record at the distance winning three races. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and two minor placings to her credit. Can do much better this time. PAPA EASY (2) placed last time and cannot be ignored.
Stats
Comments
Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 7th over 400m at Geelong beaten 7 lengths (23.12) behind Come And See in a Grade 5 on October 3. Happy to overlook recent efforts. Well placed and gets chance to find best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 03/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
7/7 | 29/09/2025 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $18.00 |
3/8 | 26/09/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.23 | 0:24.07 | 0:23.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
1/7 | 17/09/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
1/7 | 09/09/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.31 | 0:23.31 | 0:23.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |
6/8 | 01/09/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (24.17) over 425m at Bendigo. Drawn close to the inside. Has ability and should run well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 05/10/2025 | 13 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.17 | 0:24.00 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
7/7 | 22/09/2025 | 8 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.61 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $1.40 |
1/8 | 14/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:18.99 | 0:18.99 | 0:18.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
3/8 | 07/09/2025 | 42 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.04 | 0:18.98 | 0:18.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
1/8 | 27/07/2025 | 3 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.61 | 0:16.61 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
1/8 | 24/07/2025 | 4 | R/A FIN | $11,030.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Geelong over 460m. Last start finished last in a NG on October 4 over 520m at Wentworth Park behind Trunkey Chief beaten 11 lengths (30.40). Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 04/10/2025 | 8 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 26/09/2025 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.21 | 0:26.21 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
3/7 | 23/09/2025 | 26 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
8/8 | 28/08/2025 | 31 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.78 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.0L | $15.00 |
7/8 | 28/07/2025 | 5 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.47 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $14.00 |
1/5 | 23/07/2025 | 7 | GR 7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.38 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance showing plenty of speed to score by 2 lengths in a Grade 4/5 last start at Geelong, clocking a fast 25.83 over the 460m trip. Has the ability and expected to go close again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 03/10/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
6/8 | 27/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.83 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $4.40 |
1/7 | 22/09/2025 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.18 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
2/8 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
1/8 | 11/09/2025 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.37 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
2/6 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.61 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.9L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
In fine form with wins at his last couple of outings most recently at Geelong. Hard to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.03 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 12/09/2025 | 12 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.18 | 0:26.18 | 0:25.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.4L | $3.10 |
2/8 | 31/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.35 | 0:19.34 | 0:19.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
4/8 | 24/08/2025 | 66 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.36 | 0:19.05 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.10 |
1/8 | 19/06/2025 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.57 | 0:17.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
1/7 | 15/05/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.90 | 0:17.90 | 0:17.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on October 3 over 500m at Bendigo in a Grade 4/5. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 03/10/2025 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.49 | 0:27.93 | 0:27.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
4/8 | 16/09/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.85 | 0:27.40 | 0:27.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $20.00 |
3/7 | 10/09/2025 | 12 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
6/8 | 29/08/2025 | 31 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.97 | 0:28.05 | 0:27.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 29/07/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.43 | 0:27.43 | 0:27.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
2/8 | 22/07/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.08 | 0:27.83 | 0:27.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (25.71) when sixth over 450m at Warrnambool in a Grade 4/5. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
6/8 | 25/09/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
8/8 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
8/8 | 06/09/2025 | 9 | GR 5 H | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $8.50 |
2/7 | 28/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
6/7 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.85 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
At the last start finished 4th in a Restricted WIN H on October 2 over 450m at Warrnambool behind Treble Beers beaten 14 lengths (26.36). Has ability and can run well.
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 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.5L | $81.00 |
5/8 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 18/09/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
1/7 | 15/09/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.2L | $2.00 |
6/8 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.40 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
6/8 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.7L | $13.00 |