Warragul Race 8

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SHAQ IN BLACK (6) held his own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only a long neck (25.79) behind Furioso Rick at this track. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Top prospect. BLINKED (2) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when eighth at The Meadows over 525m behind To Peru (31.33) in a Grade 5. Comes through a solid form race last start. Likely to be about the mark. STRIKE IT MIKE (1) is a fast beginner but out of character last time when always well back and missed the placings, finishing seventh (25.88) in a Grade 5 at Shepparton. Solid record here winning five races. One of the main contenders. DOONGALLA SERENA (4) is not to be discarded.

Distance: 460m
Class: Mixed 4/5
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Strike It Mike (1) 5731711157
Trainer: Matthew Clark (Briagolong)
Prize Money: $21,880
Win / Place: 21% / 52%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: ANTS IN PANTS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 9-5-8

Track

28: 5-5-6

Trk/Dst

8: 1-1-1

Distance

9: 1-1-1

Season

16: 5-0-2

Metro

6: 2-0-1

Country

36: 7-5-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	6	2	0	0

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

Comments

Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 7th in a Grade 5 on December 1 over 450m at Shepparton behind All Whiskey beaten 5.5 lengths (25.88). Has a fast 25.91 PB at this course and distance. Hard to beat.

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	1/12/25	Shepparton	450m	5	0:25.88	62.6 km/h	5.5L	$10	0:25.50	0:25.25	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. All Whiskey 2. Sweet Love 3. Meteorology
5th of 8	23/11/25	Sale	510m	8	0:29.26	62.7 km/h	5.9L	$19	0:28.85	0:28.85	GR 4/5	$3,880	-	6	1. Select Airley 2. Twisted Fantasy 3. Akina Jack
1st of 8	17/11/25	Sandown	515m	2	0:29.91	62.0 km/h	1.0L	$5.50	0:29.91	0:29.19	GR 5	$3,340	$2,230	5	1. Strike It Mike 2. Where's Dennis 3. Party Out Back
1st of 8	12/11/25	Sale	435m	4	0:24.75	63.3 km/h	5.0L	$3.20	0:24.75	0:24.75	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	5	1. Strike It Mike 2. Say It Loud 3. Valencia Tilly
1st of 8	7/11/25	Warragul	400m	6	0:22.78	63.2 km/h	4.5L	$2.70	0:22.78	0:22.63	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	6	1. Strike It Mike 2. Spicy Minx 3. Blow Torch
7th of 8	1/11/25	Sandown	515m	2	0:30.56	60.7 km/h	6.8L	$2.90	0:30.12	0:29.39	GR 5 FIN	$3,880	-	5	1. Leviathan 2. Trust Me 3. Bun Quake

Blinked (2) 6232661488
Trainer: Max Cameron (Cranbourne)
Prize Money: $20,260
Win / Place: 16% / 43%

3 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: DISTINCT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 8-8-5

Track

27: 5-4-2

Trk/Dst

16: 3-4-2

Distance

16: 3-4-2

Season

19: 3-4-2

Metro

19: 3-4-3

Country

29: 5-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished last in a Grade 5 on November 28 over 525m at The Meadows behind To Peru beaten 10 lengths (31.33). Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.

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	28/11/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:31.33	60.3 km/h	10.8L	$5.00	0:30.62	0:29.78	GR 5	$3,340	-	7	1. To Peru 2. Dad's Surprise 3. Affordability
8th of 8	21/11/25	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.75	61.9 km/h	13.3L	$8.00	0:25.82	0:25.82	GR 5	$2,930	-	4	1. Ballistic Blaze 2. Petit Cherie 3. I'm Easy
4th of 8	17/11/25	Sandown	515m	2	0:29.91	62.0 km/h	4.6L	$8.50	0:29.59	0:29.19	GR 4/5	$3,880	$75	4	1. Do Something 2. Barefoot Elsa 3. Not Our Fault
1st of 8	13/11/25	Warragul	460m	6	0:25.90	63.9 km/h	1.9L	$3.20	0:25.90	0:25.90	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	4	1. Blinked 2. Hocus Pocus 3. Bengal Beast
6th of 7	9/11/25	Sale	435m	8	0:24.93	62.8 km/h	5.3L	$15	0:24.56	0:24.32	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. Dr. Azure 2. Mad Hatter Rose 3. Dr. Leviate
6th of 8	1/11/25	Sandown	595m	6	0:34.96	61.3 km/h	9.0L	$13	0:34.36	0:34.36	GR 4/5	$4,450	-	5	1. Galactic Spartan 2. Count The Stars 3. Annabella Rose

Scout Ace (3) 5141741452
Trainer: Dawn Johnston (Toongabbie)
Prize Money: $20,745
Win / Place: 15% / 40%

2 yo White/BDL B

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: SOMERTON ROSE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 7-4-7

Track

12: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

11: 0-2-0

Distance

12: 0-2-0

Season

15: 3-1-2

Metro

23: 6-1-5

Country

21: 1-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Ran a better race when second behind Betty's Garden at this track last start over 460m (26.06). Good beginner who shouldn't be far away in the run.

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	28/11/25	Warragul	460m	4	0:26.06	63.5 km/h	3.7L	$19	0:25.80	0:25.57	GR 5	$2,930	$600	11	1. Betty's Garden 2. Scout Ace 3. Petit Cherie
5th of 8	17/11/25	Sandown	515m	5	0:29.92	62.0 km/h	4.6L	$31	0:29.59	0:29.19	GR 4/5	$3,880	-	7	1. Do Something 2. Barefoot Elsa 3. Not Our Fault
4th of 8	10/11/25	Sandown	515m	3	0:30.08	61.6 km/h	11.0L	$21	0:29.31	0:29.28	GR 4/5	$3,880	$75	9	1. Valenzuela 2. Texas President 3. Weblec Snoop
1st of 8	1/11/25	Sandown	515m	5	0:29.72	62.4 km/h	1.8L	$5.50	0:29.72	0:29.39	GR 5	$3,340	$2,230	5	1. Scout Ace 2. South Thailand 3. Whatever George
4th of 8	27/10/25	Sandown	515m	3	0:30.25	61.3 km/h	8.4L	$27	0:29.66	0:29.62	GR 4/5	$3,880	$75	7	1. Talcott Bale 2. Blinked 3. Blame Her
7th of 7	20/10/25	Sandown	515m	7	0:29.93	61.9 km/h	9.4L	$41	0:29.27	0:29.27	GR 4/5	$3,880	-	7	1. Accredited 2. Feikuai Calvin 3. Paw Fabian

Doongalla Serena (4) 1228177257
Trainer: Dennis Langley (Pakenham)
Prize Money: $11,280
Win / Place: 13% / 40%

2 yo Black B

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: JOE'S DOLLY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 4-3-5

Track

14: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

10: 1-1-3

Distance

10: 1-1-3

Season

15: 2-3-1

Metro

16: 3-2-2

Country

14: 1-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	3	0	0

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

Comments

Goes well at this track and trip. Most recently finished 7th in a Grade 5 on November 28 over 525m at The Meadows behind Caly Jet beaten 8 lengths (30.69). Leading 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
7th of 8	28/11/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.69	61.6 km/h	8.5L	$8.50	0:30.12	0:29.78	GR 5	$3,340	-	7	1. Caly Jet 2. Handsome Ratio 3. Rowdy's Beast
5th of 8	21/11/25	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.31	62.9 km/h	6.4L	$41	0:25.87	0:25.82	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Paw Jasta 2. To Peru 3. Westside Wizard
2nd of 5	14/11/25	Warragul	460m	6	0:26.04	63.6 km/h	1.7L	$20	0:25.92	0:25.72	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	4	1. Amron Sammy 2. Doongalla Serena 3. King Plum
7th of 8	10/11/25	Sandown	515m	6	0:30.37	61.0 km/h	15.2L	$51	0:29.31	0:29.28	GR 4/5	$3,880	-	11	1. Valenzuela 2. Texas President 3. Weblec Snoop
7th of 7	30/10/25	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.33	61.1 km/h	15.3L	$51	0:29.32	0:28.94	GR 5	$8,790	-	17	1. Slick Badger 2. Handsome Ratio 3. Aston Countach
1st of 8	13/10/25	Sandown	515m	5	0:29.87	62.1 km/h	2.8L	$4.50	0:29.87	0:29.40	GR 5	$3,340	$2,230	21	1. Doongalla Serena 2. Rumour Confirmed 3. Billy Ray Mikado

It's Mikado Time (5) 1121626416
Trainer: Paul Jones (Hoddles Creek)
Prize Money: $54,600
Win / Place: 52% / 80%

2 yo Black D

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: JUST ONE MOMENT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 11-4-2

Track

6: 2-2-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-1

Distance

4: 1-1-1

Season

8: 2-2-0

Metro

3: 0-1-1

Country

18: 11-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Bendigo over 425m in 23.77. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 515m at Sandown at Grade 5 level. Hard to recommend 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	17/11/25	Sandown	515m	3	0:30.46	60.9 km/h	14.3L	$3.50	0:29.46	0:29.19	GR 5	$3,340	-	31	1. Gold Code 2. Akina Jack 3. Zap Devere
31 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 5	17/10/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:23.77	64.4 km/h	0.5L	$1.50	0:23.77	0:23.75	MX 3/4	$3,360	$2,250	7	1. It's Mikado Time 2. Michigan 3. Magnet Mover
4th of 7	10/10/25	Bendigo	500m	8	0:28.37	63.4 km/h	6.8L	$1.90	0:27.93	0:27.93	GR 5 H	$3,340	$75	5	1. Key Philosophy 2. Galento 3. Dr. Yellowstone
6th of 7	5/10/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.22	63.2 km/h	9.3L	$4.20	0:23.60	0:23.58	SPEC H	$7,330	-	9	1. Canya Ultimate 2. Dr. Asher 3. Cookie Man
2nd of 7	26/9/25	Warragul	400m	3	0:22.52	63.9 km/h	3.5L	$2.90	0:22.30	0:22.30	FFA	$3,360	$690	7	1. Blessed Rain 2. It's Mikado Time 3. Mick Swagger
6th of 8	19/9/25	Warragul	460m	8	0:26.46	62.6 km/h	8.3L	$2.20	0:25.89	0:25.54	SPEC H	$3,360	-	9	1. Accredited 2. Aston Rayner 3. Ridiculous

Shaq In Black (6) 32611x6172
Trainer: Adam Hunter (TANJIL SOUTH)
Prize Money: $9,805
Win / Place: 28% / 57%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S A BLAZIN' (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 4-3-1

Track

4: 3-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 3-1-0

Distance

6: 4-1-0

Season

4: 1-1-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

13: 4-3-1

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Narrowly beaten last time at this track when only a long neck from the winner but did record a hot 25.79 for the 460m trip. Expected to push the clock again here.

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	28/11/25	Warragul	460m	6	0:25.79	64.2 km/h	0.4L	$2.40	0:25.76	0:25.57	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	7	1. Furioso Rick 2. Shaq In Black 3. Lapis Lazuli
7th of 7	21/11/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.79	61.7 km/h	15.5L	$2.30	0:23.71	0:23.55	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	7	1. Ready One 2. Platinum Release 3. Off The Beer
1st of 5	14/11/25	Warragul	460m	1	0:25.75	64.3 km/h	5.3L	$1.50	0:25.75	0:25.72	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	5	1. Shaq In Black 2. Zarude Bale 3. To Peru
6th of 8	9/11/25	Sale	435m	5	0:24.95	62.8 km/h	8.8L	$4.40	0:24.34	0:24.32	GR 5	$2,930	-	114	1. Deadly Grin 2. Dr. Patrick 3. Champagne Cuddle
114 Day Spell
1st of 8	18/7/25	Warragul	460m	1	0:25.94	63.8 km/h	1.5L	$1.30	0:25.94	0:25.75	MX 6/7	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Shaq In Black 2. Manila Phantom 3. Dr. Xanthic
1st of 7	11/7/25	Warragul	460m	7	0:26.18	63.3 km/h	0.8L	$1.60	0:26.18	0:25.85	MX 6/7	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Shaq In Black 2. Ian Albert 3. Rue Deville

Buster's Dream (7) 4411287445
Trainer: Arend Gringhuis (Ripplebrook)
Prize Money: $23,590
Win / Place: 14% / 32%

3 yo Black/WH D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: AVA'S DREAM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 12-10-5

Track

44: 6-5-0

Trk/Dst

30: 6-3-0

Distance

30: 6-3-0

Season

18: 3-1-2

Metro

14: 3-1-1

Country

69: 9-9-4

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	6	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	15	13	8	6	13	8	11
1st	0	4	1	2	3	0	0	2
2nd	1	0	3	1	0	1	0	4
3rd	0	0	3	0	1	1	0	0

Comments

Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in his races. Last start finished fifth over 460m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Not keen, needs to lift.

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
5th of 7	28/11/25	Warragul	460m	1	0:26.28	63.0 km/h	7.5L	$61	0:25.76	0:25.57	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Furioso Rick 2. Shaq In Black 3. Lapis Lazuli
4th of 8	21/11/25	Warragul	460m	3	0:26.45	62.6 km/h	9.1L	$81	0:25.82	0:25.82	GR 5	$2,930	$75	5	1. Ballistic Blaze 2. Petit Cherie 3. I'm Easy
4th of 8	16/11/25	Sale	510m	7	0:29.26	62.7 km/h	6.1L	$31	0:28.83	0:28.83	GR 4/5	$3,880	$75	5	1. Brindle Surprise 2. Mr. President 3. Joey
7th of 8	11/11/25	Warragul	460m	7	0:26.64	62.2 km/h	10.5L	$51	0:25.96	0:25.51	GR 5 H	$2,930	-	10	1. Just One Flex 2. Betty's Garden 3. Zinging Hot
8th of 8	1/11/25	Sandown	595m	3	0:35.42	60.5 km/h	15.8L	$20	0:34.36	0:34.36	GR 4/5	$4,450	-	5	1. Galactic Spartan 2. Count The Stars 3. Annabella Rose
2nd of 8	27/10/25	Sandown	595m	3	0:34.86	61.4 km/h	9.9L	$51	0:34.17	0:34.17	GR 4/5	$4,450	$920	7	1. Turn The Tide 2. Buster's Dream 3. King Ron

Especial Kai (8) 8113417221
Trainer: Elise Knott (Carnegie)
Prize Money: $14,975
Win / Place: 31% / 73%

2 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: ANTARCTIC LASS (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 6-4-4

Track

8: 3-3-1

Season

14: 4-3-3

Country

19: 6-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 1.3 lengths over 400m at this track in a handy (22.45), beating In Action. 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	28/11/25	Warragul	400m	3	0:22.45	64.1 km/h	1.3L	$3.00	0:22.45	0:22.20	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Especial Kai 2. In Action 3. Monkey Magic
2nd of 8	21/11/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:22.55	63.9 km/h	1.6L	$4.00	0:22.43	0:22.43	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	7	1. Blue Labubu 2. Especial Kai 3. Crackerjack Trev
2nd of 6	14/11/25	Warragul	400m	8	0:22.94	62.8 km/h	9.5L	$1.50	0:22.30	0:22.30	GR 5	$2,930	$600	5	1. Idyllic James 2. Especial Kai 3. Jayville Zoe
7th of 8	9/11/25	Sale	435m	4	0:25.15	62.3 km/h	10.4L	$2.70	0:24.42	0:24.32	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	11	1. Jolly Old Mac 2. Tanner Bale 3. Hammer Rose
1st of 8	29/10/25	Ballarat	450m	8	0:25.36	63.9 km/h	1.9L	$1.40	0:25.36	0:25.10	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Especial Kai 2. Spring Quiz 3. Sonia's Beauty
4th of 8	22/10/25	Ballarat	450m	3	0:25.76	62.9 km/h	3.5L	$10	0:25.53	0:25.32	R/A FIN	$3,360	$75	7	1. Canya Speed 2. Valedictorian 3. Regal Spencer

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