Ballarat Race 7 - Southern Sheetmetal
UNCLE STILTSKIN (5) was prominent early off a low draw but weakened and dropped out when 6th over 450m at Shepparton in Grade 5 FIN company. The form out of last race has been strong. Worth another chance. DOONGALLA DON (1) missed the frame last time when fourth (30.25) at Sandown but prior to that had two placings in a row. One of the main contenders. PAW GUSTO (3) has a strong winning strike-rate here with four wins and a placing from eight tries. Scored by 4.5 lengths last time (23.26) in a Grade 5 over 410m at Horsham. Among the main chances. DIAMANTINA PEAR (2) did a good job to finish third last time out over 390m at Shepparton (22.81) in a Grade 5, the second top-three finish on the trot.
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Latest effort finished last in a Mix 4/5 FIN on July 16 over 515m at Sandown behind Paw Hades beaten 7 lengths (30.25). Recorded two placings in a row prior to the latest effort. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | MX 4/5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $35.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | MX 4/5 H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.06 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | 44 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/05/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,970.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/5 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.75 | 0:27.39 | 0:27.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.10 |
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Comments
Has hit the frame the last couple. Finished third at Shepparton latest but prior to that clocked an excellent 22.06 over 390m finishing second at Shepparton. Expecting another bold showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | 15 | SPEC | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.9L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.87 | 0:24.15 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.37 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.22 | 0:26.02 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $2.30 |
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Comments
Won his last two including a strong win last start over 410m at Horsham by 4.5 lengths in a Grade 5. The form from last run stacks up well. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.26 | 0:23.26 | 0:23.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.7L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 17/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.44 | 0:24.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Hasn't shown any early speed lately and tends to spot them a start in his races, The latest effort was a 3.5 lengths seventh over 450m at this track. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/07/2026 | 188 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 0/7 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:41.27 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.67 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 H | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.22 | 0:34.53 | 0:34.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.6L | $4.80 |
| 99/1 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 6th over 450m at Shepparton beaten 5 lengths (25.85) behind Electrojet in a Grade 5 FIN on July 13. The form out of the last run measures up. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.38 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.06 | 0:27.98 | 0:27.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 22/06/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,970.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.4L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,970.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.79 | 0:27.25 | 0:27.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (26.24) over 460m at Geelong. Others preferred.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,900.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.69 | 0:27.66 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2026 | 17 | GR 5 H NP | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.14 | 0:26.14 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.51 | 0:26.51 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/05/2026 | 21 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.55 | 0:26.37 | 0:25.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
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Comments
Hit the frame at this track last time when a 1.2 lengths third but did record a fast 22.25 over the 390m journey. Bold showing expected but prefer each way again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 15/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.2L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/07/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.92 | 0:00.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $6,030.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.42 | 0:23.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.7L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 16 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.66 | 0:23.47 | 0:23.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 7/7 | 03/06/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.05 | 0:22.05 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 99/1 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Finished third last start (23.04) over 400m at Warragul. Wide draw here. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/07/2026 | 2 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.89 | 0:16.69 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/06/2026 | 29 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |