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Ballarat Race 8 - Grv Distance Racing
BOLD ASSAIL (2) was an impressive winner last time in quickest of the meeting when scoring by 1.5 lengths (37.49) at Shepparton. Ideally placed to score again. BALDING SANDY (6) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fourth (34.65) last time in a Grade 4/5 at The Meadows. Warrants plenty of respect. AYDEN'S WARRIOR (1) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (34.49) at The Meadows. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Leading chance. EXCLUSIVELY (8) comes back from a let-up as a top three prospect.
Race Time:10:38 AM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026Track:Good
Weather:OCAST
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:660m
1
Ayden's Warrior (1)1216111212
Trainer: Jason Thompson (PEARCEDALE)12 mths 81: 34-20-9
4 yo Black Dog
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: BOOK OF LUCK (AUS)
Stats
Career81: 34-20-9
Win %41.98%
Place %77.78%
Prize Money$528,185.00
Comments
Hit the frame latest (34.49) when second at The Meadows in a Grade 4/5. Goes very well off the draw boasting eight wins and five places from 14 starts. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
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 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.49 | 0:34.21 | 0:34.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.03 | 0:34.03 | 0:34.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.37 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 12/08/2026 | 32 | FFA | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 600m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
2
Bold Assail (2)1111112151
Trainer: Emily Azzopardi (GREATER BENDIGO (C))12 mths 22: 11-2-3
2 yo FWN Dog
Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)
Dam: BOBBY SOXER (AUS)
Stats
Career22: 11-2-3
Win %50.00%
Place %72.73%
Prize Money$51,390.00
Comments
Strong performance to score by 1.5 lengths in a Special conditions race last start at Shepparton, clocking a fast 37.49 over the 650m trip. Has the ability and looks a key chance again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.49 | 0:37.49 | 0:37.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/5 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.88 | 0:33.93 | 0:33.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:36.92 | 0:36.92 | 0:36.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.11 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.45 | 0:34.45 | 0:34.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.31 | 0:34.31 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
3
Tawny Tears (3)84737x5616
Trainer: Margery Quick (GOLDEN PLAINS (S))12 mths 30: 5-1-2
3 yo BDL Bitch
Sire: GOODESY (AUS)
Dam: EMPRESS TEARS (AUS)
Stats
Career30: 5-1-2
Win %16.67%
Place %26.67%
Prize Money$24,375.00
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at The Meadows over 600m in 35.20. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 600m at The Meadows at Grade 4/5 level. Not among the main chances 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.65 | 0:34.24 | 0:34.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 20.2L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.20 | 0:35.20 | 0:34.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.56 | 0:35.24 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/08/2026 | 73 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.27 | 0:34.80 | 0:34.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.96 | 0:20.31 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2026 | 8 | P5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.15 |
| 99/1 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 450m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
4
Shade Of Pale (4)f151361554
Trainer: Vito Inguanti (CORANGAMITE (S))12 mths 37: 7-5-3
2 yo W/BL Dog
Sire: PHOTO MAN (AUS)
Dam: MISS ENERGISER (AUS)
Stats
Career37: 7-5-3
Win %18.92%
Place %40.54%
Prize Money$28,725.00
Comments
Hasn't shown any early speed lately and drifts back in his races. The latest effort was a 8 length fourth over 715m at Sandown. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.85 | 0:42.24 | 0:42.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.46 | 0:42.91 | 0:42.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.80 | 0:34.80 | 0:34.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.16 | 0:34.47 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.33 | 0:34.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
6
Balding Sandy (6)2571565434
Trainer: Deb Carr (ARARAT (RC))12 mths 39: 5-7-2
3 yo Black Bitch
Sire: KINLOCH BRAE (USA)
Dam: GEORGE'S FANCY (AUS)
Stats
Career39: 5-7-2
Win %12.82%
Place %35.90%
Prize Money$22,850.00
Comments
Last start finished 4th on September 12 over 600m at The Meadows behind House Of Sins beaten 6 lengths (34.65) in a Grade 4/5. More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.65 | 0:34.21 | 0:34.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/09/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.18 | 0:30.96 | 0:30.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 14/08/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.37 | 0:37.71 | 0:37.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.57 | 0:30.88 | 0:30.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/07/2026 | 11 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.97 | 0:34.61 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.31 | 0:42.67 | 0:42.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
7
Cruzado (7)5523165215
Trainer: Paul Cusack (MELTON (C))12 mths 74: 6-9-8
3 yo WH/LT FWN Dog
Sire: OUT OF RANGE (AUS)
Dam: KANZAN (AUS)
Stats
Career74: 6-9-8
Win %8.11%
Place %31.08%
Prize Money$28,950.00
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by a neck at The Meadows (30.62) beating Mandolin Storm in a Grade 5 on September 2. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 14/09/2026 | 12 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.62 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.36 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:33.69 | 0:33.03 | 0:33.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.54 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.24 | 0:35.24 | 0:34.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/07/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.60 | 0:30.43 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |
8
Exclusively (8)1111x3575x
Trainer: Elyie Frederickson (MELTON (C))12 mths 10: 4-0-2
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: DELIVER (AUS)
Dam: AMBITIOUS (AUS)
Stats
Career10: 4-0-2
Win %40.00%
Place %60.00%
Prize Money$18,590.00
Comments
Back from a three months spell and last resumed over 600m at The Meadows where he was in the placings, finishing third. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 57 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:42.91 | 0:41.86 | 0:41.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.07 | 0:34.48 | 0:34.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | 103 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.87 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.05 | 0:38.05 | 0:38.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $14,730.00 | Geelong | 680m | 0:39.29 | 0:39.29 | 0:39.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |