Ladbrokes - Form Guide

Luva Scrap (Fr1) 3231614533
Trainer: J A Brimacombe (Elliminyt)
Driver: Jackie Barker
Prize Money: $33,210
Win / Place: 12% / 45%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Brown/Black Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: LUVYACOOKIE

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

100

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 4-5-5

Distance

7: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

13: 1-1-5

Season

8: 2-0-3

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-2-0

Metro

14: 1-1-5

Non-Metro

17: 3-4-0

Mobile

31: 4-5-5

All-Weather

31: 4-5-5

Best Mile

1:56.00

Comments

Good run when beaten by 4 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Starzzz Destiny at this track over 1720m in a NR 56 to 65 on November 22 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when a close third after a quick start, behind Likeable Rogue at this track over 1720m in a 0W/15 0K stake on December 7 at $5. Contender.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	7/12/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jackie Barker	2:03.60	1:55.6	0.1m	$5.00	15	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000	-	1. Likeable Rogue 2. Popcornfriday 3. Luva Scrap
3rd of 8	22/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jackie Barker	2:02.30	1:54.4	3.9m	$5.50	13	NR 56 to 65	$8,000	-	1. Starzzz Destiny 2. Seve NZ 3. Luva Scrap
5th of 9	9/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jackie Barker	2:01.10	1:53.3	7.1m	$12	9	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	-	1. Wattlebank Arnie NZ 2. Banksofthemurray 3. Rocknallovertheworld NZ
4th of 7	31/10/24	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jackie Barker	2:41.80	1:58.3	5.3m	$19	14	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	-	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Keayang Wasabi 3. Credulous
1st of 8	17/10/24	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jackie Barker	2:03.30	1:56.0	9.8m	$3.80	4	0-2 WINS	$6,000	-	1. Luva Scrap 2. Yuruga Lass 3. Freak Out
6th of 8	13/10/24	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jackie Barker	2:13.50	2:00.0	7.7m	$2.50f	28	0-2 WINS	$6,000	-	1. Gerrale 2. Our Better Bro 3. Starzinhereyes

Popcornfriday (Fr2) x360428712
Trainer: Kevin Sandiford (Sunbury)
Driver: Paul Grech
Prize Money: $47,850
Win / Place: 10% / 32%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: CAMLACH (AUS)

Dam: CHRISTMAS CLEO (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Julius Caesar Nz

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 6-8-4

Distance

12: 3-0-1

Trk/Dst

8: 1-0-1

Track

17: 3-3-2

Season

8: 1-2-0

1st Up

7: 0-1-1

2nd Up

7: 1-0-1

3rd Up

6: 0-2-1

Metro

20: 3-3-2

Non-Metro

35: 3-5-2

Mobile

55: 6-8-4

All-Weather

55: 6-8-4

Best Mile

1:55.40

Comments

Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 3.48 at the bell, beaten a nose by Likeable Rogue (2:03.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on December 7 at $6.50. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:03.30) beating Kathys Free in 0W/15 0K stake on November 29 at $61 at the bell was 2nd-1.12. Good chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	7/12/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Paul Grech	2:03.60	1:55.6	0.1m	$6.50	8	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000	-	1. Likeable Rogue 2. Popcornfriday 3. Luva Scrap
1st of 10	29/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Paul Grech	2:03.30	1:55.4	2.1m	$61	6	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	-	1. Popcornfriday 2. Kathys Free 3. Calypso Mistress
7th of 12	23/11/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Paul Grech	2:42.60	1:56.8	10.0m	$51	6	NR up to 55	$8,000	-	1. Marlo Mareau 2. Cee Cee Lou 3. Ninedolla Toastie
8th of 9	17/11/24	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Paul Grech	1:58.00	1:58.0	18.8m	$34	30	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	-	1. Hammer Dan 2. Judes Dude 3. Machane Said
2nd of 8	18/10/24	Melton	1200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Paul Grech	1:26.10	-	1.5m	$41	12	NR up to 55	$6,000	-	1. Ferrigno 2. Popcornfriday 3. Sky City NZ
4th of 8	6/10/24	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Paul Grech	1:57.70	1:57.7	9.0m	$19	56	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	-	1. Judes Dude 2. Park Lane NZ 3. Im A Denny Too NZ
56 Day Freshen-Up

Miki Mahoney (Fr3) 84574228x6
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $43,673
Win / Place: 12% / 40%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: BONNIE MAHONEY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Art Major Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 5-9-2

Distance

8: 1-1-1

Track

5: 1-1-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-2-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

8: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

32: 4-8-2

Mobile

40: 5-9-2

All-Weather

40: 5-9-2

Best Mile

1:55.60

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.46 beaten 10 m by Likeable Rogue (2:03.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on December 7 at $31. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 1650m at Bendigo was 9th-16.88 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Itz Miss Montana (1:57.30) in NR 56 to 66 on June 23 2023 at $11. Might need more time.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	7/12/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ellen Tormey	2:03.60	1:55.6	10.3m	$31	533	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000	-	1. Likeable Rogue 2. Popcornfriday 3. Luva Scrap
533 Day Spell
1st of 5	2/12/24	Bendigo	2150m			-	Glen Douglas	2:41.20	-	4.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Miki Mahoney 2. Edwarde Grange 3. Coniston
8th of 9	23/6/23	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	D J Murphy	1:57.30	1:54.4	12.8m	$11	7	NR 56 to 66	$9,000	-	1. Itz Miss Montana NZ 2. Diamond Shooz 3. Blake Bolac
2nd of 10	16/6/23	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	J J Caldow	2:02.70	1:56.8	12.0m	$5.50	7	NR 55 to 61	$8,000	-	1. Roryville 2. Miki Mahoney 3. Viking
2nd of 10	9/6/23	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	J J Caldow	2:40.60	1:57.5	2.6m	$11	6	NR 56 to 66	$9,000	-	1. Stir Me Up 2. Miki Mahoney 3. Major Collect NZ
4th of 5	3/6/23	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	D K Douglas	2:01.60	1:53.8	13.7m	$23	7	-	$14,000	-	1. Star Celebrity 2. Luvbite 3. All Da Rage

Nakula NZ (Fr4) 405864x123
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
Driver: Kate Gath
Prize Money: $45,013
Win / Place: 11% / 53%

Nearing Another Win

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: NICKY'S LAST CHANCE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 5-9-9

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Track

6: 0-1-1

Season

3: 1-1-1

1st Up

5: 1-2-0

2nd Up

5: 0-1-0

3rd Up

5: 0-1-3

Metro

23: 2-5-4

Non-Metro

20: 3-4-5

Mobile

43: 5-9-9

All-Weather

42: 5-9-9

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.60

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m third behind Sweetnikkilou at this track over 1720m 0W/15 0K stake last start. Before that was beaten a head second again at this track in NR up to 70 M on November 22. Winning prospects.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	7/12/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Kate Gath	2:02.30	1:54.5	3.5m	$11	15	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	-	1. Sweetnikkilou 2. Banksofthemurray 3. Nakula NZ
2nd of 9	22/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kate Gath	2:03.00	1:55.1	0.2m	$2.00f	8	NR up to 70	$8,000	-	1. Kathys Free 2. Nakula NZ 3. Most Triumphant
1st of 10	14/11/24	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Chris Alford	2:03.10	1:57.2	3.1m	$1.90f	125	NR 56 to 62	$8,000	-	1. Nakula NZ 2. Interpretation 3. Pablo Rocks
125 Day Spell
1st of 6	29/10/24	Melton	1720m			-	Kate Gath	2:08.53	-	14m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Nakula NZ 2. Aussiepride 3. Sheez Slashing
4th of 8	12/7/24	Melton	1200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	K M Gath	1:23.70	-	13.7m	$2.30	13	NR up to 59	$8,000	-	1. Specta 2. Our Cheeky Devil 3. Popcornfriday
6th of 9	29/6/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	D A Murphy	2:01.10	1:53.3	14.7m	$126	8	NR up to 75	$15,000	-	1. Perfect In Pink 2. Shanlou NZ 3. Look Like Diamonds

Shadow Celt (Fr5) 63354759x6
Trainer: T H McGuigan (Gordon)
Driver: Darby McGuigan
Prize Money: $27,000
Win / Place: 22% / 44%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: RHODIUM CASTLE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Western Terror Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 4-1-3

Distance

7: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

5: 1-0-0

Track

10: 2-0-2

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 2-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

Metro

10: 2-0-2

Non-Metro

8: 2-1-1

Mobile

18: 4-1-3

All-Weather

18: 4-1-3

Best Mile

1:56.42

Comments

Second up after running was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 1650m at Bendigo was 7th-11.42 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Twisted Bliss (1:58.50) in NR 60 to 74 on December 4 at $7. Not keen.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	4/12/24	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	D K McGuigan	1:58.50	1:55.6	5.9m	$7.00	130	NR 60 to 74	$9,000	-	1. Twisted Bliss 2. Captain Pins NZ 3. Just As Well NZ
130 Day Spell
1st of 6	30/11/24	Bacchus Marsh	1940m			-	Darby McGuigan	2:26.80	-	3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Shadow Celt 2. Rocknroll Walla 3. Flying Sparks
1st of 4	23/11/24	Bacchus Marsh	1940m			-	Darby McGuigan	2:26.40	-	6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Shadow Celt 2. Magic Mike NZ 3. Hittheroadjack NZ
9th of 12	27/7/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	D K McGuigan	2:43.60	1:57.5	7.3m	$11	14	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	-	1. Clear Left NZ 2. Layden 3. Big Boy Mal
5th of 9	13/7/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	D K McGuigan	2:43.70	1:57.6	7.1m	$31	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	-	1. Miki To Success 2. Clear Left NZ 3. My Uncle Stan
7th of 10	6/7/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	C Ronan	2:01.30	1:53.5	8.7m	$26	21	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	-	1. Le Belle Bijoux 2. Hugo Maguire NZ 3. Clear Left NZ

Hes Olly NZ (Fr6) 092671335x
Trainer: S L Ewen (Cranbourne)
Driver: Scott Ewen
Prize Money: $50,981
Win / Place: 18% / 42%

5 yo DL Gelding

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: CRACKLIN ROSIE (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Art Major Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 7-5-4

Distance

16: 3-3-3

Trk/Dst

8: 0-1-2

Track

10: 0-1-3

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Metro

11: 0-1-3

Non-Metro

27: 7-4-1

Mobile

38: 7-5-4

All-Weather

38: 7-5-4

Best Mile

1:54.56

Comments

Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind The Beach Fantasy at this track over 1720m in a NR 65 to 77 on May 11 at $9. Market watch fresh.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	11/5/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	S L Ewen	2:01.70	1:53.9	11.0m	$9.00	7	NR 65 to 77	$10,000	-	1. The Beach Fantasy NZ 2. Diamond Eclipse 3. Blaster Ranger
3rd of 11	4/5/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	E O Justice	2:41.80	1:56.3	5.8m	$10	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	-	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. Courageous Saint 3. Hes Olly NZ
3rd of 7	27/4/24	Melton	1200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	S L Ewen	1:24.70	-	1.2m	$11	49	NR up to 85	$10,000	-	1. Kendys Butterfly 2. Magnetic Terror NZ 3. Hes Olly NZ
49 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	22/4/24	Geelong	2100m			-	Sophie Jeffries	2:32.50	-	1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Smoken Ace NZ 2. Joelita 3. Jilliby Selwood
1st of 7	9/3/24	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	S L Ewen	1:57.50	1:54.6	0.2m	$3.10f	4	-	$10,000	-	1. Hes Olly NZ 2. Blaster Ranger 3. High Flux
7th of 11	5/3/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	S L Ewen	2:41.30	1:55.9	20.4m	$31	9	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	-	1. Classic Mission NZ 2. Major Manbar 3. Im Wesley

Plains In Heaven (Sr1) 3792111253
Trainer: N J Cahir (Smythes Creek)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $61,755
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

5 yo Brown Horse

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: ILLAWONG BELLA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

100

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 8-10-5

Distance

14: 2-2-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Track

9: 1-0-2

Season

12: 3-2-2

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Metro

11: 1-1-2

Non-Metro

51: 7-9-3

Mobile

62: 8-10-5

All-Weather

62: 8-10-5

Best Mile

1:54.50

Comments

Last start 3rd (Sr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 2 m by Judes Dude (1:56.70) in NR 55 to 64 on December 1 at $18. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 20 m by Tallulah Lee (2:01.50) in NR 55 to 64 on November 21 at $7.50. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	1/12/24	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Nathan Cahir	1:56.70	1:56.7	1.9m	$18	10	NR 55 to 64	$10,000	-	1. Judes Dude 2. Tallulah Lee 3. Plains In Heaven
5th of 8	21/11/24	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Nathan Cahir	2:01.50	1:54.3	20.4m	$7.50	22	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	-	1. Tallulah Lee 2. Bolramski NZ 3. Busload Of Faith NZ
2nd of 6	30/10/24	Horsham	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Nathan Cahir	2:43.20	1:59.3	0.2m	$16	35	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	-	1. Bizzness Class 2. Plains In Heaven 3. Maxy Wants To Play
35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 3	22/10/24	Ballarat	2200m			-	Nathan Cahir	2:41.10	-	1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Plains In Heaven 2. Major Celebrity 3. Sea Silk
1st of 9	25/9/24	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Brent Murphy	1:57.40	1:54.5	0.2m	$4.60	6	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	-	1. Plains In Heaven 2. Tupelo Beach 3. Kyloan Queen
1st of 9	19/9/24	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Nathan Cahir	2:45.40	2:01.0	2.0m	$18	11	NR 55 to 60	$7,000	-	1. Plains In Heaven 2. Neatntidy 3. Major Maurie

Kathys Free (Sr2) 6122133126
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Ellen Tormey
Prize Money: $42,994
Win / Place: 17% / 55%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: RESOUNDING (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Mach Three Ca

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 6-8-5

Distance

4: 1-0-1

Track

4: 1-2-0

Season

15: 3-4-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

2: 2-0-0

Metro

4: 1-2-0

Non-Metro

30: 5-6-5

Mobile

34: 6-8-5

All-Weather

34: 6-8-5

Best Mile

1:55.10

Comments

Won three starts back at this track over 1720m NR up to 70 M on November 22. Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 7 m by Shoobees Charm (2:02.50) in NR up to 58 M on December 6 at $6.50. Can be in the finish if she shows her best.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	6/12/24	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Jack Laugher	2:02.50	1:53.3	7.9m	$6.50	7	NR up to 58	$9,790	-	1. Shoobees Charm 2. The Talk 3. Missaudacious
2nd of 10	29/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Ellen Tormey	2:03.30	1:55.4	2.1m	$4.60	7	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	-	1. Popcornfriday 2. Kathys Free 3. Calypso Mistress
1st of 9	22/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ellen Tormey	2:03.00	1:55.1	0.2m	$4.40	9	NR up to 70	$8,000	-	1. Kathys Free 2. Nakula NZ 3. Most Triumphant
3rd of 7	13/11/24	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Laugher	2:39.40	1:59.3	6.4m	$8.50	8	NR 56 to 65	$10,000	-	1. Ozzie Punta 2. Rocco Americano 3. Kathys Free
3rd of 6	5/11/24	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jack Laugher	2:44.10	2:00.6	4.4m	$2.70	7	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	-	1. Swift Watch NZ 2. Madam Reactor 3. Kathys Free
1st of 8	29/10/24	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Laugher	2:38.70	1:58.8	2.4m	$3.20	6	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	-	1. Kathys Free 2. Valiente 3. Mahindi NZ

Hugo Maguire NZ (Sr3) 1424427x25
Trainer: Kyle Marshall (Cranbourne)
Driver: Kyle Marshall
Prize Money: $51,469
Win / Place: 26% / 50%

3rd Up Record

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: ZENOLA STARBUCK (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen Nz

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 7-4-2

Distance

6: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

4: 0-1-0

Season

6: 0-2-0

1st Up

5: 3-1-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 2-1-0

Metro

9: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

17: 6-3-2

Mobile

26: 7-4-2

All-Weather

26: 7-4-2

Slushy

2: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.60

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2600m at Stawell beaten 7 m by Kendys Butterfly (3:11.90) in 0W/15 0K stake on December 1 at $17. At his previous start solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 7th-13.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Kendys Butterfly (2:35.90) in 0W/15 0K stake on November 17 at $18. Forward performance expected.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	1/12/24	Stawell	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kyle Marshall	3:11.90	1:58.8	7.5m	$17	14	0W/15 0K stake	$20,000	-	1. Kendys Butterfly 2. Banksofthemurray 3. Silver Mystique
2nd of 7	17/11/24	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kyle Marshall	2:35.90	2:00.7	1.7m	$18	65	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	-	1. Kendys Butterfly 2. Hugo Maguire NZ 3. Cheerstolou
65 Day Spell
7th of 10	13/9/24	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Chris Alford	1:52.50	1:52.5	30.6m	$21	8	0W/15 0K stake/6 Months	$15,000	-	1. Captain Ravishing 2. Yambukian 3. Tara Victory NZ
2nd of 7	5/9/24	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Alford	2:42.60	1:58.9	2.2m	$7.50	12	NR 60 to 69	$9,000	-	1. Rakajed NZ 2. Hugo Maguire NZ 3. Marty The Martian
4th of 10	24/8/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Alford	2:01.20	1:53.4	6.9m	$5.50	15	0W/15 0K	$15,000	-	1. Til Heavens Rockn NZ 2. Kendys Butterfly 3. Rockella
4th of 9	9/8/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Chris Alford	2:02.30	1:54.4	4.8m	$2.25f	34	NR up to 80	$10,000	-	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. Lottie Moon NZ 3. Spirit Of Pearl
34 Day Freshen-Up

Bizzness Class (Sr4) 2563121865
Trainer: M L Gadsden (Charlton)
Driver: Luke Dunne (C)
Prize Money: $63,650
Win / Place: 14% / 42%

5 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: BLING IT ON (AUS)

Dam: ANGEL IN FLIGHT (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Catch A Flight Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 9-10-7

Distance

16: 3-1-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

5: 1-1-0

Season

14: 2-3-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Metro

8: 2-1-1

Non-Metro

53: 7-9-6

Mobile

61: 9-10-7

All-Weather

61: 9-10-7

Best Mile

1:55.23

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 6th-7.17 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Sweetnikkilou (2:02.30) in 0W/15 0K stake on December 7 at $41. Two runs back 6th (Sr2) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 6th-14.1m 3WNC beaten 12 m by Rudy Gee (2:38.20) in 0W/15 0K stake on November 21 at $5.50. Prefer others.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	7/12/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Luke Dunne	2:02.30	1:54.5	6.4m	$41	16	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	-	1. Sweetnikkilou 2. Banksofthemurray 3. Nakula NZ
6th of 10	21/11/24	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Luke Dunne	2:38.20	1:55.7	12.4m	$5.50	11	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	-	1. Rudy Gee 2. Silver Mystique 3. Wotdidusaaay
8th of 10	10/11/24	St Arnaud	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Luke Dunne	2:36.30	1:57.0	27.4m	$26	11	NR up to 95	$15,000	-	1. Young Bluey 2. Dhaulagiri NZ 3. Rubins Plight
1st of 6	30/10/24	Horsham	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Luke Dunne	2:43.20	1:59.3	0.2m	$5.50	10	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	-	1. Bizzness Class 2. Plains In Heaven 3. Maxy Wants To Play
2nd of 8	20/10/24	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Luke Dunne	2:31.20	1:57.0	5.0m	$5.00	10	NR 55 to 64	$10,000	-	1. Diamond Mounted NZ 2. Bizzness Class 3. Credulous
1st of 9	10/10/24	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Luke Dunne	2:43.40	2:00.7	0.2m	$15	9	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	-	1. Bizzness Class 2. Can Feel The Fury NZ 3. Credulous

Banksofthemurray (Sr5) 8765924522
Trainer: M J Craven (Ecklin South)
Driver: Matthew Craven
Prize Money: $64,832
Win / Place: 13% / 37%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Bay/Brown Horse

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: MAUDIE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Armbro Oliver Ca

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 8-9-5

Distance

16: 2-1-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

10: 0-2-0

Season

17: 1-4-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-2-0

Metro

12: 1-2-1

Non-Metro

47: 7-7-4

Mobile

59: 8-9-5

All-Weather

59: 8-9-5

Best Mile

1:56.26

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m second behind Sweetnikkilou at this track over 1720m 0W/15 0K stake last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second at Stawell over 2600m same class on December 1. Close to a win.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	7/12/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Matthew Craven	2:02.30	1:54.5	3.3m	$11	6	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	-	1. Sweetnikkilou 2. Banksofthemurray 3. Nakula NZ
2nd of 9	1/12/24	Stawell	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Matthew Craven	3:11.90	1:58.8	1.8m	$26	7	0W/15 0K stake	$20,000	-	1. Kendys Butterfly 2. Banksofthemurray 3. Silver Mystique
5th of 10	24/11/24	Terang	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Amy Day	2:41.20	1:59.0	12.9m	$7.50	3	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	-	1. Keayang Wasabi 2. Remi Lou 3. Topsies Bling
4th of 10	21/11/24	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Matthew Craven	2:38.20	1:55.7	5.7m	$5.50	12	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	-	1. Rudy Gee 2. Silver Mystique 3. Wotdidusaaay
2nd of 9	9/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Amy Day	2:01.10	1:53.3	0.2m	$34	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	-	1. Wattlebank Arnie NZ 2. Banksofthemurray 3. Rocknallovertheworld NZ
9th of 12	2/11/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Amy Day	2:37.10	1:52.9	48.3m	$151	2	No NR	$50,000	-	1. Cantfindabettorman NZ 2. Perfect Class 3. Young Bluey

Telemachus (Sr6) 70554x438x
Trainer: N J Cahir (Smythes Creek)
Driver: Nathan Cahir
Prize Money: $71,150
Win / Place: 19% / 38%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: OUR NARISSA FRANCO (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 12-8-4

Distance

6: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

10: 1-2-0

Season

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

6: 2-0-0

2nd Up

6: 0-1-1

3rd Up

6: 1-0-0

Metro

13: 1-2-0

Non-Metro

49: 11-6-4

Mobile

62: 12-8-4

All-Weather

62: 12-8-4

Best Mile

1:55.47

Comments

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 6 m by Sir Chow (1:57.00) in 0W/15 0K stake on September 8 at $41. Recent trials will help bring him on but he will strip fitter next time.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 6	3/12/24	Melton	2240m			-	Nathan Cahir	2:47.77	-	2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Corravally Star NZ 2. Minos NZ 3. Telemachus
2nd of 2	30/11/24	Maryborough	2190m			-	N Cahir	2:41.50	-	0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Major Meister NZ 2. Telemachus 3.
8th of 10	21/9/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Nathan Cahir	2:01.10	1:53.3	30.3m	$34	6	0W/15 0K stake/6 Months	$10,000	-	1. Younggiftedandblack NZ 2. Blake Bolac 3. Rocknallovertheworld NZ
3rd of 8	15/9/24	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Nathan Cahir	2:13.20	1:59.8	6.9m	$18	7	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	-	1. Valiente 2. Banksofthemurray 3. Telemachus
4th of 8	8/9/24	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	N J Cahir	1:57.00	1:57.0	6.9m	$41	252	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000	-	1. Sir Chow NZ 2. Captain Maastricht 3. Settebello
252 Day Spell
2nd of 5	31/8/24	Bacchus Marsh	1940m			-	N J Cahir	2:24.20	-	25m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Justalittlesip NZ 2. Telemachus 3. Khans Creed