Ballarat Race 4 - Southern Sheetmetal
READY TO FLIP (1) was a (22.04) winner last time out at Shepparton from Box 3. The form out of his last race has been franked. Hard to fault recent form and looks a key chance again. NO BAD DEED (7) missed the frame last time when sixth (22.91) in a Grade 5 at Geelong after a slow start and settling well off the pace. Prior to that was quickly into stride and scored (22.91) at Geelong. Has a good record here at this journey. Key runner who gets his chance to atone. AUSSIE WAGYU (8) pinged the lids last start from an awkward draw and led throughout to score (22.72) at Geelong in a Grade 5 over 400m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. One of the prime contenders. BLACKPOOL FINN (2) generally performs well here at this distance.
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Has been racing extremely well, putting three wins together. Last start won by a neck at Shepparton (22.04) beating Foxy Jay in a Grade 5 on March 23. Unbeaten in two starts from this draw. Key runner.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.37 | 0:23.37 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.53 | 0:23.53 | 0:22.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.17 | 0:26.12 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.31 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
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Was out of placings last time (24.52) at Bendigo in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 8 lengths. Has two minors from three starts from box 2. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.52 | 0:23.94 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.2L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
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Has finished sixth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Healesville over 300m. Hard to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.31 | 0:17.08 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.62 | 0:28.01 | 0:28.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.38 | 0:28.38 | 0:27.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 17/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.22 | 0:26.10 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.45 | 0:24.08 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
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Was out of the placings last time at Warrnambool but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching three minors in a row. Has a squeeze box to navigate and looks safely held.
Last Starts 5 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 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/03/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
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Has finished in the money at his last three runs, the latest at long odds when third (19.75) at Healesville. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Looking to others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.75 | 0:19.56 | 0:19.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.49 | 0:19.18 | 0:18.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.73 | 0:27.91 | 0:27.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.08 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 400m at Geelong. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 3 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.49 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/03/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.16 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/5 | 02/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
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Latest effort finished 6th in a Grade 5 on March 27 over 400m at Geelong behind Star Rebel beaten 5 lengths (22.91). Has clocked a superb 21.88 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.03 | 0:24.03 | 0:23.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 24/02/2026 | 36 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/01/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:22.09 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/01/2026 | 71 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.93 | 0:19.48 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
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Good performance to win by 1.1 lengths at Geelong over 400m (22.72) beating Did So in Grade 5 on March 27. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.17 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 11/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.27 | 0:22.14 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
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Missed the frame last start when sixth and beaten 10 lengths at Shepparton. Form solid prior to that including a win at Healesville three back. Could pose a serious challenge if finds best this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/03/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.48 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.68 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:33.82 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 51.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 99/1 | 27/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Found some support last start but struggled and finished 6th on March 19 over 390m at this track behind Bush Circus beaten 3.5 lengths (22.67) in a Rank Limit - Grade 5. Placed two back at this track. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/03/2026 | 15 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.41 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/03/2026 | 31 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 87 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.86 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 20/10/2025 | 25 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
| 99/1 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 99L | $0.00 |