Ballarat Race 9 - Happy Horse Produce
LILLY ZOOM (3) looks overdue for a win having finished in the minors at her last four runs, the latest when second (21.88) at this track. Has a good record here at this journey. Happy to have her on top this line-up. PAW ROXY (1) boasts a strong record this journey with 11 wins and seven minors from 27 tries. Missed the frame latest (25.92) when fifth over 450m at Warrnambool in a Grade 4/5. Suited here and expected to run well. PAW ESTRELLA (2) is progressing well scoring last time out (22.07) at Warrnambool and bringing up her 13th career win. Form here at the trip sound including three wins. Winner at her latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. Form should stack up. BETTER BANJO (5) boasts a solid strike-rate over this trip.
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Comments
Missed the frame last time but the start prior recorded a brilliant 25.20 over 450m when edged out, at Warrnambool. Looks the one to beat on run two back.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.20 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.16 | 0:25.16 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
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Comments
Eye-catching performance showing plenty of speed to post a big 4 lengths victory in a Grade 4/5 last start at Warrnambool, recording a dynamic 22.07 over the 390m journey. Can measure up again if runs up to that effort.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.07 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/03/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.59 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.27 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 3 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 99/1 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Placed last time (21.88) at this track in a Free For All, finishing second and beaten 0.6 lengths. Yet to score but has placed each of two runs from this draw. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.11 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.18 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.22 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.4L | $2.20 |
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Comments
Last start finished fifth over 390m at Warrnambool, beaten 9 lengths (22.71) behind Paw Estrella in a Grade 4/5 on March 12. Likely to struggle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.07 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.14 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 23/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
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Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a Free For All at Sale when a 2.5 lengths second but did run an exceptional 24.33 over the 435m journey. Has the ability and looks an each way chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.33 | 0:24.17 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 26 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Won her last two including a strong win last start over 460m at Warragul by 2 lengths in a Grade 5 H. In form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 17/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.10 | 0:26.10 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | 141 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/09/2025 | 18 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.15 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.7L | $6.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 99/1 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 2nd in a Grade 4/5 on March 10 over 400m at Geelong behind Hot Saki beaten 5.5 lengths (22.89). Has claims if at her best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.32 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 78 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.18 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.24 | 0:24.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.9L | $3.90 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on March 13 over 400m at Geelong in a Grade 5. Needs to find a bit more.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.4L | $23.00 |