Grafton Race 6

Ladbrokes Thunderbolt Semi Final 2 H

Prize Money: $6,575

BADGER'S BEAST (4) was an impressive winner last time in quickest of the meeting when scoring by 6 lengths (19.57) at this track. Has good speed and will be prominent despite the squeeze draw. Rates to win again. SERIAL STICKER (3) was well supported last time and ran up to expectations, burning early to score a 2.25 lengths win at Goulburn over 350m in 19.62. Has good early burn and is drawn to be prominent. Can measure up again. WILSON'S PICK (1) improved her time on first attempt here at the trip with a 1.5 lengths second in 20.26 latest. Has the ability and can measure up. FUSION MINT (2) comes off a (18.23) win last time, scoring by one length in a NG over 318m at Dubbo. Has two wins already from this draw.

Distance: 350m
Class: Non Graded
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Wilson's Pick (1) x123763222
Trainer: Martin Bowe (Medowie)
Prize Money: $47,305
Win / Place: 24% / 59%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: LEN'S PICK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 15-10-12

Track

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Season

19: 1-7-4

Metro

35: 9-5-8

Country

27: 6-5-4

1st Up

5: 2-0-2

2nd Up

5: 1-1-2

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	7	5	0	0

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

Comments

In the money last time at this track (20.26) in a Mix 1/2/3, finishing a 1.5 lengths second. Strong record off the draw with five wins and four minors from 11 starts. With a clean break looks hard to beat.

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
2nd of 6	8/6/25	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.26	62.2 km/h	1.5L	$4.20	0:20.15	0:19.57	MX 1/2/3	$2,310	$435	9	1. Queen Wok 2. Wilson's Pick 3. Rocky Pepper
2nd of 5	30/5/25	Wagga	320m	5	0:18.41	62.6 km/h	0.1L	$26	0:18.41	0:18.07	NG	$2,630	$505	3	1. Kostecki 2. Wilson's Pick 3. Fortified
2nd of 6	27/5/25	Gosford	388m	6	0:22.57	61.9 km/h	4.8L	$19	0:22.23	0:22.14	FFA	$2,630	$505	7	1. Black Bronti 2. Wilson's Pick 3. Johnny Red
3rd of 7	20/5/25	Gosford	388m	2	0:22.41	62.3 km/h	5.3L	$6.00	0:22.05	0:22.02	MX 2/3	$2,310	$325	13	1. Federal Aussie 2. Sister Two 3. Wilson's Pick
6th of 8	7/5/25	Taree Super Track	300m	5	0:18.41	58.7 km/h	9.8L	$4.40	0:17.72	0:17.29	MX 1/2/3	$2,310	-	5	1. Okey 2. Blazin' Bad Zula 3. Monkey Paw
7th of 8	2/5/25	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.18	62.1 km/h	11.8L	$12	0:22.36	0:22.36	MX 1/2/3	$6,680	-	6	1. Four Barrys 2. Johnny Red 3. Weffalee Shield

Fusion Mint (2) 12128182x1
Trainer: Wesley McDonald (Springside)
Prize Money: $71,685
Win / Place: 50% / 73%

3 yo Black B

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: MIDNIGHT ROMBA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 13-5-1

Season

11: 5-3-0

Country

26: 13-5-1

1st Up

5: 3-1-0

2nd Up

3: 3-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	12	0	0	0

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

Comments

Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start by one length at Dubbo (18.23) beating Fortified in a NG on June 7. Ran the fastest time on the program in the latest win. Worth following up.

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
1st of 7	7/6/25	Dubbo	318m	6	0:18.23	62.8 km/h	1.0L	$4.50	0:18.23	0:18.23	NG	$2,630	$1,675	78	1. Fusion Mint 2. Fortified 3. Aunty Meeka
78 Day Spell
2nd of 6	21/3/25	Goulburn	440m	8	0:25.01	63.3 km/h	0.8L	$1.50	0:24.95	0:24.93	GR 4/5	$3,290	$675	12	1. General Lee 2. Fusion Mint 3. Fernando Vella
8th of 8	9/3/25	Temora	457m	3	0:26.99	61.0 km/h	22.3L	$3.90	0:25.42	0:25.42	NG	$5,580	-	51	1. Power And Glory 2. Speedy Pie 3. Let's Go Frosty
51 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	17/1/25	Goulburn	440m	6	0:24.54	64.5 km/h	3.0L	$1.40	0:24.54	0:24.54	GR 5	$3,110	$1,975	14	1. Fusion Mint 2. Stands Tall 3. Tricky Riddles
8th of 8	3/1/25	Gosford	515m	4	0:30.34	61.1 km/h	14.3L	$5.00	0:29.33	0:29.05	NG	$54,000	-	7	1. Gets Late Early 2. Both Bowers Ace 3. Chief Lightning
2nd of 7	27/12/24	Gosford	515m	8	0:29.33	63.2 km/h	0.8L	$4.80	0:29.29	0:29.12	NG	$5,580	$1,000	21	1. Speedy Pie 2. Fusion Mint 3. Black Tsunami

Serial Sticker (3) 1211121731
Trainer: Michelle Sultana (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $80,140
Win / Place: 60% / 76%

3 yo Black D

Sire: MEPUNGA CRUZER (AUS)

Dam: KISSING CARTER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 18-3-2

Distance

3: 2-0-0

Season

26: 14-3-2

Metro

2: 1-0-1

Country

28: 17-3-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	10	0	0	0

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Goulburn over 350m in 19.62 last start, beating Be Wowed. Can make it two on the bounce.

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
1st of 5	6/6/25	Goulburn	350m	1	0:19.62	64.2 km/h	2.3L	$1.40	0:19.62	0:19.62	NG	$2,630	$1,675	21	1. Serial Sticker 2. Be Wowed 3. Pure Silver
99th of 1	30/5/25	Goulburn	350m	3	N/A	-	0L	$0.00	0:19.56		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Serial Sticker 2. 3.
3rd of 7	16/5/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.19	63.3 km/h	3.2L	$1.60	0:21.97	0:21.97	MX 3/4	$3,360	$345	22	1. Let's Win Ollie 2. Aston Zingara 3. Serial Sticker
7th of 7	24/4/25	Warrnambool	450m	6	0:25.70	63.0 km/h	13.8L	$3.30	0:24.73	0:24.72	SPEC H	$7,330	-	13	1. Vincent Bale 2. Trefusis 3. She's Wired
1st of 7	11/4/25	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.27	64.7 km/h	2.8L	$1.50	0:22.27	0:22.27	FFA	$3,360	$2,250	25	1. Serial Sticker 2. Aston Zingara 3. Description
2nd of 8	17/3/25	Shepparton	450m	8	0:25.20	64.3 km/h	1.1L	$4.80	0:25.13	0:24.89	SPEC H	$7,330	$1,500	8	1. Slick Badger 2. Serial Sticker 3. Motion Sensor

Badger's Beast (4) 1128111121
Trainer: Peter Lagogiane (Llandilo)
Prize Money: $53,905
Win / Place: 61% / 91%

Box Specialist

3 yo BLU/FWN D

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: ISLA'S STYLE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 21-9-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

19: 15-2-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

33: 21-9-1

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	10	0	0	0

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

Comments

Solid performance to win by 6 lengths at this track over 350m (19.57) beating Annihilating in NG on June 8. Has clocked a scorching 19.57 here at this trip. Leading player.

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
1st of 8	8/6/25	Grafton	350m	7	0:19.57	64.4 km/h	6.3L	$1.40	0:19.57	0:19.57	NG	$2,630	$1,675	7	1. Badger's Beast 2. Annihilating 3. Paw Xena
2nd of 7	1/6/25	Capalaba	366m	1	0:19.62	67.2 km/h	0.3L	$2.70	0:19.60	0:19.60	OPEN	$57,500	$10,000	12	1. Daysea's Rory 2. Badger's Beast 3. Rio Will Rock
1st of 8	20/5/25	Bulli	340m	6	0:18.85	64.9 km/h	1.3L	$2.20	0:18.85	0:18.85	NG	$2,630	$1,675	8	1. Badger's Beast 2. Flash Jet 3. Where's Fernando
1st of 6	12/5/25	Maitland	400m	7	0:21.94	65.6 km/h	3.3L	$1.60	0:21.94	0:21.94	NG	$2,630	$1,675	14	1. Badger's Beast 2. Quick Biscuit 3. Marlee Star
1st of 8	28/4/25	Maitland	400m	7	0:21.95	65.6 km/h	4.5L	$1.50	0:21.95	0:21.95	NG	$2,630	$1,675	26	1. Badger's Beast 2. Max Stappen 3. Doonside Lewis
1st of 6	2/4/25	Richmond	320m	7	0:17.77	64.8 km/h	5.5L	$1.70	0:17.77	0:17.77	NG	$2,630	$1,675	45	1. Badger's Beast 2. Sicario Beast 3. Crimson Dynamo
45 Day Freshen-Up

Joker Bonus (5) 2141582521
Trainer: Evelyn Harris (WHITEMAN CREEK)
Prize Money: $18,345
Win / Place: 20% / 61%

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo WH/BLU D

Sire: COSMIC BONUS (AUS)

Dam: FRAN'S BONUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 8-8-8

Track

17: 3-4-3

Trk/Dst

17: 3-4-3

Distance

17: 3-4-3

Season

39: 8-8-8

Country

39: 8-8-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Strong performance showing plenty of speed to score by a 0.8 lengths in a NG last start at this track, recording a slick 19.99 over the 350m journey. In form and worth thought again.

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
1st of 8	8/6/25	Grafton	350m	5	0:19.99	63.0 km/h	0.8L	$46	0:19.99	0:19.57	NG	$2,630	$1,675	7	1. Joker Bonus 2. Orara Doug 3. Yogen Bale
2nd of 8	1/6/25	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.29	62.1 km/h	3.5L	$12	0:20.05	0:19.97	GR 4	$2,490	$475	10	1. Annihilating 2. Joker Bonus 3. Skinny Marie
5th of 8	22/5/25	Casino	411m	8	0:23.88	62.0 km/h	7.5L	$3.60	0:23.36	0:23.29	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	7	1. Poppy Valentina 2. Chief Rupee 3. Brick And Stick
2nd of 6	15/5/25	Casino	411m	1	0:23.56	62.8 km/h	1.8L	$5.50	0:23.44	0:23.39	GR 3/4	$2,630	$505	9	1. Brick And Stick 2. Joker Bonus 3. Frying Bonnie
8th of 8	6/5/25	Gosford	515m	6	0:30.47	60.8 km/h	11.8L	$6.00	0:29.65	0:29.62	GR 5	$3,110	-	7	1. Where's Nanny 2. Crafty Chap 3. Aussie Jewel
5th of 7	29/4/25	Casino	484m	7	0:28.25	61.7 km/h	7.3L	$3.20	0:27.74	0:27.74	GR 5	$3,110	-	5	1. Integrity Lari 2. Cookey Charisma 3. Miss Rico

Where's Fernando (6) 1164231311
Trainer: Jeffory Alaban (Windang)
Prize Money: $29,675
Win / Place: 44% / 85%

Going for the Hat-Trick

2 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: WHERE'S ELLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 12-6-5

Season

27: 12-6-5

Country

27: 12-6-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Eye-catching performance leading throughout to post a big 3.5 lengths victory in a NG last start at Bulli, clocking an outstanding 18.96 for the 340m trip. Harder here but will be in this for a long way.

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
99th of 1	8/6/25	Grafton	350m	2	N/A	-	-	$0.00	0:19.95		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Where's Fernando 2. 3.
1st of 5	3/6/25	Bulli	340m	3	0:18.96	64.6 km/h	3.5L	$1.60	0:18.96	0:18.96	NG	$2,630	$1,675	8	1. Where's Fernando 2. Raging Zeal 3. Our Mumma Jo
1st of 8	26/5/25	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.38	64.5 km/h	8.3L	$1.20	0:20.38	0:20.30	NG	$2,630	$1,675	6	1. Where's Fernando 2. War Hawk 3. Resist The Urge
3rd of 8	20/5/25	Bulli	340m	8	0:19.31	63.4 km/h	6.5L	$4.40	0:18.85	0:18.85	NG	$2,630	$375	7	1. Badger's Beast 2. Flash Jet 3. Where's Fernando
1st of 8	13/5/25	Bulli	340m	3	0:18.98	64.5 km/h	5.8L	$1.40	0:18.98	0:18.98	GR 4/5	$2,490	$1,575	7	1. Where's Fernando 2. Waltzin' Ethics 3. Woolgoolga Lass
3rd of 7	6/5/25	Bulli	340m	4	0:19.47	62.9 km/h	8.3L	$3.30	0:18.90	0:18.90	NG	$2,630	$375	7	1. Flash Jet 2. Lady Luella 3. Where's Fernando

Bala Ace (7) 5511211642
Trainer: Kenneth Gray (Young)
Prize Money: $88,975
Win / Place: 42% / 69%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: AEROPLANE ANNIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 18-10-1

Season

33: 15-9-1

Metro

26: 12-5-1

Country

16: 6-5-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	16	2	0	0

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

Comments

Nearing another win after his success on April 18 at Mandurah over 400m. Last start was second over 320m in 18.39, behind Got A Depart. Rates among the chances 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 6	30/5/25	Wagga	320m	2	0:18.39	62.6 km/h	4.5L	$2.40	0:18.07	0:18.07	NG	$2,630	$505	21	1. Got A Depart 2. Bala Ace 3. Aunty Meeka
4th of 7	9/5/25	Mandurah	400m	3	0:22.55	63.9 km/h	3.3L	$2.30	0:22.32	0:22.32	FFA	$5,340	$189	13	1. Sunset Nightjar 2. Curious Georgia 3. Sunset Ali
6th of 8	26/4/25	Cannington	381m	7	0:22.34	61.4 km/h	12.0L	$2.20	0:21.49	0:21.49	OPEN	$5,340	-	8	1. Sunset Ali 2. Our Benson 3. What A Ripper
1st of 8	18/4/25	Mandurah	400m	4	0:22.26	64.7 km/h	1.5L	$2.80	0:22.26	0:22.13	OPEN	$28,700	$20,000	7	1. Bala Ace 2. Surf The Sun 3. Sunset Ali
1st of 8	11/4/25	Mandurah	400m	4	0:22.28	64.6 km/h	5.8L	$1.50	0:22.28	0:22.09	OPEN	$6,930	$4,586	7	1. Bala Ace 2. Bakes On Lakes 3. What A Ripper
2nd of 8	4/4/25	Mandurah	400m	5	0:22.38	64.3 km/h	0.8L	$2.30	0:22.34	0:22.28	FFA	$5,340	$1,078	7	1. Curious Georgia 2. Bala Ace 3. Spider Venom

Beer Money (8) 8111171342
Trainer: Tony Desira (Branxton)
Prize Money: $13,585
Win / Place: 36% / 59%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: SHE HAS STYLE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 8-2-3

Season

22: 8-2-3

Metro

7: 1-0-1

Country

15: 7-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was edged out last time at Gosford when beaten just a nose but did clock a slick 22.19 over the 388m trip. Among the each way chances if runs up to latest.

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
99th of 1	8/6/25	Grafton	350m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00	0:20.06		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Beer Money 2. 3.
2nd of 8	3/6/25	Gosford	388m	2	0:22.19	62.9 km/h	0.1L	$8.00	0:22.18	0:21.91	NG	$2,630	$505	7	1. Tommy Tsunami 2. Beer Money 3. Max Stappen
4th of 6	27/5/25	Gosford	388m	2	0:22.88	61.0 km/h	9.3L	$5.00	0:22.23	0:22.14	FFA	$2,630	$75	14	1. Black Bronti 2. Wilson's Pick 3. Johnny Red
3rd of 8	13/5/25	Gosford	388m	6	0:22.36	62.5 km/h	0.8L	$8.00	0:22.31	0:22.23	NG	$2,630	$375	7	1. Black Bronti 2. Tommy Tsunami 3. Beer Money
1st of 8	6/5/25	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.17	63.0 km/h	0.1L	$3.00	0:22.17	0:22.04	GR 4/5	$2,490	$1,575	20	1. Beer Money 2. Tommy Tsunami 3. Scarlet's Rocket
7th of 8	16/4/25	Taree Super Track	300m	4	0:18.36	58.8 km/h	13.3L	$4.20	0:17.42	0:17.22	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	7	1. Young Energy 2. Transpose 3. Tommy Tsunami

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