Maitland Race 6

Windsor Castle Hotel 1-3 Win

Prize Money: $3,135

ACE'S FOUR BRIAN (1) finds it hard to break through. Hit the board with a minor placing last time when second (29.94) at The Gardens. Solid record at the distance winning two races. One of the leading chances. CYCLONE ETHICS (2) was in the placings last time but three back produced a superb 19.05 win over 340m at Bulli. Expecting another bold showing. BRAILEY BANNER (8) is a capable type and proved too classy last time to win by one length at this track in a handy 22.25 beating Semi Peakin'. Winner at his latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. Must be included in calculations. QUICK THINKIN' (6) was strongly fancied on the back of a win two starts ago but finished fifth last time (30.62) at Gosford. Won at his only start from this draw.

Distance: 450m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Ace's Four Brian (1) 1324323752
Trainer: Craig Blakemore (East Maitland)
Prize Money: $7,985
Win / Place: 9.09% / 59%

2 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: WYNBURN MIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 2-6-5

Track

4: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Season

22: 2-6-5

Metro

3: 0-0-1

Country

19: 2-6-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

In the money last time at The Gardens (29.94) in a Grade 5, finishing a one length second. Has one win and three placings from five starts from the draw. Expected to be in the finish.

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	14/2/26	The Gardens	515m	1	0:29.94	61.9 km/h	1.0L	$3.50	0:29.86	0:29.42	GR 5	$3,140	$635	7	1. Bundy Blue 2. Ace's Four Brian 3. Sail Away Sam, Sahara Pearl
5th of 8	7/2/26	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:30.56	61.3 km/h	6.3L	$6.00	0:30.12	0:29.22	GR 5	$8,900	-	2	1. Lochinvar Chiron 2. Fantastic Elle 3. Fascinate Josie
7th of 7	5/2/26	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:30.74	60.9 km/h	11.8L	$41	0:29.91	0:29.45	GR 5	$5,840	-	7	1. Texas Bandit 2. Star Meli 3. Federal Odds
3rd of 8	29/1/26	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:30.48	61.4 km/h	5.3L	$19	0:30.10	0:29.30	GR 5	$5,840	$715	19	1. Gloria Keeping 2. Tough But Fair 3. Ace's Four Brian
2nd of 8	10/1/26	The Gardens	515m	7	0:29.64	62.6 km/h	3.5L	$7.50	0:29.39	0:29.39	GR 5	$3,140	$635	7	1. Federal Odds 2. Ace's Four Brian 3. Kipyegon
3rd of 7	3/1/26	The Gardens	515m	7	0:29.83	62.2 km/h	8.5L	$17	0:29.23	0:29.23	GR 5	$3,140	$425	7	1. El Rey 2. Pitman Go Quick 3. Ace's Four Brian

Cyclone Ethics (2) 352124143
Trainer: David Smith (Wardell)
Prize Money: $4,700
Win / Place: 22% / 66%

1 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SASSY ETHICS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 2-2-2

Track

3: 1-1-0

Season

9: 2-2-2

Country

9: 2-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 3rd on February 24 over 400m at Bulli behind Riley Dozer beaten 5 lengths (22.67) in a Grade 5. Looks a strong winning hope.

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	24/2/26	Bulli	400m	7	0:22.67	63.5 km/h	4.8L	$11	0:22.34	0:22.34	GR 5	$2,340	$325	8	1. Riley Dozer 2. Side Show Bob 3. Cyclone Ethics
4th of 7	16/2/26	Goulburn	440m	1	0:25.11	63.1 km/h	8.3L	$4.80	0:24.54	0:24.37	GR 5	$1,350	$75	6	1. Bandit Barb 2. Bandit Bay 3. Maravillas
1st of 8	10/2/26	Bulli	340m	2	0:19.05	64.3 km/h	2.0L	$5.50	0:19.05	0:18.98	GR 5	$2,920	$2,000	4	1. Cyclone Ethics 2. Ashes To Ashes 3. Tornado Ethics
4th of 7	6/2/26	Bulli	340m	1	0:19.58	62.5 km/h	5.3L	$4.60	0:19.22	0:19.22	GR 5	$2,340	$75	3	1. Brailey Banner 2. Tornado Ethics 3. Is That Indy
2nd of 8	3/2/26	Bulli	340m	3	0:19.57	62.5 km/h	2.0L	$3.00	0:19.42	0:19.15	GR 5	$2,340	$435	8	1. Cheeky Cheese 2. Cyclone Ethics 3. Wild Angela
1st of 8	26/1/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:22.79	63.2 km/h	1.8L	$4.20	0:22.79	0:22.12	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	7	1. Cyclone Ethics 2. Nate's Beast 3. Ritza Bob

Digger Sure Can (4) 411
Trainer: Jason Mackay (Richmond Vale)
Prize Money: $3,275
Win / Place: 66% / 66%

Going for the Hat-Trick

1 yo BLU D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING CAMILLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 2-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

3: 2-0-0

Country

3: 2-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Backs up after winning comfortably by 7 lengths at Gosford (29.69) beating Code Of Silence in a Grade 5 on February 24 six days ago. This is much harder assignment and he needs to find another gear.

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	24/2/26	Gosford	515m	4	0:29.69	62.4 km/h	7.5L	$2.50	0:29.69	0:29.59	GR 5	$3,140	$2,000	22	1. Digger Sure Can 2. Code Of Silence 3. Hello Shelly
1st of 6	2/2/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.41	64.3 km/h	4.3L	$1.40	0:22.41	0:22.25	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	7	1. Digger Sure Can 2. She's A Angel 3. Radiant Ethics
4th of 8	26/1/26	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.98	62.7 km/h	2.5L	$2.80	0:22.79	0:22.12	MDN	$1,870	$75	-	1. Cyclone Ethics 2. Nate's Beast 3. Ritza Bob

Martini Nights (5) 414x1
Trainer: Peter Lagogiane (Llandilo)
Prize Money: $2,825
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

Dominant Win Last Start

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: FRENCH MARTINI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 2-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

Season

4: 2-0-0

Country

4: 2-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Put a space on them to win by 10 lengths at Richmond over 401m (23.03) beating Curious Tears in Grade 5 on February 25. Sure to be about the mark.

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 6	25/2/26	Richmond	401m	7	0:23.03	62.7 km/h	10.5L	$1.90	0:23.03	0:22.71	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	82	1. Martini Nights 2. Curious Tears 3. Cosmo Model
82 Day Spell
4th of 8	5/12/25	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.69	63.5 km/h	5.3L	$2.00f	0:22.33	0:22.22	MDN	$2,840	$75	4	1. Federal Felix 2. Karoline Banner 3. Parisian Jet
1st of 6	1/12/25	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.29	64.6 km/h	3.0L	$2.30f	0:22.29	0:22.29	MDN	$1,790	$1,175	7	1. Martini Nights 2. Karoline Banner 3. Bear's Head
4th of 8	24/11/25	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.80	63.2 km/h	6.8L	$3.20	0:22.32	0:22.15	MDN	$1,790	$75	-	1. Dottie Keeping 2. Spencer Banner 3. Rainbow Ray

Quick Thinkin' (6) 1214215
Trainer: Tony Forbes (Quorrobolong)
Prize Money: $6,185
Win / Place: 42% / 71%

1 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: ICE REINA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 3-2-0

Season

7: 3-2-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

6: 3-2-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won easily by 9 lengths at Taree Super Track (30.40) beating Sandra Keeping in a Grade 5 on February 18. Solid claims this line-up.

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 7	24/2/26	Gosford	515m	8	0:30.62	60.5 km/h	13.3L	$1.80	0:29.69	0:29.59	GR 5	$3,140	-	6	1. Digger Sure Can 2. Code Of Silence 3. Hello Shelly
1st of 8	18/2/26	Taree Super Track	525m	6	0:30.40	62.2 km/h	9.3L	$1.50	0:30.40	0:30.03	GR 5	$3,140	$2,000	7	1. Quick Thinkin' 2. Sandra Keeping 3. She's Vicious
2nd of 6	11/2/26	Taree Super Track	525m	8	0:30.67	61.6 km/h	0.3L	$2.10	0:30.65	0:30.32	GR 5	$3,140	$635	13	1. Kiarni Phoenix 2. Quick Thinkin' 3. Zipping Lyndy
4th of 8	29/1/26	Wentworth Park	520m	1	0:30.61	61.2 km/h	7.3L	$3.50	0:30.10	0:29.30	GR 5	$5,840	$75	5	1. Gloria Keeping 2. Tough But Fair 3. Ace's Four Brian
1st of 6	24/1/26	The Gardens	515m	4	0:29.66	62.5 km/h	2.0L	$1.20	0:29.66	0:29.45	MX	$3,140	$2,000	17	1. Quick Thinkin' 2. Kaelix Nitro 3. Drink To That
2nd of 8	7/1/26	Taree Super Track	300m	3	0:17.35	62.2 km/h	2.5L	$6.00	0:17.17	0:16.92	MDN	$6,580	$900	11	1. Federal Harry 2. Quick Thinkin' 3. Chevy Express

Jet Fuel (7) 2741322234
Trainer: Reginald Gore (EAST MAITLAND)
Prize Money: $10,300
Win / Place: 9.38% / 56%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: GO WILD BELLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 3-7-8

Track

9: 0-1-4

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

25: 2-6-6

Country

32: 3-7-8

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of the placings last time at The Gardens but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching five minors in a row. Tough draw to overcome and will need the right run to feature.

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	21/2/26	The Gardens	515m	8	0:30.41	61.0 km/h	6.3L	$11	0:29.97	0:29.57	GR 5	$3,140	$75	4	1. Drink To That 2. Bear's Head 3. Blazing Blue Ice
3rd of 5	17/2/26	Gosford	515m	7	0:30.05	61.7 km/h	5.8L	$10	0:29.65	0:29.27	GR 5	$3,140	$425	4	1. Fascinate Josie 2. Mrs. Buttons 3. Jet Fuel
2nd of 7	13/2/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.16	62.2 km/h	3.8L	$8.50	0:22.89	0:22.36	GR 5	$2,340	$435	4	1. Whisky Bent 2. Jet Fuel 3. Sundown
2nd of 8	9/2/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:22.87	63.0 km/h	1.5L	$9.50	0:22.76	0:22.56	GR 5	$2,340	$435	6	1. Lisa's Vogue 2. Jet Fuel 3. Hard Head Red
2nd of 8	3/2/26	Gosford	388m	7	0:22.49	62.1 km/h	0.1L	$6.50	0:22.49	0:22.00	GR 5	$2,340	$435	4	1. My Harley 2. Jet Fuel 3. Ruby Juan
3rd of 8	30/1/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.21	62.0 km/h	6.0L	$11	0:22.78	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Sandra Keeping 2. Larrikin Pioneer 3. Jet Fuel

Brailey Banner (8) 5142627121
Trainer: Barry Gibbons (Cranebrook)
Prize Money: $5,830
Win / Place: 27% / 54%

1 yo White/Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: LILLY BANNER (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 3-3-0

Track

5: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Distance

2: 1-1-0

Season

11: 3-3-0

Country

11: 3-3-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start winner at this track over 400m running a time of 22.25. Solid showing expected.

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	23/2/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.25	64.7 km/h	1.0L	$2.00	0:22.25	0:22.24	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. Brailey Banner 2. Semi Peakin' 3. Laurie's Ferrari
2nd of 7	19/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:17.58	66.3 km/h	0.8L	$19	0:17.52	0:17.43	GR 5	$2,340	$435	13	1. I'm A Dazzler 2. Brailey Banner 3. Lakota Courtney
1st of 7	6/2/26	Bulli	340m	2	0:19.22	63.7 km/h	2.0L	$2.80	0:19.22	0:19.22	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	9	1. Brailey Banner 2. Tornado Ethics 3. Is That Indy
7th of 7	28/1/26	Richmond	520m	4	0:30.41	61.6 km/h	8.3L	$4.50	0:29.83	0:29.83	MX	$3,140	-	7	1. Harmony Keeping 2. Nebular Stratus 3. Charity Keeping
2nd of 8	21/1/26	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.62	61.9 km/h	6.0L	$2.00	0:18.20	0:17.93	GR 5	$2,340	$435	20	1. Silvertree Scar 2. Brailey Banner 3. Gravel Dust
6th of 8	1/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:18.14	64.3 km/h	7.3L	$4.00	0:17.63	0:17.32	GR 5	$2,340	-	10	1. Loco Blaze 2. Fire Pit 3. Jungle Gym

Snoopy's Ethics (3) 735625125x
Trainer: David Smith (Wardell)
Prize Money: $7,985
Win / Place: 13% / 50%

2 yo WH/BLU D

Sire: OUT OF RANGE (AUS)

Dam: SNAZZY ETHICS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 3-5-3

Track

10: 2-1-2

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-0

Distance

5: 1-1-0

Season

15: 3-3-3

Country

22: 3-5-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Returns from a ten weeks break and only other fresh up run was on debut when placed over 324m at Richmond Straight. Others hold stronger claims.

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	22/12/25	Maitland	450m	5	0:25.79	62.8 km/h	5.5L	$11	0:25.40	0:24.94	GR 5	$3,110	-	3	1. Tino Banner 2. Sabini 3. Ritzy Ethics
2nd of 7	19/12/25	Richmond	520m	4	0:30.24	61.9 km/h	5.8L	$7.50	0:29.84	0:29.84	GR 5	$3,110	$635	4	1. Proclivity 2. Snoopy's Ethics 3. King Harada
1st of 5	15/12/25	Maitland	450m	2	0:25.06	64.6 km/h	2.0L	$2.25	0:25.06	0:25.06	GR 5	$3,110	$1,975	4	1. Snoopy's Ethics 2. Goofy Ethics 3. Naughty Nash
5th of 8	11/12/25	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.00	64.8 km/h	3.0L	$51	0:17.79	0:17.49	GR 5	$2,890	-	7	1. Hear Me Roar 2. Levi Design 3. Terrell Banner
2nd of 8	4/12/25	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:17.66	66.0 km/h	3.5L	$11	0:17.42	0:17.36	GR 5	$2,310	$435	45	1. Terrell Banner 2. Snoopy's Ethics 3. Mighty Lad
45 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	20/10/25	Maitland	450m	1	0:25.68	63.1 km/h	8.8L	$9.50	0:25.06	0:25.06	GR 5	$3,110	-	7	1. Red Rock Razzle 2. Ritza Jackson 3. Matt Jet Power

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