Ballarat Race 5 - Southern Sheetmetal
ZIVA DIVA (5) fast into stride from an outside box to score two back (25.43) then drew the fence and got further back last time when 6th at Geelong (23.15). Can make amends. ASTON BLITZ (1) turned in a plain run last time when seventh at this track over 390m behind Sumo Smash (22.78) in a Grade 5. Scored at her previous run. Form from her last run is proving to be solid. Leading chance. ASTON REEVES (6) can run a bold race on best form.
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Latest effort finished 7th in a Grade 5 on April 29 over 390m at this track behind Sumo Smash beaten 8 lengths (22.78). The form from last run stacks up well. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 18 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.2L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
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Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when second (28.46) over 500m at Bendigo. Has a low draw and in the mix on his best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.68 | 0:28.11 | 0:27.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.46 | 0:28.18 | 0:28.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.40 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.61 | 0:27.96 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $46.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.47 | 0:28.47 | 0:28.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.83 | 0:28.41 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage eighth last time out over 545m at this track. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/04/2026 | 12 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.88 | 0:31.18 | 0:31.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
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Found the going tougher last start when second over 350m at Healesville. That followed a win two back in 19.90 beating Show Boat Johnny over 350m at Healesville. Hard to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.55 | 0:19.47 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.90 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/04/2026 | 23 | T3 RSTW | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.63 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/03/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.77 | 0:30.54 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 18.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/03/2026 | 18 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.59 | 0:19.59 | 0:18.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:32.33 | 0:30.38 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 29.3L | $35.00 |
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Won over this track and trip. Latest effort finished 6th over 400m at Geelong beaten 6 lengths (23.15) behind Mac And Cheese in a Grade 5 on May 1. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 27/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.73 | 0:26.10 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.17 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.94 | 0:23.35 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 06/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.1L | $11.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (26.01) when fifth over 460m at Geelong in a Grade 5 H. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | 15 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/04/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.44 | 0:25.11 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
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Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 6 lengths in 22.09, beating Hollywood Franky. Last start finished 7th over 390m at this track beaten 13 lengths (23.16) behind Sumo Smash in a Rank Limit - Grade 5 on May 2. Solid claims this line-up.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 27/04/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.09 | 0:22.09 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.7L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:24.10 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 20.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | 59 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.9L | $6.00 |