Ballarat Race 5 - Ballarat To Sandown Park Ht1
SHE'S PRIMED (6) flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 1.1 lengths third (25.59) over 450m at Warrnambool and making it two placings on end. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and two minor placings to her credit. One of the leading chances. HURRICANE (1) is a talented dog who is a winner of nine races and filled a minor placing latest when second at Geelong (25.79). Has performed well from this box with a win and three minor placings to his name from five starts. Expected to feature again. REGAL SPENCER (3) turned in a better run last time to find a minor placing (30.56) at The Meadows behind Paw Quebec in a Grade 5. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Expected to feature again. PAW VARNA (2) was in the money last time at The Meadows (30.43) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4 length second. Has already won two times from this draw.
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at Geelong (25.79) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 1.4 lengths second. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Key chance and should go close.
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 | 02/10/2026 | 34 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.24 | 0:41.98 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.11 | 0:42.11 | 0:42.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/08/2026 | 6 | FFA | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.87 | 0:34.60 | 0:34.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.52 | 0:34.32 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (30.43) over 525m at The Meadows. Drawn close to the inside. Has ability and should run well.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.16 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.73 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.01 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.45 | 0:30.45 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when second behind Paw Quebec at The Meadows last start over 525m (30.56). Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.41 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.55 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | SE | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 28/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh over 485m at Horsham, beaten 9 lengths (27.93) behind Baby Beets in a Grade 4/5 on September 8. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/09/2026 | 31 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.93 | 0:27.29 | 0:27.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes to this track for the first time. Comes off an average run last start over 400m at Geelong when sixth behind Paw Gusto (22.71) in Grade 4/5. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 38 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.86 | 0:27.47 | 0:27.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.41 | 0:26.01 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at Warrnambool (25.59) in a Grade 5 FIN, finishing a 1.1 lengths third. Super consistent from the draw with a win and two places from three starts. Has ability and should feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.32 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.20 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.09 | 0:24.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/6 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished last in his last couple of starts, most recently at Sandown over 515m. On best form is more than capable. Keep safe.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.12 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (25.49) when fourth over 450m at Shepparton in a Grade 5. Strong record off the draw with two wins and three minors from five starts. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/09/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.11 | 0:19.10 | 0:19.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/4 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | SPEC | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.80 | 0:16.73 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.31 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.08 | 0:19.08 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |
| 99/1 | 22/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |