Launceston Race 2

Ulverstone Pet Foods Division1

Stake: $4,712

SECOND KNUCKLE (7) Good run when placing 3rd last time at this track in 30.45s over 515m. Should muster plenty of early toe. Displaying good ability since coming back from a break. Winning hope. NITRO NINJA (2) First start at the races 1yo by Koblenz for trainer Paul Hili. Watch the betting. NITRO BANJO (4) First time at the races 1yo by Hard Style Rico for trainer Paul Hili. Market as guide. UNCONVICTED (1) 1yo by Aussie Infrared having first race appearance for Rachael Moate and drawn beautifully. Watch betting.

Distance: 515m
Class: 6th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: All Weather

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Unconvicted (1)
Trainer: Rachael Moate (Glenorchy)
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

1 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: EPHEMERAL (AUS)

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

1yo first starter by Aussie Infrared for Rachael Moate and has minimal work to do from the trap. Watch the market moves.

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result

Nitro Ninja (2)
Trainer: Paul Hili (Loira)
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

1 yo Black D

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: CHEEKY VIXEN (AUS)

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

1yo first starter sired by Koblenz for trainer Paul Hili. Watch for a sign in the market.

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result

Inspector Frank (3) 7756
Trainer: Jillian Stamford (Westbury)
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

1 yo DK BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SPLOTCHED (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 0-0-0

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was ordinary when 6th last start at Hobart. Has a nice turn of foot. Betting is the best guide.

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 8	25/2/25	Hobart	461m	6	0:26.62	62.3 km/h	10.0L	$101	0:25.91	0:25.91	SPEC	$7,903	-	7	1. Eton 2. Rate Of Knots 3. Stella Shadows
5th of 7	18/2/25	Hobart	461m	4	0:26.65	62.3 km/h	10.5L	$126	0:25.91	0:25.91	SPEC	$4,718	-	14	1. Pocket Talk 2. Eton 3. Rate Of Knots
7th of 8	4/2/25	Hobart	461m	1	0:27.11	61.2 km/h	10.3L	$13	0:26.38	0:26.33	GR 6	$4,718	-	21	1. Unleash The Diva 2. Black Wave 3. Cayman Danger
7th of 7	14/1/25	Hobart	461m	4	0:26.88	61.7 km/h	14.0L	$17	0:25.89	0:25.80	Other	$4,718	-	-	1. Glenroy 2. Town Stranger 3. Wall Mount
2nd of 2	6/12/24	Hobart	461m	3	N/A	-	16.5L	$0.00	0:26.41		Trial	$0	-	-	1. Thirsk 2. Inspector Frank 3.

Nitro Banjo (4)
Trainer: Paul Hili (Loira)
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

1 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: NITRO GRACE (AUS)

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Hard Style Rico 1yo having first race appearance for Paul Hili. Follow the money.

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result

Houdini's Sister (6) 7584
Trainer: Jillian Stamford (Westbury)
Prize Money: $122
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

1 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SPLOTCHED (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was $7.00 and closed off nicely when 4th last start at Hobart and rising in distance. Keep safe.

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	27/2/25	Hobart	340m	8	0:19.96	61.3 km/h	6.8L	$6.50	0:19.48	0:19.45	GR 6	$3,774	$122	2	1. Defensive 2. Black Jewfish 3. Avant Danger
8th of 8	25/2/25	Hobart	461m	2	0:27.41	60.5 km/h	21.3L	$126	0:25.91	0:25.91	SPEC	$7,903	-	7	1. Eton 2. Rate Of Knots 3. Stella Shadows
5th of 7	18/2/25	Hobart	461m	6	0:26.84	61.8 km/h	2.0L	$101	0:26.69	0:25.91	SPEC	$4,718	-	8	1. Spa 2. Town Stranger 3. Stella Shadows
7th of 8	10/2/25	Launceston	278m	2	0:16.68	60.0 km/h	10.8L	$19	0:15.92	0:15.86	GR 6	$3,774	-	-	1. Tory's Day 2. Tokyo Danger 3. Highgate Franky

Second Knuckle (7) 621231723
Trainer: Gary Johnson (Leith)
Prize Money: $8,303
Win / Place: 22% / 77%

Nearing Another Win

1 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: THURLES PRINCESS (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 2-3-2

Track

7: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-1

Distance

2: 0-1-1

Season

9: 2-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Attacked the line when 3rd last time at this track in 30.45s over 515m. Has plenty of early speed. In a purple patch of form this campaign. Should put in a decent effort.

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	3/3/25	Launceston	515m	1	0:30.45	60.9 km/h	4.3L	$1.90	0:30.16	0:29.86	GR 6	$4,718	$450	7	1. Pocket Talk 2. Hessle 3. Second Knuckle
2nd of 6	24/2/25	Launceston	515m	6	0:30.03	61.7 km/h	7.3L	$46	0:29.52	0:29.38	GR 6	$4,718	$921	4	1. Inherited Charm 2. Second Knuckle 3. How We Go
7th of 8	20/2/25	Hobart	340m	2	0:20.46	59.8 km/h	13.0L	$1.60	0:19.55	0:19.41	GR 6	$3,774	-	10	1. Tokyo Danger 2. Timeless Gracie 3. All Loved Up
1st of 8	10/2/25	Launceston	278m	8	0:16.14	62.0 km/h	0.5L	$2.40	0:16.14	0:15.86	GR 6	$3,774	$2,553	21	1. Second Knuckle 2. Stick Season 3. All Loved Up, Highgate Fennec
3rd of 7	20/1/25	Launceston	278m	4	0:16.73	59.8 km/h	3.8L	$1.60	0:16.47	0:15.84	GR 6	$3,774	$361	14	1. Kokanee 2. Push The Button 3. Second Knuckle
2nd of 8	6/1/25	Launceston	278m	1	0:15.92	62.9 km/h	0.3L	$1.70	0:15.90	0:15.74	GR 6	$3,774	$733	6	1. Tool Shiner 2. Second Knuckle 3. Buckle Up Gavin

Nitro Ace (8) 745
Trainer: Paul Hili (Loira)
Prize Money: $122
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

1 yo FWN D

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: CHEEKY VIXEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Ran 5th last time at the track but drawn nicely. Prefer in something easier.

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
5th of 8	3/3/25	Launceston	515m	7	0:30.56	60.7 km/h	5.8L	$71	0:30.16	0:29.86	GR 6	$4,718	-	14	1. Pocket Talk 2. Hessle 3. Second Knuckle
4th of 8	17/2/25	Launceston	278m	5	0:16.52	60.6 km/h	3.8L	$26	0:16.26	0:16.01	GR 6	$3,774	$122	7	1. Stick Season 2. Tokyo Danger 3. Anndar Annie
7th of 8	10/2/25	Launceston	278m	7	0:17.29	57.9 km/h	16.3L	$11	0:16.14	0:15.86	GR 6	$3,774	-	-	1. Second Knuckle 2. Stick Season 3. All Loved Up, Highgate Fennec