Birchip Race 8

Sharp's Bakery Birchip Mallee Bull Pacing Cup

Prize Money: $10,000

LOCHIEL LAD (1) was beaten narrowly two runs ago and then went close again last time over 2150m at Bendigo, finishing third and just 1.1 metres from the winner. No excuses from this advantageous draw and he has the ability to mix it with them. LIKEABLE ROGUE (10) was out of the money two runs back at Bendigo and then displayed pleasing improvement last start to score by 3.5 metres over 2100m at Charlton. Each way value. ALIZA HILL (2) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 2.5 metres at Echuca over 1755m. MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (11) is also in contention, although the draw makes his job a bit tougher. Incude in all multiples to be safe. Something for the Multiples: LOCHIEL LAD NZ (1)

Distance: 2150m
Class: 0W/15
Track: Good
Weather: showery
Surface: All Weather

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Lochiel Lad NZ (Fr1) 3x32231923
Trainer: Alex Ashwood (Toolleen)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $11,411
Win / Place: 8.33% / 66%

Nearing Another Win

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: SMITHIE'S DELIGHT (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 1-3-4

Distance

4: 1-0-2

Season

8: 1-3-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

12: 1-3-4

Mobile

12: 1-3-4

All-Weather

12: 1-3-4

Best Mile

2:03.20

Comments

Solid run when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Ideal Moth at Charlton over 1609m in a NR 51 to 56 on February 26 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing third behind Major Bert at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 50 to 55 on March 5 at $2.70. Has a low draw and will go well again.

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	5/3/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Alex Ashwood	2:38.00	1:58.3	1.1m	$2.70f	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$600	1. Major Bert 2. Cee Oh Dee 3. Lochiel Lad NZ
2nd of 8	26/2/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Alex Ashwood	1:55.40	1:55.4	1.2m	$2.70f	7	NR 51 to 56	$7,000	$1,050	1. Ideal Moth 2. Lochiel Lad NZ 3. Foregone Conclusion NZ
9th of 10	19/2/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ellen Tormey	2:37.10	1:57.6	7.7m	$7.50	20	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$160	1. Dawson NZ 2. Chenin Beach 3. Sassyola
1st of 10	30/1/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Alex Ashwood	2:46.90	2:03.2	19.1m	$1.09f	41	MAIDEN	$6,000	$3,320	1. Lochiel Lad NZ 2. Treacherous Jewel 3. With In Reason
41 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 9	20/12/24	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Shane Hallcroft	2:03.80	1:54.5	4.8m	$1.60f	7	MAIDEN	$9,790	$1,056	1. Warrawee Laz 2. Bubba Nay 3. Lochiel Lad NZ
2nd of 9	13/12/24	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Shane Hallcroft	2:05.60	1:56.2	0.1m	$16	10	MAIDEN	$9,790	$1,632	1. Lilly Lotus 2. Lochiel Lad NZ 3. Bubba Nay

Aliza Hill (Fr2) 1261619211
Trainer: M A Gledhill (Coomboona)
Driver: Neil McCallum
Prize Money: $47,808
Win / Place: 15% / 50%

Going for the Hat-Trick

6 yo Brown/Black Mare

Sire: RACING HILL (CAN)

Dam: ABSTRACT LADY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 8-11-8

Distance

20: 1-5-5

Season

13: 5-3-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-2

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

52: 8-11-8

Mobile

53: 8-11-8

All-Weather

53: 8-11-8

Best Mile

1:54.80

Comments

Six-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Echuca and Swan Hill. Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Echuca (2:07.90) beating Momentum Shift in NR up to 55 on February 16 at $1.95. Sure to be there at the business end.

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
1st of 8	16/2/25	Echuca	1755m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	James Herbertson	2:07.90	1:57.3	2.5m	$1.95f	7	NR up to 55	$8,000	$4,560	1. Aliza Hill 2. Momentum Shift 3. Montana Pride
1st of 9	9/2/25	Swan Hill	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	James Herbertson	2:04.90	1:54.8	1.9m	$2.40	14	NR up to 55	$6,000	$3,320	1. Aliza Hill 2. Eastbro Jesse 3. Dark Sands
2nd of 10	26/1/25	Wedderburn	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	James Herbertson	2:08.10	1:57.8	3.5m	$1.65f	33	NR up to 49	$4,000	$640	1. Village Voice 2. Aliza Hill 3. Redbank Molly
33 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 10	24/12/24	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	James Herbertson	2:02.80	1:56.9	24.7m	$1.85f	14	NR up to 49	$4,500	$140	1. Skyfall Benchmark 2. Clem McArdle 3. Guaranteed Secret
1st of 9	10/12/24	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	James Herbertson	2:03.50	1:57.6	3.4m	$2.80	14	NR 40 to 49	$4,500	$2,250	1. Aliza Hill 2. Bet Sheza Lady 3. Skyfall Benchmark
6th of 10	26/11/24	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Alford	2:04.90	1:58.9	6.8m	$1.80f	14	NR 40 to 49	$4,500	$140	1. Our Cheeky Devil 2. Wingate Guy 3. The Majors Girl

Terror The Christian NZ (Fr3) 1252x11324
Trainer: A W Coad (Merbein South)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $94,482
Win / Place: 18% / 34%

8 yo Bay Horse

Sire: TERROR TO LOVE (NZ)

Dam: A FINE CHRISTIAN (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

99: 18-8-8

Distance

38: 9-1-2

Season

9: 3-3-1

1st Up

7: 4-1-1

2nd Up

7: 2-0-1

3rd Up

6: 1-0-3

Metro

25: 5-1-0

Non-Metro

74: 13-7-8

Mobile

84: 15-8-7

Standing

15: 3-0-1

All-Weather

95: 18-8-8

Slushy

4: 0-0-1

Grass

4: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.51

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at Mildura, beaten 25 m by Noble Trick (2:42.80) in NR 56 to 64 on February 26 at $7. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1790m after being wide early at Mildura, beaten 4 m by Noble Trick (2:10.10) in NR 55 to 64 on February 12 at $6. Among the chances.

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
4th of 11	26/2/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Wayne Hill	2:42.80	1:59.6	27.3m	$7.00	14	NR 56 to 64	$7,000	$350	1. Noble Trick 2. Tough Aint Enough 3. Louieville
2nd of 10	12/2/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ryan Backhouse	2:10.10	1:57.0	4.0m	$6.00	17	NR 55 to 64	$7,000	$1,050	1. Noble Trick 2. Terror The Christian NZ 3. Corzan Drama
3rd of 10	26/1/25	Wedderburn	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Michael Bellman	2:07.30	1:57.1	3.9m	$6.50	11	NR 55 to 64	$10,000	$1,000	1. Valiente 2. Pesci 3. Terror The Christian NZ
1st of 10	15/1/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Wayne Hill	2:43.00	1:59.8	2.4m	$3.80	11	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$3,320	1. Terror The Christian NZ 2. Ozzie Daybreak 3. Calf Pen NZ
1st of 10	4/1/25	Globe Derby	1800m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Bernadette Page	2:11.20	1:57.3	7.6m	$2.60f	90	NR 44 to 49	$7,000	$4,127	1. Terror The Christian NZ 2. Summerdays 3. Royal Watch
90 Day Spell
2nd of 9	6/10/24	Kapunda	1800m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	D B Hill	2:10.80	1:56.9	6.4m	$26	11	NR up to 69	$4,500	$589	1. Aintsobad 2. Terror The Christian NZ 3. Hes All Torque

Outback Queenie (Fr4) 0534120078
Trainer: Tim Mortlock (Carisbrook)
Driver: Michael Bellman
Prize Money: $48,047
Win / Place: 14% / 28%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: MACY LILA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 7-3-4

Distance

22: 4-0-2

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

17: 1-1-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

8: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

42: 7-3-4

Mobile

50: 7-3-4

All-Weather

50: 7-3-4

Best Mile

1:58.70

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr4) over 2612m after showing early pace at Boort beaten 60 m by Lincoln River (3:15.90) in NR 70 to 95 on March 2 at $126. Before that 7th (Fr5) over 2180m after showing early pace at Stawell beaten 19 m by Sometuffluv (2:42.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 19 at $31. Hard to have.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
8th of 9	2/3/25	Boort	2612m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jackie Barker	3:15.90	2:00.7	58.8m	$126	11	NR 70 to 95	$12,000	$240	1. Lincoln River NZ 2. Cee Cee In America 3. Angus Indiana
7th of 11	19/2/25	Stawell	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Liam Older	2:42.80	2:00.2	19.3m	$31	6	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$160	1. Sometuffluv 2. Eastbro Chrissy 3. Pesci
10th of 10	13/2/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Michael Bellman	1:59.70	1:54.0	26.6m	$41	20	NR 56 to 62	$7,000	$140	1. Edwarde Grange 2. Nakula NZ 3. Ozzie Sunshine
- of 10	24/1/25	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	B J Elder	2:22.90	1:56.1	99.0m	$1.00f	7	NR 60 to 75	$51,800	$777	1. Supa American 2. Rakajed NZ 3. Luvbite
2nd of 10	17/1/25	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jack Callaghan	2:25.10	1:57.9	0.2m	$8.50	3	NR 60 to 75	$9,790	$1,632	1. La Derniere 2. Outback Queenie 3. Ryans Gangster
1st of 9	14/1/25	Tamworth	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Leigh Sutton	1:59.90	1:59.9	0.2m	$3.20f	14	NR up to 50	$9,790	$5,184	1. Outback Queenie 2. Pet Kitty 3. Amillion Promises

A Rocknroll Jet (Fr5) 6x88035726
Trainer: Gary Living (Birchip)
Driver: Jackie Barker
Prize Money: $87,270
Win / Place: 8.47% / 33%

9 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: SANCERRE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

118: 10-16-14

Distance

86: 8-12-11

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-1-0

Season

11: 1-1-1

1st Up

8: 1-0-0

2nd Up

8: 0-0-1

3rd Up

7: 0-1-1

Metro

6: 0-1-1

Non-Metro

112: 10-15-13

Mobile

118: 10-16-14

All-Weather

118: 10-16-14

Best Mile

1:58.40

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2160m at Echuca beaten 7 m by Herakles (2:40.00) in NR 55 to 64 on February 16 at $6. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Charlton was 4th-10.9m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by Cee Cee In America (1:55.20) in NR 55 to 64 on February 7 at $23. Bold showing expected.

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 9	16/2/25	Echuca	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Tasmyn Potter	2:40.00	1:59.2	7.5m	$6.00	9	NR 55 to 64	$7,000	$140	1. Herakles 2. Swizzlestick 3. Bruised Ego
2nd of 9	7/2/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Brent Murphy	1:55.20	1:55.2	1.4m	$23	7	NR 55 to 64	$7,000	$1,050	1. Cee Cee In America 2. A Rocknroll Jet 3. Valiente
7th of 10	31/1/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ryan Backhouse	1:57.50	1:57.5	9.9m	$41	7	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$160	1. El Boston 2. Bruised Ego 3. Curyo Gentleman
5th of 8	24/1/25	Stawell	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jackie Barker	2:40.60	1:58.5	9.9m	$9.50	9	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	$240	1. Emily Vincent 2. Eastbro Kozzy 3. The Sportz Star
3rd of 8	15/1/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ryan Sanderson	2:44.20	2:00.7	2.2m	$3.50f	16	NR 55 to 60	$6,000	$600	1. Noble Trick 2. Bruised Ego 3. A Rocknroll Jet
10th of 12	30/12/24	Terang	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ryan Backhouse	2:37.00	1:55.9	40.1m	$15	10	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	$160	1. Snow Hunter 2. Time To Torque 3. Im Shadow Boxer

Bruised Ego (Fr6) 6x32222533
Trainer: John Tormey (Charlton)
Driver: Liam Older (C)
Prize Money: $63,110
Win / Place: 15% / 52%

Nearing Another Win

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)

Dam: PRESTIGIOUS STRIDE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 10-14-10

Distance

26: 5-4-5

Season

11: 0-6-3

1st Up

7: 1-2-1

2nd Up

7: 3-2-0

3rd Up

6: 0-2-1

Metro

9: 1-2-1

Non-Metro

56: 9-12-9

Mobile

65: 10-14-10

All-Weather

65: 10-14-10

Best Mile

1:56.58

Comments

Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Fr5) over 1900m after showing early speed at Boort, beaten 3.5 m by Community Art (2:22.80) in NR 56 to 64 on March 2 at $7. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr3) over 2160m after showing early pace at Echuca beaten 2.5 m by Herakles (2:40.00) in NR 55 to 64 on February 16 at $12. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

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 8	2/3/25	Boort	1900m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ellen Tormey	2:22.80	2:01.0	3.4m	$7.00	14	NR 56 to 64	$7,000	$700	1. Community Art 2. Eye See Philtra 3. Bruised Ego
3rd of 9	16/2/25	Echuca	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Abby Sanderson	2:40.00	1:59.2	2.5m	$12	7	NR 55 to 64	$7,000	$700	1. Herakles 2. Swizzlestick 3. Bruised Ego
5th of 9	9/2/25	Swan Hill	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ellen Tormey	2:05.00	1:55.0	6.9m	$14	9	NR 55 to 64	$7,000	$210	1. Remi Lou 2. Neatntidy 3. Swizzlestick
2nd of 10	31/1/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ellen Tormey	1:57.50	1:57.5	2.5m	$11	16	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$1,200	1. El Boston 2. Bruised Ego 3. Curyo Gentleman
2nd of 8	15/1/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ellen Tormey	2:44.20	2:00.7	1.6m	$3.60	10	NR 55 to 60	$6,000	$900	1. Noble Trick 2. Bruised Ego 3. A Rocknroll Jet
2nd of 7	5/1/25	Swan Hill	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Laugher	2:04.80	1:54.8	1.1m	$5.50	9	NR 56 to 62	$7,000	$1,050	1. Marty The Martian 2. Bruised Ego 3. Ivana Bytheseaside

Shadow Terror (Sr1) 17688x8846
Trainer: S F Steenhuis (Charlton)
Driver: Connor Ronan
Prize Money: $132,550
Win / Place: 11% / 36%

10 yo Brown/Black Gelding

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: JAYNE TEE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

162: 19-20-20

Distance

78: 10-9-12

Season

7: 0-0-0

1st Up

9: 1-0-0

2nd Up

9: 0-1-1

3rd Up

9: 0-0-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

161: 19-20-20

Mobile

162: 19-20-20

All-Weather

162: 19-20-20

Best Mile

1:58.65

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 6th (Sr1) over 2195m at Ararat, beaten 20 m by Pesci (2:39.20) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 28 at $51. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 4.5 m by Dawson (2:37.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 19 at $151. Not for us this 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 9	28/2/25	Ararat	2195m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jordan Leedham	2:39.20	1:56.7	20.8m	$51	9	0W/15 0K stake	$20,000	$400	1. Pesci 2. Chasing Rex 3. Dawson NZ
4th of 10	19/2/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jordan Leedham	2:37.10	1:57.6	4.3m	$151	12	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$400	1. Dawson NZ 2. Chenin Beach 3. Sassyola
8th of 9	7/2/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jack Laugher	1:55.20	1:55.2	24.5m	$81	7	NR 55 to 64	$7,000	$140	1. Cee Cee In America 2. A Rocknroll Jet 3. Valiente
8th of 10	31/1/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Liam Older	1:57.50	1:57.5	13.2m	$81	161	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$160	1. El Boston 2. Bruised Ego 3. Curyo Gentleman
161 Day Spell
4th of 6	8/1/25	Mildura	1790m			-	J L Kerridge	13:00.00	-	8m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Letsgo Big Girl 2. Loseashoe 3. Calf Pen NZ
5th of 6	23/12/24	Mildura	2190m			-	Rocco Villiva	2:46.80	-	5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Daylight 2. Captain Dan NZ 3. Unethical

Steel Ruler (Sr2) 576152x755
Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson (Lexton)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $27,350
Win / Place: 16% / 44%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: ULTIMATE CC (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 4-3-4

Distance

12: 3-0-1

Season

9: 1-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

11: 0-2-2

Non-Metro

14: 4-1-2

Mobile

25: 4-3-4

All-Weather

25: 4-3-4

Best Mile

1:58.00

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 25 m by Frugal Fare (2:35.50) in NR 56 to 62 on February 19 at $8. At his previous start 5th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was 4th-5.2m 2WWC beaten 12 m by Twisting By (2:37.00) in NR 56 to 62 on February 5 at $5.50. Among the leading chances on best form.

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 8	19/2/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	James Herbertson	2:35.50	1:56.4	27.3m	$8.00	14	NR 56 to 62	$7,000	$210	1. Frugal Fare 2. Soho The Real Deal 3. Joe Got Rolled
5th of 9	5/2/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:37.00	1:57.5	12.2m	$5.50	20	NR 56 to 62	$7,000	$210	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Credulous 3. Arnies Army NZ
7th of 7	16/1/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Herbertson	2:05.70	1:57.6	12.2m	$6.50	110	NR 56 to 62	$7,000	$140	1. The Last Trip 2. Good Day 3. Khans Creed
110 Day Spell
2nd of 9	28/9/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	James Herbertson	2:40.80	1:55.5	2.3m	$7.00	15	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$1,500	1. Gipsy Princess 2. Steel Ruler 3. Cool Night
5th of 10	13/9/24	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	James Herbertson	1:57.10	1:57.1	2.9m	$3.20	11	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$300	1. Starzzz Destiny 2. Most Triumphant 3. Ooh Ah Listah
1st of 6	2/9/24	Terang	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:43.30	2:00.5	8.3m	$2.50f	10	NR 55 to 64	$8,000	$4,560	1. Steel Ruler 2. Bizzness Class 3. Topsies Bling

Valiente (Sr3) 4459451344
Trainer: Ben Pell (Leichardt)
Driver: Luke Dunne (C)
Prize Money: $102,046
Win / Place: 10% / 33%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MACH THREE (CAN)

Dam: WESTERN SPIRIT (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

122: 13-12-16

Distance

31: 3-3-6

Season

22: 3-4-2

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-1

3rd Up

5: 2-0-0

Metro

23: 1-2-3

Non-Metro

99: 12-10-13

Mobile

122: 13-12-16

All-Weather

122: 13-12-16

Best Mile

1:56.50

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1900m at Boort, beaten 4 m by Community Art (2:22.80) in NR 56 to 64 on March 2 at $3.60. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2180m at Stawell beaten 6 m by Sometuffluv (2:42.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 19 at $14. Expected to be competitive again.

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
4th of 8	2/3/25	Boort	1900m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Kerryn Manning	2:22.80	2:01.0	4.0m	$3.60	11	NR 56 to 64	$7,000	$350	1. Community Art 2. Eye See Philtra 3. Bruised Ego
4th of 11	19/2/25	Stawell	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Kerryn Manning	2:42.80	2:00.2	6.6m	$14	12	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$400	1. Sometuffluv 2. Eastbro Chrissy 3. Pesci
3rd of 9	7/2/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Michael Bellman	1:55.20	1:55.2	5.0m	$3.60	12	NR 55 to 64	$7,000	$700	1. Cee Cee In America 2. A Rocknroll Jet 3. Valiente
1st of 10	26/1/25	Wedderburn	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	James Herbertson	2:07.30	1:57.1	1.8m	$2.60f	9	NR 55 to 64	$10,000	$5,700	1. Valiente 2. Pesci 3. Terror The Christian NZ
5th of 12	17/1/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Brent Murphy	2:38.50	1:56.5	17.0m	$71	7	NR 50 to 55	$10,000	$300	1. Le Twist NZ 2. Captain Moore 3. Luva Scrap
4th of 12	10/1/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Brent Murphy	2:39.90	1:57.5	7.3m	$26	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$300	1. Luva Scrap 2. Captain Moore 3. Stylish Gem

Likeable Rogue (Sr4) 1611918581
Trainer: Alex Ashwood (Toolleen)
Driver: Alex Ashwood
Prize Money: $42,116
Win / Place: 29% / 32%

Distance Specialist

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAJOR IN ART (USA)

Dam: SPECIAL BALL (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 9-1-0

Distance

12: 5-0-0

Season

14: 8-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

3: 3-0-0

Non-Metro

28: 6-1-0

Mobile

31: 9-1-0

All-Weather

31: 9-1-0

Best Mile

1:55.30

Comments

Last start won by 3.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Charlton (2:31.20) beating Major Drama in NR 57 to 65 on February 26 at $6.50. Expected to feature with even luck from the draw.

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
1st of 7	26/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Alex Ashwood	2:31.20	1:55.9	3.4m	$6.50	7	NR 57 to 65	$8,000	$4,560	1. Likeable Rogue 2. Major Drama 3. Major Manbar
8th of 10	19/2/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jack Laugher	2:37.10	1:57.6	7.4m	$16	6	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$160	1. Dawson NZ 2. Chenin Beach 3. Sassyola
5th of 10	13/2/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Liam Older	1:59.70	1:54.0	12.5m	$9.00	18	NR 56 to 62	$7,000	$210	1. Edwarde Grange 2. Nakula NZ 3. Ozzie Sunshine
8th of 11	26/1/25	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Alex Ashwood	2:33.40	1:58.7	23.1m	$5.00	12	NR 55 to 65	$10,000	$200	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Busload Of Faith NZ 3. Hittheroadjack NZ
1st of 6	14/1/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Alex Ashwood	2:01.10	1:55.3	1.2m	$4.40	13	NR 60 to 66	$8,000	$4,560	1. Likeable Rogue 2. Beta Than Love NZ 3. Good Tobe Locksley
9th of 10	1/1/25	Echuca	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Jack Laugher	2:38.70	1:58.2	38.4m	$10	25	NR up to 65	$12,000	$240	1. Followtheace 2. Cotchinellie 3. Scheming

Maxy Wants To Play (Sr5) 5432381675
Trainer: Aaron Dunn (Horsham)
Driver: Ryan Backhouse (C)
Prize Money: $77,026
Win / Place: 13% / 52%

6 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: MISS POTENTIAL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

73: 10-20-8

Distance

28: 3-7-3

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

16: 2-4-2

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

5: 0-2-1

3rd Up

5: 0-3-0

Metro

8: 1-3-1

Non-Metro

65: 9-17-7

Mobile

73: 10-20-8

All-Weather

73: 10-20-8

Best Mile

1:55.50

Comments

Six-year-old gelding who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 5th (Sr4) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 10 m by Sometuffluv (2:42.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 19 at $7.50. Not out of this despite the second-row draw. Rates highly and is well-placed to take this out.

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
5th of 11	19/2/25	Stawell	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Ryan Backhouse	2:42.80	2:00.2	10.6m	$7.50	10	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$240	1. Sometuffluv 2. Eastbro Chrissy 3. Pesci
7th of 12	9/2/25	Swan Hill	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ryan Sanderson	2:02.30	1:52.5	10.6m	$34	44	NR 65 or better	$8,000	$160	1. Ultimate Vinnie 2. Ozzie Punta 3. Catalpa Rescue
44 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 9	27/12/24	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Luke Watson	2:39.50	1:57.2	20.6m	$14	16	NR 65	$9,000	$180	1. Hot Deal 2. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ 3. Modern Ginger
1st of 8	11/12/24	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Aaron Dunn	2:08.50	1:55.5	3.8m	$2.90f	10	NR 65	$9,000	$5,130	1. Maxy Wants To Play 2. Beta Than Love NZ 3. Keayang Moroccan
8th of 9	1/12/24	Stawell	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Michael Bellman	3:11.90	1:58.8	21.4m	$12	11	0W/15 0K stake	$20,000	$400	1. Kendys Butterfly 2. Banksofthemurray 3. Silver Mystique
3rd of 10	20/11/24	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Aaron Dunn	2:33.80	1:55.2	6.9m	$14	12	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$800	1. Franco Novelist NZ 2. Valiente 3. Maxy Wants To Play

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