Ballarat Race 8

Southern Sheetmetal

Stake: $2,123

HONEST BEERS (5) Weakened to finish 8th last time at Sandown Park. Giving another chance here. Deserves consideration. LIGHTHEARTEDNESS (1) Came in 4th last time at Bendigo. Looking past the last run and has drawn the rails. Winning hope. ASTON ALLURE (2) Was quite a handful for the competition when 3rd last run at The Meadows in 30.95s over 525m and form has been improving over recent runs. Expecting to settle positively. One of the major players. MORAINE JOKER (8) Was outmuscled when 3rd last start at Sandown Park in 30.13s over 515m and will try to take advantage of the draw. Shows good early pace. Could give some each way value.

Distance: 545m
Class: Grade 5 T3
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: All Weather

Lightheartedness (1) 8823777174
Trainer: Gary Hansen (CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS (S))
Prize Money: $5,673
Win / Place: 16% / 38%

2 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: ZERO COOL (AUS)

Owners: Gary Hansen

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 3-1-3

Track

3: 1-1-0

Season

18: 3-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Jumped at $3.40 and finished 4th last time at Bendigo. Looking past the last run and drawn well. Rates as one of the key chances.

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	16/5/26	Bendigo	500m	2	0:28.87	62.3 km/h	5.0L	$3.20	0:28.52	0:28.50	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$2,123	$61	8	1. Bengal Beast 2. White Shiraz 3. Sunny Stride
7th of 8	8/5/26	Bendigo	500m	4	0:28.90	62.3 km/h	12.6L	$101	0:28.02	0:28.02	RST WIN H	$4,075	-	9	1. Caco Missile 2. Urana Orbit 3. Rita Paige
1st of 5	29/4/26	Bendigo	500m	2	0:28.60	62.9 km/h	0.8L	$3.40	0:28.60	0:28.60	T3 RSTW	$2,123	$1,403	7	1. Lightheartedness 2. Miss Wong 3. Mighty Star
7th of 7	22/4/26	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.74	61.8 km/h	10.8L	$14	0:24.00	0:24.00	T3 RSTW	$1,867	-	5	1. Gray Grouper 2. Sir Trenton 3. Absolute Rupee
7th of 7	17/4/26	Bendigo	500m	4	0:29.12	61.8 km/h	18.8L	$46	0:27.81	0:27.81	MX 6/7	$4,734	-	15	1. Choosin' Texas 2. Who She Rules 3. Arc Flash
7th of 7	2/4/26	Bendigo	425m	3	0:25.15	60.8 km/h	12.3L	$6.50	0:24.30	0:24.05	T3 RSTW	$1,867	-	6	1. Gray Grouper 2. High Five Indi 3. Rae's Rainbow

Aston Allure (2) 3562187543
Trainer: Raymond Gatt (GOLDEN PLAINS (S))
Prize Money: $44,884
Win / Place: 19% / 42%

4 yo Black/WH B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: ASTON GWEN (AUS)

Owners: Raymond Gatt

Rating

Stats

Career

92: 18-12-9

Track

26: 6-3-3

Trk/Dst

15: 4-2-3

Distance

15: 4-2-3

Season

29: 7-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	8	10	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	16	13	8	17	4	7	13	14
1st	4	2	2	2	1	1	4	2
2nd	3	0	1	3	1	1	1	2
3rd	0	1	1	1	1	1	3	1

Comments

Applied plenty of pressure when 3rd last run at The Meadows in 30.95s over 525m and showing improvement in recent outings. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has definite 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
3rd of 6	6/5/26	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.95	61.1 km/h	4.0L	$4.00	0:30.68	0:29.73	GR 5	$4,148	$421	16	1. Tiger Shark 2. Maximum Reed 3. Aston Allure
4th of 7	20/4/26	Ballarat	545m	7	0:31.52	62.2 km/h	5.8L	$8.00	0:31.12	0:31.12	GR 5	$2,123	$61	9	1. Miss Sparkles 2. High Five Indi 3. Kunama Namadgi
5th of 8	11/4/26	Ballarat	545m	8	0:31.58	62.1 km/h	5.7L	$5.50	0:31.18	0:31.18	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$2,123	-	4	1. Doongalla Serena 2. Athens Aura 3. Lady Breanna
7th of 8	7/4/26	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.62	62.2 km/h	12.5L	$35	0:25.75	0:25.75	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,867	-	14	1. Little Flower 2. Jungle Fireball 3. Kokeri
8th of 8	24/3/26	Geelong	460m	8	0:27.01	61.3 km/h	16.8L	$16	0:25.84	0:25.84	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,867	-	8	1. Super Batman 2. Zipping Cardi 3. Paw Xanthie
1st of 4	16/3/26	Ballarat	545m	6	0:31.36	62.6 km/h	1.5L	$3.00	0:31.36	0:31.36	GR 5	$2,123	$1,403	4	1. Aston Allure 2. Perfect Tonight 3. Scott Aquaphobia

Smooth Ranger (3) 3754754466
Trainer: Malcolm Carr (CASEY (C))
Prize Money: $40,431
Win / Place: 7.03% / 38%

4 yo Black B

Sire: OUT OF RANGE (AUS)

Dam: FREEDOM FIRE (AUS)

Owners: John Carr

Rating

Stats

Career

128: 9-25-15

Track

4: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-1

Distance

2: 0-1-1

Season

40: 3-6-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	5	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	18	13	16	18	20	8	15	20
1st	1	2	1	1	3	0	0	1
2nd	2	2	3	6	2	0	4	6
3rd	0	3	2	2	2	1	2	3

Comments

At $12.00 performed below standard when 6th last time at Traralgon but returning to a longer distance. Hard to see it being competitive today.

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 8	18/5/26	Traralgon	425m	5	0:24.98	61.2 km/h	6.3L	$13	0:24.55	0:24.39	GR 5	$1,867	-	19	1. Paw Hazeldon 2. Found Treasure 3. Miss Bella Babe
6th of 8	29/4/26	Sale	510m	5	0:29.61	62.0 km/h	6.0L	$18	0:29.19	0:29.19	GR 5	$2,123	-	9	1. Rowdy's Beast 2. Lakeview Ian 3. Elle Gem
4th of 7	20/4/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:30.26	61.3 km/h	4.3L	$4.80	0:29.97	0:29.51	GR 5 NP	$4,185	$92	7	1. Escaping Bindi 2. Blinked 3. Galloping Red
4th of 6	13/4/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:30.26	61.3 km/h	9.6L	$12	0:29.58	0:29.58	GR 5	$4,075	$92	10	1. Lush Hour 2. Turn Up Turbo 3. Talk That Talk
5th of 8	3/4/26	Warragul	460m	6	0:26.28	63.0 km/h	5.1L	$81	0:25.92	0:25.47	GR 5	$3,575	-	7	1. Elusive Curl 2. Dr. Paris 3. Tommy The Hood
7th of 7	27/3/26	Healesville	350m	6	0:20.21	62.3 km/h	9.5L	$101	0:19.56	0:19.35	GR 5	$3,575	-	18	1. Gumtree Hill 2. Sun In Cuba 3. Fire Up Mark

Lektra Otis (4) 4445584523
Trainer: Joanne Pengelly (MOORABOOL (S))
Prize Money: $12,188
Win / Place: 8.62% / 32%

2 yo Black/WH D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: LEKTRA PERRY (AUS)

Owners: Catherine Roberts

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 5-7-7

Track

12: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

6: 1-1-0

Distance

6: 1-1-0

Season

35: 4-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished well when 3rd last start at Geelong in 26.42s over 460m. Finishes off strongly. Watch for a sign in the market.

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
3rd of 7	12/5/26	Geelong	460m	4	0:26.42	62.7 km/h	1.5L	$9.00	0:26.32	0:26.14	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,867	$195	3	1. No More Extras 2. Ruth's Commander 3. Lektra Otis
2nd of 7	9/5/26	Geelong	460m	7	0:26.55	62.4 km/h	0.5L	$23	0:26.51	0:25.73	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,867	$390	17	1. Bronze 2. Lektra Otis 3. No More Extras
5th of 6	22/4/26	Ballarat	660m	8	0:39.93	59.5 km/h	32.3L	$101	0:37.68	0:37.68	GR 5	$4,807	-	16	1. Amron Toy 2. Joni Black 3. Paw Fortress
4th of 8	6/4/26	Ballarat	450m	5	0:26.32	61.6 km/h	5.6L	$9.00	0:25.93	0:25.39	GR 5	$1,867	$61	5	1. Go Pikachu 2. Aston Transcend 3. Paw Yale
8th of 8	1/4/26	Ballarat	545m	6	0:31.60	62.1 km/h	7.8L	$81	0:31.07	0:31.07	GR 5	$4,075	-	8	1. Make Them Cry 2. Layla Nova 3. Flash Of Genius
5th of 8	24/3/26	Geelong	460m	3	0:26.83	61.7 km/h	10.5L	$9.50	0:26.09	0:25.84	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,867	-	6	1. Little Flower 2. Elevate 3. Maddie Odd Sock

Honest Beers (5) 7855318428
Trainer: Jye Formosa (GREATER BENDIGO (C))
Prize Money: $17,666
Win / Place: 18% / 54%

Box Specialist

2 yo Black B

Sire: MY BRO FABIO (AUS)

Dam: BALLINAKILL LOLA (AUS)

Owners: Joshua Formosa

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 4-4-4

Track

5: 1-1-0

Season

22: 4-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

At $4.80 didn't find the line when 8th last time at Sandown Park. Giving another chance here. Gets a chance against these.

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
8th of 8	11/5/26	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.46	60.9 km/h	8.5L	$4.80	0:29.87	0:29.39	GR 5 FIN	$4,880	$37	7	1. Turn Up Turbo 2. Surf's Up 3. Point Man
2nd of 5	4/5/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.92	62.0 km/h	2.4L	$4.00	0:29.75	0:29.73	T3 GR 5 H	$4,111	$842	12	1. No Clue 2. Honest Beers 3. Galloping Red
4th of 8	22/4/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.71	61.5 km/h	4.8L	$14	0:30.39	0:29.94	GR 5	$4,221	$92	7	1. Undercover Guy 2. Aunty Faye 3. Repellent
8th of 8	15/4/26	Ballarat	450m	8	0:25.75	62.9 km/h	6.8L	$23	0:25.28	0:24.96	GR 5 H	$3,575	-	47	1. Jill's Juliette 2. Lochinvar Thor 3. Whispered
47 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	27/2/26	Bendigo	500m	5	0:28.60	62.9 km/h	0.1L	$4.50	0:28.60	0:27.68	GR 5	$4,075	$2,721	7	1. Honest Beers 2. Argyle Whiskey 3. Burn Bright
3rd of 7	20/2/26	Bendigo	500m	6	0:28.50	63.2 km/h	4.3L	$3.70	0:28.22	0:27.91	RST WIN	$4,075	$421	11	1. So He Thinks 2. Slick Nitro 3. Honest Beers

Akela Young (6) 258632x455
Trainer: Julie Faulknall (MOUNT ALEXANDER (S))
Prize Money: $25,760
Win / Place: 4.94% / 33%

4 yo Black D

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: AKELA CLASS (AUS)

Owners: Julie Faulknall

Rating

Stats

Career

81: 4-14-9

Track

5: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

20: 0-2-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	13	11	15	4	5	11	10
1st	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	0
2nd	1	1	1	3	2	0	5	1
3rd	1	3	2	1	0	0	1	1

Comments

Odds of $51.00 and pushed past some when 5th last run at Bendigo and coming back up in distance. Needs a mighty effort to win this.

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	16/5/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.61	62.2 km/h	7.0L	$51	0:24.13	0:23.96	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,867	-	11	1. Call It Fate 2. Blame Karissa 3. Tommy Marra
5th of 6	5/5/26	Horsham	485m	1	0:27.94	62.5 km/h	10.8L	$81	0:27.20	0:27.20	GR 5	$4,075	-	6	1. Paw Farok 2. Dash Express 3. Charente Jewel
4th of 7	29/4/26	Bendigo	500m	1	0:29.16	61.7 km/h	7.5L	$27	0:28.64	0:28.60	GR 5	$2,123	$61	105	1. Tiger Shark 2. Lizard Country 3. Opal Whisper
105 Day Spell
2nd of 8	14/1/26	Bendigo	500m	4	0:29.21	61.6 km/h	1.5L	$27	0:29.12	0:28.46	GR 5	$2,123	$439	7	1. Hard Compass 2. Akela Young 3. Elsa Jay
3rd of 7	7/1/26	Bendigo	500m	1	0:29.00	62.1 km/h	2.0L	$23	0:28.88	0:28.70	GR 5	$2,123	$220	7	1. Magic Bullseye 2. Aston Golea 3. Akela Young
6th of 8	31/12/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.87	61.5 km/h	6.5L	$81	0:24.41	0:24.33	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,867	-	7	1. Frank Grimes 2. Stella Rose 3. Scott Lil Diva

Unleashing (7) 5563615146
Trainer: Shane Jackson (BALLARAT (C))
Prize Money: $6,893
Win / Place: 6.25% / 25%

3 yo White/Black D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: NEBRASKA NELL (AUS)

Owners: Michael Richardson

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 3-6-3

Track

12: 0-0-0

Season

35: 2-6-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Odds of $13.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 6th last start at Bendigo. Has plenty of early speed. Tough race will need luck.

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
6th of 7	16/5/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.67	62.0 km/h	7.0L	$13	0:24.18	0:23.96	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,867	-	4	1. Goosebumps Rico 2. South Of Heaven 3. Deb Cabang
4th of 7	12/5/26	Geelong	400m	7	0:23.43	61.5 km/h	5.6L	$4.60	0:23.04	0:22.74	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,867	$61	6	1. Crypto Royalty 2. Paw Kiplin 3. South Of Heaven
1st of 7	6/5/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.43	62.6 km/h	1.0L	$2.40	0:24.43	0:24.09	Bottom Up - Grade 6	$1,867	$1,220	4	1. Unleashing 2. Perfect Jenny 3. Wallan Ace
5th of 7	2/5/26	Ballarat	390m	3	0:23.01	61.0 km/h	3.3L	$3.00	0:22.78	0:22.09	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,867	-	4	1. Cornhill Warrior 2. Slay 3. Polo Polo
1st of 8	28/4/26	Geelong	400m	6	0:23.01	62.6 km/h	2.3L	$3.90	0:23.01	0:22.77	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,867	$1,220	8	1. Unleashing 2. Dark Arts 3. Aston Adriana
6th of 8	20/4/26	Ballarat	450m	3	0:26.06	62.2 km/h	7.3L	$51	0:25.57	0:25.29	T3 RSTW	$1,867	-	13	1. Thor Legend 2. She's Nowhere 3. Scott Vicious

Moraine Joker (8) 2114765133
Trainer: Briana Robertson Leech (HEPBURN (S))
Prize Money: $21,771
Win / Place: 11% / 33%

3 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: MORAINE IZZY (AUS)

Owners: Glenn Judd

100

Rating

Stats

Career

71: 8-11-5

Track

14: 2-4-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-3-0

Distance

4: 0-3-0

Season

26: 4-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	9	6	9	9	10	12	8
1st	0	2	2	1	0	0	3	0
2nd	1	2	0	0	1	3	2	2
3rd	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	1

Comments

Peaked on the run when 3rd last start at Sandown Park in 30.13s over 515m and has a positive draw. Should muster plenty of early toe. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.

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	18/5/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.13	61.5 km/h	4.5L	$12	0:29.82	0:29.46	GR 5 NP	$4,148	$421	7	1. Zipping Wichita 2. Smaller Acts 3. Moraine Joker
3rd of 6	11/5/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:30.23	61.3 km/h	7.3L	$13	0:29.72	0:29.39	GR 5	$4,148	$421	9	1. Melvin Bale 2. Hocus Pocus 3. Moraine Joker
1st of 5	2/5/26	Ballarat	450m	3	0:25.65	63.2 km/h	0.3L	$5.50	0:25.65	0:25.29	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,867	$1,220	9	1. Moraine Joker 2. No More Extras 3. Miss Jeckell
5th of 8	23/4/26	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.80	62.8 km/h	8.0L	$11	0:25.24	0:25.24	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,867	-	17	1. Paw Farok 2. Berserker Viking 3. Kunama Namadgi
6th of 6	6/4/26	Sandown	515m	5	0:30.57	60.6 km/h	10.2L	$8.00	0:29.86	0:29.58	GR 5 NP	$2,123	-	6	1. Galloping Red 2. Talk That Talk 3. Athens Aura
7th of 8	31/3/26	Horsham	485m	8	0:28.16	62.0 km/h	10.8L	$41	0:27.40	0:27.18	GR 5	$4,075	-	13	1. Lektra Isa 2. Paw Harris 3. Dash Express