Ballarat Race 8 - Southern Sheetmetal
KAIA GOT SQUARE (4) held her own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only 1.5 lengths (24.42) behind Basement at Bendigo. Well-placed to take this out. KID LUCK (3) turned in a fair 4th placed finish last time at this track over 450m (25.98). Has a good record here at this journey. Cannot be underestimated. OLLIE REIKO (7) did a good job to finish third last time out over 500m at Bendigo (28.69) in a Rank Limit - Grade 5, the second top-three finish on the trot. Expected to do much better this time. MAJOR ORSON (1) form at this course and distance reads well.
Stats
Comments
Drawn inside box. Most recent effort finished 6th in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 on March 16 over 460m at Geelong behind Aston Haruto beaten 9 lengths (26.90). Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.90 | 0:26.26 | 0:26.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.40 | 0:26.13 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.52 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.92 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.77 | 0:26.40 | 0:25.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 450m at Shepparton. Not keen, needs to lift.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.77 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.2L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.4L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on March 16 over 450m at this track behind Aston Transcend beaten 4 lengths (25.98). Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 11/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.87 | 0:24.50 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.34 | 0:18.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2026 | 34 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.29 | 0:16.46 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/01/2026 | 54 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 0/8 | 12/11/2025 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:37.25 | 0:30.32 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/1 | 07/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 350m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 3rd in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 on March 18 over 425m at Bendigo behind Basement beaten 1.5 lengths (24.42). Capable of improvement on latest effort. Well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.42 | 0:24.33 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.7L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 09/03/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.50 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 3 | T3 RSTW | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.7L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.6L | $101.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 425m at Bendigo. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.28 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.64 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.58 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/02/2026 | 5 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.91 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.24 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.1L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.31 | 0:18.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 99/1 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (28.69) over 500m at Bendigo. Jumps from a wide draw. Top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 14/03/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.69 | 0:28.25 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 09/03/2026 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.7L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 05/03/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.52 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | 27 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.61 | 0:26.16 | 0:26.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 400m at Geelong. Hard to have 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 | 17/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/03/2026 | 46 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |