ballarat overall is now a fast track since they fixed the drainage, maidens now have to run around 25.50-25.60 12 months ago 25.80 would win you a maiden 9 out of 10 weeks. even in qualis maidens are now breaking 26 with ease where 12 months ago if you broken 26 at the qualis with a maiden you would think you have a very smart dog...fair to say ballarat is the best racing surface in victoria