Ballarat (G) Race 4 - Southern Sheetmetal
MEPUNGA PHANTOM (8) has a strong overall record having seven wins and four places from 13 starts including a last start success (25.87) over 460m at Geelong. Form at this distance is sound. Drawn out but with clear running expected to go close. GOLD CODE (7) showed little early speed at her last couple, the latest finishing fifth (29.93) in a Grade 4/5 at Sandown. Deserves plenty of respect. GRAPEFRUIT TITO (1) doesn't win out of turn but looks close to breaking through. Has hit the frame the last two runs, the latest when second (30.52) at The Meadows. Deserves a win and gets his chance. JUST GOT PAID (2) racing over this course and distance brings the best out in him.
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Won over this track and trip. Latest effort finished 2nd in a Grade 5 FIN on September 26 over 525m at The Meadows behind Moment beaten 3.5 lengths (30.52). Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 26/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/4 | 21/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.40 | 0:31.12 | 0:31.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.09 | 0:24.09 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.4L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2026 | 2 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.30 |
| 7/7 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.08 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.9L | $81.00 |
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Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 4 length sixth (25.75) over 450m at this track. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.9L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.38 | 0:30.86 | 0:30.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.20 | 0:30.96 | 0:30.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.62 | 0:31.09 | 0:31.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.34 | 0:31.34 | 0:31.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 5/6 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.58 | 0:30.92 | 0:30.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.4L | $41.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Nearing another win after his success on August 24 at Horsham over 485m. Last start was third over 485m in 27.70, behind Nova Owen. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.70 | 0:27.25 | 0:27.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.09 | 0:27.73 | 0:27.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.1L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.43 | 0:26.11 | 0:26.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.84 | 0:27.75 | 0:27.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2026 | 13 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.48 | 0:27.48 | 0:27.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.9L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 12 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.63 | 0:27.63 | 0:27.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 99/1 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Could only manage fourth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (34.84) over 595m at Sandown. Has a squeeze box to navigate but is worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.70 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.84 | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.75 | 0:34.47 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.12 | 0:30.61 | 0:30.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.03 | 0:30.94 | 0:30.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 16/07/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.05 | 0:34.18 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.4L | $4.80 |
| 99/1 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Disappointed last time but just missed the placings two back over 600m at The Meadows. Not among the main chances 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/09/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:38.68 | 0:38.03 | 0:38.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
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Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in her races. The latest effort was a 5.5 lengths fourth over 525m at The Meadows. Others hold stronger claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/09/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.83 | 0:30.11 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.05 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/08/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.29 | 0:31.29 | 0:30.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.36 | 0:34.87 | 0:34.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.19 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
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Latest effort finished 5th in a Grade 4/5 on September 24 over 515m at Sandown behind Canya Talk Now beaten 8 lengths (29.93). Capable of a strong show.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/09/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.16 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.12 | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.53 | 0:34.18 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.51 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |
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Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start by 0.8 lengths at Geelong (25.87) beating Paw Urla in a Grade 4/5 on September 25. The last win was in one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with him.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.87 | 0:25.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 18/09/2026 | 32 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.28 | 0:36.92 | 0:36.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.2L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.33 | 0:34.33 | 0:34.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.9L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.63 | 0:34.61 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |