Ballarat Race 11

Sweet Netty's Catering

Prize Money: $3,360

AUGUSTUS FINCH (6) was out of the placings last time but shapes well for this on his dazzling win the start prior, getting around Warrnambool over 390m in 21.83. Has the ability and looks hard to top. FISH TO FRY (1) goes very well this trip starting 12 times for four wins and three minors. Was out of placings last time (22.94) at Warrnambool in a Grade 5, finishing eighth and beaten 11 lengths. Looks a key chance on best figures. EXPELLED (3) was out of placings last time (16.59) at Healesville in a Grade 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 4.5 lengths. Has already won out of this draw.

Distance: 390m
Class: Mixed 4/5
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Fish To Fry (1) 4661612188
Trainer: Mark Johnson (Ross Creek)
Prize Money: $20,500
Win / Place: 29% / 58%

2 yo Black/WH B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED

Dam: TIMELESS MOMENT

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 7-4-3

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Season

15: 6-1-1

Metro

20: 6-3-3

Country

4: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	4	3	2	5	2	2	3
1st	0	1	2	1	1	1	0	1
2nd	0	1	1	0	2	0	0	0
3rd	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Warrnambool (22.94) in a Grade 5, finishing a 11 length eighth. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Leading chance.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
8th of 8	30/1/25	Warrnambool	390m	7	00:22.93	NaN km/h	11.07L	$6.20	22930	0:22.03	Grade 5	$2,930	-	14	1. WILDER 2. SOMETHING GOOD 3. NARINGAL MATE
8th of 8	16/1/25	Warrnambool	390m	1	00:22.76	NaN km/h	8.2L	$3.20	22760	0:21.83	Grade 5	$2,930	-	8	1. SUPER SEATTLE 2. LAID BACK LASS 3. PAW WALDO
1st of 7	8/1/25	Ballarat	390m	8	00:22.08	NaN km/h	1.31L	$8.00	22080	0:21.88	Grade 5	$2,930	-	5	1. FISH TO FRY 2. LEAP OF FAITH 3. ASTON MONARCHY
2nd of 8	3/1/25	Geelong	400m	2	00:23.05	NaN km/h	7.57L	$12	23050	0:22.38	Grade 5	$2,930	-	31	1. ASTON RECORD 2. FISH TO FRY 3. ARKA SOLAR
31 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	3/12/24	Dport @ Hob	340m	3	00:19.56	NaN km/h	0.25L	$2.15	19560	0:19.21	Grade 5	$3,400	-	40	1. FISH TO FRY 2. TEDDY DANGER 3. DARLING DANGER
40 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	24/10/24	Hobart	340m	6	0:19.99	61.2 km/h	10.0L	$2.80	0:19.28	0:19.28	GR 5	$3,400	-	7	1. Mr. Fahrenheit 2. Highgate Alsie 3. Stardust Lad

Expelled (3) 8133132614
Trainer: Robert Douglas (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $16,110
Win / Place: 38% / 66%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY

Dam: SAPPHIRE RUBY

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 7-2-3

Distance

4: 2-0-0

Season

18: 7-2-3

Country

18: 7-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	4	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	1	2	3	2	1	5	1
1st	2	1	1	1	0	0	1	1
2nd	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Shepparton over 390m in 22.23. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 300m at Healesville at Grade 4/5 level. Has ability and looks a winning hope.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 8	2/2/25	Healesville	300m	7	00:16.59	NaN km/h	4.3L	$2.70	16590	0:16.28	Mixed 4/5	$3,360	-	6	1. HIGHLY ABRASIVE 2. OUR BOY SHANNON 3. PEPPER RUSH
1st of 6	27/1/25	Shepparton	390m	7	00:22.23	NaN km/h	1.37L	$1.90	22230	0:22.23	Mixed 4/5	$3,360	-	8	1. EXPELLED 2. SWEET VALENTINE 3. GUNAI LILLY
6th of 8	19/1/25	Healesville	300m	5	00:16.73	NaN km/h	1.76L	$3.30	16730	0:16.50	Grade 5	$2,930	-	7	1. STIFLER 2. WHO MADE YOU 3. FOR PETE'S SAKE
2nd of 8	12/1/25	Healesville	300m	7	00:16.85	NaN km/h	1.83L	$15	16850	0:16.68	Mixed 4/5	$3,360	-	2	1. SHEEZEL 2. EXPELLED 3. STIFLER
3rd of 6	10/1/25	Bendigo	425m	4	00:23.85	NaN km/h	3.81L	$11	23850	0:23.58	Free For All	$3,360	-	5	1. DESCRIPTION 2. RIENDO 3. EXPELLED
1st of 8	5/1/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.09	66.0 km/h	1.4L	$3.00	0:19.09	0:19.08	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Expelled 2. High End Cash 3. Invictus Harry

Maddy Giblet (4) 5123321112
Trainer: Daniel Gibbons (Avalon)
Prize Money: $9,345
Win / Place: 33% / 75%

1 yo BDL B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY

Dam: GLORIA BALE

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 4-3-2

Track

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

6: 0-2-1

Season

12: 4-3-2

Country

12: 4-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	7	8
STARTS	3	1	1	1	3	3
1st	1	0	1	0	2	0
2nd	1	0	0	1	0	1
3rd	1	0	0	0	0	1

Comments

Finished in the minors last time but the start prior was an impressive winner after leading throughout, scoring by 3 lengths in a Mix 6/7 FIN at Horsham and recording a head turning 23.17 over the 410m journey. Harder here and place looks best.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 8	30/1/25	Warrnambool	390m	4	00:22.19	NaN km/h	2.33L	$7.40	22190	0:22.03	Grade 5	$2,930	-	9	1. BUFFALO COWBOY 2. MADDY GIBLET 3. MORAINE BELLA
1st of 8	21/1/25	Horsham	410m	7	00:23.17	NaN km/h	2.93L	$5.20	23170	0:22.87	Mixed 6/7 Final	$3,360	-	7	1. MADDY GIBLET 2. PAW SAKAKIBURA 3. HIM TARZAN
1st of 5	14/1/25	Horsham	410m	7	00:23.34	NaN km/h	3.67L	$1.30	23340	0:23.00	Mixed 6/7 Heat	$2,930	-	8	1. MADDY GIBLET 2. HUSKY BAILEY 3. FAR OUT SCOUT
1st of 8	6/1/25	Horsham	410m	3	00:23.34	NaN km/h	1.01L	$7.50	23340	0:22.89	Grade 7	$2,930	-	11	1. MADDY GIBLET 2. CANYA JUMP 3. HUSKY SARA LEE
2nd of 7	26/12/24	Warrnambool	390m	1	00:22.51	NaN km/h	2.4L	$3.10	22510	0:21.98	Grade 7	$2,930	-	7	1. PEGASUS BALE 2. MADDY GIBLET 3. AERO EXPRESS
3rd of 8	19/12/24	Warrnambool	390m	8	0:22.43	62.6 km/h	8.3L	$9.00	0:21.89	0:21.82	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	6	1. Gina Rhode 2. Top Flight 3. Maddy Giblet

Fifty Short (5) 314251362x
Trainer: K Turner (Lara)
Prize Money: $34,940
Win / Place: 27% / 67%

3 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: ORSON ALLEN

Dam: SUMMER SKYE

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 11-5-11

Track

8: 1-0-4

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

13: 3-4-3

Country

40: 11-5-11

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	5	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	9	8	8	4	1	2	3
1st	1	2	2	3	0	0	1	2
2nd	1	1	2	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	1	2	3	2	1	1	0	1

Comments

Resumes. Closed last prep with a second over 350m at Healesville nine weeks ago. Awkward draw and looks safely held this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 5	1/12/24	Healesville	350m	3	00:19.39	NaN km/h	1.09L	$1.90	19390	0:18.78	Mixed 3/4	$3,360	-	32	1. FOR PETE'S SAKE 2. FIFTY SHORT 3. WHY I'M BROKE
32 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	30/10/24	Ballarat	450m	1	00:25.93	NaN km/h	9.41L	$3.60	25930	0:25.27	Mixed 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. VERDI 2. DUTCH RIOT 3. BOURKE
3rd of 7	23/10/24	Ballarat	450m	3	00:25.34	NaN km/h	4.96L	$2.80	25340	0:24.99	Mixed 4/5	$3,360	-	5	1. ON HIGH ALERT 2. ASTON WESTERN 3. FIFTY SHORT
1st of 8	18/10/24	Geelong	400m	2	00:22.54	NaN km/h	4.53L	$1.50	22540	0:22.40	Mixed 4/5	$3,360	-	5	1. FIFTY SHORT 2. SHA TIN KING 3. COOL NATURE
5th of 8	13/10/24	Healesville	350m	3	00:19.46	NaN km/h	5.07L	$1.30	19460	0:19.03	Mixed 4/5	$3,360	-	8	1. BALLAN BRUMBY 2. DESTINI PALADIN 3. MILLS FOR THREE
2nd of 6	5/10/24	Bendigo	425m	7	0:23.91	64.0 km/h	5.3L	$13	0:23.54	0:23.52	SPEC H	$7,330	-	10	1. Hotel Whisky One 2. Fifty Short 3. Vincent Bale

Augustus Finch (6) 1111326114
Trainer: Anthony Azzopardi (Rowsley)
Prize Money: $72,400
Win / Place: 43% / 82%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: WHISKEY RIOT

Dam: FLYING SEPTEMBER

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 17-6-9

Track

1: 0-0-1

Distance

6: 3-0-1

Season

12: 8-1-1

Metro

17: 6-4-5

Country

22: 11-2-4

1st Up

3: 2-0-1

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	6	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	5	3	4	5	5	2	7
1st	4	4	1	0	3	2	0	3
2nd	2	0	2	2	0	0	0	0
3rd	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	4

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Warrnambool over 390m. Last start finished 4th on January 24 over 425m at Bendigo behind Blessed Rain beaten 6 lengths (24.23) in a Grade 4/5. Expected to go very well.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 5	24/1/25	Bendigo	425m	2	00:24.23	NaN km/h	6.34L	$1.80	24230	0:23.70	Mixed 4/5	$3,360	-	8	1. BLESSED RAIN 2. FOR PETE'S SAKE 3. NICKLEBY ACTION
1st of 8	16/1/25	Warrnambool	390m	5	00:21.83	NaN km/h	0.91L	$1.80	21830	0:21.83	Mixed 4/5	$3,360	-	6	1. AUGUSTUS FINCH 2. TANNER BALE 3. ZERO KILLER
1st of 8	10/1/25	Warragul	400m	6	00:22.52	NaN km/h	4.06L	$1.70	22520	0:22.52	Mixed 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. AUGUSTUS FINCH 2. MYALL RAY 3. TANNER BALE
6th of 6	3/1/25	Warragul	460m	5	00:26.19	NaN km/h	11.14L	$5.30	26190	0:25.39	S/E Heat	$7,330	-	10	1. ZEUS THUNDERBOLT 2. AMRON TIGER 3. CHAMPAGNE CUDDLE
2nd of 7	24/12/24	Warragul	460m	3	00:25.68	NaN km/h	0.03L	$2.80	25680	0:25.54	Grade 5	$2,930	-	6	1. PACKHAM PRINCE 2. AUGUSTUS FINCH 3. HARA'S BUDDY
3rd of 8	18/12/24	Ballarat	450m	8	0:25.49	63.6 km/h	5.5L	$4.00	0:25.10	0:25.10	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	9	1. Joey The Jet 2. Aeroplane Mode 3. Augustus Finch

Tiger Shark (7) 421111
Trainer: Jeffrey Abela (Echuca)
Prize Money: $7,175
Win / Place: 66% / 83%

Picket Fence

1 yo BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY

Dam: MANILA ROSE

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 4-1-0

Season

6: 4-1-0

Country

6: 4-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	0	0	0

Box History	2	4	6	7	8
STARTS	1	1	2	1	1
1st	1	0	1	1	1
2nd	0	0	1	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

On a hot streak of form, the latest charging out of the boxes early and scoring at Shepparton (25.71), making it four straight wins. Among the chances and worth following up.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 6	27/1/25	Shepparton	450m	2	00:25.71	NaN km/h	0.69L	$2.70	25710	0:25.20	Grade 5	$2,930	-	7	1. TIGER SHARK 2. ATLAS AMAZON 3. BISMUTH
1st of 6	20/1/25	Shepparton	450m	6	00:25.79	NaN km/h	1.56L	$4.20	25790	0:25.19	Restricted Win	$2,930	-	4	1. TIGER SHARK 2. SKY SPRINGER 3. SELL YOUR SOUL
1st of 6	16/1/25	Bendigo	425m	8	00:24.16	NaN km/h	6.61L	$1.70	24160	0:24.16	Tier 3 - Grade 7	$1,530	-	6	1. TIGER SHARK 2. ROCK SHOW 3. SOUTH THAILAND
1st of 8	10/1/25	Bendigo	425m	7	00:24.48	NaN km/h	5.44L	$2.30	24480	0:23.58	Maiden	$2,540	-	7	1. TIGER SHARK 2. MR. SIN RAP 3. STORMS WILL ROLL
2nd of 8	3/1/25	Bendigo	425m	6	00:24.24	NaN km/h	5.03L	$12	24240	0:23.56	Maiden	$2,540	-	7	1. FIRST TRAIN OUT 2. TIGER SHARK 3. STORMS WILL ROLL
4th of 8	27/12/24	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.66	62.0 km/h	9.6L	$9.70	0:23.99	0:23.73	MDN H	$2,540	-	-	1. Kill Your Smile 2. Gunai Hurricane 3. Paw Uma

Mock Fish (8) 1123121216
Trainer: George Borg (Maryborough)
Prize Money: $47,625
Win / Place: 48% / 84%

2 yo Black D

Sire: KOBLENZ

Dam: SUMMER NIGHTS

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 12-6-3

Track

8: 3-1-2

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 1-0-1

Season

10: 5-3-1

Country

25: 12-6-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	10	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	5	2	3	2	3	2	3
1st	5	3	0	2	0	0	1	1
2nd	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	1
3rd	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Warragul over 460m in 25.52. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 460m at Warragul at Special conditions H level. Is a danger.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 7	3/1/25	Warragul	460m	3	00:25.89	NaN km/h	7.23L	$3.60	25890	0:25.39	S/E Heat	$7,330	-	17	1. VINCENT BALE 2. SCHILLACI 3. INCONSPICUOUS
1st of 8	17/12/24	Warragul	460m	1	00:25.52	NaN km/h	6.37L	$1.50	25520	0:25.52	Grade 5	$2,930	-	11	1. MOCK FISH 2. BLAZING DINO 3. PAW KRAMER
2nd of 6	6/12/24	Bendigo	425m	6	00:24.12	NaN km/h	1.17L	$1.50	24120	0:23.79	Free For All	$3,360	-	7	1. CAIN BALE 2. MOCK FISH 3. PROPERTY MOGUL
1st of 8	29/11/24	Bendigo	425m	8	00:23.63	NaN km/h	3.1L	$1.30	23630	0:23.63	Free For All	$3,360	-	27	1. MOCK FISH 2. GREMLIN 3. CAIN BALE
2nd of 8	2/11/24	Geelong	460m	4	00:25.67	NaN km/h	0.54L	$4.20	25670	0:25.53	S/E Final	$14,580	-	8	1. BORACAY STORM 2. MOCK FISH 3. JOEY THE JET
1st of 7	25/10/24	Geelong	460m	7	0:25.89	64.0 km/h	1.9L	$2.60	0:25.89	0:25.63	SPEC H	$3,360	-	7	1. Mock Fish 2. Nacho Problem 3. Joey The Jet