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Ballarat Race 9 - Southern Sheetmetal

WIZARD WATSON (8) could manage only second but ran swift time (31.04) at this track over 545m. Expected to push the clock again here. ASTON GOZO (4) was in traffic last time here and fell. Can do much better this time. HURRICANE BERT (5) has claims fresh from a recent placing at this track and distance.

Race Time:11:03 AM

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:SHWRY

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:545m

Salt Speckle (1)3853543532

Trainer: Dean Elliot (GREATER BENDIGO (C))12 mths 44: 8-6-10

3 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: OUT OF RANGE (AUS)

Dam: ORIENTAL KAY (AUS)

Stats

Career44: 8-6-10

Win %18.18%

Place %54.55%

Prize Money$21,445.00

Comments

Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (30.86) over 525m at The Meadows. Has the inside draw this time. Looks to have the job ahead.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	12/08/2026	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.86	0:30.86	0:29.88	N/A	2	1. Miss Jeckell 2. Salt Speckle 3. Franky's Outlaw	0.0L	$2.10
3/7	07/08/2026	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.38	0:28.31	0:27.94	N/A	4	1. Come On Larry 2. Duran Olly 3. Salt Speckle	1.0L	$6.00
5/8	31/07/2026	28	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.68	0:24.24	0:23.96	N/A	7	1. Midnight Thunder 2. Gray Grouper 3. Everglow	6.5L	$7.00
3/7	03/07/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.58	0:28.52	0:28.31	N/A	1	1. Alligator Rock 2. Kraken Sandy 3. Salt Speckle	0.9L	$4.40
4/7	26/06/2026	6	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.31	0:27.98	0:27.98	N/A	2	1. Hartland Willow 2. Uncle Stiltskin 3. Montana Icon	4.8L	$6.00
5/8	20/06/2026	12	GR 5	$10,100.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.35	0:34.90	0:34.46	N/A	1	1. Bold Assail 2. Unique Star 3. Paw Quantum	6.5L	$7.00

Aston Gozo (4)263523113f

Trainer: Robert Pallotta (BAW BAW (S))12 mths 80: 21-11-12

4 yo BL/WH Bitch

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: ASTON GWEN (AUS)

Stats

Career80: 21-11-12

Win %26.25%

Place %55.00%

Prize Money$102,270.00

Comments

Failed to finish the race over 545m at this track last start. Prior to that was beaten 6 lengths over 545m at this track in a Special conditions race. Racing well and has to be included.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
0/6	05/08/2026	7	SPEC	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:37.81	0:30.88	0:30.69	N/A	5	1. Regal Jyle 2. Urana Xavier 3. Shima Blush	99.0L	$7.00
3/7	29/07/2026	7	SPEC	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.05	0:30.61	0:30.61	N/A	4	1. House Of Sins 2. Taw Major 3. Aston Gozo	6.3L	$31.00
1/6	22/07/2026	9	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.43	0:30.43	0:30.16	N/A	4	1. Aston Gozo 2. Flash Of Genius 3. Conceivable	0.8L	$6.50
1/7	13/07/2026	10	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.93	0:29.93	0:29.38	N/A	7	1. Aston Gozo 2. Out The Window 3. Marshal Lee Rose	3.9L	$3.30
3/8	03/07/2026	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.55	0:28.31	0:28.31	N/A	3	1. Weaponry 2. Bengal Beast 3. Aston Gozo	3.5L	$2.40
2/7	28/06/2026	9	GR 5	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.79	0:28.71	0:28.22	N/A	8	1. Alligator Rock 2. Aston Gozo 3. Alacrity Dave	1.3L	$2.00

Hurricane Bert (5)3176416583

Trainer: Shaun Coulson (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 47: 9-5-7

3 yo RED/FWN Dog

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA BELLA (AUS)

Stats

Career47: 9-5-7

Win %19.15%

Place %44.68%

Prize Money$21,875.00

Comments

Ran a better race when third behind Rocky Superstar at this track last start over 545m (31.51). Likely to play a major role.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	08/08/2026	12	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.51	0:31.02	0:31.02	N/A	4	1. Rocky Superstar 2. Miss Jeckell 3. Hurricane Bert	7.0L	$3.80
8/8	27/07/2026	5	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.30	0:33.99	0:33.99	N/A	3	1. Paw Lovisa 2. Radar O'reilly 3. Paw Danny	18.6L	$35.00
5/8	22/07/2026	21	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.69	0:30.94	0:30.94	N/A	6	1. Taw Major 2. So He Thinks 3. Voltage Strike	10.8L	$17.00
6/7	01/07/2026	6	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.80	0:30.09	0:29.72	N/A	4	1. Regal Spencer 2. Mepunga Spirit 3. Espoir	10.3L	$41.00
1/8	25/06/2026	13	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.73	0:25.73	0:25.41	N/A	1	1. Hurricane Bert 2. Save Me Gary 3. Baby Girl Pearl	1.5L	$11.00
4/7	12/06/2026	44	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Traralgon	425m	0:24.31	0:24.09	0:23.77	N/A	6	1. Jumbuk Sachin 2. Dr. Louis 3. Doongalla Serena	3.3L	$16.00

Noah's Best (7)8477243322

Trainer: Stephen Elsum (CORANGAMITE (S))12 mths 68: 9-13-12

4 yo RED/FWN Dog

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: MILLY MAC (AUS)

Stats

Career68: 9-13-12

Win %13.24%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$35,015.00

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at his last four starts. Last time out finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on August 11 over 485m at Horsham behind Blazing Turbo beaten 4.5 lengths (27.60). Needs further improvement to feature.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	11/08/2026	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.60	0:27.28	0:27.28	N/A	2	1. Blazing Turbo 2. Noah's Best 3. Cackling Suzie	4.6L	$4.80
2/7	04/08/2026	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.70	0:27.49	0:27.02	N/A	1	1. Dynamite Eric 2. Noah's Best 3. Paw Harkonnen	3.1L	$2.30
3/8	28/07/2026	7	GR 5 FIN	$3,880.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.99	0:27.83	0:27.56	N/A	5	1. Imitated 2. Jill's Fantasy 3. Noah's Best	2.3L	$4.60
3/8	21/07/2026	6	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.76	0:27.67	0:27.39	N/A	4	1. Angry Chief 2. Belair Brindle 3. Noah's Best	1.5L	$6.50
4/7	15/07/2026	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.74	0:25.50	0:25.23	N/A	7	1. Aston Exclusive 2. Honey Stirrer 3. Alacrity Dave	3.5L	$10.00
2/7	07/07/2026	20	GR 5	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.74	0:23.49	0:22.91	N/A	1	1. Paw Harkonnen 2. Noah's Best 3. Genesis Bale	3.8L	$12.00

Wizard Watson (8)4115224242

Trainer: Anthony Azzopardi (BACCHUS MARSH)12 mths 24: 6-6-1

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: LEGENDARY LASS (AUS)

Stats

Career24: 6-6-1

Win %25.00%

Place %54.17%

Prize Money$18,130.00

Comments

Strongly fancied last time and hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but could manage only second (31.04) at this track over 545m. Close to the speed and boxed on well at the latest run. Key chance again.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	12/08/2026	7	SPEC	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.04	0:30.92	0:30.72	N/A	4	1. Taw Major 2. Wizard Watson 3. Lightning Hunter	1.8L	$1.60
4/6	05/08/2026	9	SPEC	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.47	0:30.88	0:30.69	N/A	4	1. Regal Jyle 2. Urana Xavier 3. Shima Blush	8.5L	$1.50
2/8	27/07/2026	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.55	0:29.48	0:29.26	N/A	3	1. Gold Code 2. Wizard Watson 3. Carry On Maci	1.3L	$2.80
4/8	20/07/2026	4	MX 3/4	$3,360.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.44	0:25.26	0:25.26	N/A	5	1. Boracay Storm 2. Solar Spectrum 3. Kraken Sandy	2.5L	$3.60
2/8	16/07/2026	8	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.74	0:29.60	0:29.17	N/A	8	1. Dr. Azure 2. Wizard Watson 3. Brave Island	2.0L	$2.10
2/6	08/07/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.51	0:30.25	0:29.43	N/A	2	1. Zipping Columbus 2. Wizard Watson 3. Mother Georgia	3.7L	$2.90