Ballarat Race 5 - Grv Vicbred Distance Series (0-4 W) Ht1
EMERALD DOWNS (1) finished well back at Bendigo last time when a 9 length eighth (38.57) but scored four back at Bendigo (37.80). Strong form has emerged from her last run. Has ability and is a key runner. RAVEN'S CALL (3) turned spotting a big start finishing fifth (31.61) last time in a T3 RSTW at this track. Has ability and can atone. ONE FEATHER (7) had been super consistent recording two placings in a row before she was rewarded with a win last time, scoring at Mt Gambier over 600m (34.93). Ran the fastest time on the program in her latest win. Deserves serious consideration again. REGAL ALLY (4) is worth including after a top-three finish from the same draw most recently.
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Last start finished last in a Mix 4/5 FIN on July 3 over 660m at Bendigo behind Bold Assail beaten 9 lengths (38.57). Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | MX 4/5 FIN | $14,580.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.57 | 0:37.90 | 0:37.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | MX 4/5 H | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.30 | 0:38.18 | 0:37.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $30,500.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:45.21 | 0:38.28 | 0:37.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 22 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:37.80 | 0:37.80 | 0:37.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 14/05/2026 | 18 | RST WIN | $14,730.00 | Warrnambool | 650m | 0:38.23 | 0:37.63 | 0:37.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 13 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.12 | 0:37.12 | 0:37.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
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Is back up to 660m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when sixth over 485m at Horsham eight days ago. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/07/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.04 | 0:27.56 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Geelong | 680m | 0:40.19 | 0:39.41 | 0:39.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.47 | 0:34.68 | 0:34.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.52 | 0:35.50 | 0:34.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.4L | $23.80 |
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.08 | 0:34.90 | 0:34.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.08 | 0:27.34 | 0:27.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $72.00 |
| 99/1 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Yet to break through in 10 starts, the latest result a fifth (31.61) over 545m at this track. Expected to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/08/2026 | 5 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.61 | 0:30.78 | 0:30.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.9L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/07/2026 | 17 | MDN | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 10 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 4 | MDN FIN | $14,730.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.74 | 0:23.20 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.7L | $46.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 4 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.45 | 0:23.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $4,060.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.82 | 0:34.49 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
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Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish third (38.13) at Shepparton over 650m. Hasn't been far away. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/07/2026 | 11 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:38.13 | 0:38.00 | 0:38.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2026 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.16 | 0:31.16 | 0:30.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 8 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.40 | 0:26.40 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $4,060.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.79 | 0:34.41 | 0:34.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2026 | 12 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 99/1 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 500m at Bendigo. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.14 | 0:28.47 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.7L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/07/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.52 | 0:34.60 | 0:34.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $91.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.00 | 0:28.61 | 0:28.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2026 | 49 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.7L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/05/2026 | 94 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.31 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.2L | $46.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2026 | 31 | SPEC | $2,560.00 | Mount Gambier | 600m | 0:35.94 | 0:35.20 | 0:35.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
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Easy winner to post a big 7 lengths victory in a Special conditions race last start at Mt Gambier, clocking an excellent 34.93 for the 600m trip. Smart win and looks a key chance again here.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $2,560.00 | Mount Gambier | 600m | 0:34.93 | 0:34.93 | 0:34.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $1,980.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/07/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $1,520.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.27 | 0:23.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2026 | 35 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.9L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 01/06/2026 | 76 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $17.40 |
| 7/8 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.83 | 0:27.15 | 0:27.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $17.20 |
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Modest effort last time out when fifth over 515m at Sandown. Looking to others 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/07/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.14 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.57 | 0:34.48 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.55 | 0:35.29 | 0:34.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.71 | 0:34.68 | 0:34.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $4,030.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.67 | 0:34.67 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.50 |