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Ballarat Race 7 - Ballarat Tier 3 Cup Prelude 12
MISS SPARKLES (2) filled a minor placing last start at Sandown behind Pepper Pie (34.76) in a Grade 5. Has the pace to be prominent. Leading chance again. LES NORTON (4) has mixed form a little and missed the frame the last two but was a Grade 5 winner three back (31.65) at this track over 545m. This looks easier and expected to improve sharply. PAW CASSIAN (1) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 545m behind Okay Alf (32.06) in a T3 RSTW. Has performed well from this box with a win and three minor placings to his name from six starts. Worth another chance. WHITE SHIRAZ (3) was a surprise last-start placegetter worth considering.
Race Time:9:23 AM
Saturday, August 8, 2026Track:Good
Weather:Overcast
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:545m
1
Paw Cassian (1)2388363545
Trainer: Gary Mannion (MOORABOOL (S))12 mths 75: 3-6-8
4 yo RED/FWN Dog
Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)
Dam: FANTA BALE (AUS)
Stats
Career75: 3-6-8
Win %4.00%
Place %22.67%
Prize Money$7,775.00
Comments
Suited by inside box. Last start finished 5th on August 1 over 545m at this track behind Okay Alf beaten 7 lengths (32.06) in a T3 RSTW. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:32.06 | 0:31.51 | 0:30.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.90 | 0:31.65 | 0:31.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.6L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 99/1 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
2
Miss Sparkles (2)5655566273
Trainer: Stephen Brincat (BRIMBANK (C))12 mths 38: 4-3-6
3 yo BLU Bitch
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: OHANA SPARKLES (AUS)
Stats
Career38: 4-3-6
Win %10.53%
Place %34.21%
Prize Money$9,950.00
Comments
Hit the frame latest (34.76) when third at Sandown in a Grade 5. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Has ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/08/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.76 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/07/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.00 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.31 | 0:31.30 | 0:31.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.11 | 0:34.02 | 0:34.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.38 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.17 | 0:30.84 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
3
White Shiraz (3)3656667663
Trainer: Jye Formosa (GREATER BENDIGO (C))12 mths 161: 11-11-17
5 yo W/BL Bitch
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: PEPPER SHIRAZ (AUS)
Stats
Career161: 11-11-17
Win %6.83%
Place %24.22%
Prize Money$24,515.00
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (28.96) over 500m at Bendigo. Has a low draw. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.96 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.42 | 0:34.40 | 0:33.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.22 | 0:28.47 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.40 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.2L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.61 | 0:28.24 | 0:28.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/07/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.00 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 26/06/2026 | 4 | MX 4/5 H | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.44 | 0:38.18 | 0:37.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $71.00 |
| 99/1 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 14/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
4
Les Norton (4)5654542157
Trainer: Chris Armstrong (WYNDHAM (C))12 mths 41: 5-6-4
2 yo DK BDL Dog
Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)
Dam: CROWN ELLA (AUS)
Stats
Career41: 5-6-4
Win %12.20%
Place %36.59%
Prize Money$11,020.00
Comments
Latest effort finished 7th over 500m at Bendigo beaten 10 lengths (29.28) behind Reggae Miss in a Rank Limit - Grade 5 on August 5. Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.
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 | 05/08/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.28 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.9L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.69 | 0:31.33 | 0:30.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 53 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.65 | 0:31.65 | 0:31.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:26.06 | 0:26.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.1L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 26/05/2026 | 13 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.52 | 0:26.44 | 0:26.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.40 |
| 5/5 | 13/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $3,970.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.48 | 0:34.80 | 0:34.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 2 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.52 | 0:28.09 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.1L | $81.00 |
5
Paw Nitro (5)7488857545
Trainer: Luke Harris (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 72: 3-4-8
3 yo BDL Dog
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: DYNA GARNER (AUS)
Stats
Career72: 3-4-8
Win %4.17%
Place %20.83%
Prize Money$7,510.00
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 525m at The Meadows. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.28 | 0:30.88 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.64 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/07/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.16 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.91 | 0:28.61 | 0:28.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 18.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $71.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
6
Misty Blue (6)665x746755
Trainer: Sandra Elmes (PAINSWICK)12 mths 63: 4-11-5
4 yo BLU Bitch
Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)
Dam: LIGHT VIEW (AUS)
Stats
Career63: 4-11-5
Win %6.35%
Place %31.75%
Prize Money$18,700.00
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 660m at this track. Others preferred on this occasion.
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 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:38.83 | 0:38.53 | 0:38.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $71.00 |
| 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 | $38.90 |
| 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 | $31.00 |
7
Calm The Storm (7)46x7x88887
Trainer: William Donlon (PYRENEES (S))12 mths 35: 7-3-0
3 yo W/BL Bitch
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: SUB ROSA (AUS)
Stats
Career35: 7-3-0
Win %20.00%
Place %28.57%
Prize Money$10,500.00
Comments
Hasn't threatened at her last couple but she has solid credentials over this track and distance. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/08/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.88 | 0:31.33 | 0:30.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.41 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.11 | 0:28.34 | 0:28.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.03 | 0:24.02 | 0:23.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 372 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 99/1 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/06/2025 | 153 | SPEC H | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.64 | 0:24.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.7L | $71.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
8
Nicky's Secret (8)7576326678
Trainer: Michael Bewley (MOORABOOL (S))12 mths 59: 8-4-11
3 yo Black Bitch
Sire: AUSSIE SECRET (AUS)
Dam: DYNA SARAH (AUS)
Stats
Career59: 8-4-11
Win %13.56%
Place %38.98%
Prize Money$13,900.00
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (31.90) in a Grade 5, finishing a 8 length eighth. Has two wins and three placings from seven starts from the draw. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.90 | 0:31.33 | 0:30.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $91.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:32.17 | 0:31.65 | 0:31.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.56 | 0:26.04 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $35.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.15 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $19.70 |
| 3/7 | 28/05/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $20.30 |