The Meadows Race 8

Di Battista Real Estate

Prize Money: $9,055

DEADLY AVENGER (4) looks close to another win after finishing third last time (25.16) at Shepparton. Has a strong record here at this journey including eight wins. Has a strong record out of this box with two wins and a minor placing from four starts. Deserves serious consideration. WHISPERED (2) hit the ground running last time with a fast early split and never headed, leading throughout to win by 7 lengths (29.71) over 525m at this track. Winner at her latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. Makes plenty of appeal if runs up to latest. SPRING MILES (1) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame from Box 8 last run (30.25) at this track. Expected to be in this for a long way. RALPH WIGGUM (3) cannot be left out after placing at a big quote last start.

Distance: 525m
Class: Free For All
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Spring Miles (1) 1485621372
Trainer: Lisa Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $88,560
Win / Place: 22% / 53%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ZIPPING GARTH (AUS)

Dam: SPRING VENOM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

75: 17-10-13

Track

34: 7-3-6

Trk/Dst

32: 7-3-5

Distance

32: 7-3-5

Season

43: 7-9-5

Metro

53: 10-3-11

Country

22: 7-7-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	6	11	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	17	3	6	11	7	3	14	14
1st	7	0	1	0	1	0	5	3
2nd	0	0	1	6	1	0	0	2
3rd	5	0	0	0	1	0	3	4

Comments

In the money last time at this track (30.25) in a Grade 4, finishing a 7 length second. Goes very well off the draw boasting seven wins and five places from 17 starts. Has ability and looks a key 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
2nd of 7	6/6/26	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.25	62.5 km/h	7.7L	$9.00	0:29.71	0:29.62	GR 4	$9,060	$1,870	7	1. Whispered 2. Spring Miles 3. Unacceptable Nik
7th of 7	30/5/26	The Meadows	600m	1	0:35.65	60.6 km/h	15.0L	$15	0:34.60	0:34.60	GR 4/5	$10,380	-	7	1. Mepunga Donna 2. Nigel Devere 3. Vista Weird
3rd of 8	23/5/26	The Meadows	600m	1	0:34.66	62.3 km/h	6.5L	$5.00	0:34.21	0:34.21	GR 5	$10,100	$1,050	7	1. Lady Rapid 2. Reaper 3. Spring Miles
1st of 8	16/5/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:29.96	63.1 km/h	0.2L	$4.40	0:29.96	0:29.59	GR 5	$8,790	$5,900	7	1. Spring Miles 2. Paw Gertrude 3. Paw Damon
2nd of 7	9/5/26	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.23	62.5 km/h	1.0L	$3.40	0:30.16	0:29.79	GR 5	$8,790	$1,820	7	1. Paw Raynor 2. Spring Miles 3. Wanbi
6th of 7	2/5/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.06	62.9 km/h	3.9L	$5.50	0:29.79	0:29.68	GR 5	$8,790	-	7	1. Elusive Curl, Paw Toronto 2. 3. Prison Break

Whispered (2) 4535741451
Trainer: Keith Lancaster (Melton)
Prize Money: $53,690
Win / Place: 19% / 60%

Dominant Win Last Start

3 yo FWN B

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: ELEVATION (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 8-10-7

Track

22: 6-7-3

Trk/Dst

17: 6-5-2

Distance

17: 6-5-2

Season

34: 7-9-6

Metro

34: 8-9-4

Country

7: 0-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Dominant winner showing plenty of speed to score by 7 lengths in a Grade 4 last start at this track, clocking a scintillating 29.71 over the 525m trip. Has the ability and expected to go close 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
1st of 7	6/6/26	The Meadows	525m	7	0:29.71	63.6 km/h	7.7L	$4.00	0:29.71	0:29.62	GR 4	$9,060	$6,100	7	1. Whispered 2. Spring Miles 3. Unacceptable Nik
5th of 7	30/5/26	The Meadows	600m	5	0:35.45	60.9 km/h	12.2L	$7.00	0:34.60	0:34.60	GR 4/5	$10,380	-	8	1. Mepunga Donna 2. Nigel Devere 3. Vista Weird
4th of 8	22/5/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:29.55	62.7 km/h	5.3L	$23	0:29.20	0:29.02	S/E Group 1	$113,500	$5,500	8	1. Secret Bandit 2. Distinction 3. Simply Stunning
1st of 8	14/5/26	Sandown	515m	6	0:29.34	63.2 km/h	5.3L	$17	0:29.34	0:29.10	SPEC H	$9,060	$6,100	7	1. Whispered 2. Lamia Nonna Mim 3. Flying Dinar
4th of 6	7/5/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.10	61.6 km/h	8.5L	$10	0:29.52	0:29.51	GR 5	$8,790	$150	7	1. Bold Sight 2. Corban Yaxley 3. Mighty Scar
7th of 8	30/4/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.01	61.8 km/h	5.5L	$23	0:29.63	0:29.12	GR 5	$8,790	-	8	1. Liddell 2. Paw Isla 3. Paw Qwerty

Ralph Wiggum (3) 5452115162
Trainer: Michele Berry (Mount Camel)
Prize Money: $49,950
Win / Place: 21% / 56%

2 yo DK BDL D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: PRISCILLA WANG (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 8-6-7

Track

12: 4-4-0

Trk/Dst

11: 4-4-0

Distance

11: 4-4-0

Season

35: 8-6-6

Metro

27: 6-5-3

Country

10: 2-1-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	7	0	0

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

Comments

Finished second last start (30.43) at big odds over 525m at this track. Has a low draw. Has ability and should run well.

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	6/6/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.43	62.1 km/h	3.5L	$10	0:30.20	0:29.62	FFA	$9,060	$1,870	9	1. Hot Nanu 2. Ralph Wiggum 3. Lightning Speed
6th of 8	28/5/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.01	61.8 km/h	4.8L	$9.50	0:29.69	0:29.43	GR 5	$8,790	-	5	1. He's A Pearl 2. Paw Carver 3. Capricorn One
1st of 7	23/5/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:29.83	63.4 km/h	0.3L	$6.50	0:29.83	0:29.68	FFA	$9,060	$6,100	7	1. Ralph Wiggum 2. Paw Vortex 3. Urana Xavier
5th of 7	16/5/26	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.48	62.0 km/h	6.3L	$3.90	0:30.04	0:29.59	FFA	$9,060	-	21	1. Cash In View 2. Magic Snowdrop 3. Illuminator
1st of 8	25/4/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:29.80	63.4 km/h	2.7L	$4.00	0:29.80	0:29.80	FFA	$9,060	$6,100	7	1. Ralph Wiggum 2. Zelda Covilha 3. Count The Stars
1st of 8	18/4/26	The Meadows	525m	5	0:29.90	63.2 km/h	2.0L	$14	0:29.90	0:29.90	MX 3/4	$9,060	$6,100	7	1. Ralph Wiggum 2. Dash Parr 3. General Franky

Deadly Avenger (4) 1185222123
Trainer: Joe Borg (Maryborough)
Prize Money: $1,774,593
Win / Place: 38% / 71%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: AVENGER LASS (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 20-12-5

Track

15: 8-2-1

Trk/Dst

15: 8-2-1

Distance

16: 8-2-1

Season

16: 3-5-2

Metro

40: 18-11-2

Country

12: 2-1-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	18	0	0

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

Comments

Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 2.25 lengths third over 450m Shepparton in 25.16. Has a very good strike-rate out of box 4, scoring two times. Go close.

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	6/6/26	Shepparton	450m	6	0:25.16	64.4 km/h	2.3L	$4.80	0:25.02	0:24.89	SPEC H	$3,360	$345	15	1. Dewana Star 2. Conceivable 3. Deadly Avenger
2nd of 8	22/5/26	Sandown	515m	3	0:29.32	63.2 km/h	4.3L	$5.50	0:29.02	0:29.02	S/E Group 1	$113,500	$22,000	8	1. Dewana Star 2. Deadly Avenger 3. He's A Pearl
1st of 8	14/5/26	Sandown	515m	2	0:29.27	63.3 km/h	3.7L	$1.70	0:29.27	0:29.10	SPEC H	$9,060	$6,100	14	1. Deadly Avenger 2. Mepunga Zircon 3. Zelda Covilha
2nd of 7	30/4/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:29.45	63.0 km/h	1.3L	$1.80	0:29.36	0:29.12	MX 3/4	$9,060	$1,870	14	1. Ross The Boss 2. Deadly Avenger 3. Amron Dancer
2nd of 8	16/4/26	Cannington	520m	7	0:29.50	63.5 km/h	0.3L	$4.80	0:29.48	0:29.41	OPEN	$460,000	$75,000	14	1. Canya Excite Me 2. Deadly Avenger 3. Miss Envy
2nd of 8	2/4/26	Sandown	515m	6	0:29.41	63.0 km/h	0.5L	$4.80	0:29.38	0:29.29	SPEC G3	$22,000	$4,000	47	1. Ross The Boss 2. Deadly Avenger 3. Valenzuela
47 Day Freshen-Up

Unacceptable Nik (5) 1721511743
Trainer: Brendan Pursell (Lara)
Prize Money: $29,545
Win / Place: 23% / 65%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: LET ME NO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 6-6-5

Track

16: 3-5-1

Trk/Dst

16: 3-5-1

Distance

16: 3-5-1

Season

23: 5-6-3

Metro

19: 5-5-1

Country

7: 1-1-4

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

In the money last time at this track (30.41) in a Grade 4, finishing a 10 length third. Has never missed the frame from three starts from the draw, including a win. Will need some luck 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
3rd of 7	6/6/26	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.41	62.2 km/h	10.1L	$13	0:29.71	0:29.62	GR 4	$9,060	$935	10	1. Whispered 2. Spring Miles 3. Unacceptable Nik
4th of 6	27/5/26	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.55	61.9 km/h	5.3L	$3.80	0:30.18	0:30.18	GR 4	$3,940	$75	13	1. Illuminator 2. Ivory Narwhal 3. Treble Beers
7th of 8	14/5/26	Sandown	515m	3	0:30.30	61.2 km/h	13.1L	$35	0:29.38	0:29.10	SPEC H	$9,060	-	21	1. Secret Bandit 2. Highly Potent 3. Paw Zuri
1st of 7	23/4/26	Sandown	515m	2	0:29.67	62.5 km/h	3.5L	$2.70	0:29.67	0:29.26	GR 5	$8,790	$5,900	10	1. Unacceptable Nik 2. Fromelles Poppy 3. Paw Fable
1st of 6	13/4/26	Sandown	515m	5	0:29.65	62.5 km/h	0.3L	$2.80	0:29.65	0:29.58	GR 5	$3,340	$2,230	10	1. Unacceptable Nik 2. Honey Ryder 3. I'm Easy
5th of 8	3/4/26	Geelong	460m	1	0:26.09	63.5 km/h	4.3L	$6.00	0:25.79	0:25.79	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	13	1. Overland Boy 2. Solicit 3. Let's Cause Kaos

Flying Ducati (6) 1121732115
Trainer: Terrence Erenshaw (Junction Village)
Prize Money: $49,820
Win / Place: 41% / 82%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: FLYING UNICORN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 7-5-2

Track

4: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 2-1-0

Distance

4: 2-1-0

Season

17: 7-5-2

Metro

8: 3-2-1

Country

9: 4-3-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 1.75 lengths in 30.02, beating Paw Zuri. Last start finished 5th over 525m at this track beaten 6 lengths (30.59) behind Hot Nanu in a Free For All on June 6. Prepared to overlook.

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	6/6/26	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.59	61.8 km/h	5.8L	$3.00	0:30.20	0:29.62	FFA	$9,060	-	7	1. Hot Nanu 2. Ralph Wiggum 3. Lightning Speed
1st of 7	30/5/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.02	63.0 km/h	1.8L	$4.60	0:30.02	0:29.74	MX 3/4	$9,060	$6,100	7	1. Flying Ducati 2. Paw Zuri 3. Hot Nanu
1st of 8	23/5/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:29.73	63.6 km/h	0.5L	$3.10	0:29.73	0:29.68	GR 5 FIN	$18,150	$12,000	10	1. Flying Ducati 2. Hatari 3. My Mate Leo
2nd of 6	13/5/26	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.27	62.4 km/h	0.3L	$2.20	0:30.26	0:30.06	GR 5 H	$3,400	$690	13	1. Viking Ruler 2. Flying Ducati 3. Champlain
3rd of 7	30/4/26	Sandown	515m	3	0:29.66	62.5 km/h	3.0L	$2.50	0:29.46	0:29.12	GR 4	$9,060	$935	7	1. Lindenow Buster 2. Fast Freddy 3. Flying Ducati
7th of 8	23/4/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:30.49	60.8 km/h	17.0L	$2.50	0:29.31	0:29.26	GR 4	$9,060	-	14	1. Hot Nanu 2. Paw Nimbus 3. Mighty Scar

Lightning Speed (7) 4231f11473
Trainer: Brendan Pursell (Lara)
Prize Money: $51,480
Win / Place: 25% / 74%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: REINFORCEMENTS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 8-8-7

Track

17: 5-4-3

Trk/Dst

17: 5-4-3

Distance

17: 5-4-3

Season

25: 6-7-5

Metro

24: 6-6-4

Country

7: 2-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	6	0	0

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

Comments

Hit the ground running with a slick early sectional but had to settle for a minor placing when a 4.5 lengths third over 525m at this track, clocking 30.48. Holds top-three claims.

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
3rd of 7	6/6/26	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.48	62.0 km/h	4.3L	$7.00	0:30.20	0:29.62	FFA	$9,060	$935	7	1. Hot Nanu 2. Ralph Wiggum 3. Lightning Speed
7th of 7	30/5/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.59	61.8 km/h	8.1L	$9.50	0:30.02	0:29.74	MX 3/4	$9,060	-	16	1. Flying Ducati 2. Paw Zuri 3. Hot Nanu
4th of 8	14/5/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.79	62.2 km/h	6.5L	$2.50	0:29.34	0:29.10	SPEC H	$9,060	$150	22	1. Whispered 2. Lamia Nonna Mim 3. Flying Dinar
1st of 6	22/4/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:29.94	63.1 km/h	1.8L	$2.40	0:29.94	0:29.94	GR 4/5	$3,970	$2,600	6	1. Lightning Speed 2. Barooga Jim 3. Rivers Meet
1st of 6	16/4/26	Sandown	515m	7	0:29.52	62.8 km/h	0.3L	$4.20	0:29.52	0:29.29	GR 4/5	$9,060	$6,100	19	1. Lightning Speed 2. Paw Gordy 3. Barooga Jim
- of 8	28/3/26	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:36.55	51.2 km/h	99.0L	$11	0:29.62	0:29.25	NG	$10,500	-	28	1. Texas Bandit 2. Cumbria Benny 3. Summer Quinn

Paw Zuri (8) 4741153424
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $132,755
Win / Place: 24% / 56%

2 yo DK BDL B

Sire: CHRISTO BALE (AUS)

Dam: DIVYA BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 14-9-10

Track

19: 4-4-2

Trk/Dst

19: 4-4-2

Distance

19: 4-4-2

Season

37: 8-7-6

Metro

36: 8-5-6

Country

22: 6-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	5	9	0	0

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

Comments

Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when second (30.15) over 525m at this track. Has to overcome a wide draw but 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
4th of 7	6/6/26	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.49	62.0 km/h	4.3L	$7.50	0:30.20	0:29.62	FFA	$9,060	$150	7	1. Hot Nanu 2. Ralph Wiggum 3. Lightning Speed
2nd of 7	30/5/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.15	62.7 km/h	1.8L	$2.50	0:30.02	0:29.74	MX 3/4	$9,060	$1,870	7	1. Flying Ducati 2. Paw Zuri 3. Hot Nanu
4th of 7	23/5/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.41	62.2 km/h	8.3L	$2.80	0:29.83	0:29.68	FFA	$9,060	$150	9	1. Ralph Wiggum 2. Paw Vortex 3. Urana Xavier
3rd of 8	14/5/26	Sandown	515m	6	0:29.56	62.7 km/h	2.6L	$6.50	0:29.38	0:29.10	SPEC H	$9,060	$935	7	1. Secret Bandit 2. Highly Potent 3. Paw Zuri
5th of 7	7/5/26	Sandown	515m	3	0:30.33	61.1 km/h	12.0L	$2.70	0:29.51	0:29.51	FFA	$9,060	-	5	1. Sparring 2. Elusive Curl 3. Obscurus
1st of 8	2/5/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:29.72	63.6 km/h	1.7L	$3.70	0:29.72	0:29.68	FFA	$9,060	$6,100	7	1. Paw Zuri 2. Galento 3. Paw Oswald

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