Victoria · Sunday 22 February 2026

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Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Ballarat. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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Vale Jim Wells Mdn Plate

13:15 local1100mMaiden$55,000

Winner9. MedicinalSP $3.60

★ Top pick2nd

1Big Wigs

Our price $5.00 · SP $12.00 · Lachlan Neindorf

Significant class drop to maiden suits, recent fitness (22 days), and neutral barrier on leader-favouring Ballarat track.

2nd pick3rd

3Starlume

Our price $4.00 · SP $1.90 · Daniel Stackhouse

Fair midfield map in very fast tempo suits; selected 2nd as proxy strengths align without penalising lack of history.

3rd pick5th

11Rudolfina

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.00 · Damian Lane

First up after spell but class drop to maiden and inside draw offset concerns.

Value pick6th

6Consulate

Our price $12.00 · SP $20.00 · Jye McNeil

1st9MedicinalMichael Dee$3.60
2nd1Big WigsLachlan Neindorf$12.00
3rd3StarlumeDaniel Stackhouse$1.90
4th8Lady RizuDeclan Bates$13.00

Full result · 11 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	9	Medicinal	3	Michael Dee	Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	56kg	$3.60
2nd	1	Big Wigs	7	Lachlan Neindorf	P Stokes	58kg	$12.00
3rd	3	Starlume	6	Daniel Stackhouse	M M Laurie	58kg	$1.90
4th	8	Lady Rizu	5	Declan Bates	C Maher	56kg	$13.00
5th	11	Rudolfina	1	Damian Lane	C Maher	56kg	$13.00
6th	6	Consulate	2	Jye McNeil	C J Waller	56kg	$20.00
7th	2	Macedon Mission	12	Liam Riordan	J G Symons & S Laxon	58kg	$101.00
8th	5	Alabama Dance	10	Harry Coffey	Archie Alexander	56kg	$21.00
9th	7	Fine Sierra	9	Zac Spain	P G Moody & Katherine Coleman	56kg	$17.00
10th	12	Spirit Of Nicconi	4	Luke Cartwright	Cameron Templeton	56kg	$151.00
11th	4	Tandarra	8	Eoin Walsh	R G Symons	58kg	$101.00
Scr	10	Neonova	11	Jamie Mott	John McArdle	56kg

Hertz Mdn Plate

13:55 local1200mMaiden$42,500

Winner4. LawboroughSP $2.70

★ Top pickWon

4Lawborough

Our price $4.00 · SP $2.70 · Thomas Stockdale

Lawborough tops form assessment as debutant from premier stable Simon Zahra, who excels with first starters. Barrier 7 aligns with weak middle barrier bias (18% win rate). Likely leader in fast tempo suits spacious Ballarat layout. Elite connections outweigh lack of form data per maiden proxy rules. Selected ahead of others due to superior trainer/jockey combo.

2nd pick3rd

9Dama Royale

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.00 · Linda Meech

Improving trend, Linda Meech (18% with trainer) enhances chances. Despite wide draw and backmarker map, long Ballarat straight aids closers.

3rd pick5th

7Singles Moment

Our price $9.00 · SP $5.50 · Damian Lane

Damian Lane booking major upgrade for maiden. Barrier 4 ideal for position in likely fast tempo. Good track affinity (2:0-1-0).

Value pick2nd

13Brutal Command

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.00 · Michael Dee

Barrier 2 perfect for Ballarat chute, inside bias play despite low sample. Hayes stable and Dee combo strong. Fast tempo suits finishing strength.

1st4LawboroughThomas Stockdale$2.70
2nd13Brutal CommandMichael Dee$8.00
3rd9Dama RoyaleLinda Meech$6.00
4th10PopthebubblyJack Hill$41.00

Full result · 10 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	4	Lawborough	7	Thomas Stockdale	Simon Zahra	58kg	$2.70
2nd	13	Brutal Command	2	Michael Dee	Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	58kg	$8.00
3rd	9	Dama Royale	13	Linda Meech	T Busuttin & N Young	56kg	$6.00
4th	10	Popthebubbly	14	Jack Hill	Brady Cross	56kg	$41.00
5th	7	Singles Moment	4	Damian Lane	Tom Dabernig	58kg	$5.50
6th	5	Mongolian Master	9	Harry Coffey	D T O'Brien	58kg	$9.00
7th	12	Shahar	8		Amy & Ash Yargi	56kg	$21.00
8th	8	Brightly Dance	10	Lachlan Neindorf	Jerome Hunter	56kg	$6.00
9th	14	Rock'n On Uptown	1		Andrew Bobbin	56kg	$151.00
10th	2	Earthglow	12	Lucinda Boyd	Lucinda Boyd	58kg	$101.00
Scr	1	Bon Eros	5	Jamie Mott	Clayton Douglas	58kg
Scr	3	Genomic	3	Jye McNeil	R D Griffiths	58kg
Scr	6	Pursuant	11	Daniel Stackhouse	M M Laurie	58kg
Scr	11	Sistine Express	6	Michael Dee	Andrew Noblet	56kg

Tobin Brothers Funerals Mdn Plate

14:30 local1000mMaiden$42,500

Winner11. WazingSP $2.25

★ Top pickWon

11Wazing

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.25 · Thomas Stockdale

Ballarat's fair chute start and leader bias suit forward debutant. Elite connections and stable confidence make top pick despite limited transparency.

2nd pick2nd

8Carpe Astra

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.40 · Zac Spain

Best exposed form with 362 in 3 starts, including close 2nd/3rd. Recent fitness and Good 4 affinity strong.

Value pick7th

5Vadelle

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.50 · Damian Lane

Debutant value play with premium jockey Damian Lane and ideal barrier 5 for midfield settling in fast tempo. Multiple gear additions (winkers, tongue tie) indicate strong trial/prep work.

1st11WazingThomas Stockdale$2.25
2nd8Carpe AstraZac Spain$4.40
3rd10OstromMichael Dee$20.00
4th4Table TwentyeightLiam Riordan$21.00

Full result · 9 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	11	Wazing	2	Thomas Stockdale	Jerome Hunter	57kg	$2.25
2nd	8	Carpe Astra	8	Zac Spain	Michael Hickmott	57kg	$4.40
3rd	10	Ostrom	1	Michael Dee	Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	57kg	$20.00
4th	4	Table Twentyeight	10	Liam Riordan	Nick Ryan	59.5kg	$21.00
5th	6	Figurante	3	Sarah Field	K G McCartin	54.5kg	$61.00
6th	7	Last Piece	7	Samantha Noble	S G Noble	57.5kg	$81.00
7th	5	Vadelle	5	Damian Lane	Scott Cameron	59kg	$3.50
8th	1	Better Shape Up	4	Declan Bates	Archie Alexander	59.5kg	$12.00
9th	3	See No City	6	Jack Hill	G R McQueen	59.5kg	$21.00
Scr	2	Roll On Big Red	9	Chelsea Taylor	Andrew Payne	59.5kg
Scr	9	Divine Reine	4	Christine Puls	Nell Carter	57kg
Scr	12	Pull My Finger	12	Jamie Mott	Amy & Ash Yargi	59.5kg
Scr	13	Gold Thunder	11	Harry Coffey	Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	57.5kg

Mortimer Petroleum Mdn Plate

15:05 local1600mMaiden$42,500

Winner2. KillenauleSP $5.00

★ Top pick2nd

3Nightowl

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.05 · Jamie Mott

Consistent placer in regular racing, midfield map ideal for fast tempo and Ballarat's long straight favouring finishers. Recent Sandown 8th excused by poor barrier; prior NZ form shows stamina.

2nd pick4th

9Abby's Crossword

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.00 · Fred W Kersley

Fast tempo suits strong finisher on fair track.

3rd pickScratched

11Kirkhoepasse

Our price $4.50

Fast tempo may suit if settles midfield, but backmarker map risks in maiden.

Value pick3rd

1Epoch

Our price $6.50 · SP $3.90 · Brad Rawiller

Wide draw tests in fast tempo but long straight aids closers.

1st2KillenauleJohn Allen$5.00
2nd3NightowlJamie Mott$2.05
3rd1EpochBrad Rawiller$3.90
4th9Abby's CrosswordFred W Kersley$13.00

Full result · 11 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	2	Killenaule	9	John Allen	C Maher	59.5kg	$5.00
2nd	3	Nightowl	5	Jamie Mott	Andrew Noblet	59.5kg	$2.05
3rd	1	Epoch	14	Brad Rawiller	M J Williams	59.5kg	$3.90
4th	9	Abby's Crossword	6	Fred W Kersley	D J Cannon	57.5kg	$13.00
5th	8	Soul Glow	3	Jack Hill	Andrew Bobbin	59kg	$26.00
6th	10	Share The Pennies	8	Declan Bates	W Morrissey	57.5kg	$15.00
7th	12	Yard Of Ale	13		Henry Dwyer	59kg	$18.00
8th	14	Le Plus Rapide	10		Ann-Jeanette Tindale	59.5kg	$151.00
9th	6	Gaelic Kiwi	1	Cian Macredmond	Lucinda Boyd	59kg	$61.00
10th	4	Wet 'n' Dry	12	Jake Duffy	Shay Keating	59.5kg	$101.00
11th	13	No Need For Tears	4		M A Townsend	57.5kg	$151.00
Scr	5	Flying Khan	15	Will Gordon	Andrew Bobbin	59kg
Scr	7	Millsy's Award	7	Eoin Walsh	Tyler Donaldson-Aitken	59kg
Scr	11	Kirkhoepasse	11		C Maher	57kg
Scr	15	Angel Feet	2	Damian Lane	C J Waller	59kg

Manhari (Bm62)

15:40 local1600mBenchmark 62$50,000

Winner10. ZeshadowSP $4.20

★ Top pick2nd

1Brung King

Our price $4.00 · SP $6.00 · Sarah Field

Brung King stands out on pure form with significant class drop from recent BM78 runs where he won at 1700m. Ballarat record solid (3:1-0-1), heavy track strong (7:3-1-0) ideal for Good4/rain. Likely leader suits fast tempo and long Ballarat straight.

2nd pick4th

7Geffina

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.00 · Linda Meech

Good track strong (16:2-2-5), midfield position ideal for fast tempo on fair Ballarat layout. Lighter weight aids in BM62.

3rd pick7th

8Sinister Sauce

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Harry Coffey

Sinister Sauce reliable at distance (12:2-4-2), fresh off BM56 win and BM62 2nd. Good track form solid, midfield settling suits predicted fast tempo where closers can use Ballarat's 450m straight.

Value pick3rd

4Inherently

Our price $7.00 · SP $18.00 · Brad Rawiller

Recent Terang BM64 win, strong first-up stats (4:1-1-0). Good track only form (9:2-2-0), but class rise and wide draw risks in fast tempo.

1st10ZeshadowJohn Allen$4.20
2nd1Brung KingSarah Field$6.00
3rd4InherentlyBrad Rawiller$18.00
4th7GeffinaLinda Meech$5.00

Full result · 10 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	10	Zeshadow	7	John Allen	Andrew Noblet	58kg	$4.20
2nd	1	Brung King	9	Sarah Field	Henry Dwyer	63.5kg	$6.00
3rd	4	Inherently	10	Brad Rawiller	P W McKenna	61kg	$18.00
4th	7	Geffina	8	Linda Meech	Aaron Purcell	59kg	$5.00
5th	3	Corona Lad	3	Billy Egan	Nathan Dunn	61kg	$7.50
6th	6	Dual Award	1	Jamie Mott	Clayton Douglas	60kg	$31.00
7th	8	Sinister Sauce	6	Harry Coffey	Simon Zahra	58.5kg	$5.50
8th	5	Mister Businessman	4	Will Gordon	M J Williams	61kg	$20.00
9th	11	Engeline	5	Declan Bates	Nick Ryan	57.5kg	$19.00
10th	2	Buzzaroon	2	Tom Madden	Aaron Purcell	64kg	$9.00
Scr	9	Tasman Park	10		Peter Smith	58kg

Hygain Edge (Bm70)

16:25 local1200mBenchmark 70$40,000

Winner10. OliveanotherdaySP $1.95

★ Top pickWon

10Oliveanotherday

Our price $2.50 · SP $1.95 · Damian Lane

First up but trainer/jockey combo elite with Lane booking major intent signal. Maps midfield in fast tempo race, long Ballarat straight suits.

2nd pick2nd

3Foxenberg

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.60 · Daniel Stackhouse

In regular prep with fitness advantage over first-uppers. Midfield map ideal for fast tempo and Ballarat's long straight favouring strong finishers.

3rd pick7th

5No Fooling

Our price $7.50 · SP $8.50 · John Allen

Classy gelding from powerhouse stable with John Allen (25% recent strike). Solid 1200m record and good track affinity (2 wins). Recent form mixed but prior metro placings strong; fitness from recent runs edge over first-uppers. Maps midfield to utilise Ballarat straight despite recent fade.

Value pick6th

2One Long Day

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Cian Macredmond

Consistent on-pacer (36% win rate) draws perfect gate 1 to lead fast tempo race. Strong first-up record and good track stats (2-3-0).

1st10OliveanotherdayDamian Lane$1.95
2nd3FoxenbergDaniel Stackhouse$4.60
3rd6Yolo$15.00
4th9Godtfred KirkJamie Mott$11.00

Full result · 8 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	10	Oliveanotherday	8	Damian Lane	Tom Dabernig	55.5kg	$1.95
2nd	3	Foxenberg	4	Daniel Stackhouse	Clayton Douglas	59kg	$4.60
3rd	6	Yolo	9		C Maher	57.5kg	$15.00
4th	9	Godtfred Kirk	10	Jamie Mott	A & S Freedman	56kg	$11.00
5th	8	Into You	2	Jake Duffy	Shay Keating	56.5kg	$31.00
6th	2	One Long Day	1	Cian Macredmond	Ms M Cunningham	62.5kg	$8.00
7th	5	No Fooling	5	John Allen	C Maher	58.5kg	$8.50
8th	7	Oak Park Rebel	7	Fred W Kersley	P A Preusker	57kg	$41.00
Scr	1	Elsie May	3	Emily Pozman	D J Bourne	60.5kg
Scr	4	Akicita	6	Brad Rawiller	R D Griffiths	58.5kg

Sportsbet Fast Form (Bm70)

16:55 local1000mBenchmark 70$40,000

Winner3. NimbustwothousandSP $3.30

★ Top pick4th

8Not Surprised

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.60 · Daniel Stackhouse

Freedman first-up record strong, light weight advantageous in very fast tempo. Clear top pick on pure form.

2nd pick2nd

6El Salto

Our price $12.00 · SP $31.00 · Tom Madden

Recent form superior (won 8 days ago), best finishing strength in field. Leaders bias suits, despite age.

3rd pick6th

4Just Bolts

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.00 · Jack Hill

Second-up stats positive, high Good 4 suitability. Barrier 4 fine for Ballarat sprint chute. Consistent form trend, maps midfield but long straight helps. Solid place chance despite class jump.

Value pick3rd

7Petit Artiste

Our price $7.50 · SP $6.50 · Jamie Mott

Big drop to BM70, barrier 3 suits leaders bias. Freedman-like stable, overlooked freshness concerns create overlay.

1st3NimbustwothousandBilly Egan$3.30
2nd6El SaltoTom Madden$31.00
3rd7Petit ArtisteJamie Mott$6.50
4th8Not SurprisedDaniel Stackhouse$2.60

Full result · 8 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	3	Nimbustwothousand	9	Billy Egan	Gavin Bedggood	60kg	$3.30
2nd	6	El Salto	7	Tom Madden	L E Robertson	56.5kg	$31.00
3rd	7	Petit Artiste	3	Jamie Mott	Amy & Ash Yargi	56.5kg	$6.50
4th	8	Not Surprised	1	Daniel Stackhouse	A & S Freedman	55.5kg	$2.60
5th	1	Shalailed	6	Dakotah Keane	C V Kelly	59kg	$51.00
6th	4	Just Bolts	4	Jack Hill	Jamie Edwards	57.5kg	$8.00
7th	5	Eternal Darkness	5	Mitchell Aitken	Anthony Chibnall	57kg	$9.00
8th	11	Thaimor	2	Linda Meech	Simon Ryan	54kg	$11.00
Scr	2	Tookay Pete	11	Emily Pozman	Melissa Page	58.5kg
Scr	9	My Zephyr	10	Fred W Kersley	Mick Shepherdson	55kg
Scr	10	Point Moon	8	Harry Coffey	A & S Freedman	54kg

Hygain Edge (Bm62)

17:30 local1400mBenchmark 62$35,000

Winner6. Roulette KingSP $2.80

★ Top pick10th

10Eire Of Fortune

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.60 · Harry Coffey

Light weight, Coffey booking, and fast tempo suit strong finisher.

2nd pick5th

8Fauci

Our price $5.50 · SP $9.50 · Brad Rawiller

Recent BM62 placings at Seymour/Mornington show suitability, barrier 4 fine, good record on Good (7:1-0-2).

3rd pickWon

6Roulette King

Our price $5.00 · SP $2.80 · Jamie Mott

First up but high suitability metrics and youth appeal; class rise manageable in weak BM62.

Value pick7th

9Treasureflight

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.50 · Cian Macredmond

Middle barrier suits weak bias, good turf record; fresh fitness suits long straight.

1st6Roulette KingJamie Mott$2.80
2nd11Cardi BeeJohn Allen$12.00
3rd5Fire TribeBilly Egan$13.00
4th7The PrinterJake Duffy$11.00

Full result · 11 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	6	Roulette King	3	Jamie Mott	T Rogers	59.5kg	$2.80
2nd	11	Cardi Bee	8	John Allen	C Maher	57kg	$12.00
3rd	5	Fire Tribe	15	Billy Egan	Lee & Shannon Hope	60kg	$13.00
4th	7	The Printer	5	Jake Duffy	S Sanderson	59.5kg	$11.00
5th	8	Fauci	4	Brad Rawiller	T Busuttin & N Young	59kg	$9.50
6th	12	Second Fix	7	Fred W Kersley	P A Preusker	58.5kg	$18.00
7th	9	Treasureflight	11	Cian Macredmond	Matthew Cumani	59kg	$5.50
8th	13	Bit Of Shoosh	2	Daniel Stackhouse	Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	58kg	$31.00
9th	1	Wild Chap	6	Liam Riordan	Ms M Cunningham	64.5kg	$101.00
10th	10	Eire Of Fortune	1	Harry Coffey	Symon Wilde	58.5kg	$4.60
11th	14	Mercurial Boy	14	Christine Puls	Brent Stanley	58kg	$81.00
Scr	2	Ultra Blue	9	Christopher Pang	Tom Dabernig	58.5kg
Scr	3	Ioane	10	Lachlan Neindorf	Amy & Ash Yargi	60.5kg
Scr	4	Aloysius	13	Tom Madden	Andrew Noblet	60kg
Scr	15	Solar Mist	12	Chelsea Taylor	C V Kelly	56.5kg

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