Richmond Race 6

Ladbrokes Blackbook Pathways

Prize Money: $2,310

PILOT VEHICLE (1) turned in a better effort at this track last start, finishing third behind Zipping Shayna (23.35) in a Grade 5. Chased the leaders and with a clean run can be prominent. Top chance in this line up. DIRE (2) has struggled for best form recently, last time finishing 5th (30.77) in a Grade 5 at this track. Has won here at this journey. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Has ability and is one of the better chances. SUBLIME WARRIOR (7) turned spotting a big start finishing sixth (23.28) last time in a Grade 5 at Gosford. Key player if finds best. SLEEK APOLLO (8) can sneak into the finish while fresh.

Distance: 401m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Pilot Vehicle (1) 1615655663
Trainer: Darren Northey (Lithgow)
Prize Money: $3,425
Win / Place: 14% / 35%

2 yo Black B

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: SHAKIRA SHACOBY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 2-0-3

Track

11: 2-0-3

Trk/Dst

7: 1-0-3

Distance

7: 1-0-3

Season

14: 2-0-3

Country

14: 2-0-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Showed good improvement when third behind Zipping Shayna at this track last start over 401m (23.35). Right in the mix.

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
3rd of 8	23/4/25	Richmond	401m	5	0:23.35	61.8 km/h	7.5L	$9.50	0:22.83	0:22.68	GR 5	$2,310	$325	10	1. Zipping Shayna 2. Wild Reggie 3. Pilot Vehicle
6th of 8	13/4/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:19.02	60.6 km/h	8.3L	$9.00	0:18.45	0:17.96	GR 5	$2,310	-	4	1. Jet's Digger 2. Nikita Banner 3. Where's Shadow
6th of 8	9/4/25	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.93	60.9 km/h	6.8L	$5.50	0:18.45	0:18.00	GR 5	$2,310	-	10	1. Wild Reggie 2. Muscle Memory 3. Calla Tilly
5th of 8	30/3/25	Richmond	401m	1	0:23.58	61.2 km/h	11.0L	$5.50	0:22.80	0:22.44	GR 5	$2,310	-	6	1. Ghost Of Time 2. Big Bernie 3. Zipping Frida
5th of 6	24/3/25	Goulburn	350m	3	0:20.98	60.1 km/h	12.5L	$1.50	0:20.10	0:19.84	GR 5	$1,100	-	4	1. Apple Pie 2. Gaffer 3. Battle Eve
6th of 8	20/3/25	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:18.43	63.3 km/h	12.8L	$19	0:17.54	0:17.46	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Tarawi Therese 2. Knight's Castle 3. Ventricle

Dire (2) 3152468465
Trainer: Danielle Swain (Vineyard)
Prize Money: $2,915
Win / Place: 8.33% / 41%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: RITZA GLORIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 1-3-1

Track

12: 1-3-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

12: 1-3-1

Country

12: 1-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Has failed to fire at the last couple but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major 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
5th of 8	30/3/25	Richmond	520m	1	0:30.77	60.8 km/h	4.3L	$15	0:30.48	0:29.56	GR 5	$3,110	-	4	1. Gundangara Boy 2. Sammy My Boy 3. Odd Disguise
6th of 8	26/3/25	Richmond	520m	4	0:30.47	61.4 km/h	9.0L	$10	0:29.84	0:29.82	MX	$3,110	-	5	1. South Stand Envy 2. Rugged Ethics 3. No Bail Jester
4th of 6	21/3/25	Richmond	520m	1	0:30.20	62.0 km/h	7.5L	$101	0:29.67	0:29.67	GR 5	$3,110	$75	9	1. Saint Rico 2. Peckham Lass 3. Barely Light
8th of 8	12/3/25	Richmond	520m	9	0:31.30	59.8 km/h	16.3L	$34	0:30.15	0:29.77	GR 5	$3,110	-	7	1. Master Murraya 2. Reborn Dawn 3. Still Happy
6th of 6	5/3/25	Richmond	520m	8	0:31.05	60.3 km/h	8.8L	$3.90	0:30.44	0:30.09	MX	$3,110	-	7	1. Big Town Mojo 2. Lailai Marama 3. Singing Sword
4th of 8	26/2/25	Richmond	520m	5	0:30.34	61.7 km/h	2.0L	$41	0:30.19	0:30.19	GR 5	$3,110	$75	7	1. Donna Maree 2. Still Happy 3. Spin Around Blue

Zarude (3) 386558f88x
Trainer: John Polidano (Quakers Hill)
Prize Money: $6,890
Win / Place: 3.85% / 17%

4 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: FLYRITE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 2-2-5

Track

28: 2-1-4

Trk/Dst

12: 1-1-0

Distance

12: 1-1-0

Season

15: 0-0-1

Metro

7: 0-0-1

Country

45: 2-2-4

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame when eighth (24.10) at Bulli at last run and returns here after a five months break. Yet to win but has placed from two first-up runs. Looking to others.

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	26/11/24	Bulli	400m	4	0:24.10	59.8 km/h	21.0L	$101	0:22.63	0:22.10	GR 5	$2,310	-	4	1. Mighty Ranger 2. August Winds 3. Miss Piccolo
8th of 8	22/11/24	Richmond	401m	4	0:24.14	59.8 km/h	11.5L	$8.00	0:23.34	0:22.63	GR 5	$2,310	-	8	1. Super Jane 2. Stumpy Jones 3. Little Charlm
- of 8	14/11/24	Wentworth Park	520m	3	0:37.49	49.9 km/h	99.0L	$1.00	0:30.56	0:29.45	GR 5	$5,840	-	12	1. Zipping Strop 2. My Boy Aiden 3. Lightning Fiamma
8th of 8	2/11/24	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:31.00	60.4 km/h	16.3L	$101	0:29.85	0:29.33	GR 5	$8,900	-	8	1. Cunningham 2. Ritza Benji 3. Zipping Snape
5th of 7	25/10/24	Richmond	622m	7	0:37.31	60.0 km/h	26.0L	$51	0:35.49	0:35.49	MX	$3,110	-	9	1. Late Night News 2. Night Agent 3. Clearly Nathan
5th of 8	16/10/24	Richmond	520m	6	0:30.44	61.5 km/h	9.8L	$101	0:29.76	0:29.76	GR 5	$3,110	-	8	1. Waverley Vella 2. Soul Panoramic 3. Zipping Kimmich

Pancho Pepper (4) 4373877687
Trainer: George Poulton (Richmond)
Prize Money: $4,345
Win / Place: 2.33% / 25%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: ADORABLE LADY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 1-5-5

Track

39: 1-5-4

Trk/Dst

18: 0-2-2

Distance

18: 0-2-2

Season

39: 1-5-5

Country

43: 1-5-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has shown little speed out of the boxes and tends to spot them a start in her races, The latest effort was a 19 length seventh over 401m at this track. Will need to improve to feature.

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	21/4/25	Richmond	401m	3	0:24.41	59.1 km/h	19.5L	$71	0:23.04	0:22.71	GR 5	$2,310	-	19	1. Hudson 2. Fabulous Hudson 3. Zipping Frida
8th of 8	2/4/25	Richmond	520m	5	0:31.38	59.7 km/h	23.3L	$91	0:29.75	0:29.70	GR 5	$3,110	-	3	1. Zipping Dekkers 2. Zipping Elijah 3. More Shots
6th of 8	30/3/25	Richmond	520m	3	0:31.57	59.3 km/h	15.5L	$126	0:30.48	0:29.56	GR 5	$3,110	-	4	1. Gundangara Boy 2. Sammy My Boy 3. Odd Disguise
7th of 8	26/3/25	Richmond	520m	7	0:30.97	60.4 km/h	16.3L	$91	0:29.84	0:29.82	MX	$3,110	-	3	1. South Stand Envy 2. Rugged Ethics 3. No Bail Jester
7th of 8	23/3/25	Richmond	401m	6	0:23.82	60.6 km/h	14.5L	$71	0:22.79	0:22.75	GR 5	$2,310	-	11	1. Soul Ablaze 2. Copper Bullet 3. Tempt Fate
8th of 8	12/3/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:19.07	60.4 km/h	13.5L	$91	0:18.12	0:18.08	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Simply The Best 2. Still Around 3. Unleash Shirley

Lucky To Race (5) 355674x46x
Trainer: Anthony Pagano (Llandilo)
Prize Money: $36,175
Win / Place: 5.38% / 30%

5 yo Black B

Sire: MAGIC SPRITE (AUS)

Dam: COSMIC SWIPER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

93: 5-9-14

Track

22: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Season

2: 0-0-0

Metro

30: 0-2-4

Country

63: 5-7-10

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	0	2	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	18	11	13	8	10	12	12
1st	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	1
2nd	1	1	0	4	1	1	1	0
3rd	4	4	0	0	0	2	1	3

Comments

Disappointed last time but just missed the placings two back over 340m at Bulli. Prepared to just watch 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
6th of 8	12/11/24	Bulli	400m	7	0:23.53	61.2 km/h	13.8L	$34	0:22.57	0:22.32	GR 5	$2,310	-	14	1. Charlie Ash 2. Rockstar Maglev 3. Sirius Cuddles
4th of 5	29/10/24	Bulli	340m	7	0:20.34	60.2 km/h	13.3L	$10	0:19.40	0:19.28	MX 3/4	$2,310	$75	137	1. Dark Amber 2. Zambora Blaster 3. Blazing Tokyo
137 Day Spell
4th of 6	14/6/24	Wentworth Park	520m	4	0:30.82	60.7 km/h	11.3L	$23	0:30.03	0:29.75	MX 3/4	$5,940	$100	6	1. Cumbria Mal 2. Exude Lightness 3. Let's All Chant
7th of 7	8/6/24	Wentworth Park	520m	2	0:30.62	61.1 km/h	12.5L	$81	0:29.74	0:29.50	GR 5	$9,000	-	8	1. Bumpy's Lad 2. Mrs Dimaggio 3. Shima Bridie
6th of 8	31/5/24	Wentworth Park	520m	4	0:30.53	61.3 km/h	6.5L	$23	0:30.07	0:29.76	GR 5	$5,940	-	10	1. Jo John John 2. Luna Country 3. Sacred Silence
5th of 7	21/5/24	Gosford	515m	3	0:30.39	61.0 km/h	7.5L	$61	0:29.87	0:29.42	GR 4/5	$3,390	-	6	1. Zipping Chumley 2. Going Bush 3. Drama Kids

Speedy Sonic (6) 6764346855
Trainer: John Polidano (Quakers Hill)
Prize Money: $9,055
Win / Place: 2.67% / 24%

4 yo RED/BDL B

Sire: WEST ON AUGIE (AUS)

Dam: DESPICABLE SLINK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

75: 2-9-7

Track

55: 2-8-7

Trk/Dst

30: 2-2-4

Distance

30: 2-2-4

Season

28: 0-1-2

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

74: 2-9-7

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	16	8	4	9	9	9	9
1st	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	2	2	1	2	0	0	2
3rd	1	1	2	1	0	2	0	0

Comments

Backs up after finishing 5th on April 19 over 320m at Potts Park in a Mix 3/4. Not keen this time.

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
5th of 5	19/4/25	Potts Park	320m	2	0:19.16	60.1 km/h	8.0L	$5.00	0:18.60	0:18.06	MX 3/4	$600	-	10	1. Fiery Eye 2. Class Clown 3. Tornado Tommy
5th of 8	9/4/25	Richmond	320m	2	0:19.17	60.1 km/h	10.5L	$61	0:18.43	0:18.00	GR 5	$2,310	-	49	1. Milo Rules 2. Canya Bonfire 3. Son Of Dawn
49 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	19/2/25	Richmond	401m	1	0:23.83	60.6 km/h	12.0L	$31	0:22.99	0:22.62	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Zipping Chumley 2. Black Limit 3. Jet's Digger
6th of 7	12/2/25	Richmond	401m	5	0:23.67	61.0 km/h	9.3L	$101	0:23.02	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Shacoby Lad 2. Paw Zeva 3. By The Book
4th of 8	5/2/25	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.85	61.1 km/h	4.3L	$27	0:18.54	0:18.24	GR 5	$2,310	$75	5	1. Wighton Banner 2. Missy's Girl 3. Calla Tiger
3rd of 7	31/1/25	Richmond	401m	1	0:23.67	61.0 km/h	5.8L	$3.30	0:23.26	0:22.65	GR 5	$2,310	$325	9	1. Little Eva 2. Super Jane 3. Speedy Sonic

Sublime Warrior (7) 7857x74466
Trainer: Robert Hancock (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $7,770
Win / Place: 5.88% / 23%

3 yo Black D

Sire: BLUE MOON RISING (AUS)

Dam: BULA FAB GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 3-2-7

Track

34: 2-0-7

Trk/Dst

16: 1-0-4

Distance

16: 1-0-4

Season

24: 1-1-5

Country

51: 3-2-7

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 6th over 388m at Gosford beaten 10 lengths (23.28) behind Miss Graham in a Grade 5 on April 8. Key chance on best form.

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 8	8/4/25	Gosford	388m	2	0:23.28	60.0 km/h	10.0L	$91	0:22.57	0:22.03	GR 5	$2,310	-	25	1. Miss Graham 2. Ivy's Might 3. New Jack
6th of 7	14/3/25	Richmond	401m	4	0:23.42	61.6 km/h	8.3L	$101	0:22.85	0:22.77	GR 5	$2,310	-	10	1. Not Definite 2. Swing And Ding 3. Fabulous Ryan
4th of 7	4/3/25	Bulli	340m	1	0:19.84	61.7 km/h	4.3L	$7.50	0:19.54	0:19.39	GR 5	$2,310	$75	4	1. Rooftop Shout 2. Talon Tiger 3. Gypsy Arianna
4th of 7	28/2/25	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.91	60.9 km/h	7.8L	$7.00	0:18.37	0:17.70	GR 5	$2,310	$75	57	1. Dam Time 2. Girl Unleashed 3. Rooftop Shout
57 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	2/1/25	Dapto	297m	6	0:17.99	59.4 km/h	11.0L	$81	0:17.21	0:17.07	GR 5	$2,310	-	67	1. Nali 2. Kava Queen 3. White And Black
67 Day Spell
7th of 8	27/10/24	Richmond	401m	7	0:23.55	61.3 km/h	7.0L	$34	0:23.06	0:22.64	GR 5	$2,310	-	4	1. Hibiki Blue 2. Gunnell Girl 3. Black Hug

Sleek Apollo (8) 6143367564
Trainer: Danny Mason (Granville)
Prize Money: $2,050
Win / Place: 8.33% / 25%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: RATTLIN' HOME (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 1-0-2

Track

5: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

12: 1-0-2

Country

12: 1-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Goes well at this track and trip. Last start finished 4th on March 25 over 388m at Gosford behind Pineapple Frida beaten 7 lengths (23.08) in a Grade 5. Solid chance with even luck.

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
4th of 7	25/3/25	Gosford	388m	7	0:23.08	60.5 km/h	7.5L	$6.50	0:22.55	0:21.90	GR 5	$2,310	$75	7	1. Pineapple Frida 2. Pinch An Inch 3. Lightning Blitz
6th of 8	18/3/25	Gosford	388m	3	0:23.10	60.5 km/h	13.8L	$10	0:22.13	0:22.02	GR 5	$2,310	-	13	1. Hello Chilli 2. Blue Key 3. Us And Them
5th of 6	5/3/25	Richmond	520m	4	0:30.80	60.8 km/h	10.0L	$7.50	0:30.09	0:30.09	MX	$3,110	-	3	1. Master Murraya 2. South Stand Envy 3. Rugged Ethics
7th of 8	2/3/25	Richmond	320m	7	0:19.11	60.3 km/h	9.8L	$9.00	0:18.43	0:18.30	GR 5	$2,310	-	4	1. Near Impossible 2. Anjo Topaz 3. Midnight Man
6th of 8	26/2/25	Richmond	320m	5	0:19.04	60.5 km/h	9.3L	$3.70	0:18.39	0:18.14	GR 5	$2,310	-	3	1. Zipping Monroe 2. Rock It Billie 3. Montana Banner
3rd of 8	23/2/25	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.57	62.0 km/h	1.5L	$7.50	0:18.46	0:18.32	GR 5	$2,310	$325	4	1. Still Around 2. Ivy's Might 3. Sleek Apollo

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