Ballarat Race 10 - Happy Horse Produce
PAW ZOHAN (7) led throughout to score two back then drifted back and missed the frame latest finishing a 2.5 lengths 4th at this track (22.43). Has winning claims on his best figures. ROVANIEMI (8) has been out of the placings at his last two starts but prior to that clocked an exceptional 22.08 win over 390m at Shepparton. Rates a leading chance if runs up to recent winning time. RELIABLE MOTOR (1) ran below best last time finishing fifth (22.83) over 400m at Geelong from Box 4. In the mix. HOKKAIDO EXPRESS (2) is worth including after a top-three finish at big odds most recently.
Stats
Comments
Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 3.5 lengths fifth (22.83) over 400m at Geelong. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.57 | 0:24.11 | 0:23.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/10/2026 | 9 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.97 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 18.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
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Comments
Hit the frame at Traralgon last time when a 2.25 lengths third but did record a sharp 24.07 over the 425m journey. Can measure up with a repeat of latest.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.07 | 0:23.92 | 0:23.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:23.95 | 0:23.62 | 0:23.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.16 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.7L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Has finished fourth at the last two runs, both at Healesville, the latest when beaten 2.25 lengths behind Occulent over 350m. Is a danger.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.33 | 0:19.18 | 0:19.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.40 | 0:19.21 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 25/09/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.62 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.17 | 0:19.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth in a Grade 5 on October 28 over 525m at The Meadows behind Going Nuclear, beaten 8 lengths (31.12). Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 28/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.12 | 0:30.52 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.26 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 16/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 12/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.56 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.6L | $91.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame when fifth (22.84) at this track at last run and returns here after a nine weeks break. Others preferred.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.84 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.5L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.2L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (22.41) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from five starts. Tough field and looking to others 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/10/2026 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.41 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.7L | $62.50 |
| 7/7 | 24/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:31.10 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.82 | 0:34.82 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.81 | 0:27.47 | 0:27.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.12 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Lines up from box 7 for the first time after finishing a 2.5 lengths fourth at this track (22.43) in a Grade 4/5. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | MDN FIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Horsham (23.51) in a Grade 5, finishing a 2 length fourth. Has performed well off the draw with a win and five places from 10 starts. Leading player.
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 | 28/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.51 | 0:23.38 | 0:23.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/6 | 23/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.12 | 0:23.85 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.9L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 14/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |