Ballarat Race 5 - Southern Sheetmetal
ASTON FIXER (2) wasn't far away at the finish when 5th and beaten only 4 lengths (28.34) at Bendigo. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings two times from four starts. Has ability and looks hard to stop. VICKY'S FURY (4) has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 6 length third over 450m this track in 25.86. Well-placed to take this out. SHALLOW SALLY (8) had the drop on the lead from the rails draw last start but could only manage second, beaten 0.8 lengths (22.63) at Geelong in a Grade 5 over 400m. Ready to find winning form. ZIPPING SMEE (1) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out.
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Didn't make the placings last time at this track (25.95) in a Grade 5, finishing a 9 length sixth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and four places from seven starts. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.12 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.87 | 0:23.84 | 0:23.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.03 | 0:24.03 | 0:23.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.29 | 0:25.80 | 0:25.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.9L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.48 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 99/3 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nowra | 520m | N/A | 0:29.96 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.29L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Hit the ground running with a slick early sectional but ran over late and missed the frame when a 4 length fifth (28.34) over 500m at Bendigo. Looks a strong winning hope.
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 | 4 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.34 | 0:28.08 | 0:27.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 26/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.11 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.7L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.13 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
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Last start finished 4th over 515m at Sandown beaten 4.5 lengths (30.39) behind Indian Prince in a Grade 5 on September 24. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2026 | 95 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.40 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 6 length third over 450m this track in 25.86. Around the mark two starts back. Winning chance on that form.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 21/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.30 | 0:25.23 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2026 | 19 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.2L | $1.20 |
| 5/8 | 23/09/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.94 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | 24 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.58 | 0:19.40 | 0:19.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.7L | $3.90 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
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Comments
Last start finished sixth over 450m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths (25.66) behind Sir Silvertree in a Grade 5 on October 29. Needs to find a bit more.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.6L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.72 | 0:27.47 | 0:27.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.10 |
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Comments
Produced a good effort last start to finish fourth over 435m at Sale, beaten 2.5 lengths (25.08) behind Mad Hatter Rose in a Grade 5 on November 1. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
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 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.08 | 0:24.92 | 0:24.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.90 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 13/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.6L | $2.30 |
| 99/1 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.42 | 0:24.42 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 99/1 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last couple of starts have been ordinary but she does have good record over this track and distance. Has claims if at her best.
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 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2026 | 55 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $3.90 |
| 8/8 | 29/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.12 | 0:25.12 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/08/2026 | 18 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.40 | 0:25.21 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Placed last time (22.63) at Geelong in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten 0.8 lengths. Has two successes and two minors from six starts from box 8. 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 | 30/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 15/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/10/2026 | 11 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.1L | $2.90 |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.44 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.1L | $2.80 |
| 99/1 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on October 29 over 450m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $1,980.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.65 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,980.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.5L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |