Ballarat Race 9 - Ballarat Function Centre
POETIC STAR (7) found the frame for the second consecutive time when narrowly beaten into second last time out (22.67) over 400m at Geelong. Look for sharp improvement here. THREE VOTES NICK (6) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at this track behind Paw Gusto (22.39) in a Grade 7. Has the pace to be prominent. The form out of last race has been strong. Expected to feature again. PAW XYLA (8) well back settling but did wind up strongly to finish 5th and beaten only 4 lengths (23.04) at Warragul. Can figure in the finish. BOHDAN (2) can sneak into the finish.
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Did a good job two starts back at Shepparton to win by 4 lengths in 22.18, beating Rita Paige. Last start finished last over 410m at Horsham beaten 9 lengths (24.05) behind Patriot Cilla in a Grade 7 on January 4. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.05 | 0:23.42 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2025 | 14 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/12/2025 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.42 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/12/2025 | 9 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.1L | $7.20 |
| 2/6 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.64 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/11/2025 | 35 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.26 | 0:23.49 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.9L | $33.30 |
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Bounced back last start after failing to finish two starts back when he finished 2nd over 400m at Geelong beaten half a length (22.74) behind Paw Kenneth in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win on February 10. Looks a solid contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | 67 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 0/8 | 05/12/2025 | 29 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:29.83 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.11 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | MDN | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.07 | 0:30.78 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN H | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $12.20 |
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Has struggled to jump cleanly in recent outings and the results have been disappointing, the most recent effort a seventh over 450m at this track. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/02/2026 | 28 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.60 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.87 | 0:19.76 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/12/2025 | 63 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.96 | 0:20.23 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.87 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.36 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2025 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
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Good performance to post a big 4.5 lengths win at this track over 390m (22.64) beating Paw Kurtis in Maiden on February 11. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 11/02/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.58 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.60 |
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Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, grabbed late but holding on to a placing when a 7 length third (22.39) over 390m at this track. Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/01/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:23.16 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.7L | $1.90 |
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Snuck into the minor money last time when a 0.6 lengths second at Geelong but did record a strong 22.67 over the 400m journey. Has the ability and expected to go close again.
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 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.56 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $27.00 |
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Last start finished 5th in a Grade 7 on February 13 over 400m at Warragul behind Charlie's Rose beaten 4 lengths (23.04). Must be included.
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 | 13/02/2026 | 11 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $27.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.60 | 0:24.07 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.24 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $27.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |