Gosford Race 5

We Stand With Tasmania 1-4 Win Final F

Prize Money: $9,300

DANCING BELLA (2) is yet to miss the placings in an excellent record this trip which boasts two wins. In the money last time at this track (35.67) in a Grade 5, finishing a 5 length third. Looks a key chance on best form. LIGHTNING HUNTER (1) improved his time on first attempt this course and distance with a neck win in 35.23 here latest. Smart winner latest and looks a key chance on that form. BOUND'S MISSILE (8) doesn't have the best strike-rate. Hit the board with a minor placing last time when third (36.64) at Richmond. Has a good record here including two wins. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Expecting another good run. SPIN AROUND BLUE (3) cannot be underestimated.

Distance: 603m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Lightning Hunter (1) 7421352341
Trainer: John Thomas (Lansdowne)
Prize Money: $11,245
Win / Place: 25% / 62%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: BEST ON GROUND (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 4-3-3

Track

2: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Distance

2: 1-0-1

Season

9: 2-2-2

Metro

3: 1-1-0

Country

13: 3-2-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Strong performance after tracking the speed to win by a neck at this track over 603m (35.23) beating Spin Around Blue in Grade 5 on December 23. Expected to measure up again.

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	27/12/25	Taree Super Track	300m	3	N/A	-	1.57L	$0.00	0:17.59		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Lightning Hunter 2. 3.
1st of 8	23/12/25	Gosford	603m	7	0:35.23	61.6 km/h	0.3L	$4.60	0:35.23	0:35.23	GR 5	$3,110	$1,975	6	1. Lightning Hunter 2. Spin Around Blue 3. Vivid Memory
4th of 8	17/12/25	Taree Super Track	525m	2	0:30.62	61.7 km/h	3.3L	$2.50f	0:30.39	0:30.18	GR 5	$3,110	$75	8	1. Zipping Snead 2. Kiarni Bad Girl 3. Kiarni Phoenix
3rd of 8	9/12/25	Gosford	603m	4	0:35.51	61.1 km/h	2.0L	$3.90	0:35.37	0:35.37	MX	$3,110	$425	34	1. Why Me 2. Jonesy Revenge 3. Lightning Hunter
34 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	5/11/25	Taree Super Track	525m	4	0:30.93	61.1 km/h	2.3L	$1.50f	0:30.77	0:30.35	GR 5	$3,110	$635	48	1. Samson's Riot 2. Lightning Hunter 3. Fantastic Storm
48 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	18/9/25	Wentworth Park	720m	4	0:43.54	59.5 km/h	8.5L	$3.60	0:42.94	0:42.94	MX	$6,460	-	7	1. Go Jo Jo 2. Zipping Koster 3. Prowess

Dancing Bella (2) 351111x3
Trainer: John Thomas (Lansdowne)
Prize Money: $13,075
Win / Place: 57% / 85%

2 yo BLU B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: BEST ON GROUND (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 4-0-2

Track

2: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

6: 4-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-2

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back at Richmond over 622m when well in the market then went for a spell of a week-and-a-half. Returned last start finished 3rd over 603m at this track beaten 5 lengths (35.67) behind Shadow Mac in a Grade 5 on December 23. Key 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
3rd of 7	23/12/25	Gosford	603m	2	0:35.67	60.9 km/h	4.8L	$1.70f	0:35.33	0:35.23	GR 5	$3,110	$425	284	1. Shadow Mac 2. Enhance 3. Dancing Bella
284 Day Spell
99th of 1	12/11/25	Taree Super Track	300m	1	N/A	-	0L	$0.00	0:17.21		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Dancing Bella 2. 3.
1st of 5	14/3/25	Richmond	622m	1	0:35.41	63.2 km/h	3.8L	$2.60	0:35.41	0:35.41	GR 5	$8,900	$5,975	14	1. Dancing Bella 2. Player One 3. Depeche
1st of 6	28/2/25	Richmond	622m	6	0:35.75	62.6 km/h	1.5L	$2.25f	0:35.75	0:35.58	MX	$3,720	$2,500	9	1. Dancing Bella 2. Sneaky Tycoon 3. Sky Reign
1st of 6	19/2/25	Richmond	520m	1	0:29.60	63.2 km/h	6.3L	$2.15f	0:29.60	0:29.60	GR 5	$3,110	$1,975	7	1. Dancing Bella 2. Sterling Kroes 3. Still Happy
1st of 8	12/2/25	Richmond	520m	2	0:29.98	62.4 km/h	1.5L	$3.00f	0:29.98	0:29.98	MX	$3,110	$1,975	6	1. Dancing Bella 2. Sterling Kroes 3. Lilly Maree

Spin Around Blue (3) 5515463236
Trainer: Troy Dunn (Shalvey)
Prize Money: $18,050
Win / Place: 7.84% / 49%

3 yo BLU D

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: SANDAVE DIXI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 4-6-15

Track

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Season

19: 3-2-6

Metro

7: 0-1-1

Country

44: 4-5-14

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Finished sixth (30.82) last start at Taree Super Track. Prior to that had recorded three minor placings in a row. Has a low draw but prefer the place this line-up.

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
6th of 8	31/12/25	Taree Super Track	525m	6	0:30.82	61.3 km/h	10.0L	$21	0:30.11	0:30.07	NG	$3,430	-	4	1. Chopper Express 2. Blazing Raso 3. Cold Cold Night
3rd of 7	27/12/25	The Gardens	515m	2	0:29.90	62.0 km/h	9.8L	$8.50	0:29.22	0:29.22	GR 4/5	$3,290	$465	4	1. Elizabeth Fire 2. Smooth White 3. Spin Around Blue
2nd of 8	23/12/25	Gosford	603m	5	0:35.25	61.6 km/h	0.3L	$8.50	0:35.23	0:35.23	GR 5	$3,110	$635	6	1. Lightning Hunter 2. Spin Around Blue 3. Vivid Memory
3rd of 8	17/12/25	Taree Super Track	525m	4	0:30.51	61.9 km/h	4.8L	$23	0:30.18	0:30.18	GR 4/5	$3,290	$465	4	1. Fiery Piastri 2. Sassy Supreme 3. Spin Around Blue
6th of 7	13/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	6	0:30.58	61.2 km/h	6.5L	$15	0:30.11	0:29.55	GR 5	$8,900	-	7	1. Tarawi Brumby 2. Prim And Pretty 3. Royal Bandit
4th of 8	6/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	2	0:30.34	61.7 km/h	9.3L	$19	0:29.69	0:29.59	GR 5	$8,900	$75	4	1. Secret Bandit 2. Winsome Storm 3. Cool Disguise

Shadow Mac (4) 712243f216
Trainer: Geoffrey Grimwood (Martins Creek)
Prize Money: $8,705
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: DOLLY MAC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 4-4-4

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

11: 2-3-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

23: 4-4-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage sixth but before that won by 2.5 lengths at this track (35.33) beating Enhance in a Grade 5 on December 23. 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
6th of 8	27/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:30.67	61.0 km/h	9.3L	$26	0:30.02	0:29.52	GR 5	$8,900	-	4	1. Giggle Hat 2. Loco Storm 3. Brax Keeping
1st of 7	23/12/25	Gosford	603m	3	0:35.33	61.4 km/h	2.5L	$9.50	0:35.33	0:35.23	GR 5	$3,110	$1,975	10	1. Shadow Mac 2. Enhance 3. Dancing Bella
2nd of 7	13/12/25	The Gardens	515m	4	0:30.14	61.5 km/h	0.1L	$2.60	0:30.14	0:29.88	GR 5	$3,110	$635	13	1. Nova Lass 2. Shadow Mac 3. Cousin Sal
- of 8	30/11/25	Maitland	450m	4	0:32.12	50.4 km/h	99.0L	$1.00	0:25.19	0:24.88	GR 5	$3,110	-	13	1. Tarawi Mike 2. Take A Break 3. Jonesy Revenge
3rd of 8	17/11/25	Maitland	450m	5	0:25.58	63.3 km/h	5.3L	$10	0:25.22	0:24.55	GR 5	$3,110	$425	4	1. President Rolex 2. Elite Whisper 3. Shadow Mac
4th of 8	13/11/25	The Gardens	515m	8	0:30.36	61.1 km/h	7.0L	$7.50	0:29.86	0:29.77	GR 5	$3,110	$75	6	1. Pirate Riot 2. Canya Handle It 3. Ritza Rocker

Vivid Memory (6) 6642765633
Trainer: Kayla-Jane Coleman (The Oaks)
Prize Money: $14,520
Win / Place: 8.33% / 37%

2 yo BLU B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: MEMORY REMAINS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 2-3-4

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

10: 0-1-2

Metro

14: 2-2-2

Country

10: 0-1-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when third (30.07) over 520m at Nowra. Will need plenty of luck.

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
3rd of 7	29/12/25	Nowra	520m	4	0:30.07	62.3 km/h	7.5L	$6.50	0:29.55	0:29.55	GR 5	$3,110	$425	6	1. Big Frost 2. Sabina Sparkles 3. Vivid Memory
3rd of 8	23/12/25	Gosford	603m	6	0:35.34	61.4 km/h	1.5L	$13	0:35.23	0:35.23	GR 5	$3,110	$425	12	1. Lightning Hunter 2. Spin Around Blue 3. Vivid Memory
6th of 8	11/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	4	0:30.46	61.5 km/h	8.0L	$21	0:29.90	0:29.72	GR 5	$5,840	-	14	1. Logistical 2. Gold Revolver 3. Trunkey Mink
5th of 8	27/11/25	Nowra	520m	3	0:30.45	61.5 km/h	10.0L	$6.50	0:29.74	0:29.74	GR 5	$3,110	-	7	1. Billy Boil 2. Where's Ivy 3. Saja Boy
6th of 7	20/11/25	Nowra	520m	6	0:30.13	62.1 km/h	7.8L	$41	0:29.59	0:29.20	GR 5	$3,110	-	5	1. Zipping Mooney 2. Gramercy Garry 3. Winsome Rambo
7th of 8	15/11/25	Wentworth Park	520m	6	0:30.95	60.5 km/h	16.0L	$3.40	0:29.83	0:29.69	GR 5	$8,900	-	5	1. Major Flirt 2. On The Razzle 3. Mount Parnis

Bound's Missile (8) 8232514243
Trainer: Michael Dunphy (Middle Dural)
Prize Money: $23,260
Win / Place: 7.84% / 43%

2 yo White/Black D

Sire: HEAD BOUND (AUS)

Dam: FASIKA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 4-8-10

Track

10: 2-2-1

Trk/Dst

6: 1-2-0

Distance

6: 1-2-0

Season

19: 2-4-3

Metro

21: 1-1-3

Country

30: 3-7-7

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

In the money last time at Richmond (36.64) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4 length third. Has one success and two minors from five starts from box 8. Has ability and looks a key 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
3rd of 6	26/12/25	Richmond	622m	2	0:36.64	61.1 km/h	3.8L	$4.80	0:36.38	0:36.38	GR 5	$8,900	$1,175	3	1. Zipping Bop 2. Mister O'Brien 3. Bound's Missile
4th of 7	23/12/25	Gosford	603m	6	0:35.69	60.8 km/h	5.3L	$9.00	0:35.33	0:35.23	GR 5	$3,110	$75	25	1. Shadow Mac 2. Enhance 3. Dancing Bella
2nd of 7	28/11/25	Richmond	622m	8	0:35.92	62.3 km/h	3.8L	$81	0:35.66	0:35.66	NG	$10,500	$1,975	6	1. Ozzie Nick 2. Bound's Missile 3. Zig Zag Man
4th of 7	22/11/25	Wentworth Park	520m	4	0:30.03	62.3 km/h	7.3L	$19	0:29.52	0:29.52	GR 5	$8,900	$75	4	1. Best Surprise 2. Blazing Raso 3. Reece Unleashed
1st of 8	18/11/25	Gosford	603m	1	0:34.91	62.2 km/h	0.1L	$5.00	0:34.91	0:34.91	GR 5	$3,110	$1,975	5	1. Bound's Missile 2. Blue Chanelle 3. Double Dealings
5th of 7	13/11/25	Wentworth Park	720m	4	0:43.05	60.2 km/h	15.5L	$51	0:41.97	0:41.97	GR 5	$6,460	-	5	1. Magpie Hector 2. Derry 3. Go Jo Jo

Vintage Flair (5) 6344656635
Trainer: Craig Chappelow (Oakdale)
Prize Money: $17,470
Win / Place: 9.68% / 32%

2 yo Black B

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: VINTAGE SPECIAL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 3-2-5

Track

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Season

23: 1-2-4

Metro

23: 3-1-4

Country

8: 0-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when third (35.49) over 603m at this track. Is among the better hopes.

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	23/12/25	Gosford	603m	3	0:35.63	60.9 km/h	5.8L	$6.50	0:35.23	0:35.23	GR 5	$3,110	-	7	1. Lightning Hunter 2. Spin Around Blue 3. Vivid Memory
3rd of 7	16/12/25	Gosford	603m	7	0:35.49	61.2 km/h	4.8L	$4.40	0:35.16	0:35.16	GR 5	$3,110	$425	10	1. Go Forward Sky 2. Enhance 3. Vintage Flair
6th of 8	6/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:30.67	61.0 km/h	6.0L	$17	0:30.25	0:29.59	GR 5	$8,900	-	2	1. Billy Ray's Girl 2. My Athena 3. Scott Wednesday
6th of 8	4/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	8	0:30.33	61.7 km/h	8.3L	$31	0:29.74	0:29.74	GR 5	$5,840	-	7	1. Late In Winter 2. Before The Dawn 3. Winsome Rambo
5th of 8	27/11/25	Wentworth Park	520m	3	0:30.47	61.4 km/h	13.3L	$13	0:29.55	0:29.50	GR 5	$5,840	-	7	1. Classy Bandit 2. Elle's Moon 3. Proclivity
6th of 8	20/11/25	Wentworth Park	520m	6	0:30.78	60.8 km/h	14.5L	$26	0:29.76	0:29.66	GR 5	$5,840	-	5	1. Magic Bandit 2. Zipper In 3. All Champagne

Terra May (7) 3273315353
Trainer: Michael Eberand (OAKVILLE)
Prize Money: $6,960
Win / Place: 8.33% / 50%

1 yo DK BDL D

Sire: EBBY JET POWER (AUS)

Dam: CANYA LILLY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 2-2-8

Track

4: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

22: 2-2-8

Metro

2: 0-0-1

Country

22: 2-2-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Is back up to 603m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when third over 472m at Bulli four days ago. Has ability and 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
3rd of 7	30/12/25	Bulli	472m	4	0:26.80	63.4 km/h	6.3L	$4.40	0:26.36	0:26.36	MX	$3,110	$425	7	1. Ripper Joe 2. Tammy Road 3. Terra May
5th of 7	23/12/25	Gosford	603m	1	0:35.79	60.7 km/h	6.5L	$23	0:35.33	0:35.23	GR 5	$3,110	-	7	1. Shadow Mac 2. Enhance 3. Dancing Bella
3rd of 7	16/12/25	Gosford	515m	8	0:29.90	62.0 km/h	2.3L	$14	0:29.74	0:29.33	GR 5	$3,110	$425	6	1. Fascinate Suzie 2. Loco Ryder 3. Terra May
5th of 8	10/12/25	Richmond	520m	5	0:30.43	61.5 km/h	8.3L	$31	0:29.85	0:29.85	GR 5	$3,110	-	8	1. Mrs. Buttons 2. Franky's Best 3. Take A Break
1st of 6	2/12/25	Gosford	515m	2	0:29.79	62.2 km/h	1.8L	$3.40	0:29.79	0:29.35	MX	$3,110	$1,975	10	1. Terra May 2. Canya Sydney 3. Pitman Go Quick
3rd of 8	22/11/25	Gosford	515m	2	0:29.92	62.0 km/h	3.3L	$3.60	0:29.69	0:29.69	GR 5	$1,100	$95	2	1. Hello Aerial 2. Wan Chai Dream 3. Terra May

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