Maitland Race 6

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Prize Money: $2,335

DESPICABLE PEDRO (4) looks close to another win after finishing second last time (22.71) at this track. Has never been out of the money in three starts this course. Strong form has emerged from his last run. Capable of going well again. BLINDSPOT (8) was well in the market last time but only managed fifth (22.62), beaten 7 lengths. Was in the money the start prior. Comes through a solid form race last start. Has ability and is one of the better chances. BEAR'S HEAD (7) has a strong overall record having five wins and 12 places from 24 starts including a last start second (22.21) over 400m at this track. Has a good record here including four wins. Expected to feature on best form. ROAD TO FAME (1) comes back from a let-up as a top three prospect.

Distance: 400m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Road To Fame (1) x87221345x
Trainer: Dale Wright (WILLIAMTOWN)
Prize Money: $9,625
Win / Place: 14% / 46%

2 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: BEAUTY'S GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 4-5-4

Track

18: 4-5-4

Trk/Dst

15: 2-5-4

Distance

17: 2-5-4

Season

15: 2-4-2

Metro

8: 0-0-0

Country

20: 4-5-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Returns from a nine weeks spell and hit the frame when last resuming, finishing second over 400m at this track. 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 8	6/4/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.67	63.5 km/h	4.3L	$31	0:22.36	0:22.23	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Lockdown 2. Brailey Banner 3. Cessnock Curtain
4th of 6	30/3/26	Maitland	450m	7	0:25.75	62.9 km/h	9.8L	$8.00	0:25.06	0:24.81	GR 5	$3,140	$75	7	1. Mojave 2. Digger Sure Can 3. Drink Twisties
3rd of 8	23/3/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.53	63.9 km/h	1.8L	$3.00	0:22.41	0:22.16	GR 5	$2,840	$325	7	1. Special Style 2. Cha Cha Ethics 3. Road To Fame
1st of 4	16/3/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.36	64.4 km/h	5.8L	$1.50	0:22.36	0:21.92	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Road To Fame 2. Ferrari Fire 3. Kunda
2nd of 6	9/3/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.63	63.6 km/h	3.5L	$3.10	0:22.38	0:22.01	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Tornado Ethics 2. Road To Fame 3. Zipping Nebula
2nd of 8	2/3/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.68	63.5 km/h	0.3L	$2.60	0:22.66	0:22.20	GR 5	$2,340	$435	9	1. Magic Wylde 2. Road To Fame 3. Magic Technique

Despicable Leo (2) 7564x61144
Trainer: Sarah Easey (CASTLEREAGH)
Prize Money: $12,860
Win / Place: 18% / 46%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: FABULOUS PENNY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 6-7-2

Track

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

15: 3-3-0

Country

32: 6-7-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Richmond Straight over 324m. This will test.

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 8	4/6/26	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:17.82	65.5 km/h	4.3L	$4.00	0:17.51	0:17.23	GR 4/5	$2,520	$75	24	1. Brimson Banner 2. Tarawi Tank 3. Ruination
4th of 4	11/5/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:22.70	63.4 km/h	8.8L	$21	0:22.09	0:22.09	GR 5	$2,340	$75	16	1. Hotshot Lily 2. Despicable Rambo 3. Go Forward Kenny
1st of 8	25/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:17.68	66.0 km/h	1.8L	$3.30	0:17.68	0:17.34	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. Despicable Leo 2. Good Odds Keona 3. Fumbles
1st of 7	21/4/26	Bulli	340m	2	0:19.50	62.8 km/h	0.8L	$2.00	0:19.50	0:19.08	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. Despicable Leo 2. Unplug Johnny 3. Lady Chaos
6th of 8	17/4/26	Goulburn	350m	3	0:20.86	60.4 km/h	8.3L	$2.00	0:20.27	0:19.76	GR 5	$2,340	-	99	1. Natsuko 2. Pa Kettle 3. Mom's Spaghetti
99 Day Spell
4th of 7	8/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:17.82	65.5 km/h	5.3L	$4.40	0:17.45	0:17.25	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Terrell Banner 2. Good Odds Keona 3. Flash Ethics

Red Hot Rangoon (3) 5485732163
Trainer: Peter Neilson (MAITLAND)
Prize Money: $7,890
Win / Place: 6.00% / 26%

3 yo RED/BDL B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: RANGOON (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 3-4-6

Track

13: 0-1-3

Trk/Dst

13: 0-1-3

Distance

29: 2-3-5

Season

28: 3-4-2

Country

50: 3-4-6

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

Comments

Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (22.83) over 400m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Others preferred.

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	1/6/26	Maitland	400m	6	0:22.83	63.1 km/h	4.8L	$18	0:22.49	0:22.09	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Monsoon Ethics 2. Star Pedro 3. Red Hot Rangoon
6th of 8	25/5/26	Maitland	400m	6	0:23.59	61.0 km/h	10.3L	$3.00	0:22.86	0:22.12	GR 5	$2,340	-	4	1. Hectic Blue 2. Mila's Magic 3. Miss Louella
1st of 7	21/5/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:22.72	63.4 km/h	6.0L	$2.70	0:22.72	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	3	1. Red Hot Rangoon 2. Candy Powered 3. Swiper Lane
2nd of 6	18/5/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.70	63.4 km/h	4.8L	$18	0:22.36	0:22.25	GR 5	$2,340	$435	37	1. Despicable Rambo 2. Red Hot Rangoon 3. Mila's Magic
37 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	11/4/26	Taree Super Track	300m	3	0:18.16	59.5 km/h	2.3L	$10	0:18.00	0:17.18	GR 5	$1,350	$150	12	1. Kingsbrae Maggie 2. Never Change 3. Red Hot Rangoon
7th of 7	30/3/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:23.64	60.9 km/h	19.8L	$35	0:22.25	0:22.02	GR 5	$2,340	-	12	1. Cheryl Blue 2. Reggae Ethics 3. Happy Ethics

Despicable Pedro (4) 1644241132
Trainer: Sarah Easey (CASTLEREAGH)
Prize Money: $16,365
Win / Place: 36% / 60%

2 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: FABULOUS PENNY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 9-4-2

Track

3: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-2-0

Distance

3: 1-2-0

Season

19: 5-4-2

Country

25: 9-4-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 2.75 lengths second over 400m this track in 22.71. The form out of the last run measures up. 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
2nd of 8	20/4/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:22.71	63.4 km/h	2.8L	$6.00	0:22.51	0:22.02	GR 5	$2,340	$435	4	1. Bear's Head 2. Despicable Pedro 3. Super Storm
3rd of 8	16/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	6	0:17.59	66.3 km/h	2.0L	$8.50	0:17.45	0:17.32	GR 5	$2,840	$325	7	1. Black Kermaro 2. Noir 3. Despicable Pedro
1st of 8	9/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:17.69	65.9 km/h	1.5L	$1.90	0:17.69	0:17.31	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	17	1. Despicable Pedro 2. Magic Leo 3. Really Savage
1st of 7	23/3/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.41	64.3 km/h	2.3L	$2.80	0:22.41	0:22.16	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. Despicable Pedro 2. Not Clifford 3. Very Savage
4th of 7	19/3/26	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:17.89	65.2 km/h	1.5L	$2.60	0:17.79	0:17.44	GR 5	$2,340	$75	17	1. Levi Design 2. Viliame 3. Fumbles
2nd of 8	2/3/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.56	63.8 km/h	1.8L	$2.60	0:22.43	0:22.20	GR 5	$2,340	$435	18	1. It's A Tease 2. Despicable Pedro 3. Halo Grace

Poker Nismo (6) 3272214457
Trainer: Tony Mason (BRANDY HILL)
Prize Money: $14,500
Win / Place: 20% / 63%

3 yo White/Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: SPEEDY LULU (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 6-5-8

Track

23: 5-5-6

Trk/Dst

16: 3-4-5

Distance

16: 3-4-5

Season

24: 3-5-6

Country

30: 6-5-8

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 450m at this track. Safely held last time and looking to others.

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
7th of 7	27/4/26	Maitland	450m	4	0:25.42	63.7 km/h	6.5L	$23	0:24.95	0:24.95	GR 4/5	$3,320	-	4	1. Ritza Old Mate 2. Spin Around Blue 3. Rise Up Nismo
5th of 7	23/4/26	Gosford	515m	4	0:30.15	61.5 km/h	11.8L	$4.50	0:29.32	0:29.32	GR 4/5	$3,320	-	10	1. Rise Up Nismo 2. Sahara Pearl 3. Rattlin' Bye
4th of 5	13/4/26	Maitland	400m	5	0:22.93	62.8 km/h	6.5L	$3.70	0:22.46	0:22.10	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Layton Magic 2. Total Treasure 3. Bear's Head
4th of 8	6/4/26	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.64	63.6 km/h	4.0L	$20	0:22.36	0:22.23	GR 5	$2,340	$75	14	1. Lockdown 2. Brailey Banner 3. Cessnock Curtain
1st of 7	23/3/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:22.57	63.8 km/h	0.1L	$9.00	0:22.57	0:22.16	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Poker Nismo 2. King Mouse 3. Despicable Rambo
2nd of 8	16/3/26	Maitland	400m	2	0:22.41	64.3 km/h	1.8L	$4.20	0:22.29	0:21.92	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Tornado Ethics 2. Poker Nismo 3. Irinka Wayne

Bear's Head (7) 3331213432
Trainer: Tony Mason (BRANDY HILL)
Prize Money: $12,240
Win / Place: 20% / 70%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: GUELPH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 5-4-8

Track

17: 4-2-7

Trk/Dst

14: 3-2-7

Distance

16: 4-2-8

Season

24: 5-4-8

Country

24: 5-4-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Looks close to another win after his success on May 4 at this track over 400m. Last start was second over 400m in 22.21, behind Layton Magic. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Will be thereabouts.

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	1/6/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.21	64.8 km/h	1.0L	$3.50	0:22.13	0:22.09	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Layton Magic 2. Bear's Head 3. No Cents
3rd of 5	25/5/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:22.43	64.2 km/h	4.3L	$26	0:22.12	0:22.12	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Hotshot Lily 2. Occulent 3. Bear's Head
4th of 7	18/5/26	Maitland	450m	8	0:25.35	63.9 km/h	3.5L	$9.00	0:25.10	0:24.97	GR 5	$3,140	$75	7	1. Rolling In Mud 2. Pirate Riot 3. Samson's Riot
3rd of 6	11/5/26	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.86	63.0 km/h	3.5L	$4.20	0:22.61	0:22.09	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Despicable Kyro 2. Special Style 3. Bear's Head
1st of 7	4/5/26	Maitland	400m	2	0:22.40	64.3 km/h	0.8L	$6.50	0:22.40	0:22.31	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Bear's Head 2. Cyclone Ethics 3. Shot Of Magic
2nd of 6	27/4/26	Maitland	400m	2	0:22.41	64.3 km/h	1.3L	$2.50	0:22.32	0:22.30	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Super Storm 2. Bear's Head 3. Special Style

Blindspot (8) 2168442435
Trainer: Jorja-Louise Howard (LLANDILO)
Prize Money: $11,635
Win / Place: 23% / 52%

2 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: CLOCK OFF (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPER SKY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 5-3-3

Track

10: 3-3-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-1

Distance

7: 2-1-1

Season

21: 5-3-3

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

20: 5-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Found some support last start but struggled and finished 5th on June 1 over 400m at this track behind Layton Magic beaten 7 lengths (22.62) in a Grade 5. Placed two back at Gosford. Has clocked a superb 22.32 Best Time here at the trip. Top 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
5th of 7	1/6/26	Maitland	400m	6	0:22.62	63.7 km/h	7.0L	$3.40	0:22.13	0:22.09	GR 5	$2,340	-	41	1. Layton Magic 2. Bear's Head 3. No Cents
41 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 6	21/4/26	Gosford	515m	1	0:30.03	61.7 km/h	4.3L	$2.40	0:29.74	0:29.74	GR 4/5	$3,320	$465	7	1. Digger Sure Can 2. Hurry Tuncurry 3. Blindspot
4th of 6	14/4/26	Gosford	515m	6	0:30.12	61.6 km/h	11.8L	$3.50	0:29.30	0:29.30	GR 4/5	$3,320	$75	8	1. Motor City Sonny 2. Hurry Tuncurry 3. Nova Reign
2nd of 6	6/4/26	Maitland	450m	1	0:25.19	64.3 km/h	2.5L	$3.90	0:25.00	0:24.97	GR 4/5	$3,320	$675	8	1. Rise Up Nismo 2. Blindspot 3. Magic Fletch
4th of 8	29/3/26	Grafton	450m	5	0:25.63	63.2 km/h	5.8L	$3.90	0:25.23	0:25.09	GR 4/5	$3,320	$75	14	1. Shot Of Magic 2. Striped Mac 3. True Legend
4th of 8	15/3/26	Grafton	450m	4	0:25.47	63.6 km/h	5.3L	$6.00	0:25.09	0:25.09	GR 5	$3,140	$75	53	1. Nangar Nugget 2. For Mercy Sake 3. Goldstar Klein
53 Day Freshen-Up

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