Ballarat Race 3

Southern Sheetmetal

Prize Money: $2,925

BETTER BANJO (2) continues to race in super honest form, hitting the frame two times on end before scoring an overdue win last time out (21.88) at Warrnambool. Expected to feature in the finish. COME AND SEE (3) flew the lids with a sensational early split and hit the frame with a 4 length second (26.11) over 460m at Geelong. Expected to feature. KENTUCKY GUS (8) started big odds last time where he hit the ground running and was never headed, leading throughout to win by 4 lengths over 390, at Shepparton (22.19). Form here at the trip sound including two wins. Strong form has emerged from his last run. Sure to be thereabouts. TRUTH TELLER (7) is in the mix after placing here at this trip last time out.

Distance: 390m
Class: Grade 5
Track: Slow
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Frog March (1) 5743212236
Trainer: Christopher Cassar (Brookfield)
Prize Money: $22,115
Win / Place: 25% / 62%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: FUGACIOUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 8-7-5

Track

5: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-1

Distance

6: 1-2-1

Season

24: 6-4-4

Metro

3: 0-1-0

Country

29: 8-6-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished sixth (23.30) last start at Geelong. Prior to that had recorded three minor placings in a row. Has a solid winning strike rate off the inside draw but looks safely held.

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 7	22/5/25	Geelong	400m	4	0:23.30	61.8 km/h	14.0L	$21	0:22.37	0:22.37	FFA	$3,360	-	6	1. Let's Win Ollie 2. Paw Tika 3. Paw Kramer
3rd of 8	16/5/25	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.22	63.2 km/h	3.0L	$6.00	0:22.03	0:21.97	GR 5	$2,930	$300	9	1. Stojanovic 2. Bow Edition 3. Frog March
2nd of 8	7/5/25	Ballarat	450m	6	0:25.52	63.5 km/h	1.1L	$5.00	0:25.44	0:25.14	GR 5	$2,930	$600	6	1. Acacia Rocket 2. Frog March 3. If He Could
2nd of 8	1/5/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.40	62.7 km/h	2.5L	$5.00	0:22.23	0:22.15	GR 5	$2,930	$600	5	1. Pretty Follie 2. Frog March 3. She's Reloaded
1st of 8	26/4/25	Geelong	400m	3	0:22.71	63.4 km/h	2.3L	$1.70	0:22.71	0:22.31	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	12	1. Frog March 2. Panama Parade 3. Sandy Cabang
2nd of 8	14/4/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.22	63.2 km/h	2.3L	$3.30	0:22.09	0:21.90	GR 5	$2,930	$600	8	1. Burn Along 2. Frog March 3. Raging Storm

Better Banjo (2) 5346451221
Trainer: Manuel Valcarcel-Fuentes (Moe South)
Prize Money: $66,800
Win / Place: 28% / 71%

3 yo White/Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: BRING YOUR BANJO (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 19-19-10

Track

5: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-0

Distance

8: 3-1-1

Season

36: 11-11-8

Country

67: 19-19-10

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	6	0	0	0

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

Comments

Last start winner at Warrnambool over this distance running a time of 21.88. Was in the money two on end before breaking through last start. Stick with him.

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 8	19/6/25	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:21.88	64.2 km/h	3.8L	$1.50	0:21.88	0:21.88	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	6	1. Better Banjo 2. Interstate Girl 3. Got The Cash
2nd of 8	13/6/25	Geelong	400m	1	0:22.63	63.6 km/h	1.2L	$8.00	0:22.55	0:22.22	Group Listed	$74,500	$14,000	7	1. Sharapova Star 2. Better Banjo 3. Queen Avenger
2nd of 8	6/6/25	Warragul	400m	1	0:22.42	64.2 km/h	0.3L	$5.00	0:22.41	0:22.38	SPEC H	$3,360	$690	5	1. Dr. Yannick 2. Better Banjo 3. Fire Feather
1st of 8	1/6/25	Sale	435m	3	0:24.41	64.2 km/h	2.0L	$6.00	0:24.41	0:24.38	FFA	$3,360	$2,250	7	1. Better Banjo 2. Aston Corleone 3. Hamish Rose
5th of 8	25/5/25	Healesville	300m	4	0:16.78	64.4 km/h	1.8L	$5.50	0:16.66	0:16.57	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	5	1. Dad's Dream 2. Mr. Otto 3. Winking Willie
4th of 7	20/5/25	Horsham	410m	7	0:23.41	63.0 km/h	1.6L	$4.60	0:23.30	0:23.08	GR 5 H	$2,930	$75	9	1. On A Mission 2. Is He Lucky 3. All Jazz

Come And See (3) 2143831162
Trainer: Ebony Deglaitis (Moolap)
Prize Money: $19,545
Win / Place: 26% / 63%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: BLOW ME KISSES (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 8-5-6

Track

5: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-2-1

Distance

6: 1-3-1

Season

29: 8-5-5

Country

30: 8-5-6

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Showed strong pace early but found one better when a 4 length second over 460m Geelong in 26.11. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.

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
2nd of 6	20/6/25	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.11	63.4 km/h	3.9L	$5.00	0:25.83	0:25.57	GR 5	$2,930	$600	7	1. All Jazz 2. Come And See 3. Speedy Easy
6th of 8	13/6/25	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.29	63.0 km/h	8.7L	$16	0:25.68	0:25.40	Group Listed	$30,500	-	8	1. Ferret's Knock 2. Dear Carla Lou 3. Lakeview Jude
1st of 7	5/6/25	Ballarat	450m	1	0:25.64	63.2 km/h	1.0L	$5.00	0:25.64	0:24.99	SPEC H	$3,880	$2,600	6	1. Come And See 2. Jill's Juliette 3. Blame Her
1st of 8	30/5/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.04	63.6 km/h	3.5L	$5.00	0:24.04	0:23.75	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	8	1. Come And See 2. Jill's Juliette 3. Causing Rubble
3rd of 5	22/5/25	Geelong	460m	1	0:26.13	63.4 km/h	4.0L	$7.50	0:25.87	0:25.81	GR 5	$2,930	$300	8	1. Paw Torrie 2. Speedy Easy 3. Come And See
8th of 8	14/5/25	Ballarat	450m	4	0:26.58	60.9 km/h	17.8L	$6.50	0:25.41	0:25.24	GR 5	$2,930	-	19	1. Paw Tabitha 2. Roy Kent 3. Mandolin Wind

Play Lab (4) 3125232321
Trainer: Peter Martinovic (Koo Wee Rup)
Prize Money: $26,530
Win / Place: 26% / 59%

3 yo BLU D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: INVICTUS LOUIE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 11-6-8

Track

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Distance

4: 0-2-1

Season

29: 8-5-6

Country

42: 11-6-8

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	8	0	0	0

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

Comments

Scored by a nose last time (22.71) in a Grade 5 over 400m at Geelong. Has two minors from four starts from box 4. Will need the right run.

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 7	20/6/25	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.71	63.4 km/h	0.1L	$3.70	0:22.71	0:22.30	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Play Lab 2. Bring Your Best 3. Zero Killer
2nd of 5	13/6/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:22.71	63.4 km/h	0.3L	$2.40	0:22.69	0:22.58	FFA	$3,360	$690	4	1. Lightning Jewel 2. Play Lab 3. Surf's Up
3rd of 8	9/6/25	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.19	63.3 km/h	4.0L	$4.00	0:21.91	0:21.91	GR 5	$2,930	$300	6	1. Aston Guitar 2. Cinnabar Icon 3. Play Lab
2nd of 7	3/6/25	Warragul	400m	6	0:23.09	62.4 km/h	3.0L	$7.50	0:22.88	0:22.49	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	7	1. Dr. Yannick 2. Play Lab 3. Bull Durham
3rd of 8	27/5/25	Warragul	400m	4	0:22.77	63.2 km/h	2.2L	$11	0:22.62	0:22.62	FFA	$3,360	$345	7	1. Lightning Jewel 2. Bull Durham 3. Play Lab
2nd of 8	20/5/25	Warragul	400m	3	0:22.84	63.0 km/h	3.0L	$8.50	0:22.62	0:22.31	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	8	1. Sharni's Secret 2. Play Lab 3. Whipping It

Big Cone Tone (6) 6424126212
Trainer: Billy McRae (Smythes Creek)
Prize Money: $25,435
Win / Place: 19% / 47%

3 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: BUSH BLOSSOM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 13-13-6

Track

36: 7-9-4

Trk/Dst

31: 6-8-3

Distance

43: 8-11-4

Season

39: 5-9-5

Country

68: 13-13-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	5	0	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Geelong over 400m in 22.82. Followed that up with a minor placing over 390m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. Looks up against it 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 7	18/6/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.52	62.3 km/h	3.5L	$17	0:22.29	0:22.07	GR 5	$2,930	$600	8	1. Fabio Giblet 2. Big Cone Tone 3. Aston Warrior
1st of 8	10/6/25	Geelong	400m	6	0:22.82	63.1 km/h	1.8L	$7.00	0:22.82	0:22.70	GR 4/5	$1,530	$1,000	13	1. Big Cone Tone 2. Magpie Harry 3. Love A Bourbski
2nd of 8	28/5/25	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:22.29	63.0 km/h	0.8L	$7.00	0:22.26	0:21.88	GR 5	$2,930	$600	12	1. Aston Gleam 2. Big Cone Tone 3. Tinker Jack
6th of 8	16/5/25	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.74	61.7 km/h	7.9L	$15	0:22.19	0:21.97	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. Nosey Parker 2. Paw Usami 3. Lightning Range
2nd of 8	8/5/25	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:22.48	62.5 km/h	2.5L	$5.50	0:22.32	0:21.98	GR 5	$2,930	$600	10	1. Nineteen Crimes 2. Big Cone Tone 3. Finish The Arena
1st of 6	28/4/25	Ballarat	390m	4	0:22.28	63.0 km/h	0.4L	$3.10	0:22.28	0:22.28	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. Big Cone Tone 2. Agon Caramel 3. Moonlight Sid

Truth Teller (7) 5214342112
Trainer: Nadine Jack (Lethbridge)
Prize Money: $10,770
Win / Place: 28% / 71%

2 yo White/Black D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: DORAN'S ASH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 4-4-2

Track

5: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 2-1-1

Distance

13: 4-3-2

Season

14: 4-4-2

Country

14: 4-4-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 22.13 over 390m at this track. Had won two on end prior to the last start placing. Can atone.

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
2nd of 7	18/6/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.13	63.4 km/h	1.0L	$7.00	0:22.07	0:22.07	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	6	1. Springer's Boy 2. Truth Teller 3. Tornado Tahlia
1st of 7	12/6/25	Warrnambool	390m	2	0:22.26	63.1 km/h	1.1L	$2.50	0:22.26	0:21.98	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	8	1. Truth Teller 2. Waterloo Boy 3. Rabada
1st of 8	4/6/25	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:22.35	62.8 km/h	1.7L	$2.50	0:22.35	0:21.75	MX 6/7	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Truth Teller 2. Aston Crema 3. Zipping Everdeen
2nd of 6	28/5/25	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:22.48	62.5 km/h	0.3L	$3.00	0:22.48	0:21.88	MX 6/7	$2,930	$600	41	1. Rhea Riptide 2. Truth Teller 3. Little Narla
41 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	17/4/25	Warrnambool	390m	3	0:22.37	62.8 km/h	5.1L	$4.20	0:22.01	0:21.99	RST WIN H	$2,930	$75	14	1. Doongalla Rocket 2. With The Wind 3. Golden Blend
3rd of 8	3/4/25	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:22.45	62.5 km/h	3.8L	$4.00	0:22.21	0:22.08	MX 6/7	$2,930	$300	21	1. Paw Uella 2. Aston Castle 3. Truth Teller

Kentucky Gus (8) 5525112121
Trainer: Jeff Gorgioski (Stanhope)
Prize Money: $27,825
Win / Place: 25% / 47%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: AYIA SOPHIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 14-5-7

Track

6: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 2-0-0

Distance

29: 10-5-4

Season

24: 6-4-4

Country

55: 14-5-7

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	4	0	0	0

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Shepparton over 390m in 22.19 last start, beating Got A Habit. 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
1st of 8	9/6/25	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.19	63.3 km/h	3.8L	$10	0:22.19	0:21.91	GR 4	$3,360	$2,250	14	1. Kentucky Gus 2. Got A Habit 3. Broadway Icon
2nd of 6	26/5/25	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.09	63.6 km/h	2.5L	$7.50	0:21.93	0:21.91	FFA	$3,360	$690	7	1. Imani 2. Kentucky Gus 3. Leap Of Faith
1st of 8	19/5/25	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.08	63.6 km/h	3.3L	$5.00	0:22.08	0:21.77	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Kentucky Gus 2. Man Of Courage 3. No Words
2nd of 8	12/5/25	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.07	63.6 km/h	0.3L	$6.50	0:22.06	0:21.73	GR 5	$2,930	$600	9	1. Sammy Sung 2. Kentucky Gus 3. Market Blue
1st of 7	3/5/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.16	63.4 km/h	2.0L	$6.00	0:22.16	0:22.16	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	8	1. Kentucky Gus 2. Take Notice 3. Tipsy Turtle
1st of 8	25/4/25	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.23	63.2 km/h	3.7L	$2.60	0:22.23	0:22.19	GR 5	$3,360	$2,250	10	1. Kentucky Gus 2. Our Mate Bear 3. More Boost Rico

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