Ballarat Race 8 - Alsop And Co Catering (275+Rank)
POCKET RIOT (2) goes very well at the course with three wins and a placing from eight starts. Below best last time at this track (31.53) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length sixth. Rates a leading player. AMRON TOMMY (1) broke a string of placings finishing in the money two on end before a last start seventh (30.96) at The Meadows. Key runner on best form. ASTON ALLURE (8) was below best last time but three back was a Grade 5 winner in the quickest time on the card at this track over 545m in a Grade 5. Expecting significant improvement. DOONGALLA SERENA (3) can sneak into the finish with the right run.
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Comments
Has failed to fire at the last couple but she does have good record over this track and distance. Has performed below expectations at her last couple but is capable of far better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.53 | 0:31.09 | 0:31.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.81 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.82 | 0:27.13 | 0:27.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.61 | 0:27.02 | 0:27.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.71 | 0:27.10 | 0:27.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.45 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |
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Comments
Has finished fourth at the last two runs, both at Sandown, the latest when beaten 5 lengths behind Silver Mack over 515m. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.41 | 0:26.00 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.46 | 0:26.20 | 0:26.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.55 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.34 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when third (26.70) over 460m at Geelong. Has a solid record off the tricky draw and is in the mix.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.53 | 0:31.07 | 0:31.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.70 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.42 | 0:30.86 | 0:30.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.91 | 0:28.46 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.4L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 500m at Bendigo. Prepared to risk on this occasion.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.51 | 0:28.93 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.71 | 0:27.91 | 0:27.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $91.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.94 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.52 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/7 | 09/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:31.06 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.53 | 0:28.53 | 0:28.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 500m at Bendigo. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.38 | 0:27.87 | 0:27.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.53 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 105 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.25 | 0:28.25 | 0:28.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.06 | 0:34.53 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/11/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.25 | 0:34.49 | 0:34.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Warrnambool | 650m | 0:38.31 | 0:37.56 | 0:37.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (30.14) at big odds over 515m at Sandown. Drawn wide. Has to do 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.40 | 0:28.31 | 0:28.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.30 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.00 | 0:30.50 | 0:29.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.58 | 0:28.01 | 0:28.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $46.00 |
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Comments
Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, well placed and among the chances here.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.62 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $35.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.01 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.36 | 0:31.36 | 0:31.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.26 | 0:26.23 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.23 | 0:30.44 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 25/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.85 | 0:30.43 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 99/1 | 05/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 4th over 450m at this track beaten 5.5 lengths (26.32) behind Go Pikachu in a Grade 5 on April 6. Has a fast 31.09 PB at this course and distance. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.60 | 0:31.07 | 0:31.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.83 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.36 | 0:30.86 | 0:30.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.9L | $31.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 660m at this track. Will need to improve to feature.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/04/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:39.61 | 0:38.20 | 0:38.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 20.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 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 |