Ballarat Race 7 - Alsop And Co Catering
HOOKED AND HAPPY (8) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fourth (25.83) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Ready to return to form. HAPPY AND NUMB (1) copped a check in the run last time and never threatened when fifth (23.33) in a OPEN at Gawler. Has the ability and can atone with the right run. PADDY'S CHARIOT (4) has a fair record and proved too strong last time to win by a head at this track in a handy 25.55 beating Dad's Surprise. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Capable of going well again. PAW KATTIA (2) can run a bold race on best form.
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Was out of placings last time (23.33) at Gawler in a OPEN, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and five minors. Leading chance.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Gawler | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/10/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $2,100.00 | Gawler | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.41 | 0:19.31 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 14/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.44 | 0:25.21 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.66 | 0:16.57 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.40 | 0:25.11 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.2L | $23.00 |
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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 fifth (29.44) over 510m at Sale. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.44 | 0:29.16 | 0:28.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.80 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.55 | 0:30.42 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 99/1 | 13/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Was out of placings last time (26.48) at Geelong in a SE, finishing eighth and beaten 12 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | SE | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.48 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2026 | 3 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.88 | 0:23.88 | 0:23.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 6/7 | 06/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.95 | 0:23.23 | 0:23.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.9L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Solid performance after tracking the speed to win by a head at this track over 450m (25.55) beating Dad's Surprise in Rank Limit - Grade 5 on October 31. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/10/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.6L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.4L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 460m at Geelong. Others better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | SE | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.53 | 0:19.27 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.7L | $46.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.59 | 0:30.30 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.44 | 0:28.44 | 0:28.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.25 | 0:23.75 | 0:23.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
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Comments
Backs up after winning by 1.5 lengths at this track (25.61) beating Miss Kit in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win on October 31 five days ago. This is much harder assignment and he needs to find another gear.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.61 | 0:25.61 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.6L | $1.70 |
| 5/8 | 24/10/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.91 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/10/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.28 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.75 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/10/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 01/10/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 H | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
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Has finished fourth at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 390m. The form out of the last run measures up. Among the chances.
Last Starts 7 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 | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/10/2026 | 23 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.98 | 0:23.70 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | 45 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.86 | 0:24.17 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Nearing another win after his success on October 8 at Warrnambool over 450m. Last start was fourth over 450m in 25.83, behind Ohtani Force. Well-performed from this draw. Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.6L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.75 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 14/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.00 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/10/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.40 | 0:25.40 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.58 | 0:27.30 | 0:27.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/09/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.74 | 0:23.41 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |