Goulburn Race 5

Goulburn Workers Club Trophy

Prize Money: $5,475

BALA ACE (2) has a strong record this trip with 12 wins and eight placings from 31 starts. In the money last time at this track (19.96) in a NG, finishing a 2 length second. Looks a leading chance on best. FIRST TRAIN OUT (4) was a little disappointing last start at this track when 7th (20.25) over 350m. Has won here at this journey. Worth following up. FORTIFIED (1) boasts a strong record this journey here with four wins and two minors from eight tries. Placed last time (20.13) at this track in a NG, finishing third and beaten 8 lengths. Among the main chances. BE WOWED (6) has ability and finds the right scenario to bounce back.

Distance: 350m
Class: NG1-4
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Fortified (1) 3111324x63
Trainer: Mitchell Conquest (New Berrima)
Prize Money: $65,750
Win / Place: 46% / 71%

Track / Distance Specialist

3 yo BLU/BDL B

Sire: PINDARI EXPRESS (AUS)

Dam: BANJO TIFIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 29-9-7

Track

13: 4-2-3

Trk/Dst

8: 4-0-2

Distance

9: 5-0-2

Season

2: 0-0-1

Metro

4: 0-1-0

Country

59: 29-8-7

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
21	4	4	0	0

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

Comments

Showed good improvement when third behind Infamous Statham at this track last start over 350m (20.13). Likely to play a major role.

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 7	24/10/25	Goulburn	350m	1	0:20.13	62.6 km/h	8.5L	$4.80	0:19.53	0:19.53	NG	$2,630	$375	7	1. Infamous Statham 2. Chief Lightning 3. Fortified
6th of 7	17/10/25	Goulburn	350m	3	0:20.13	62.6 km/h	3.5L	$8.50	0:19.88	0:19.64	NG	$2,630	-	78	1. Queen Era 2. Travelling Gem 3. Canya Supersonic
78 Day Spell
4th of 8	31/7/25	Dapto	297m	1	0:17.19	62.2 km/h	4.3L	$2.00	0:16.90	0:16.90	NG	$2,630	$75	54	1. Forners Storm 2. Batgirl 3. Dynamic Sunny
54 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	7/6/25	Dubbo	318m	1	0:18.31	62.5 km/h	1.0L	$1.30	0:18.23	0:18.23	NG	$2,630	$505	8	1. Fusion Mint 2. Fortified 3. Aunty Meeka
3rd of 5	30/5/25	Wagga	320m	2	0:18.47	62.4 km/h	0.8L	$1.10	0:18.41	0:18.07	NG	$2,630	$375	9	1. Kostecki 2. Wilson's Pick 3. Fortified
1st of 7	21/5/25	Temora	330m	8	0:18.57	64.0 km/h	2.3L	$2.20	0:18.57	0:18.57	NG	$2,630	$1,675	4	1. Fortified 2. Scarlet's Desire 3. Trixie's Chance

Bala Ace (2) 6422242x42
Trainer: Kenneth Gray (Young)
Prize Money: $99,350
Win / Place: 37% / 68%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: AEROPLANE ANNIE (AUS)

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Rating

Stats

Career

48: 18-14-1

Track

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

4: 0-3-0

Season

3: 0-2-0

Metro

26: 12-5-1

Country

22: 6-9-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Hit the frame latest (19.96) when second at this track in a NG. Has two wins and two placings from six starts from the draw. Makes strong appeal.

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	24/10/25	Goulburn	350m	4	0:19.96	63.1 km/h	2.0L	$4.80	0:19.82	0:19.53	NG	$2,630	$505	7	1. Queen Era 2. Bala Ace 3. Florence First
4th of 7	17/10/25	Goulburn	350m	2	0:20.04	62.9 km/h	2.3L	$5.50	0:19.88	0:19.64	NG	$2,630	$75	74	1. Queen Era 2. Travelling Gem 3. Canya Supersonic
74 Day Spell
2nd of 6	4/8/25	Wagga	400m	2	0:22.95	62.7 km/h	0.1L	$1.30	0:22.94	0:22.94	NG	$1,480	$220	10	1. Aston Clooney 2. Bala Ace 3. Zipping Mufasa
4th of 7	25/7/25	Wagga	400m	4	0:23.46	61.4 km/h	3.5L	$2.20	0:23.21	0:23.21	NG	$2,630	$75	34	1. Let's Go Legend 2. Westside Bliss 3. Kostecki
34 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	21/6/25	Grafton	350m	8	0:20.06	62.8 km/h	6.8L	$7.00	0:19.58	0:19.58	NG	$54,000	$8,500	6	1. Badger's Beast 2. Bala Ace 3. Divorce Source
2nd of 8	15/6/25	Grafton	350m	7	0:20.08	62.7 km/h	5.0L	$7.50	0:19.73	0:19.73	NG	$6,580	$1,000	16	1. Badger's Beast 2. Bala Ace 3. Beer Money

Pure Silver (3) 3551522243
Trainer: Neil Staines (Yass)
Prize Money: $47,615
Win / Place: 17% / 65%

3 yo Black D

Sire: PINDARI EXPRESS (AUS)

Dam: WHERE'S THE LADY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

73: 13-19-16

Track

36: 9-12-6

Trk/Dst

15: 5-5-5

Distance

16: 5-5-5

Season

8: 1-3-1

Metro

19: 1-4-4

Country

54: 12-15-12

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-2

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	6	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	17	5	12	8	7	8	8	8
1st	3	1	3	2	1	0	1	2
2nd	4	1	1	2	4	3	2	2
3rd	6	1	0	1	1	2	2	3

Comments

Finished third last time (20.14) over 350m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Looks to have the job ahead.

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	24/10/25	Goulburn	350m	7	0:20.14	62.6 km/h	4.8L	$7.50	0:19.80	0:19.53	NG	$2,630	$375	7	1. Juno Herrera 2. Canya Supersonic 3. Pure Silver
4th of 7	17/10/25	Goulburn	440m	6	0:25.16	63.0 km/h	3.5L	$2.60	0:24.91	0:24.50	GR 5	$3,690	$75	7	1. Boss Bandit 2. Irinka Alana 3. Big Ted
2nd of 8	10/10/25	Goulburn	440m	5	0:25.56	62.0 km/h	0.5L	$2.70	0:25.53	0:25.23	GR 5	$3,110	$635	7	1. Big Ted 2. Pure Silver 3. Jet Black Cold
2nd of 8	3/10/25	Goulburn	440m	6	0:24.77	63.9 km/h	3.5L	$8.50	0:24.53	0:24.53	GR 5	$3,110	$635	7	1. Aussie's Queen 2. Pure Silver 3. Indentations
2nd of 6	26/9/25	Goulburn	350m	8	0:20.09	62.7 km/h	5.8L	$7.50	0:19.68	0:19.68	FFA	$2,630	$505	7	1. Unleash In Miami 2. Pure Silver 3. Flamenco Ethics
5th of 8	19/9/25	Goulburn	440m	7	0:25.10	63.1 km/h	8.3L	$91	0:24.51	0:24.24	NG	$3,430	-	9	1. Wyong Dallas 2. Taw Major 3. Taormina

First Train Out (4) 33217x1117
Trainer: Sophie Bilal (Wollogorang)
Prize Money: $20,795
Win / Place: 47% / 71%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: LEGENDARY LASS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 10-1-4

Track

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

4: 3-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

19: 10-1-4

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 350m. Last start finished last in a NG on October 24 over 350m at this track behind Queen Era beaten 6 lengths (20.25). Expected to go very well.

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 7	24/10/25	Goulburn	350m	2	0:20.25	62.2 km/h	6.0L	$2.70	0:19.82	0:19.53	NG	$2,630	-	7	1. Queen Era 2. Bala Ace 3. Florence First
1st of 7	17/10/25	Goulburn	350m	1	0:19.72	63.9 km/h	2.3L	$1.70	0:19.72	0:19.64	GR 3/4	$2,630	$1,675	11	1. First Train Out 2. Rev On Reggie 3. Revved Up
1st of 5	6/10/25	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.44	64.3 km/h	6.3L	$1.70	0:20.44	0:20.44	GR 4/5	$2,490	$1,575	28	1. First Train Out 2. Spring Breezing 3. Queen Charlm
1st of 8	8/9/25	Nowra	365m	7	0:20.57	63.9 km/h	0.1L	$2.20	0:20.57	0:20.49	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	108	1. First Train Out 2. Skedaddle Louise 3. Any More Trains
108 Day Spell
7th of 8	23/5/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.33	62.9 km/h	8.3L	$6.50	0:23.79	0:23.77	GR 5 FIN	$3,360	-	7	1. Cookie Man 2. Nigel Devere 3. Natalie Bale
1st of 7	16/5/25	Bendigo	425m	7	0:23.99	63.8 km/h	1.0L	$2.30	0:23.99	0:23.64	GR 5 H	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. First Train Out 2. Aston Corleone 3. Blackpool Viper

Florence First (5) 1311111113
Trainer: Garry Edwards (Nowra Hill)
Prize Money: $21,940
Win / Place: 55% / 75%

Unbeaten from the Box

2 yo White/Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: WHERE'S ELLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 11-2-2

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

8: 7-0-1

Country

20: 11-2-2

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	0	2	0	0

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

Comments

Found the going tougher last start when third over 350m at this track. That followed a win two back in 20.38 beating Mount Fuji over 365m at Nowra. Tempted to look elsewhere.

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 7	24/10/25	Goulburn	350m	8	0:20.01	63.0 km/h	2.5L	$3.50	0:19.82	0:19.53	NG	$2,630	$375	15	1. Queen Era 2. Bala Ace 3. Florence First
1st of 6	9/10/25	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.38	64.5 km/h	2.0L	$1.30	0:20.38	0:20.38	GR 4	$2,490	$1,575	10	1. Florence First 2. Mount Fuji 3. Nicko Jack
1st of 8	29/9/25	Nowra	365m	7	0:20.54	64.0 km/h	1.0L	$1.70	0:20.54	0:20.54	GR 4/5	$2,490	$1,575	7	1. Florence First 2. Linkin Park 3. Nicko Jack
1st of 8	22/9/25	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.65	63.6 km/h	0.3L	$1.70	0:20.65	0:20.65	GR 5	$3,420	$2,500	7	1. Florence First 2. Skedaddle Louise 3. Donna Don't Stop
1st of 8	15/9/25	Nowra	365m	4	0:20.43	64.3 km/h	1.0L	$1.60	0:20.43	0:20.43	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	28	1. Florence First 2. Nicko King 3. Kung Fu Bay
1st of 8	18/8/25	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.54	64.0 km/h	1.5L	$3.30	0:20.54	0:20.46	GR 5	$3,420	$2,500	7	1. Florence First 2. Where's Derek 3. Ashby Doha

Be Wowed (6) 1113112355
Trainer: Ruth Matic (Canyonleigh)
Prize Money: $47,145
Win / Place: 37% / 75%

Box Specialist

3 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: MISS COVER GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 17-14-3

Track

20: 7-8-1

Trk/Dst

11: 4-3-0

Distance

12: 4-3-0

Season

9: 4-1-2

Metro

10: 1-4-1

Country

35: 16-10-2

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	5	1	0	0

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

Comments

Has finished fifth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 350m. Has run very fast time at this course and distance. Worth including.

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	24/10/25	Goulburn	350m	3	0:19.97	63.1 km/h	2.8L	$5.50	0:19.77	0:19.53	NG	$2,630	-	41	1. Raging Tick 2. Gets Late Early 3. Cawbourne Leota
41 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	13/9/25	Wentworth Park	520m	8	0:30.23	61.9 km/h	7.5L	$6.50	0:29.70	0:29.40	GR 5	$8,900	-	7	1. Black Myth Wave 2. Still Available 3. My Monroe
3rd of 6	6/9/25	Wentworth Park	520m	8	0:30.16	62.1 km/h	6.0L	$6.00	0:29.73	0:29.58	GR 5	$8,900	$1,175	5	1. Canya Brew It 2. Screeching 3. Be Wowed
2nd of 8	1/9/25	Nowra	365m	8	0:21.03	62.5 km/h	1.0L	$1.50	0:20.96	0:20.66	NG	$4,930	$700	7	1. Mount Fuji 2. Be Wowed 3. All Powered Up
1st of 6	25/8/25	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.27	64.8 km/h	1.0L	$3.20	0:20.27	0:20.27	NG	$2,630	$1,675	3	1. Be Wowed 2. Where's Fernando 3. August Bob
1st of 6	22/8/25	Goulburn	440m	1	0:25.10	63.1 km/h	0.1L	$1.50	0:25.10	0:25.00	GR 4/5	$3,290	-	7	1. Be Wowed 2. Little Granny 3. General Lee

Where's Fernando (7) 1161115825
Trainer: Jeffory Alaban (Windang)
Prize Money: $35,205
Win / Place: 42% / 77%

2 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: WHERE'S ELLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 15-7-5

Track

3: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

4: 0-1-0

Country

35: 15-7-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (20.06) in a NG, finishing a 6 length fifth. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Among the chances on best.

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	24/10/25	Goulburn	350m	7	0:20.06	62.8 km/h	5.8L	$3.40	0:19.65	0:19.53	NG	$2,630	-	60	1. Travelling Gem 2. O'Keefe 3. Overflow Jill
60 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 6	25/8/25	Nowra	365m	2	0:20.35	64.6 km/h	1.0L	$1.70	0:20.27	0:20.27	NG	$2,630	$505	10	1. Be Wowed 2. Where's Fernando 3. August Bob
8th of 8	15/8/25	Goulburn	440m	5	0:25.41	62.3 km/h	8.0L	$2.80	0:24.85	0:24.85	GR 4/5	$3,290	-	14	1. Balmoral Queen 2. Reece Unleashed 3. Be Wowed
5th of 8	1/8/25	Richmond	401m	3	0:23.04	62.7 km/h	11.8L	$11	0:22.22	0:22.22	NG	$18,075	-	7	1. Badger's Beast 2. Rema's Amethyst 3. Gets Late Early
1st of 7	25/7/25	Richmond	401m	4	0:22.72	63.5 km/h	1.5L	$1.70	0:22.72	0:22.43	NG	$2,630	$1,675	4	1. Where's Fernando 2. Red Rock Royals 3. Poco Rico
1st of 6	21/7/25	Nowra	365m	5	0:20.45	64.3 km/h	5.3L	$1.20	0:20.45	0:20.45	FFA	$2,630	$1,675	28	1. Where's Fernando 2. Stew Bob 3. Nicko Jack

Blazing Ferrero (8) 143x133457
Trainer: Paul Braddon (Cowra)
Prize Money: $51,475
Win / Place: 36% / 73%

3 yo Black D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: FERRERO MISS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 23-14-9

Track

16: 4-8-1

Trk/Dst

16: 4-8-1

Distance

16: 4-8-1

Season

6: 1-0-2

Country

63: 23-14-9

1st Up

3: 2-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	9	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 350m at this track. Hard to have this time.

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
7th of 8	24/10/25	Goulburn	350m	6	0:20.29	62.1 km/h	7.0L	$4.20	0:19.80	0:19.53	NG	$2,630	-	7	1. Juno Herrera 2. Canya Supersonic 3. Pure Silver
5th of 7	17/10/25	Goulburn	350m	8	0:20.11	62.7 km/h	3.3L	$9.00	0:19.88	0:19.64	NG	$2,630	-	6	1. Queen Era 2. Travelling Gem 3. Canya Supersonic
4th of 7	11/10/25	Dubbo	318m	7	0:18.36	62.4 km/h	5.0L	$15	0:18.01	0:18.01	NG	$2,630	$75	8	1. Travelling Gem 2. Blaine Keeping 3. Peach Mac
3rd of 6	3/10/25	Goulburn	350m	4	0:20.41	61.7 km/h	8.0L	$11	0:19.85	0:19.84	NG	$2,630	$375	13	1. Travelling Gem 2. Unleash In Miami 3. Blazing Ferrero
3rd of 8	20/9/25	Dubbo	318m	2	0:18.52	61.8 km/h	2.8L	$2.80	0:18.32	0:18.08	NG	$2,630	$375	5	1. Armatree Violet 2. Blaine Keeping 3. Blazing Ferrero
1st of 8	15/9/25	Dubbo	318m	6	0:18.35	62.4 km/h	6.0L	$1.60	0:18.35	0:18.31	NG	$1,280	$870	121	1. Blazing Ferrero 2. Blue Symbol 3. Armatree Violet
121 Day Spell

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