Ballarat Race 8 - Happy Horse Produce
ESPECIAL KIANI (1) made it two minor placings on the trot when beaten third (23.38) in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win at Geelong last time out. Can make amends this time. SIMPLY FRIENDS (6) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (26.65) in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win at Geelong. One of the main contenders. DARKEST COLOUR (7) was narrowly beaten when placing two back but missed the frame latest finishing fourth (28.61) in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win at Bendigo. Can find the frame this time. SPICE ROAD (2) looks an each-way chance.
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Comments
Jumps from box 1 for the first time after placing latest at Geelong (23.38) in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/03/2026 | 11 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.09 | 0:17.05 | 0:16.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/03/2026 | 47 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.10 | 0:16.86 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | 13 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.65 | 0:24.02 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.17 | 0:24.17 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.53 | 0:24.43 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (26.26) when seventh over 450m at Shepparton in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minors. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.26 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.90 | 0:26.20 | 0:26.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.27 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.23 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/02/2026 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.39 | 0:24.91 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
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Comments
At the last outing finished last on March 20 over 460m at Geelong behind Paw Fable beaten 12 lengths (26.73) in a Mix 6/7 FIN. On best form is more than capable. Keep safe.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.73 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $27.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.18 | 0:26.02 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | 35 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.13 | 0:26.13 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.80 | 0:25.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 8/8 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.50 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.9L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.47 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.8L | $3.10 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 350m at Healesville. Not among the main chances this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/03/2026 | 15 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.91 | 0:28.53 | 0:28.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:32.09 | 0:31.49 | 0:31.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | 22 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/01/2026 | 61 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.51 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $61.00 |
| 99/1 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.95 | 0:35.06 | 0:34.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th over 460m at Geelong beaten 4.5 lengths (26.65) behind Aston Barrister in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win on March 24. Leading contender.
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 | 24/03/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.65 | 0:26.34 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.30 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/03/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/02/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.00 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last start when fourth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning two on end before placing two back. Better than last run and looks set to run well.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.61 | 0:28.28 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 09/03/2026 | 11 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.74 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 03/02/2026 | 15 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Finished second at big odds last time (30.56) over 525m at The Meadows. Jumps from a wide draw. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.44 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/03/2026 | 22 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:36.38 | 0:34.56 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 27.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.85 | 0:26.08 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $27.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.30 | 0:26.30 | 0:25.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $1,990.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:36.19 | 0:34.94 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $1,740.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.50 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |