Angle Park Race 5

2025 The Spark H Pr2 Division1

Prize Money: $2,400

GUNNING BANDIT (8) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame last run (24.59) at Goulburn. One of the leading chances. CARUGGI (1) was safely held last time out, finishing sixth at Murray Bridge over 530m behind Moscow Chick (30.92) in a Grade 5. Was in the money the start prior. Strong form has emerged from his last run. Can measure up this time. OPTIMISTIC REIGN (3) turned in a fair run last time from the squeeze finishing fifth by 3 lengths (31.07). Solid record here at the distance winning three races. Has a win and three minor placings from four starts from this draw. Leading chance. CRYSTAL CROWN (4) good strike-rate and a bold showing is expected here.

Distance: 530m
Class: SE
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Caruggi (1) 8428262236
Trainer: Clint Trengove (Lewiston)
Prize Money: $17,500
Win / Place: 10% / 47%

3 yo FWN D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: NORDEGREN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 4-8-6

Distance

3: 0-1-1

Season

9: 0-4-1

Metro

19: 2-2-4

Country

19: 2-6-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (30.92) at Murray Bridge in a Grade 5, finishing sixth and beaten 13 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Leading chance.

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	21/11/25	Murray Bridge	530m	7	0:30.92	61.7 km/h	13.5L	$26	0:29.97	0:29.97	GR 5	$1,980	-	7	1. Moscow Chick 2. Reality Is 3. Aussie Wish
3rd of 6	14/11/25	Murray Bridge	530m	7	0:30.38	62.8 km/h	3.5L	$27	0:30.14	0:30.14	GR 5/6	$4,050	$405	5	1. Paw Shayna 2. Fear The Dragon 3. Caruggi
2nd of 6	9/11/25	Murray Bridge	530m	4	0:30.72	62.1 km/h	3.0L	$4.20	0:30.51	0:30.32	SPEC	$1,980	$400	51	1. Chuck A Party 2. Caruggi 3. Swiper
51 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	19/9/25	Ballarat	450m	7	0:25.93	62.5 km/h	3.0L	$4.60	0:25.72	0:25.65	GR 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. My Cool Jack 2. Caruggi 3. Ambani
6th of 7	13/9/25	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.68	62.1 km/h	9.9L	$7.50	0:25.99	0:25.66	GR 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Kelly Jane 2. Cash The Lot 3. Mira Bale
2nd of 7	9/9/25	Geelong	400m	3	0:23.00	62.6 km/h	2.8L	$2.60	0:22.82	0:22.55	GR 5	$1,530	$320	25	1. Little Narla 2. Caruggi 3. My Bro Jill

Nitro Bolt (2) 3254332443
Trainer: Donald Turner (LEWISTON)
Prize Money: $4,170
Win / Place: 4.35% / 36%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SH AVATAR (AUS)

Dam: BETTY BOWL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 2-7-8

Track

21: 1-4-2

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Season

21: 0-5-5

Metro

21: 1-4-2

Country

25: 1-3-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished third last start (20.45) at big odds over 350m at Murray Bridge Straight. Drawn close to the inside. Must be included.

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 4	9/12/25	Murray Bdge Straight	350m	1	0:20.45	61.6 km/h	7.8L	$26	0:19.90	0:19.52	GR 6	$1,060	$105	7	1. Finniss Cheers 2. Victa Howard 3. Nitro Bolt
4th of 6	2/12/25	Murray Bdge Straight	300m	2	0:17.21	62.8 km/h	2.5L	$23	0:17.03	0:16.54	GR 6	$1,060	-	6	1. Finniss Cheers 2. Urana Uno 3. Finniss Gem
4th of 5	26/11/25	Gawler	531m	2	0:31.70	60.3 km/h	2.5L	$9.50	0:31.52	0:31.52	GR 6	$1,080	-	7	1. Federal Lady 2. Nitro Neo 3. Spring Diesel
2nd of 5	19/11/25	Gawler	531m	6	0:31.48	60.7 km/h	2.5L	$26	0:31.30	0:31.03	TG1-4W	$1,010	$185	3	1. Zipping Migaloo 2. Nitro Bolt 3. Spring Diesel
3rd of 6	16/11/25	Gawler	400m	2	0:23.44	61.4 km/h	6.5L	$71	0:22.98	0:22.63	GR 6	$1,520	$150	9	1. Mundulla 2. Life's A Bounty 3. Nitro Bolt
3rd of 5	7/11/25	Gawler	400m	2	0:23.38	61.6 km/h	6.3L	$18	0:22.94	0:22.70	TG1-4W	$1,010	$150	3	1. Lala Effie 2. Urana Jam Donut 3. Nitro Bolt

Optimistic Reign (3) 6121155725
Trainer: Robyn Mackellar (Lewiston)
Prize Money: $15,360
Win / Place: 15% / 56%

2 yo White/Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: HOLY REIGN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 5-6-7

Track

24: 3-3-5

Trk/Dst

23: 3-3-5

Distance

23: 3-3-5

Season

14: 4-4-0

Metro

24: 3-3-5

Country

8: 2-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	4	0	0

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

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fifth (31.07) at this track over 530m. Strong form emerging from the that last run. Leading chance.

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 6	27/11/25	Angle Park	530m	4	0:31.07	61.4 km/h	3.0L	$6.00	0:30.85	0:30.65	Other	$3,680	-	7	1. Gebrselassie 2. I'm Vanilla Baby 3. Cool Blue You
2nd of 5	20/11/25	Angle Park	530m	8	0:31.02	61.5 km/h	2.8L	$4.00	0:30.82	0:30.82	Other	$2,100	$420	7	1. Gebrselassie 2. Optimistic Reign 3. Agent Twenty One
7th of 7	13/11/25	Angle Park	595m	8	0:35.40	60.5 km/h	14.3L	$9.00	0:34.40	0:34.40	GR 6	$4,050	-	7	1. Bacardi Girl 2. Take A Little 3. Gebrselassie
5th of 6	6/11/25	Angle Park	530m	2	0:31.56	60.5 km/h	5.3L	$2.90	0:31.18	0:30.40	Other	$3,680	-	7	1. That Smile 2. Ivory Pygmy 3. South Stand Envy
5th of 5	30/10/25	Angle Park	530m	8	0:31.27	61.0 km/h	7.0L	$3.40	0:30.78	0:30.51	Other	$2,100	-	4	1. Utter Madness 2. That Smile 3. Fencer Max
1st of 5	26/10/25	Gawler	531m	4	0:31.32	61.0 km/h	6.0L	$1.30	0:31.32	0:30.46	GR 6	$1,740	$1,215	10	1. Optimistic Reign 2. Stunner 3. Oh Sadie

Crystal Crown (4) 31
Trainer: Brenda Oakey (Two Wells)
Prize Money: $2,225
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

1 yo FWN B

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: LEVITATION (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-1

Track

2: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Distance

2: 1-0-1

Season

2: 1-0-1

Metro

2: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led throughout to score when a one length winner (30.97) over 530m at this track. Has hit winning form and can go on with it.

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 6	4/12/25	Angle Park	530m	1	0:30.97	61.6 km/h	1.0L	$4.20	0:30.97	0:30.18	GR 6/MDN	$2,785	$1,945	7	1. Crystal Crown 2. Zipping Neeson 3. Algorithm
3rd of 5	27/11/25	Angle Park	530m	5	0:31.49	60.6 km/h	6.3L	$6.00	0:31.05	0:30.65	MDN	$2,785	$280	-	1. Big Stretch 2. Algorithm 3. Crystal Crown

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Box

Ran

Avg. Speed

Margin

Win Time

BON

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Days

Result

1st of 6

4/12/25

Angle Park

530m

0:30.97

61.6 km/h

1.0L

$4.20

0:30.97

0:30.18

GR 6/MDN

$2,785

$1,945

1. Crystal Crown

2. Zipping Neeson

3. Algorithm

3rd of 5

27/11/25

Angle Park

530m

0:31.49

60.6 km/h

6.3L

$6.00

0:31.05

0:30.65

MDN

$2,785

$280

1. Big Stretch

2. Algorithm

3. Crystal Crown

Child Of Light (6) 5x25132522
Trainer: Bosko Stamenkovic (Two Wells)
Prize Money: $8,285
Win / Place: 20% / 58%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Black B

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: KAILUA PEARL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 5-5-4

Track

14: 2-4-2

Trk/Dst

7: 1-2-1

Distance

7: 1-2-1

Season

8: 1-4-1

Metro

14: 2-4-2

Country

10: 3-1-2

1st Up

5: 1-2-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished in the minors at big odds last time when second (31.10) at this track, making it two placings on end. 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
2nd of 5	4/12/25	Angle Park	530m	6	0:31.10	61.4 km/h	2.3L	$10	0:30.94	0:30.18	GR 6	$3,680	$740	7	1. Disco Zorro 2. Child Of Light 3. Needs Space
2nd of 5	27/11/25	Angle Park	530m	6	0:31.32	60.9 km/h	6.3L	$10	0:30.87	0:30.65	GR 6	$3,680	$740	7	1. Adhana Martina 2. Child Of Light 3. Lala Effie
5th of 5	20/11/25	Angle Park	530m	6	0:31.44	60.7 km/h	8.8L	$15	0:30.82	0:30.82	Other	$2,100	-	28	1. Gebrselassie 2. Optimistic Reign 3. Agent Twenty One
2nd of 6	23/10/25	Angle Park	342m	2	0:19.71	62.5 km/h	5.5L	$7.50	0:19.32	0:19.32	GR 6	$2,030	$405	6	1. Flying Artie 2. Child Of Light 3. Bonmati
3rd of 8	17/10/25	Angle Park	342m	4	0:20.28	60.7 km/h	1.0L	$4.60	0:20.21	0:19.57	GR 5	$1,710	$170	4	1. Lost At Sea 2. Indie Or Jill 3. Child Of Light
1st of 6	13/10/25	Angle Park	342m	2	0:19.71	62.5 km/h	1.5L	$3.00	0:19.71	0:19.48	GR 6	$1,520	-	7	1. Child Of Light 2. Phoenix Amelia 3. Loving It Sweet

Gunning Bandit (8) 2112
Trainer: Cameron Forshaw (Lewiston)
Prize Money: $4,100
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

1 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: COAST MODEL (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 2-2-0

Season

4: 2-2-0

Country

4: 2-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished in the placings last time but the run prior he was an eye-catching winner scoring by one length in a Grade 5 at Goulburn. Rates a top chance if runs up to time two back.

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 8	31/10/25	Goulburn	440m	1	0:24.59	64.4 km/h	0.8L	$4.00	0:24.54	0:24.27	GR 5	$3,110	$635	7	1. Consigliere 2. Gunning Bandit 3. Despicable Dash
1st of 8	24/10/25	Goulburn	440m	4	0:25.02	63.3 km/h	1.0L	$5.50	0:25.02	0:24.53	GR 5	$3,110	$1,975	7	1. Gunning Bandit 2. Louie The Fly 3. Boss Bandit
1st of 7	17/10/25	Goulburn	350m	1	0:19.94	63.2 km/h	1.0L	$2.30	0:19.94	0:19.64	MDN	$1,790	$1,175	7	1. Gunning Bandit 2. Flash Bandit 3. Viva La Ziva
2nd of 8	10/10/25	Goulburn	350m	4	0:20.83	60.5 km/h	4.8L	$7.00	0:20.49	0:19.90	MDN	$1,790	$315	-	1. Wonder I Do 2. Gunning Bandit 3. Spring Sabalenka

Showtime Mclaren (7) 3554845x54
Trainer: Tania Foster (Hahndorf)
Prize Money: $7,280
Win / Place: 4.41% / 27%

3 yo Black B

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: MCLAREN MYSTIQUE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 3-5-11

Track

39: 3-3-6

Trk/Dst

21: 1-2-3

Distance

24: 1-2-4

Season

2: 0-0-0

Metro

39: 3-3-6

Country

29: 0-2-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 342m at this track. Can't enthuse on this occasion.

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
4th of 6	25/11/25	Angle Park	342m	5	0:20.54	59.9 km/h	9.3L	$14	0:19.90	0:19.67	TG1-4W	$1,005	$125	7	1. Kicker Dusty 2. On The Strip 3. Sebon Diva
5th of 6	18/11/25	Angle Park	342m	8	0:20.43	60.3 km/h	5.3L	$13	0:20.05	0:19.84	TG1-4W	$1,010	-	119	1. Aston Biden 2. Stella Swift 3. Back To Work
119 Day Spell
99th of 1	12/11/25	Angle Park	342m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00	0:20.28		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Showtime McLaren 2. 3.
5th of 5	22/7/25	Murray Bdge Straight	300m	6	0:17.59	61.4 km/h	11.0L	$16	0:16.82	0:16.38	GR 6	$1,060	-	12	1. Bourne Midnight 2. Fire Stone 3. Commando Raid
4th of 6	10/7/25	Angle Park	530m	5	0:31.59	60.4 km/h	8.0L	$41	0:31.03	0:30.04	GR 6	$3,680	-	21	1. Rock On Bub 2. Back To Work 3. Paw Electra
8th of 8	19/6/25	Angle Park	595m	2	0:35.59	60.2 km/h	16.3L	$101	0:34.46	0:34.46	GR 6	$4,420	-	7	1. Isabella's Blitz 2. Home Town 3. Vista Cadmium

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