Ballarat Race 5 - Ballarat Function Centre
ASTON SWING (6) filled the minor placings again last time when second (25.45) at this track, making it three straight minors on end. Has never missed the frame here at the trip from three starts. Rates highly here and will go close. BLACKPOOL IRIS (1) rocketed out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when second (22.83) at Geelong over 400m. Can feature again. ASTON FAME (3) finished sixth last time at this track but could not have been more impressive before that in her exceptional 22.54 win at Geelong over 400m. Top win two back and can measure up again. ASTON HARUTO (7) cannot be written off despite a miss here at his latest outing.
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Hit the ground running last time with a strong early split and tried to lead throughout but had to settle for the minors when second (22.83) at Geelong over 400m. Capable of a strong show.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2025 | 18 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
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Last start finished last in a Restricted WIN H on February 4 over 450m at this track behind Paw Monet beaten 11 lengths (25.95). Forward showing expected.
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 | 04/02/2026 | 29 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2025 | 5 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.11 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | 11 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.29 | 0:24.19 | 0:23.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 02/12/2025 | 17 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
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Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a eighth over 390m at this track. Other runners look much more appealing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | 29 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/12/2025 | 6 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.65 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.7L | $68.90 |
| 3/7 | 02/12/2025 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
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Backs up after finishing 5th on February 6 over 400m at Warragul in a Special conditions race. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | SPEC | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
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Resumes. Closed last prep with a second over 450m at this track 12 weeks ago. Boxed wide but will go close with the right run.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.07 | 0:25.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $15.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/10/2025 | 17 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 13/10/2025 | 5 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.7L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished sixth on February 4 over 450m at this track behind Aussie Moss, beaten 11 lengths (25.86) in a Restricted WIN H. Has ability and can run well.
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 | 04/02/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Has finished seventh at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 450m. Must be included.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $19.00 |
| 0/8 | 30/12/2025 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:29.80 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/12/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |