Ballarat Race 2 - Happy Horse Produce
MONARCH (4) doesn't have the best strike-rate. Better run when finding the frame last time though, finishing second (23.06) at Shepparton. Makes plenty of appeal. PAW EZRA (2) doesn't win out of turn. Finished in the minors latest when second (22.73) at Warrnambool and may be close to breaking through. Expected to be in the finish again. TINKER SPOT (8) doesn't have the best strike-rate but recent form is sound. Has hit the frame the last two runs, the latest when second (23.25) at Geelong. Can feature again. BAMBI'S PRIDE (1) looks an each-way chance.
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Comments
Lines up from box 1 for the first time after finishing a 10 length fourth at Warrnambool (22.96) in a Bottom Up - Grade 7. Makes strong appeal on best.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/07/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 3 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.71 | 0:23.91 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | 18 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.40 | 0:23.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 2nd over 390m at Warrnambool beaten 9 lengths (22.73) behind Tin Lids in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win on July 13. Boxed on well at the latest run to hit the frame. Leading player.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.09 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.72 | 0:20.36 | 0:19.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | 3 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.70 | 0:20.35 | 0:20.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/06/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.58 | 0:20.20 | 0:20.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
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Comments
Won two starts back at Bendigo over 425m in 24.83. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 425m at Bendigo at T3 Grade 7 level. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.83 | 0:24.83 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/06/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.75 | 0:24.43 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.16 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | MDN SF | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.65 | 0:23.54 | 0:23.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.0L | $67.00 |
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Comments
Jumps from box 4 for the first time after placing latest at Shepparton (23.06) in a Mix 6/7. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.06 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | 155 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.40 | 0:23.95 | 0:23.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 13/01/2026 | 15 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.3L | $2.20 |
| 8/8 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.28 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when second (22.60) at big odds over 390m at this track. Has a squeeze box to navigate but can measure up.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.31 | 0:20.18 | 0:00.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 11 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 30/06/2026 | 13 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.03 | 0:23.60 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 17/06/2026 | 9 | T3 GR 7 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.37 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/06/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:32.10 | 0:31.71 | 0:31.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.41 | 0:27.71 | 0:27.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/05/2026 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.54 | 0:28.29 | 0:28.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
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Comments
Could only manage fourth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest at double-figure odds when second (24.81) over 425m at Bendigo. Drawn out wide and will need the right run 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.61 | 0:24.22 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.38 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 44 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $91.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/05/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $27.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.12 | 0:24.27 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.03 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
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Comments
Has finished fourth at the last two runs, both at Geelong, the latest when beaten 7 lengths behind Zipping Glinda over 400m. Rates among the chances this time.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 26/05/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.53 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/05/2026 | 8 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 26/04/2026 | 48 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.14 | 0:16.71 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.1L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 2nd in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win on July 14 over 400m at Geelong behind Aston Mali beaten 5 lengths (23.25). Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 390m at Warrnambool. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/07/2026 | 13 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.9L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/06/2026 | 43 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.72 | 0:17.14 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.62 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/04/2026 | 159 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/11/2025 | 2 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.49 | 0:24.59 | 0:23.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in his races. Last start finished fifth over 400m at Geelong, beaten 11 lengths. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/06/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.61 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/06/2026 | 9 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.89 | 0:20.28 | 0:20.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.7L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:23.16 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 99/1 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/06/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.37 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $46.00 |