Ladbrokes - Form Guide

The Steel Dragon (Fr1) 4051251353
Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson (Lexton)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $43,380
Win / Place: 22% / 51%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: MISS TRICKIN LOMBO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 7-4-5

Distance

16: 1-2-2

Trk/Dst

11: 0-2-0

Track

17: 2-2-1

Season

27: 5-3-5

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 2-0-0

Metro

18: 3-2-1

Non-Metro

13: 4-2-4

Mobile

31: 7-4-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

31: 7-4-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

2: 0-1-1

Driver Last 50

50: 4-6-10

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.67 beaten 12 m by Fairplay (2:01.50) on July 4 at $3.50. Drawn to advantage and is among the main chances again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	4/7/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jack Laugher	2:01.50	1:53.7	12.4m	$3.50	14	0W/15.0K stake	$15,000	$1,500	1. Fairplay 2. Hitch To His Star 3. The Steel Dragon
5th of 12	20/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	James Herbertson	2:41.30	1:55.9	4.2m	$12	9	No NR	$20,000	$600	1. Major Blitz 2. Highlandhartbreaka 3. Royal Appointment
3rd of 9	11/6/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	James Herbertson	2:35.80	1:54.0	20.8m	$3.70f	8	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000	$700	1. Major Blitz 2. Keayang Payton 3. The Steel Dragon
1st of 9	3/6/26	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	James Herbertson	2:35.10	1:56.1	0.2m	$2.70f	11	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000	$3,990	1. The Steel Dragon 2. Sportsbou 3. Gunforhire
5th of 11	23/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	James Herbertson	2:42.10	1:56.4	8.8m	$9.50	14	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$450	1. Kartiare 2. All Blazing Guns 3. Heatseeker
2nd of 12	9/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	James Herbertson	2:42.70	1:56.9	5.0m	$6.00	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$2,250	1. Ideal Bandit 2. The Steel Dragon 3. Dance Affair

Pistol Pearce (Fr-) 2721497315
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
Driver: John Caldow
Prize Money: $21,635
Win / Place: 15% / 30%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: RAINBOW SUE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 4-3-1

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

10: 1-1-0

Season

18: 3-2-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

11: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

15: 3-2-1

Mobile

26: 4-3-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

26: 4-3-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.19

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 8-3-7

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 1.13 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Fairplay (2:01.50) on July 4 at $21. Two runs back won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr3) at Geelong (1:54.50) beating Bella Louise in on June 19 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 3.23. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	4/7/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jodi Quinlan	2:01.50	1:53.7	16.3m	$21	15	0W/15.0K stake	$15,000	$450	1. Fairplay 2. Hitch To His Star 3. The Steel Dragon
1st of 12	19/6/26	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kate Gath	1:54.50	1:54.5	0.3m	$2.70	5	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$3,320	1. Pistol Pearce 2. Bella Louise 3. Fiction File
3rd of 9	14/6/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kate Gath	1:53.90	1:53.9	4.5m	$7.50	15	NR 53 to 58	$7,000	$700	1. Maas Betting Again 2. Im Wesley 3. Pistol Pearce
7th of 10	30/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jodi Quinlan	2:03.80	1:55.8	11.9m	$15	7	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000	$200	1. King Saint 2. Insider Trading 3. Im Wesley
9th of 10	23/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jodi Quinlan	2:41.60	1:56.1	19.6m	$71	38	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000	$200	1. Gunforhire 2. Highlandhartbreaka 3. Keayang Payton
38 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 9	15/4/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kate Gath	2:03.60	1:55.6	4.7m	$3.00f	17	NR 56 to 64	$7,000	$350	1. Percession 2. Katunga Express 3. Michen Roy

Kiss Me Mini Nz (Fr2) 3152550515
Trainer: Adam Kelly (Melton)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $21,358
Win / Place: 17% / 47%

Driver Flying

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: DELIGHTFUL DEAL (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 3-3-2

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Track

6: 1-0-0

Season

17: 3-3-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

12: 2-2-1

Non-Metro

5: 1-1-1

Mobile

17: 3-3-2

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

17: 3-3-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

8: 2-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 11-5-4

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.43 beaten 10 m by Miss Ari (2:45.80) on July 4 at $8.50. Showed ability the run before when she came from midfield and won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr3) held up early, held up early, at Ballarat (2:02.70) beating Leavemeout in on June 25 at $6.50 at the bell was 5th-6.97. Draws well and could be there at the business end.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	4/7/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jordan Leedham	2:45.80	1:59.1	10.5m	$8.50	9	NR 58 to 66	$10,000	$300	1. Miss Ari 2. Sharp Interest 3. Gunforhire
1st of 7	25/6/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jordan Leedham	2:02.70	1:55.5	0.2m	$6.50	12	NR 55 to 64	$7,000	$3,990	1. Kiss Me Mini NZ 2. Leavemeout 3. Katunga Express
5th of 7	13/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jordan Leedham	2:41.10	1:55.7	30.8m	$81	28	NR up to 59	$8,000	$240	1. Apollostorm 2. Good Day 3. Rocknroll Wish NZ
11th of 11	16/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jordan Leedham	2:01.00	1:53.2	17.5m	$41	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$200	1. Perun NZ 2. Lambro Mach 3. In An Ideal World
5th of 10	9/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jordan Leedham	2:42.30	1:56.6	9.4m	$6.00	15	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000	$300	1. Heatseeker 2. Where Is Woody 3. Highlandhartbreaka
5th of 9	24/4/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Michael Bellman	2:04.00	1:56.0	8.5m	$1.85f	7	2-4 WINs	$7,000	$210	1. Scherger That 2. Sumthin Else 3. Tappy

Evileye (Fr3) 5056410104
Trainer: David Miles (Monegeetta)
Driver: Liam Older (C)
Prize Money: $40,008
Win / Place: 14% / 34%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ULTIMATE MACHETE (NZ)

Dam: SAVIOUR CLARE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 7-4-5

Distance

9: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

13: 2-0-0

Season

23: 4-1-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-2

Metro

13: 2-0-0

Non-Metro

34: 5-4-5

Mobile

47: 7-4-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

47: 7-4-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.42

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

2: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 7-6-5

Comments

Won three starts back at Shepparton over 1690m on June 16. Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 6th-8.64 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Fairplay (2:01.50) on July 4 at $51. Draws for a good showing.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	4/7/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Liam Older	2:01.50	1:53.7	13.8m	$51	7	0W/15.0K stake	$15,000	$750	1. Fairplay 2. Hitch To His Star 3. The Steel Dragon
11th of 11	27/6/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ryan Sanderson	2:02.10	1:54.2	16.2m	$41	11	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$300	1. Keayang Sweetheart 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Lilly Lotus
1st of 7	16/6/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	David Miles	2:01.80	1:56.0	1.7m	$7.00	8	NR 54 to 58	$7,000	$3,990	1. Evileye 2. Flip A Coin 3. Direct Command NZ
1st of 10	8/6/26	Warragul	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	David Miles	2:13.60	2:00.1	0.1m	$4.40	10	NR up to 55	$6,000	$3,320	1. Evileye 2. Allgood Vinnie 3. Roblen Ranger
4th of 8	29/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	David Miles	2:06.10	1:58.0	5.1m	$6.50	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$300	1. Soho Hudson 2. Breathe Easy 3. Ninedolla Toastie
2nd of 10	24/2/26	Melton	1720m			-	Jordan Leedham	2:03.60	-	29.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Donmaro NZ 2. Evileye 3. Rockaway Beach

With In Reason (Fr4) 6122216551
Trainer: Donna Castles (Ardmona)
Driver: Donna Castles
Prize Money: $39,010
Win / Place: 18% / 51%

Driver / Horse Combo

Distance Specialist

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FOR A REASON (AUS)

Dam: CEE GODDESS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 7-7-5

Distance

13: 5-5-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

19: 5-5-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

36: 7-7-5

Mobile

37: 7-7-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

37: 7-7-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.70

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

11: 5-3-0

Driver Last 50

50: 8-6-3

Comments

Last start posted a big 6 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Shepparton (2:40.00) beating Dressed In Gold in on June 23 at $3.80 at the bell was leading 5.75. May be worth including.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	23/6/26	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Donna Castles	2:40.00	1:57.6	6.7m	$3.80	21	NR 57 to 67	$7,000	$3,990	1. With In Reason 2. Dressed In Gold NZ 3. Sharp Interest
5th of 7	2/6/26	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Michael Bellman	2:43.90	2:00.4	5.2m	$4.40	48	NR 57 to 67	$7,000	$210	1. Herakles 2. Sharp Interest 3. Interpretation
48 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 11	15/4/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Donna Castles	2:02.00	1:54.2	8.9m	$10	10	NR 56 to 64	$7,000	$210	1. Isolation 2. Celestial Zodiac 3. Popcornfriday
6th of 11	5/4/26	Echuca	1755m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Donna Castles	2:04.70	1:54.3	25.9m	$3.60f	19	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$160	1. Maas Betting Again 2. Sports Narrator 3. Lilstrepo
1st of 11	17/3/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Donna Castles	2:00.40	1:54.7	1.4m	$4.20	9	NR 55 to 60	$8,000	$4,560	1. With In Reason 2. Katunga Express 3. Michen Roy
2nd of 10	8/3/26	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Donna Castles	2:37.70	1:55.9	0.2m	$3.60f	7	NR up to 65	$12,000	$1,800	1. Sea Fury NZ 2. With In Reason 3. Fire Marshall

Eagle Major (Fr5) 3222263161
Trainer: Donna Castles (Ardmona)
Driver: Doc Wilson
Prize Money: $39,748
Win / Place: 13% / 43%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FLY LIKE AN EAGLE (AUS)

Dam: OUR DREAM GIRL (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 7-9-6

Distance

17: 3-3-3

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

19: 2-5-3

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-2

3rd Up

5: 0-2-1

Metro

4: 1-0-1

Non-Metro

47: 6-9-5

Mobile

51: 7-9-6

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

51: 7-9-6

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

47: 6-7-6

Driver Last 50

50: 1-8-6

Comments

Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following June 16 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a nose (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:42.10) beating American Hammer in on June 30 at $13 at the bell was 4th-6.76. This race will be harder than that win. Not as keen on his chances in this field.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	30/6/26	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Doc Wilson	2:42.10	1:59.1	0.1m	$13	14	NR 48 to 53	$6,000	$3,320	1. Eagle Major 2. American Hammer NZ 3. Madam Reactor
6th of 8	16/6/26	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Donna Castles	2:38.40	1:56.4	49.0m	$5.00	14	NR 48 to 53	$6,000	$140	1. Im Dustee 2. Return Serve 3. Bet On Aces
1st of 10	2/6/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Michael Bellman	2:02.70	1:56.8	0.1m	$2.60f	14	NR 47 to 51	$6,000	$3,320	1. Eagle Major 2. Im Dustee 3. Will He Reign
3rd of 7	19/5/26	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Doc Wilson	2:40.90	1:58.2	40.5m	$13	34	NR 46 to 50	$6,000	$600	1. Alot Like Jeannie 2. Fenway Park 3. Eagle Major
34 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 11	15/4/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Doc Wilson	2:04.00	1:56.0	6.5m	$4.40	10	NR 46 to 51	$6,000	$140	1. Animado 2. Senna Storm 3. Maxbeca
2nd of 10	5/4/26	Echuca	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Doc Wilson	2:40.00	1:59.2	4.2m	$1.80f	12	NR 45 to 50	$6,000	$900	1. Mussel Shoals 2. Eagle Major 3. Line Up Jacquie

Highlandhartbreaka (Fr6) 4641372120
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
Driver: Kate Gath
Prize Money: $26,860
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: EZEE DUZIT LOMBO

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 5-3-2

Distance

9: 3-2-2

Trk/Dst

7: 1-2-2

Track

15: 2-2-2

Season

15: 4-3-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

16: 2-3-2

Non-Metro

4: 3-0-0

Mobile

20: 5-3-2

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

20: 5-3-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

15: 4-3-1

Driver Last 50

50: 7-8-5

Comments

Won three starts back at Warragul over 2210m on June 8. Last start held up when 10th (Sr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-12.12 beaten 15 m by Keayang Sweetheart (2:02.10) on June 27 at $21. No luck last start so worth another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 11	27/6/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Kate Gath	2:02.10	1:54.2	15.1m	$21	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$300	1. Keayang Sweetheart 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Lilly Lotus
2nd of 12	20/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kate Gath	2:41.30	1:55.9	1.3m	$34	12	No NR	$20,000	$3,000	1. Major Blitz 2. Highlandhartbreaka 3. Royal Appointment
1st of 8	8/6/26	Warragul	2210m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Kate Gath	2:43.60	1:59.1	0.2m	$4.00	16	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000	$3,990	1. Highlandhartbreaka 2. Hellovatime 3. Scherger That
2nd of 10	23/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Kate Gath	2:41.60	1:56.1	2.9m	$8.00	7	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000	$1,500	1. Gunforhire 2. Highlandhartbreaka 3. Keayang Payton
7th of 12	16/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Kate Gath	2:02.00	1:54.1	11.7m	$41	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$300	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Royal Appointment
3rd of 10	9/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Kate Gath	2:42.30	1:56.6	2.2m	$13	8	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000	$1,000	1. Heatseeker 2. Where Is Woody 3. Highlandhartbreaka

The Naked Art (Sr1) 1143160614
Trainer: J B Lane (Haven)
Driver: Jackie Barker
Prize Money: $33,195
Win / Place: 21% / 34%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: ON HER GAME (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 7-3-1

Distance

7: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

5: 0-0-0

Season

22: 5-3-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

6: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

26: 7-3-1

Mobile

32: 7-3-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

32: 7-3-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

4: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-10-6

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 5th-11.85 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Apollostorm (2:02.00) on July 4 at $41. Two runs back won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Horsham (2:04.00) beating Ranger Rick in on June 22 at $7 at the bell was 2nd-0.4. Draws for a trail and could be dangerous.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	4/7/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jackie Barker	2:02.00	1:54.1	11.7m	$41	12	NR 67 to 75	$15,000	$750	1. Apollostorm 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Ozzie Corka
1st of 10	22/6/26	Horsham	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:04.00	1:57.4	0.2m	$7.00	58	NR 56 to 64	$7,000	$3,990	1. The Naked Art 2. Ranger Rick NZ 3. Our Ultimate Gracy NZ
58 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 11	25/4/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jackie Barker	2:01.20	1:53.4	20.4m	$41	15	NR up to 75	$15,000	$300	1. The Art Of Success 2. Fearless Writer 3. Keayang Sweetheart
10th of 12	10/4/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Aaron Dunn	2:40.10	1:55.1	38.3m	$151	6	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$200	1. Cardigan Dan 2. Fearless Writer 3. In An Ideal World
6th of 9	4/4/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ryan Backhouse	2:47.50	2:00.3	18.5m	$41	12	NR 58 to 66	$10,000	$200	1. Cardigan Dan 2. Lou Will NZ 3. Tallaras Shadow
1st of 8	23/3/26	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ryan Backhouse	2:10.00	1:56.9	0.2m	$23	13	NR 56 to 62	$6,000	$3,320	1. The Naked Art 2. Maninky Moonshine 3. Torque Power

Ozzie Corka (Sr2) 7404228393
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Daryl Douglas
Prize Money: $86,982
Win / Place: 17% / 41%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: SMOOTH FELICITY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 11-5-10

Distance

13: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

7: 0-0-1

Track

18: 0-2-2

Season

32: 5-3-5

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

Metro

27: 3-3-3

Non-Metro

36: 8-2-7

Mobile

63: 11-5-10

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

63: 11-5-10

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

8: 0-1-2

Driver Last 50

50: 2-7-7

Comments

Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Keayang Sweetheart at this track over 1720m on June 27 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Apollostorm at this track over 1720m on July 4 at $34. Contender again.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	4/7/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	D K Douglas	2:02.00	1:54.1	8.8m	$34	7	NR 67 to 75	$15,000	$1,500	1. Apollostorm 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Ozzie Corka
9th of 11	27/6/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	D K Douglas	2:02.10	1:54.2	13.8m	$31	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$300	1. Keayang Sweetheart 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Lilly Lotus
3rd of 9	20/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	D K Douglas	2:41.20	1:55.8	5.3m	$16	7	NR 67 to 77	$15,000	$1,500	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Kartiare 3. Ozzie Corka
8th of 8	13/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	D K Douglas	2:42.40	1:56.7	37.5m	$9.00	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000	$300	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Zenario 3. My Uncle Stan
2nd of 11	6/6/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	D K Douglas	2:00.60	1:52.9	0.3m	$21	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$2,250	1. Hoorah Philtra 2. Ozzie Corka 3. Seaside Boy
2nd of 8	30/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Tasmyn Potter	2:03.30	1:55.4	0.3m	$19	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$2,250	1. Medina 2. Ozzie Corka 3. Ranger Rick NZ

Patiro Nz (Sr3) 1332600484
Trainer: Kian Kirk (Cranbourne)
Driver: Taylor Youl (C)
Prize Money: $77,420
Win / Place: 13% / 37%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: CHRISTIAN SEEL (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 8-7-7

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

22: 5-3-3

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

56: 8-7-7

Mobile

59: 8-7-7

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

43: 4-5-5

Slushy

3: 1-0-1

Grass

16: 4-2-2

Best Mile

1:58.72

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

5: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 7-5-2

Gear Changes

[Blinkers - Block ON, Conventional ON, Blinkers - Hood (Half Cup) OFF]

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-8.16 beaten 5 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:41.90) on June 27 at $151. At the run before 8th (Fr7) over 2210m after being wide early at Warragul beaten 75 m by Highlandhartbreaka (2:43.60) on June 8 at $8. Player wit even luck.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	27/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Taylor Youl	2:41.90	1:56.3	4.8m	$151	19	NR 72 to 82	$15,000	$750	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Thestatesman
3rd of 3	16/6/26	Melton	2240m			-	Taylor Youl	2:45.20	-	9m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Arrhythmia 2. Enjoy Life 3. Patiro NZ
8th of 8	8/6/26	Warragul	2210m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Taylor Youl	2:43.60	1:59.1	74.9m	$8.00	5	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000	$140	1. Highlandhartbreaka 2. Hellovatime 3. Scherger That
4th of 8	3/6/26	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Taylor Youl	2:36.40	1:57.1	3.3m	$12	11	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000	$350	1. Michen Roy 2. Mister Jimaringle 3. Royal Appointment
10th of 11	23/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Taylor Youl	2:42.10	1:56.4	28.6m	$7.00	28	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$300	1. Kartiare 2. All Blazing Guns 3. Heatseeker
1st of 4	17/5/26	Cranbourne	2080m			-	Taylor Youl	2:40.20	-	0.1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Patiro NZ 2. Miss Ari 3. Bella Louise

Give Dave A Wave (Sr4) 0672449x85
Trainer: Craig Hoban (Melton)
Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Prize Money: $44,820
Win / Place: 12% / 33%

6 yo Brown Horse

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: DANCINGWITHSIERRA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 6-6-4

Distance

8: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

7: 1-0-1

Track

19: 2-2-2

Season

9: 0-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

19: 2-2-2

Non-Metro

29: 4-4-2

Mobile

48: 6-6-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

48: 6-6-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.61

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-1-4

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-2.92 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Zenario (2:41.10) on May 15 at $14. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-18.2 beaten 13 m by All Blazing Guns (2:42.50) on May 9 at $126. Might find this beyond him.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	15/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Michael Bellman	2:41.10	1:55.8	6.5m	$14	6	NMWL6M	$8,000	$240	1. Zenario 2. Frugal Fare 3. Donmaro NZ
8th of 10	9/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Michael Bellman	2:42.50	1:56.7	13.3m	$126	128	NR 58 to 66	$10,000	$200	1. All Blazing Guns 2. Star To Fall 3. Fire Marshall
128 Day Spell
4th of 5	5/5/26	Melton	2240m			-	Craig Hoban	2:47.40	-	35.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Morris Brown 2. Rakarompa NZ 3. Inexorable
9th of 10	1/1/26	Echuca	2560m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jeremy Quinlan	3:15.10	2:02.6	13.8m	$21	13	NR up to 80	$15,000	$300	1. Madigan 2. Auckland Red 3. Triple Rock Saint NZ
3rd of 4	27/12/25	Bacchus Marsh	1940m			-	Craig Hoban	2:20.50	-	2.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ooh Ah Listah 2. Skippys Delight NZ 3. Give Dave A Wave
4th of 9	19/12/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	James Herbertson	1:53.90	1:53.9	4.4m	$2.30f	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$500	1. Amphijet 2. Ferrigno 3. Platinum Jive NZ

Our Bella Lucia (Sr5) 8347161144
Trainer: P I Parsons (Parwan)
Driver: Leigh Sutton
Prize Money: $118,410
Win / Place: 12% / 32%

Driver / Horse Combo

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: FOR A REASON (AUS)

Dam: ESTHERS LIGHT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

155: 19-11-20

Distance

43: 5-1-8

Trk/Dst

14: 4-0-3

Track

22: 4-0-4

Season

24: 3-1-2

1st Up

5: 1-1-1

2nd Up

5: 0-1-0

3rd Up

5: 0-1-1

Metro

44: 6-0-6

Non-Metro

111: 13-11-14

Mobile

155: 19-11-20

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

155: 19-11-20

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.31

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

5: 2-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-1-5

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 35 m by Bettor Beach (2:00.90) on June 26 at $41. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 25 m by Apollostorm (2:41.10) on June 13 at $51. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	26/6/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jordan Leedham	2:00.90	1:53.1	33.8m	$41	13	NR up to 59	$6,000	$300	1. Bettor Beach 2. Morris Brown 3. Fiction File
4th of 7	13/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Leigh Sutton	2:41.10	1:55.7	25.2m	$51	15	NR up to 59	$8,000	$400	1. Apollostorm 2. Good Day 3. Rocknroll Wish NZ
1st of 7	29/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	James Herbertson	2:43.40	1:57.4	1.7m	$9.50	28	NR up to 55	$6,000	$3,320	1. Our Bella Lucia 2. Sweet Irish Loch 3. Sumthin Else
1st of 8	1/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Leigh Sutton	2:45.40	1:58.8	2.5m	$1.80f	7	NR 42 to 45	$4,000	$2,000	1. Our Bella Lucia 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Freak Out
6th of 9	24/4/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Leigh Sutton	2:05.60	1:57.5	10.9m	$2.90	9	NR up to 47	$4,000	$120	1. Aveiro 2. Allgood Vinnie 3. Pickle It
1st of 12	15/4/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Leigh Sutton	2:44.50	1:58.2	18.7m	$13	48	NR up to 45	$4,000	$2,000	1. Our Bella Lucia 2. Shiralee 3. The Ladybird NZ
48 Day Freshen-Up

Good Day (Sr6) 2306321824
Trainer: Mick Carbone (Axedale)
Driver: Neil McCallum
Prize Money: $40,100
Win / Place: 13% / 38%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GUARANTEED (AUS)

Dam: SECRET BONUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 6-7-4

Distance

21: 1-3-3

Trk/Dst

7: 0-2-1

Track

12: 0-3-1

Season

10: 1-3-2

1st Up

6: 0-4-0

2nd Up

6: 2-1-1

3rd Up

6: 1-0-0

Metro

16: 2-3-1

Non-Metro

28: 4-4-3

Mobile

44: 6-7-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

44: 6-7-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

16: 2-2-3

Driver Last 50

50: 4-3-5

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 2nd-3.2 beaten 13 m by Im Wesley (2:39.40) on June 29 at $7. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 21 m by Apollostorm (2:41.10) on June 13 at $21. Maybe a place.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	29/6/26	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Neil Mccallum	2:39.40	1:57.2	13.8m	$7.00	16	NR 51 to 56	$6,000	$300	1. Im Wesley 2. Just Pedro 3. Lets Go Lorna
2nd of 7	13/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Mark Pitt	2:41.10	1:55.7	21.8m	$21	10	NR up to 59	$8,000	$1,200	1. Apollostorm 2. Good Day 3. Rocknroll Wish NZ
8th of 8	3/6/26	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Neil Mccallum	2:36.40	1:57.1	22.3m	$23	54	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000	$140	1. Michen Roy 2. Mister Jimaringle 3. Royal Appointment
54 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 11	10/4/26	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Neil Mccallum	2:42.00	1:59.0	0.2m	$4.80	10	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$3,320	1. Good Day 2. Savon De Roche 3. Janiebquick
2nd of 7	31/3/26	Swan Hill	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Neil Mccallum	2:43.30	1:57.3	5.1m	$7.50	11	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$900	1. Thunderfire 2. Good Day 3. Savon De Roche
3rd of 11	20/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Neil Mccallum	2:42.00	1:56.4	10.0m	$6.50	31	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$600	1. Kiss Me Mini NZ 2. Pistol Pearce 3. Good Day
31 Day Freshen-Up