Ballarat Race 8 - Greyhound Clubs Victoria
HE SHINES (5) boasts a strong record this course with four wins and two minors from nine tries. Hit the frame latest (29.88) when third at Sandown in a Grade 5. Looks suited and should go close. COMPTON GOLD (1) missed the frame latest when sixth at Sandown (34.64) but was a winner five back in the best time of the program. Has a good winning strike rate at this journey. One of the main contenders. MY DEAR FRIEND (2) comes into this a big winner last time in quick time, scoring by 8 lengths (25.22) at Warrnambool. Solid formlines coming through his last run. Significant danger. HONK HONK (3) comes into calculations after placing most recently.
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Comments
Suited by inside box. Last start finished last in a Free For All on December 4 over 595m at Sandown behind He's Magic beaten 5.5 lengths (34.64). Has a strong record from box 1, including two wins. Go close.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 04/12/2025 | 5 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.64 | 0:34.24 | 0:34.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.6L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC G3 | $37,250.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.42 | 0:33.59 | 0:33.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/11/2025 | 18 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.48 | 0:34.40 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.2L | $3.40 |
| 6/7 | 03/11/2025 | 9 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.38 | 0:34.53 | 0:34.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 25/10/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.21 | 0:34.21 | 0:34.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 16/10/2025 | 5 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.17 | 0:34.17 | 0:34.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Put a space on them to post a big 8 lengths win at Warrnambool over 450m (25.22) beating Rowdy Boy in Mix 6/7 on December 3. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.22 | 0:25.22 | 0:24.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.58 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 26 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.40 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $1,740.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.74 | 0:27.65 | 0:27.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2025 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.19 | 0:36.42 | 0:36.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 13/10/2025 | 14 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.46 | 0:34.91 | 0:34.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $1.40 |
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Comments
Hit the frame at Sandown last time when a 3.5 lengths second but did record an outstanding 29.34 for the 515m trip. Expecting another bold showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.14 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:31.15 | 0:29.24 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 28.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.18 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 20/09/2025 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | 7 | NG | $7,580.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.13 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.0L | $1.50 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (34.95) at The Meadows in a Restricted WIN H, finishing fourth and beaten 3 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.95 | 0:34.75 | 0:34.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.9L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.83 | 0:34.41 | 0:34.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.65 | 0:34.40 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.83 | 0:34.19 | 0:34.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.32 | 0:34.31 | 0:34.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.48 | 0:34.18 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Placed last time (29.88) at Sandown in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 3 lengths. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.21 | 0:30.92 | 0:30.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.59 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.6L | $27.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.52 | 0:34.31 | 0:34.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.46 | 0:28.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Having her first run at Ballarat. Comes off an average run last start over 600m at The Meadows when sixth behind Summer Quinn (35.14) in Grade 5. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.14 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC G2 | $113,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $35.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.55 | 0:34.55 | 0:34.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 22/10/2025 | 11 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.70 | 0:34.70 | 0:34.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 8 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.8L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at The Meadows (30.44) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length second. Has two successes and three minors from 10 starts from box 7. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/12/2025 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.34 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.42 | 0:34.41 | 0:34.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 6 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.05 | 0:34.56 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.79 | 0:34.14 | 0:34.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.80 | 0:34.68 | 0:34.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.7L | $26.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.50) when sixth over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 4/5. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.50 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.78 | 0:34.22 | 0:33.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | 19 | SPEC H | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.14 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/11/2025 | 4 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.71 | 0:34.60 | 0:34.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.27 | 0:28.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.76 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 22.8L | $35.00 |