The Meadows Race 4

Home Of The Phoenix

Prize Money: $3,340

BOBBY BACCALA (2) stalked the lead after a clean break from the tricky draw and went on to finish second (30.80) at this track in a Grade 5 over 525m. Deserves serious consideration. ASTON BAMFORD (3) last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 NP on January 20 over 515m at Sandown behind Paw Larry beaten 8 lengths (30.32). Looks well placed here and among the chances. OBSTROPALOUS (8) was popular in betting last start but disappointed when 8 lengths away in fourth (30.78). Was in the money the start prior. Must be included in calculations. ALMOST IMMINENT (4) cannot be left out after placing here at this trip last start.

Distance: 525m
Class: Grade 5 T3
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Hot Summer Sky (1) 37x7178577
Trainer: Jodi Thorpe (Arthurs Creek)
Prize Money: $9,695
Win / Place: 20% / 46%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: SUMMER NIGHTS

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 6-3-5

Season

13: 2-1-2

Country

30: 6-3-5

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Hasn't shown any early speed lately and tends to spot them a start in her races, Last start finished seventh over 460m at Geelong, beaten 14 lengths. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.

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
7th of 8	17/1/25	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.82	61.7 km/h	14.3L	$34	0:25.82	0:25.75	GR 5	$2,930	-	3	1. Paw Ollie 2. Mav Reiko 3. Aston Reeves
7th of 8	14/1/25	Geelong	460m	5	0:26.53	62.4 km/h	11.1L	$19	0:25.75	0:25.58	GR 5	$2,930	-	14	1. Paw Rival 2. Paw Larry 3. Ivory Narwhal
5th of 7	31/12/24	Warragul	400m	6	0:22.96	62.7 km/h	6.2L	$40	0:22.52	0:22.38	GR 5 H	$2,930	-	2	1. Paw Whistler 2. Winking Willie 3. Myall Ray
8th of 8	29/12/24	Healesville	300m	3	0:17.17	62.9 km/h	4.8L	$5.10	0:16.83	0:16.51	GR 5	$2,930	-	11	1. Taryn's Blue 2. Magic Bee 3. Zippi Mustang
7th of 7	18/12/24	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.79	61.6 km/h	8.3L	$9.10	0:22.21	0:22.07	GR 5	$2,930	-	5	1. Days Of Roses 2. Zeni Bale 3. Sweet Valentine
1st of 8	13/12/24	Healesville	300m	5	0:16.83	64.2 km/h	1.5L	$3.20f	0:16.83	0:16.78	GR 5	$1,530	-	5	1. Hot Summer Sky 2. Insensitive 3. Little Whip

Bobby Baccala (2) 7574745212
Trainer: Luke Smith (Drouin)
Prize Money: $8,570
Win / Place: 12% / 34%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE

Dam: SUPER TORA (USA)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 4-6-1

Track

4: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-2-0

Distance

4: 1-2-0

Season

16: 2-5-0

Metro

10: 1-2-0

Country

22: 3-4-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	1	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 525m. Last start finished 2nd on January 22 over 525m at this track behind Hurricane Mist beaten 3.5 lengths (30.80) in a Grade 5. Boxed on well at the latest run to hit the frame. Leading player.

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 6	22/1/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.80	61.4 km/h	3.5L	$3.80	0:30.58	0:29.86	GR 5	$3,340	-	14	1. Hurricane Mist 2. Bobby Baccala 3. Almost Imminent
1st of 4	8/1/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.56	61.8 km/h	1.4L	$2.80	0:30.56	0:29.63	GR 5	$3,340	-	7	1. Bobby Baccala 2. Little Tiger 3. Upon Bale
2nd of 7	1/1/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.91	61.1 km/h	1.4L	$21	0:30.81	0:29.85	GR 5	$3,340	-	21	1. Jetson Express 2. Bobby Baccala 3. Shaka Big Chief
5th of 8	11/12/24	The Meadows	525m	3	0:31.27	60.4 km/h	10.9L	$27	0:30.51	0:29.83	GR 5	$3,340	-	6	1. Gunai Daisy 2. Temper Trap 3. Upon Bale
4th of 8	5/12/24	Warragul	460m	3	0:26.68	62.1 km/h	6.5L	$13	0:26.22	0:25.97	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Go Astray 2. Catch The Outlaw 3. Emolga Bale
7th of 8	28/11/24	Warragul	460m	4	0:26.72	62.0 km/h	3.8L	$23	0:26.46	0:26.13	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Go Astray 2. Target Range 3. Daintree Vision

Aston Bamford (3) 5184616644
Trainer: Raymond Gatt (Bannockburn)
Prize Money: $9,230
Win / Place: 19% / 42%

2 yo Black D

Sire: KC AND ALL (USA)

Dam: ASTON MILEY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 4-3-2

Track

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

16: 3-2-2

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Country

18: 4-3-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 4th in a Grade 5 NP on January 20 over 515m at Sandown behind Paw Larry beaten 8 lengths (30.32). Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.

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 7	20/1/25	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.32	61.1 km/h	8.1L	$7.00	0:29.75	0:29.40	GR 5 NP	$3,340	-	5	1. Paw Larry 2. Josie's Jewel 3. Belfast Spot
4th of 5	15/1/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.70	61.6 km/h	3.4L	$6.50	0:30.46	0:29.93	GR 5	$3,340	-	5	1. Xeni Bale 2. Summer Spritz 3. Paw Farina
6th of 8	10/1/25	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.33	62.9 km/h	6.8L	$16	0:25.86	0:25.86	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	23	1. Tornado Tahlia 2. Colac Kid 3. Miss Georgie Lee
6th of 8	18/12/24	Ballarat	450m	2	0:25.76	62.9 km/h	9.1L	$27	0:25.12	0:25.10	R/A FIN	$3,360	-	7	1. Sunset Wisp 2. Hey Presto 3. Leon's Entity
1st of 8	11/12/24	Ballarat	450m	2	0:25.36	63.9 km/h	0.8L	$14	0:25.36	0:24.92	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	20	1. Aston Bamford 2. Paw Yanelle 3. Take The Steps
6th of 7	21/11/24	Warrnambool	450m	7	0:25.74	62.9 km/h	6.7L	$18	0:25.27	0:25.19	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	8	1. Maximum Barb 2. Tappet 3. Parabole Rico

Almost Imminent (4) 2334785433
Trainer: Julie Chilcott (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $6,520
Win / Place: 9.68% / 35%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo BDL B

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA

Dam: IMMINENT

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 3-3-5

Track

7: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

7: 0-0-2

Distance

7: 0-0-2

Season

25: 2-3-5

Metro

9: 0-1-3

Country

22: 3-2-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	2	0	0

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

Comments

Finished in the minors last time when third (30.93) at this track, making it two placings on end. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Cannot be ruled out.

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
3rd of 6	22/1/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.93	61.1 km/h	5.5L	$2.60	0:30.58	0:29.86	GR 5	$3,340	-	7	1. Hurricane Mist 2. Bobby Baccala 3. Almost Imminent
3rd of 8	15/1/25	Bendigo	500m	5	0:28.66	62.8 km/h	2.7L	$12	0:28.47	0:28.39	RST WIN	$1,740	-	4	1. Twilight Sleuth 2. Offensive Lady 3. Almost Imminent
4th of 7	11/1/25	Shepparton	450m	6	0:26.10	62.1 km/h	9.4L	$41	0:25.44	0:25.44	RST WIN	$1,530	-	10	1. Ivory Narwhal 2. Too Cold 3. Moe Patty
5th of 7	1/1/25	The Meadows	525m	6	0:31.13	60.7 km/h	4.5L	$8.50	0:30.81	0:29.85	GR 5	$3,340	-	5	1. Jetson Express 2. Bobby Baccala 3. Shaka Big Chief
8th of 8	27/12/24	Bendigo	500m	5	0:29.43	61.2 km/h	14.6L	$29	0:28.42	0:27.87	GR 5	$3,340	-	9	1. Aston Amisha 2. McIvor Olly 3. Bold Bert
7th of 8	18/12/24	Bendigo	500m	5	0:29.20	61.6 km/h	14.9L	$11	0:28.15	0:28.15	GR 5	$1,740	-	7	1. Rear Vision 2. Bold Bert 3. Josie's Jewel

Yarrell Bale (6) 7474475176
Trainer: Tammy Kennedy - Harris (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $24,485
Win / Place: 8.43% / 31%

4 yo FWN D

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: KACHINA ALLEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 7-9-10

Track

26: 2-3-3

Trk/Dst

24: 2-3-3

Distance

24: 2-3-3

Season

17: 1-1-0

Metro

33: 2-3-3

Country

50: 5-6-7

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	15	5	10	8	9	10	14
1st	0	1	0	1	2	0	1	2
2nd	0	3	0	1	0	0	1	4
3rd	1	3	0	0	1	3	1	1

Comments

Modest effort last time out when sixth over 525m at this track. Prepared to risk on this occasion.

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
6th of 6	22/1/25	The Meadows	525m	7	0:31.35	60.3 km/h	11.8L	$14	0:30.58	0:29.86	GR 5	$3,340	-	6	1. Hurricane Mist 2. Bobby Baccala 3. Almost Imminent
7th of 8	16/1/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:25.21	60.7 km/h	10.7L	$15	0:24.46	0:24.16	GR 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Kris Bar Paddy 2. Hello Cooper 3. Perfect Revenge
1st of 8	13/1/25	Ballarat	450m	5	0:26.07	62.1 km/h	0.4L	$35	0:26.07	0:25.23	GR 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Yarrell Bale 2. Kel Of Kintyre 3. Hurricane Mist
5th of 7	9/1/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.47	61.4 km/h	8.4L	$31	0:22.88	0:22.59	GR 5	$1,530	-	9	1. Holtorf Bale 2. Geoff's Bomber 3. Inter Rouge
7th of 8	31/12/24	Geelong	400m	4	0:23.82	60.5 km/h	11.1L	$22	0:23.04	0:22.76	GR 5	$1,530	-	56	1. Arandt's Girl 2. Lala Speed 3. Popcorn Ira
56 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	5/11/24	Geelong	400m	8	0:23.28	61.9 km/h	6.4L	$7.90	0:22.83	0:22.46	GR 5	$1,530	-	15	1. Iason Bale 2. Blackpool Diva 3. Seance Sam

Emolga Bale (7) 1435644755
Trainer: Luke Harris (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $22,140
Win / Place: 13% / 30%

3 yo Black B

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: DYNA ZESTY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 10-4-8

Track

11: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

11: 0-0-0

Distance

11: 0-0-0

Season

19: 1-0-2

Metro

16: 1-1-0

Country

56: 9-3-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	7	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	9	10	13	10	7	7	6
1st	2	1	3	1	1	1	1	0
2nd	0	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	1	2	0	0	1	2	0	2

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 525m at this track. Will be tested in this company.

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
5th of 6	22/1/25	The Meadows	525m	8	0:31.04	60.9 km/h	7.0L	$18	0:30.58	0:29.86	GR 5	$3,340	-	7	1. Hurricane Mist 2. Bobby Baccala 3. Almost Imminent
5th of 6	15/1/25	Sale	510m	4	0:29.87	61.5 km/h	7.9L	$16	0:29.32	0:29.03	GR 5	$1,740	-	4	1. Dr. Lettie 2. Dundee Dixie 3. Madalia Tipper
7th of 8	11/1/25	Shepparton	450m	7	0:26.07	62.1 km/h	5.4L	$61	0:25.69	0:25.44	GR 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Josie's Jewel 2. Taden Bale 3. Shima Lite
4th of 5	8/1/25	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.80	61.4 km/h	4.0L	$12	0:30.52	0:29.63	GR 5	$3,340	-	8	1. Jazzy Belle 2. Lyon Bale 3. Gunai Daisy
4th of 8	31/12/24	Geelong	460m	4	0:26.64	62.2 km/h	2.1L	$9.00	0:26.49	0:25.89	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Flying Bessie 2. Laser Beam 3. Chirp Third
6th of 8	24/12/24	Ballarat	450m	7	0:26.08	62.1 km/h	4.8L	$9.00	0:25.77	0:25.09	GR 5	$1,530	-	13	1. Abraxas Bale 2. Ivory Narwhal 3. Urano Bale

Obstropalous (8) 3778x53334
Trainer: Debbie Bewley ()
Prize Money: $80,179
Win / Place: 28% / 64%

4 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: MISS AMERICA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 15-6-13

Track

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Season

12: 0-0-4

Metro

31: 12-5-8

Country

22: 3-1-5

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-2

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	14	1	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	8	8	12	7	5	2	4
1st	3	2	1	3	3	1	1	1
2nd	1	1	2	1	1	0	0	0
3rd	2	2	2	3	0	2	1	1

Comments

Was out of the placings last time at this track but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching three minors in a row. Has a wide draw to navigate and will need a little luck to feature.

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 7	22/1/25	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.78	61.4 km/h	8.8L	$5.50	0:30.21	0:29.86	GR 5	$3,340	-	6	1. Archer Two 2. Westerly Bale 3. Howe Pie
3rd of 7	16/1/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.56	62.3 km/h	4.4L	$6.00	0:24.25	0:24.16	GR 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Artificial Blue 2. Remember What 3. Obstropalous
3rd of 8	13/1/25	Warrnambool	390m	4	0:22.57	62.2 km/h	4.0L	$4.00	0:22.30	0:22.26	GR 5	$1,530	-	6	1. Rose Of Saturn 2. Lily Crackers 3. Obstropalous
3rd of 6	7/1/25	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:22.75	61.7 km/h	1.0L	$3.50	0:22.68	0:21.88	GR 5	$1,530	-	5	1. Diva Davina 2. Lucy Jane 3. Obstropalous
5th of 8	2/1/25	Warrnambool	390m	5	0:23.12	60.7 km/h	9.3L	$7.00	0:22.47	0:22.01	GR 5	$1,530	-	101	1. Smart Operator 2. Impress Joe 3. Smokin' Arrow
101 Day Spell
8th of 8	23/9/24	Warrnambool	450m	3	0:26.22	61.8 km/h	9.4L	$12	0:25.56	0:25.56	GR 5	$1,530	-	5	1. Elk 2. Remarli 3. Paw Cheyenne

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