Ballarat Race 4

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Stake: $1,683

WALTER WALRUS (3) was game in defeat at the latest run, finishing second and beaten 2 lengths (16.99) behind Dinosaur Deano at Healesville. Still to record a win from this draw but has never missed the frame in two starts. Rates highly and will give a great sight. MENTION (2) hit the ground running from an outside draw with a fast early split, paving the way for a 3 length win at Healesville over 300m in 16.99. The form out of her last race has been franked. Looks a key chance if runs up to latest figure. LOVE A BOURBSKI (1) filled a minor placing last start at Healesville behind Canya Untamed (19.84) in a Grade 5. Has a strong record out of this box with two wins and a minor placing from five starts. Bold showing expected. WESTERN BALE (6) can run a bold race on best form.

Distance: 390m
Class: Grade 5 T3
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Love A Bourbski (1) 8144227173
Trainer: Andrew Mooney (Amherst)
Prize Money: $9,840
Win / Place: 17% / 30%

3 yo FWN D

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: SUNSET BOURBSKI

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 7-2-3

Track

13: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

13: 2-0-0

Distance

13: 2-0-0

Season

16: 2-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	5	0	0	0

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

Comments

Sent out long odds last time but rocketed out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a 6 length third (19.84) over 350m at Healesville. Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.

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	8/12/24	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.84	63.5 km/h	6.8L	$50	0:19.36	0:18.90	GR 5	$3,223	$330	5	1. Canya Untamed 2. Magnet Mover 3. Love A Bourbski
7th of 7	3/12/24	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.27	61.9 km/h	8.2L	$24	0:22.70	0:22.49	GR 5	$3,223	-	6	1. Ninetymile Wow 2. Joe Gem 3. Enzola
1st of 8	27/11/24	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.15	63.4 km/h	3.5L	$6.50	0:24.15	0:24.03	GR 5	$1,683	$1,100	5	1. Love A Bourbski 2. Interstate Girl 3. Collinda Law
7th of 7	22/11/24	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.84	63.5 km/h	7.3L	$8.10	0:19.33	0:19.19	GR 5	$1,683	-	7	1. Aston Massimo 2. Magnet Mover 3. Rock The Marjen
2nd of 7	15/11/24	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.52	64.5 km/h	2.3L	$13	0:19.39	0:19.39	GR 5	$1,683	$352	5	1. Rapidfire Jayda 2. Love A Bourbski 3. Choji Akimichi
2nd of 7	10/11/24	Healesville	300m	8	0:17.03	63.4 km/h	0.8L	$4.60	0:16.97	0:16.61	GR 5	$3,223	$660	4	1. Play Lab 2. Love A Bourbski 3. Rumour Confirmed

Mention (2) 2784721521
Trainer: Margery Quick (Haddon)
Prize Money: $7,002
Win / Place: 12% / 50%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED

Dam: ZIPPING FREEMAN

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 3-5-4

Track

7: 0-1-3

Trk/Dst

7: 0-1-3

Distance

14: 1-4-4

Season

12: 2-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Strong performance to win by 3 lengths at Healesville over 300m (16.99) beating Hammer in T3 RSTW on January 10. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.

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
1st of 8	10/1/25	Healesville	300m	8	0:16.99	63.6 km/h	2.9L	$7.50	0:16.99	0:16.80	T3 RSTW	$1,683	$1,100	8	1. Mention 2. Hammer 3. Rolling Coal
2nd of 8	2/1/25	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:22.82	61.5 km/h	2.2L	$6.00	0:22.66	0:22.01	GR 6	$1,683	$352	9	1. Hooked On Yuki 2. Mention 3. Mana's Way
5th of 8	24/12/24	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.71	61.8 km/h	3.8L	$8.40	0:22.44	0:22.09	T3 GR 6	$1,683	-	17	1. Minh Jack 2. Connor's Flyer 3. Provocation
1st of 8	7/12/24	Horsham	410m	2	0:23.84	61.9 km/h	0.3L	$22	0:23.84	0:23.34	GR 7	$3,223	$2,145	30	1. Mention 2. Desired 3. Built For Glory
2nd of 6	7/11/24	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.79	61.6 km/h	1.2L	$2.20f	0:22.70	0:22.07	MX 6/7	$1,683	$352	10	1. Tonka Bale 2. Mention 3. In The Mix
7th of 8	28/10/24	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.81	61.6 km/h	10.3L	$22	0:22.09	0:22.09	T3 GR 7	$1,683	-	14	1. That's My Cousin 2. Paw Maddox 3. Paw Ignite

Walter Walrus (3) 4537247362
Trainer: Nathan McKay (Toolleen)
Prize Money: $14,416
Win / Place: 19% / 51%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE

Dam: MAJA MAHI MAHI

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 6-4-6

Track

3: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-1

Distance

13: 2-0-4

Season

12: 2-2-2

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

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

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

Comments

Placed last time (16.99) at Healesville in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten 2 lengths. Placed at all two starts from this draw. Expected to be in the finish.

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 7	10/1/25	Healesville	300m	3	0:16.99	63.6 km/h	2.0L	$3.10	0:16.85	0:16.80	GR 5	$1,683	$352	55	1. Dinosaur Deano 2. Walter Walrus 3. Elliott Ness
55 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	16/11/24	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.60	62.1 km/h	5.4L	$2.90	0:22.22	0:22.01	GR 5	$1,683	-	10	1. Queston Bale 2. Prestia 3. Vinegar Chips
3rd of 8	6/11/24	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.49	62.4 km/h	2.3L	$2.90	0:22.33	0:21.76	GR 5	$3,223	$330	10	1. Jacaerys Bale 2. Ruby's Desire 3. Walter Walrus
7th of 8	27/10/24	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.52	64.5 km/h	3.7L	$23	0:19.26	0:19.12	GR 5	$3,223	-	6	1. Hartney 2. Sailaway Gin 3. Shima Stripe
4th of 8	21/10/24	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.47	62.5 km/h	4.9L	$13	0:22.13	0:21.62	GR 5	$3,223	$83	6	1. Take A Shine 2. Ace Redeemer 3. Belsar
2nd of 8	15/10/24	Geelong	400m	8	0:22.80	63.2 km/h	5.0L	$3.60	0:22.45	0:22.45	GR 4/5	$1,683	$352	6	1. Nimble Tommy 2. Walter Walrus 3. Junior Pistol

Golden Blend (4) 2831873546
Trainer: Gary Hunt (Cudgee)
Prize Money: $13,365
Win / Place: 8.70% / 41%

2 yo BLU/FWN D

Sire: LK'S CRUSHN IT

Dam: SERGIS

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 4-7-8

Track

1: 0-0-0

Distance

5: 0-1-0

Season

21: 2-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Most recently finished 6th on January 10 over 400m at Geelong behind Moraine Sofia beaten 4.5 lengths (23.05) in a Grade 5. Well placed and among the chances here.

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 7	10/1/25	Geelong	400m	6	0:23.05	62.5 km/h	4.4L	$6.50	0:22.74	0:22.42	GR 5	$3,223	-	6	1. Moraine Sofia 2. Interstate Girl 3. Storm Key
4th of 8	4/1/25	Warrnambool	390m	6	0:22.52	62.3 km/h	4.1L	$9.00	0:22.23	0:22.03	GR 5	$3,223	$83	5	1. My Girl Tori 2. Ollie Deeds 3. Scott To Burn
5th of 8	30/12/24	Warrnambool	450m	3	0:26.01	62.3 km/h	10.6L	$12	0:25.27	0:25.27	SPEC H	$1,683	-	7	1. Perfect Ace 2. Star Of Venus 3. Had A Mischief
3rd of 8	23/12/24	Warrnambool	450m	1	0:26.03	62.2 km/h	3.4L	$2.40f	0:25.79	0:25.79	GR 5	$1,683	$176	4	1. Lektra Layla 2. Shaka Big Chief 3. Golden Blend
7th of 8	19/12/24	Warrnambool	390m	3	0:22.83	61.5 km/h	10.0L	$14	0:22.12	0:21.82	RST WIN H	$3,223	-	8	1. Pristine 2. Buffalo Cowboy 3. Laid Back Lass
8th of 8	11/12/24	Ballarat	450m	3	0:26.16	61.9 km/h	11.5L	$53	0:25.36	0:24.92	RST WIN H	$3,223	-	4	1. Paw Phelps 2. Sunset Wisp 3. Leon's Entity

Aston Iggy (5) 7223527387
Trainer: Glenn Campbell (Anakie)
Prize Money: $14,526
Win / Place: 13% / 51%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ZIPPING GARTH

Dam: ASTON TARA

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 5-8-6

Track

7: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

6: 0-0-2

Season

10: 0-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Backs up after finishing 7th on January 14 over 400m at Geelong in a Grade 5. Hard to have this time.

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
7th of 8	14/1/25	Geelong	400m	6	0:22.92	62.8 km/h	3.0L	$23	0:22.72	0:22.48	GR 5	$3,223	-	45	1. Zesty Boy 2. You Yang Yaala 3. Quilla Reef
45 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	30/11/24	Geelong	400m	8	0:23.09	62.4 km/h	8.2L	$22	0:22.51	0:22.48	GR 4/5	$1,683	-	52	1. Got A Pulse 2. Spicy Minx 3. Dawny By Name
52 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	9/10/24	Ballarat	450m	1	0:25.77	62.9 km/h	4.9L	$36	0:25.43	0:25.19	GR 5 H	$3,223	$330	6	1. Paw Lauren 2. Top Speed Gear 3. Aston Iggy
7th of 8	3/10/24	Warrnambool	450m	4	0:26.23	61.8 km/h	17.3L	$42	0:25.02	0:25.02	RST WIN H	$4,268	-	9	1. Dash Of Whisky 2. Sizzle Jack 3. Memphis Rains
2nd of 8	24/9/24	Geelong	460m	6	0:26.37	62.8 km/h	1.6L	$5.40	0:26.26	0:25.77	GR 4/5	$1,683	$352	14	1. Break In 2. Aston Iggy 3. Targan Bale
5th of 7	10/9/24	Geelong	460m	7	0:26.18	63.3 km/h	4.8L	$5.10	0:25.84	0:25.68	GR 5	$1,683	-	4	1. Tricky Disco 2. Inner Spirit 3. Smooth Ranger

Western Bale (6) 6254461577
Trainer: Andrea Gurry (Nhill)
Prize Money: $15,026
Win / Place: 15% / 40%

2 yo Black D

Sire: BARCIA BALE

Dam: WELSLY BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 6-6-4

Track

2: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Distance

8: 3-1-1

Season

18: 3-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has finished seventh at the last two runs, both at Horsham, the latest when beaten 7 lengths behind Hooked On Yuki over 410m. Leading chance on best form.

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
7th of 7	14/1/25	Horsham	410m	5	0:23.92	61.7 km/h	7.3L	$16	0:23.44	0:23.00	GR 5	$3,223	-	8	1. Hooked On Yuki 2. Matchbox Flame 3. Stapleton
7th of 8	6/1/25	Horsham	410m	3	0:23.90	61.8 km/h	14.4L	$46	0:22.89	0:22.89	MX 3/4	$3,696	-	10	1. Zorbas Bale 2. Cortez Bale 3. Veluza Bale
5th of 7	27/12/24	Horsham	410m	6	0:24.02	61.4 km/h	9.4L	$43	0:23.36	0:23.28	FFA	$3,696	-	4	1. Mr. Beets 2. War Time Novelty 3. Major Mike
1st of 6	23/12/24	Horsham	410m	7	0:23.69	62.3 km/h	1.1L	$4.90	0:23.69	0:23.13	GR 5	$3,223	$2,145	13	1. Western Bale 2. Full Barrel 3. Quilla Reef
6th of 8	10/12/24	Horsham	410m	3	0:24.04	61.4 km/h	7.9L	$18	0:23.48	0:23.06	GR 5	$3,223	-	3	1. Major Mike 2. Imposter 3. Paw Xavier
4th of 8	7/12/24	Horsham	410m	4	0:24.09	61.3 km/h	9.0L	$10	0:23.46	0:23.34	GR 5	$3,223	$83	4	1. Golden Blend 2. Veluza Bale 3. Super Ceviche

Westar Commander (7) 2354473855
Trainer: Andrea Gurry (Nhill)
Prize Money: $85,866
Win / Place: 16% / 52%

4 yo Black D

Sire: MEPUNGA BLAZER (LATE MEPUNGA BLAZE)

Dam: EYES ADORABLE

Rating

Stats

Career

71: 12-14-11

Track

4: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

15: 3-2-3

Season

12: 0-1-3

1st Up

3: 0-2-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	6	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	8	12	11	9	3	7	9
1st	2	4	3	1	1	0	0	1
2nd	1	1	4	3	2	1	1	1
3rd	1	2	0	3	1	1	1	2

Comments

Has finished fifth at the last two runs, both at Warrnambool, the latest when beaten 4.5 lengths behind Motor Head Maxim over 390m. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.

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	9/1/25	Warrnambool	390m	5	0:22.51	62.4 km/h	4.6L	$6.50	0:22.19	0:21.75	GR 5	$3,223	-	12	1. Motor Head Maxim 2. Aston Reims 3. Wairua's Way
5th of 8	28/12/24	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:22.77	61.7 km/h	10.5L	$10	0:22.04	0:22.02	GR 5	$3,223	-	9	1. Asperitas 2. Paw Hunter 3. Blitz
8th of 8	19/12/24	Warrnambool	390m	8	0:22.79	61.6 km/h	10.6L	$10	0:22.04	0:21.82	GR 5	$3,223	-	35	1. Nimble Tommy 2. Mini Milky 3. Seats Two
35 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	14/11/24	Warrnambool	390m	4	0:22.42	62.6 km/h	6.0L	$10	0:22.00	0:22.00	GR 5	$3,223	$330	9	1. Rock It Queen 2. Blame Spencer 3. Westar Commander
7th of 8	5/11/24	Horsham	410m	5	0:23.99	61.5 km/h	14.7L	$63	0:22.96	0:22.93	FFA	$3,696	-	11	1. Mr. Beets 2. Talcott Bale 3. Green Flash
4th of 8	25/10/24	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.46	62.6 km/h	6.8L	$9.40	0:23.99	0:23.88	GR 5	$3,223	$83	8	1. Paw Rex 2. Sofia Riot 3. Orbit Bale

Argyle Emma (8) 1331866341
Trainer: Jazmyn Blake (Simson)
Prize Money: $22,044
Win / Place: 19% / 47%

4 yo Black B

Sire: RAW ABILITY (AUS)

Dam: DUBOVKA (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 12-11-7

Track

24: 6-4-3

Trk/Dst

21: 6-3-3

Distance

28: 7-3-4

Season

22: 5-1-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by a neck over 425m at Bendigo in a handy (24.59), beating Moraine Mia. Will find this a bit tougher, will be tested in this company.

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	8/1/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.59	62.2 km/h	0.3L	$3.20	0:24.59	0:23.64	GR 5	$1,683	$1,100	18	1. Argyle Emma 2. Moraine Mia 3. Lala Speed
4th of 8	21/12/24	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.67	61.9 km/h	6.8L	$7.00	0:22.23	0:22.17	GR 5	$1,683	$55	3	1. Tinker Conall 2. Xisan Bale 3. Moraine Lilly
3rd of 8	18/12/24	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.49	62.5 km/h	4.1L	$3.70	0:24.20	0:24.15	GR 5	$1,683	$176	6	1. Here's Bruce 2. Squiggly King 3. Argyle Emma
6th of 8	12/12/24	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.72	61.8 km/h	13.5L	$44	0:21.78	0:21.78	GR 4/5	$1,683	-	4	1. Magnet Mover 2. Moraine Bella 3. Crude
6th of 8	8/12/24	Healesville	300m	2	0:16.96	63.7 km/h	3.4L	$45	0:16.72	0:16.47	GR 5	$3,223	-	7	1. Blackpool Monaro 2. High End Cash 3. Minnie Rocks
8th of 8	1/12/24	Healesville	300m	5	0:16.94	63.8 km/h	3.9L	$59	0:16.67	0:16.23	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	6	1. Early Secrets 2. Who Made You 3. My Boy Robert

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