Ballarat Race 4 - Gap (250+Rank)
VOLTAGE STRIKE (1) finished third last start over 545m at this track but was game in defeat in a useful 30.77. Has the ability and looks hard to top. KICK ON KING (7) turned in a moderate effort last time when sixth at Sandown over 595m behind Axel's Radar (35.66) in a Grade 5 NP. Must be included in calculations. LEKTRA OTIS (8) is better than last start when fifth (26.13) from Box 3 at this track over 450m. Great chance to atone. BIG BOY JETT (4) can measure up with the right run.
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Placed last time (30.77) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing third and beaten 6 lengths. Yet to win but has placed four times from this draw. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.36 | 0:30.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.38 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.9L | $35.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.16 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.35 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,990.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.18 | 0:35.18 | 0:34.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.28 | 0:31.22 | 0:31.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 06/01/2026 | 28 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.42 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (26.06) when sixth over 460m at Geelong in a Restricted WIN H. Has five minors from nine starts from box 2. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.06 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.34 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.4L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.26 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.87 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/12/2025 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.47 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.40 | 0:26.34 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
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Latest effort finished 6th in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 on February 16 over 450m at Warrnambool behind Moraine Quinn beaten 2 lengths (26.05). Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/02/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.05 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | 70 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | TG1-4W | $1,005.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:31.53 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 19.5L | $2.40 |
| 8/8 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/11/2025 | 9 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.22 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/11/2025 | 44 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.75 | 0:23.67 | 0:23.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.1L | $10.70 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at Sandown (36.15) in a Grade 5 NP, finishing a 18 length eighth. Yet to win but has placed five times from this draw. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $1,990.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:36.15 | 0:34.89 | 0:34.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 18.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.06 | 0:24.46 | 0:24.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.6L | $46.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/01/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $91.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/01/2026 | 12 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.90 | 0:26.06 | 0:26.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.17 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.7L | $4.10 |
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Latest effort finished 6th over 595m at Sandown beaten 11 lengths (35.66) behind Axel's Radar in a Grade 5 NP on February 16. Happy to overlook recent performances. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $1,990.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.66 | 0:34.89 | 0:34.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 09/02/2026 | 77 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.24 | 0:34.32 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/11/2025 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.28 | 0:34.81 | 0:34.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.44 | 0:34.59 | 0:34.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/10/2025 | 38 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.22 | 0:30.80 | 0:30.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | 15 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Warragul | 680m | 0:40.34 | 0:39.50 | 0:39.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $7.50 |
| 99/1 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Goes well at this track and trip. Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on February 7 over 450m at this track behind One For Bill beaten 8 lengths (26.13). Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.28 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.73 | 0:31.09 | 0:30.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.72 | 0:28.34 | 0:28.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.45 | 0:26.08 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |