Ballarat Race 12 - Two More Races To Go
HOKKAIDO EXPRESS (1) won by 0.8 lengths last start when getting around Warragul 400m in a powerful 22.52. Expected to push the clock again here. IS HE HAPPY (5) had been racing well with a Grade 5 win three back then placed next time before missing the frame latest at Mt Gambier. Rates a winning chance on best. SHIMA STRIPE (8) held his own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only 1.3 lengths (19.13) behind Noctilucent at Healesville. Expected to feature again. OUT OF ELITE (2) is always a threat when he draws this box.
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Comments
Caught the eye with a fast early split and setting up a 0.8 lengths win at Warragul over 400m in 22.52. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in that last win. Stay with him.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $11,030.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
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Comments
Had been racing in honest fashion before missing the frame last time out, finishing fifth (22.93) at Geelong. Tends to go fairly well off the draw but will need everything to go his way.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.32 | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.17 | 0:24.13 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last start when fourth and beaten 8 lengths at Warrnambool. Form solid prior to that including a win at Mt Gambier three back. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.79 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.55 | 0:17.55 | 0:17.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.79 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 22.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 22/12/2025 | 21 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
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Comments
Was a winner three back at Mt Gambier then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when fourth (17.98) at Mt Gambier. Suited here and expected to bounce back.
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 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | GR 3/4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.74 | 0:17.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | Other | $1,070.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:18.17 | 0:17.96 | 0:17.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,610.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.58 | 0:17.58 | 0:17.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/4 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,110.00 | Murray Bdge Straight | 350m | 0:19.31 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Recorded a 1.3 lengths win (17.01) in a Grade 5 last time at Healesville. Has two wins and three placings from six starts from the draw. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.01 | 0:17.01 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 83 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.76 | 0:16.57 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/6 | 03/11/2025 | 26 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 08/10/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.7L | $8.30 |
| 2/8 | 30/09/2025 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/09/2025 | 35 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (19.13) when second at Healesville in a Special conditions Veteran race. Has two wins and seven placings from 16 starts from the draw. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 4 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.13 | 0:19.06 | 0:18.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.34 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.73 | 0:16.46 | 0:16.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.13 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |