The Meadows Race 12

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Prize Money: $8,785

QUEST FOR STORM (2) comes into this a big winner last time in quick time, scoring by 8 lengths (29.97) at this track. Got the money at his only try from this box. Expected to go well again. MEPUNGA WHISKEY (3) has a strong record this journey with two wins and a minor from five starts. Comes off a (29.45) win last time, scoring by 1.75 lengths in a Grade 6 over 515m at Sandown. Looks a key chance on best figures. ZIPPING SWEENY (1) missed the frame last time at Bendigo but was in the finish the start prior when eighth (25.07) and goes well this journey. Can turn it around this time. WINDORAH (7) placed last time and cannot be ignored.

Distance: 525m
Class: Grade 5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Quest For Storm (2) 11517851
Trainer: Michelle Mallia (Avalon)
Prize Money: $6,860
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

Last Start Winner from Box

1 yo BLU D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: QUEEN AMAROK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 4-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

8: 4-0-0

Metro

1: 1-0-0

Country

7: 3-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Impressive performance to win by 8 lengths at this track over 525m (29.97) beating Fast Reply in Grade 5 on May 21. Comes through a solid form race. Expected 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
1st of 8	21/5/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:29.97	63.1 km/h	8.8L	$2.80	0:29.97	0:29.66	GR 5	$3,460	$2,230	12	1. Quest For Storm 2. Fast Reply 3. Yaya Sally
5th of 7	9/5/26	Geelong	460m	1	0:26.37	62.8 km/h	9.2L	$2.00	0:25.73	0:25.73	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	-	8	1. Doongalla Gem 2. Did So 3. Bit Of Potash
8th of 8	1/5/26	Geelong	400m	3	0:23.20	62.1 km/h	9.5L	$5.00	0:22.54	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. Mini Milky 2. Special Lad 3. Mighty Miss
7th of 8	23/4/26	Warrnambool	450m	5	0:26.42	61.3 km/h	14.5L	$5.00	0:25.40	0:24.72	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	9	1. Onyx Lass 2. Come On Larry 3. Beanie Thief
1st of 7	14/4/26	Geelong	400m	1	0:22.39	64.3 km/h	2.3L	$2.40	0:22.39	0:22.39	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. Quest For Storm 2. Mr. Chives 3. Mr. Devere
5th of 5	8/4/26	Ballarat	450m	4	0:26.02	62.3 km/h	10.5L	$11	0:25.30	0:25.08	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	5	1. Paw Orenthal 2. Paw Brutus 3. Aston Ace

Mepunga Whiskey (3) 421811
Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (Anakie)
Prize Money: $7,975
Win / Place: 50% / 66%

Going for the Hat-Trick

1 yo BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA ISLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 3-1-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Season

6: 3-1-0

Metro

5: 2-1-0

Country

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Strong performance showing plenty of speed to score by 1.75 lengths in a Grade 6 last start at Sandown, recording a slick 29.45 over the 515m journey. Has the ability and looks hard to top.

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 7	25/5/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:29.45	63.0 km/h	1.8L	$1.80	0:29.45	0:29.45	GR 6	$3,460	$2,230	10	1. Mepunga Whiskey 2. Perfect Symphony 3. Brave Island
1st of 8	15/5/26	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.19	63.2 km/h	0.5L	$3.30	0:26.19	0:25.53	RST WIN	$2,930	$1,950	6	1. Mepunga Whiskey 2. Indian Prince 3. Holmes
8th of 8	9/5/26	The Meadows	525m	5	0:31.24	60.5 km/h	8.7L	$3.70	0:30.63	0:29.79	MDN FIN	$8,790	-	10	1. Creating 2. Solid Groove 3. Mepunga Destiny
1st of 6	29/4/26	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.17	62.6 km/h	1.3L	$1.50	0:30.17	0:29.91	MDN H	$2,920	$1,900	16	1. Mepunga Whiskey 2. Saffron Monsoon 3. Creating
2nd of 6	13/4/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.83	62.2 km/h	0.3L	$3.30	0:29.82	0:29.58	MDN	$8,790	$1,820	12	1. White Mocha 2. Mepunga Whiskey 3. All I See
4th of 7	1/4/26	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.80	61.4 km/h	5.3L	$3.70	0:30.44	0:29.98	MDN H	$2,860	$75	-	1. Ocean Elliot 2. Mepunga Destiny 3. Full Bore Donny

Billy Ray Mikado (4) 4157543552
Trainer: Maria Barber (Hoddles Creek)
Prize Money: $24,795
Win / Place: 20% / 43%

3 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: LUCKY JAY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 11-9-4

Track

5: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-0

Distance

5: 0-0-0

Season

37: 7-4-4

Metro

24: 1-3-2

Country

31: 10-6-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	8	1	0	0

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

Comments

Finished second last time (29.79) over 515m at Sandown. Awkward draw to overcome. Has to do a bit more.

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	25/5/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:29.79	62.2 km/h	1.0L	$11	0:29.72	0:29.45	GR 4	$3,970	$800	4	1. Nancy Devere 2. Billy Ray Mikado 3. Nighttime
5th of 7	21/5/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.85	61.3 km/h	5.5L	$11	0:30.47	0:29.66	GR 5	$3,430	$30	5	1. Kopacki Rit 2. It's Bubble Time 3. Rivers Meet
5th of 8	16/5/26	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.51	61.9 km/h	5.2L	$18	0:30.15	0:29.59	GR 5	$8,790	-	6	1. Radar O'reilly 2. Bomb Over 3. Fill My Pockets
3rd of 8	10/5/26	Sale	435m	2	0:24.68	63.5 km/h	2.0L	$10	0:24.55	0:24.44	GR 5	$2,930	$300	6	1. Akina Johnny 2. Baywara 3. Billy Ray Mikado
4th of 6	4/5/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:30.03	61.7 km/h	2.8L	$11	0:29.85	0:29.73	GR 4/5	$3,940	$75	5	1. Zipping Singh 2. Stitch And Shout 3. Miss Jazz
5th of 7	29/4/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:31.02	60.9 km/h	16.0L	$91	0:29.91	0:29.91	GR 4/5	$3,970	$30	16	1. Unchecked 2. Ivory Inzai 3. General Franky

Slick Eclipse (5) 4625841736
Trainer: Adam Rademaker (Tylden)
Prize Money: $12,040
Win / Place: 22% / 44%

2 yo BLU/BDL B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: SLICK PAWS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 6-4-2

Track

5: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-1

Distance

5: 0-1-1

Season

27: 6-4-2

Metro

5: 0-1-1

Country

22: 6-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time when sixth (28.74) at Bendigo in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 5 for the first time. Among the main chances.

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 8	22/5/26	Bendigo	500m	3	0:28.74	62.6 km/h	4.8L	$1.50	0:28.41	0:27.92	GR 5	$3,340	-	7	1. Serrated Edge 2. Montana Icon 3. Magic Bullseye
3rd of 8	15/5/26	Bendigo	500m	8	0:28.10	64.1 km/h	1.0L	$7.00	0:28.04	0:27.77	GR 4/5	$3,880	$400	4	1. Shima Blush 2. Uncle Stiltskin 3. Slick Eclipse
7th of 8	11/5/26	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.62	63.2 km/h	7.5L	$7.00	0:25.10	0:25.10	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Biscottino 2. Reckless 3. Paw Quebec
1st of 8	4/5/26	Shepparton	450m	3	0:25.36	63.9 km/h	0.8L	$2.60	0:25.36	0:25.28	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	10	1. Slick Eclipse 2. Ari Gold 3. Simply Ned
4th of 8	24/4/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.17	63.3 km/h	4.7L	$16	0:23.85	0:23.77	GR 5	$2,930	$75	7	1. Paw Monet 2. Mighty Miss 3. It's Late
8th of 8	17/4/26	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.85	61.6 km/h	13.0L	$4.60	0:23.95	0:23.65	GR 5	$2,930	-	46	1. Our Regards 2. Just Quickly 3. Valletta Moon
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Moment (6) 5113537175
Trainer: Maria Barber (Hoddles Creek)
Prize Money: $14,715
Win / Place: 10% / 38%

3 yo Black B

Sire: PINDARI EXPRESS (AUS)

Dam: AMBITIOUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 5-6-8

Track

3: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Distance

4: 0-2-0

Season

26: 3-2-3

Metro

16: 0-2-2

Country

33: 5-4-6

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fifth over 515m at Sandown. Prefer to watch at this stage.

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	22/5/26	Sandown	515m	2	0:30.19	61.4 km/h	6.8L	$31	0:29.73	0:29.02	GR 5	$8,790	-	7	1. Paw Xena 2. Crackerjack Trev 3. Mikado Mania
7th of 8	15/5/26	Traralgon	570m	2	0:33.66	61.0 km/h	11.3L	$7.00	0:32.88	0:32.88	GR 5	$3,340	-	5	1. Motor City Rossi 2. Lindenow Buffy 3. His Special
1st of 8	10/5/26	Sale	510m	2	0:29.17	62.9 km/h	0.8L	$12	0:29.17	0:28.71	GR 5	$3,340	$2,230	7	1. Moment 2. Be A Shadow 3. Scout Ace
7th of 8	3/5/26	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.73	63.9 km/h	6.3L	$61	0:19.30	0:19.22	R/A FIN	$3,360	-	7	1. Lost My Smile 2. Patriot Burst 3. Crackerjack Les
3rd of 7	26/4/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.67	64.1 km/h	3.8L	$11	0:19.41	0:18.87	RST WIN H	$2,930	$300	4	1. Lost My Smile 2. Dragon Train 3. Moment
5th of 8	22/4/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.72	61.5 km/h	4.8L	$12	0:30.39	0:29.94	GR 5	$3,460	$30	5	1. Undercover Guy 2. Aunty Faye 3. Repellent

Sit And Steer (8) 2845387333
Trainer: Donna Knight (Talbot)
Prize Money: $57,185
Win / Place: 12% / 59%

4 yo BLU/FWN D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: HOT CHARMOLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

89: 11-13-29

Track

11: 2-1-5

Trk/Dst

11: 2-1-5

Distance

11: 2-1-5

Season

22: 0-2-9

Metro

33: 4-3-13

Country

56: 7-10-16

1st Up

3: 0-1-2

2nd Up

3: 0-0-3

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	4	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	19	12	7	9	9	7	12	13
1st	3	3	0	1	0	0	2	2
2nd	3	1	3	0	0	3	2	1
3rd	9	3	2	2	1	1	6	5

Comments

Hit the frame latest (30.34) when third at Sandown in a Grade 5 NP. Has two wins and six placings from 13 starts from the draw. Can hit the frame with the right run.

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	25/5/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:30.34	61.1 km/h	4.3L	$3.50	0:30.04	0:29.45	GR 5 NP	$3,460	$345	3	1. Bengal Beast 2. Moraine Bluey 3. Sit And Steer
3rd of 8	22/5/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.61	62.2 km/h	4.8L	$18	0:24.29	0:23.64	GR 5	$2,930	$300	7	1. Sean's Matilda 2. Ascend Hibiscus 3. Sit And Steer
3rd of 7	15/5/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.33	62.9 km/h	1.3L	$3.90	0:24.24	0:23.70	GR 5	$2,930	$300	8	1. Shima Stripe 2. Zipping Tyra 3. Sit And Steer
7th of 8	7/5/26	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.58	62.2 km/h	6.8L	$46	0:22.11	0:21.99	GR 5	$2,930	-	20	1. Affiliated 2. Laid Back Lass 3. Aston Monsoon
8th of 8	17/4/26	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.42	62.7 km/h	9.3L	$81	0:23.77	0:23.65	GR 5	$2,930	-	25	1. Frenzy 2. Mystifying Lomar 3. One Last Beer
3rd of 8	23/3/26	Sandown	515m	3	0:30.22	61.4 km/h	2.8L	$46	0:30.03	0:29.51	GR 5	$3,340	$345	4	1. Flash Of Genius 2. Blinked 3. Sit And Steer

Kris Bar Imogen (9) 773615116
Trainer: Wayne Hooke (Wellsford)
Prize Money: $3,190
Win / Place: 33% / 44%

1 yo Black B

Sire: PADDY WANTS PATS (AUS)

Dam: KRAKEN CANDY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 3-0-1

Track

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

9: 3-0-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

8: 3-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Bendigo to win by 7 lengths in 23.83, beating Hartland Bonnie. Last start finished last in a Grade 5 H on May 27 over 525m at this track behind Glowing beaten 15 lengths (31.27). Safely held last time and looking to others.

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 6	27/5/26	The Meadows	525m	7	0:31.27	60.4 km/h	15.0L	$4.80	0:30.23	0:30.18	GR 5 H	$3,400	$30	7	1. Glowing 2. Super Batman 3. Duran Olly
1st of 7	20/5/26	Bendigo	425m	4	0:23.83	64.2 km/h	7.8L	$1.50	0:23.83	0:23.83	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	$1,000	4	1. Kris Bar Imogen 2. Hartland Bonnie 3. Thought Of That
1st of 8	16/5/26	Bendigo	425m	2	0:23.96	63.9 km/h	8.0L	$2.20	0:23.96	0:23.96	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$1,000	5	1. Kris Bar Imogen 2. Red Turtle 3. Darkest Colour
5th of 8	11/5/26	Shepparton	450m	1	0:25.90	62.5 km/h	2.5L	$14	0:25.73	0:25.10	RST WIN	$2,930	-	5	1. She's Nowhere 2. Kraken Reg 3. Scott The Pop
1st of 8	6/5/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.09	63.5 km/h	6.5L	$4.50	0:24.09	0:24.09	Bottom Up - Maiden	$1,530	$1,000	4	1. Kris Bar Imogen 2. Eventful Dash 3. Miss Wong
6th of 8	2/5/26	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.98	61.1 km/h	7.8L	$17	0:22.45	0:22.09	Rank Limit - Maiden	$1,530	-	3	1. Mystic Contessa 2. Cornhill Scout 3. Preparation

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