Ballarat Race 8

Grv Distance Racing

Stake: $4,334

IF ONLY (1) showed little early speed at her last couple, the latest finishing fifth (35.41) in a Grade 5 at The Meadows. Should bounce back. WESTERLY BALE (2) turned in a plain effort last time when seventh at The Meadows over 730m behind PAW LOUIS (43.75) in a Grade 5. Has ability and can atone. DOUBLE DENIM (3) turned spotting a big start finishing fourth (43.42) last time in a Grade 5 at The Meadows. Has never been out of the money in six starts this distance. Likely to be about the money. PAYBACK (4) is likely to have admirers.

Distance: 660m
Class: Grade 5
Track: slow
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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If Only (1) 7131437165
Trainer: Robert Camilleri (Lara)
Prize Money: $14,553
Win / Place: 29% / 58%

3 yo Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: SEQUANA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 5-1-4

Season

17: 5-1-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	3	2	0

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

Comments

Lines up from box 1 for the first time after finishing a 8 length fifth at The Meadows (35.41) in a Grade 5. Looks well placed and should 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
5th of 6	12/4/25	The Meadows	600m	8	0:35.41	61.0 km/h	8.3L	$13	0:34.87	0:34.41	GR 5	$11,110	-	9	1. Paw Kilter 2. Wren Bale 3. Paw Ucolta
6th of 7	3/4/25	Sandown	595m	8	0:34.90	61.4 km/h	8.5L	$27	0:34.33	0:34.33	GR 4/5	$11,418	-	8	1. Paw Ucolta 2. Paw Vince 3. Sunset Wisp
1st of 7	26/3/25	The Meadows	600m	7	0:34.64	62.4 km/h	2.0L	$7.50	0:34.64	0:34.64	GR 4/5	$4,895	$3,289	6	1. If Only 2. Sephora Bale 3. Paw Harris
7th of 8	20/3/25	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.30	61.2 km/h	6.9L	$26	0:29.81	0:29.04	R/A FIN	$9,966	-	6	1. Doongalla Jessie 2. Only Easy 3. Doongalla Nomes
3rd of 8	14/3/25	Geelong	520m	3	0:30.15	62.1 km/h	5.0L	$6.00	0:29.83	0:29.83	RST WIN H	$3,674	$380	8	1. Doongalla Jessie 2. July She Lied 3. If Only
4th of 8	6/3/25	Warrnambool	650m	5	0:38.31	61.1 km/h	0.8L	$3.90	0:38.25	0:38.25	RST WIN	$4,334	$83	8	1. Statue Of Time 2. Moraine Joker 3. Paw Kilter

Westerly Bale (2) 2223442577
Trainer: Robert Camilleri (Lara)
Prize Money: $27,874
Win / Place: 10% / 40%

3 yo Black B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DYNA CARMEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

69: 7-11-10

Track

8: 0-4-1

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Season

17: 0-4-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	7	7	10	4	9	13	6
1st	2	1	1	0	0	0	3	0
2nd	3	1	1	1	1	1	2	0
3rd	1	1	1	2	0	2	1	2

Comments

Last start finished last in a Grade 5 on April 9 over 730m at The Meadows behind Paw Louis beaten 9 lengths (43.75). Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly 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	9/4/25	The Meadows	730m	4	0:43.75	60.1 km/h	9.0L	$14	0:43.12	0:43.12	GR 5	$4,334	-	14	1. Paw Louis 2. Lamia Taya 3. Sephora Bale
7th of 8	26/3/25	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.98	61.0 km/h	10.0L	$7.50	0:30.32	0:30.16	GR 5	$3,674	-	17	1. Tiger Shark 2. Conroy Park 3. Wearing Levis
5th of 6	9/3/25	Sale	640m	6	0:36.99	62.3 km/h	9.0L	$18	0:36.39	0:36.39	GR 5	$4,334	-	4	1. Wren Bale 2. El Crimp Adore 3. He Shines
2nd of 8	5/3/25	Ballarat	545m	9	0:31.10	63.1 km/h	2.5L	$31	0:30.93	0:30.93	GR 5	$3,674	$759	9	1. Awesome Avenger 2. Westerly Bale 3. Ari Gold
4th of 7	24/2/25	Sandown	595m	6	0:34.75	61.6 km/h	3.0L	$10	0:34.54	0:33.94	GR 5	$4,334	$83	12	1. Zipping Kerr 2. Rattle And Bang 3. Magic Snowdrop
4th of 7	12/2/25	The Meadows	600m	3	0:34.61	62.4 km/h	2.8L	$20	0:34.44	0:34.38	GR 4/5	$4,895	$83	9	1. Bomb Luca 2. Dotty's Gift 3. Sephora Bale

Double Denim (3) 5231361164
Trainer: Matthew Clark (Briagolong)
Prize Money: $53,301
Win / Place: 26% / 54%

3 yo BLU B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: ON THE RUNWAY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 11-4-8

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

24: 5-2-6

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	7	1	3

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

Comments

Goes well at this track and trip. At the last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on April 9 over 730m at The Meadows behind Paw Louis beaten 4.5 lengths (43.42). Has claims if at her best.

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
4th of 7	9/4/25	The Meadows	730m	3	0:43.42	60.5 km/h	4.3L	$2.20	0:43.12	0:43.12	GR 5	$4,334	$83	11	1. Paw Louis 2. Lamia Taya 3. Sephora Bale
6th of 6	29/3/25	Wentworth Park	720m	8	0:43.33	59.8 km/h	4.3L	$15	0:43.03	0:43.03	NG	$11,990	-	9	1. Late Night News 2. My Lucy Rose 3. Star Stay
1st of 5	20/3/25	Wentworth Park	720m	1	0:42.77	60.6 km/h	0.8L	$1.80	0:42.77	0:42.77	GR 4/5	$7,447	$5,033	7	1. Double Denim 2. Mount Parnis 3. My Lucy Rose
1st of 8	13/3/25	Sandown	715m	1	0:41.95	61.4 km/h	0.8L	$12	0:41.95	0:41.95	GR 4/5	$11,418	$7,700	7	1. Double Denim 2. Facetious 3. Navarino
6th of 7	6/3/25	Sandown	715m	7	0:42.68	60.3 km/h	6.4L	$16	0:42.24	0:42.24	GR 4/5	$11,418	-	7	1. Star Stay 2. Mepunga Infrared 3. Engelke Road
3rd of 8	27/2/25	Sandown	715m	7	0:42.37	60.8 km/h	2.6L	$14	0:42.19	0:42.19	GR 4/5	$11,418	$1,183	7	1. Navarino 2. Upset Sunset 3. Double Denim

Payback (4) 5454565437
Trainer: Terrence Reid (Yuroke)
Prize Money: $38,770
Win / Place: 13% / 48%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: HANDSOME PRINCE (AUS)

Dam: PAY CALL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 6-8-7

Track

2: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-1

Distance

3: 0-1-2

Season

26: 2-1-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	2	3	1

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when third (38.03) over 660m at Bendigo. Awkwardly drawn but can measure up.

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	11/4/25	Geelong	680m	6	0:39.60	61.8 km/h	10.8L	$35	0:38.89	0:38.89	SPEC	$16,038	-	7	1. Ethanol Volume 2. Reiterate 3. Shake And Bake
3rd of 7	4/4/25	Bendigo	660m	1	0:38.03	62.5 km/h	3.2L	$23	0:37.81	0:37.81	SPEC	$4,895	$506	6	1. Fade To Black 2. Raya Star 3. Payback
4th of 6	29/3/25	The Meadows	730m	6	0:43.21	60.8 km/h	3.5L	$15	0:42.99	0:42.99	GR 4/5	$11,418	$165	7	1. Groovebird 2. Reiterate 3. Canya Vivi
5th of 7	22/3/25	The Meadows	600m	7	0:34.72	62.2 km/h	1.8L	$41	0:34.61	0:34.61	GR 4/5	$11,418	-	23	1. Red Stiletto 2. Fade To Black 3. Bomb Luca
6th of 8	27/2/25	Sandown	715m	1	0:42.62	60.4 km/h	6.2L	$8.50	0:42.19	0:42.19	GR 4/5	$11,418	-	7	1. Navarino 2. Upset Sunset 3. Double Denim
5th of 8	20/2/25	Sandown	715m	2	0:42.82	60.1 km/h	3.3L	$5.00	0:42.58	0:42.58	GR 5	$11,110	-	5	1. Double Denim 2. Sunset Wisp 3. Valletta Diva

Kraken Chief (5) 16128660x7
Trainer: Thomas Wark (Rushworth)
Prize Money: $31,944
Win / Place: 29% / 45%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: KRAKEN KATIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 9-3-2

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

9: 2-1-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	2	3	0

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

Comments

Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when he finished last over 350m at Healesville beaten 11 lengths (19.74) behind Dr. Yannick in a Grade 4/5 on March 16. Can't enthuse 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
7th of 7	16/3/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.74	63.8 km/h	11.0L	$101	0:19.00	0:19.00	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	170	1. Dr. Yannick 2. Hara's Buddy 3. Dr. Reese
170 Day Spell
- of 6	27/9/24	Bendigo	660m	8	0:44.54	53.3 km/h	99.0L	$17	0:37.61	0:37.61	SPEC	$4,895	-	6	1. Ethanol Water 2. Ethanol Volume 3. Raya Star
6th of 6	21/9/24	The Meadows	600m	5	0:35.38	61.1 km/h	10.5L	$6.00	0:34.64	0:34.64	FFA	$11,418	-	5	1. Drill Sergeant 2. Fernando Duke 3. West Star
6th of 7	16/9/24	Shepparton	450m	6	0:25.53	63.5 km/h	8.1L	$25	0:24.96	0:24.96	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	9	1. Schillaci 2. Packham Prince 3. Aston Western
8th of 8	7/9/24	The Meadows	730m	8	0:43.52	60.4 km/h	13.8L	$23	0:42.55	0:42.55	Group Listed	$24,200	-	7	1. Drill Sergeant 2. Aunt Virginia 3. Black Silencer
2nd of 6	31/8/24	The Meadows	730m	7	0:43.34	60.6 km/h	1.5L	$5.70	0:43.24	0:42.70	SPEC H	$11,418	$2,365	12	1. Aunt Virginia 2. Kraken Chief 3. Shake And Bake

Fade To Black (6) 5111211211
Trainer: Kayla Cottrell (Pearcedale)
Prize Money: $28,589
Win / Place: 72% / 90%

Going for the Hat-Trick

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING KELLY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 8-2-0

Track

2: 1-1-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

11: 8-2-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	4	1	0

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

Comments

Improved two runs back to score then won again last start over 660m at Bendigo (37.81), beating Raya Star. In top form and can make it three straight.

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	4/4/25	Bendigo	660m	2	0:37.81	62.8 km/h	2.3L	$1.50	0:37.81	0:37.81	SPEC	$4,895	$3,289	8	1. Fade To Black 2. Raya Star 3. Payback
1st of 8	27/3/25	Sandown	595m	7	0:34.25	62.5 km/h	6.9L	$1.70	0:34.25	0:34.02	R/A FIN	$11,418	$7,700	5	1. Fade To Black 2. My Slick Rick 3. Warm Hugs
2nd of 7	22/3/25	The Meadows	600m	5	0:34.62	62.4 km/h	0.3L	$2.50	0:34.61	0:34.61	GR 4/5	$11,418	$2,365	5	1. Red Stiletto 2. Fade To Black 3. Bomb Luca
1st of 6	17/3/25	Sandown	595m	2	0:33.96	63.1 km/h	6.4L	$1.50	0:33.96	0:33.96	RST WIN H	$4,334	$2,904	10	1. Fade To Black 2. Warm Hugs 3. Galloping Red
1st of 7	7/3/25	Bendigo	500m	4	0:28.35	63.5 km/h	2.7L	$3.30	0:28.35	0:28.28	GR 4/5	$4,268	$2,860	9	1. Fade To Black 2. Go Go Evie 3. Tension Head
2nd of 4	26/2/25	Ballarat	545m	7	0:30.84	63.6 km/h	4.3L	$1.60	0:30.56	0:30.56	GR 4/5	$4,268	$880	9	1. Engelke Road 2. Fade To Black 3. Ari Gold

Sephora Bale (7) 8614336523
Trainer: Robert Camilleri (LARA)
Prize Money: $63,371
Win / Place: 20% / 50%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DYNA CARMEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

74: 15-7-15

Track

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Season

23: 3-2-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	7	6	2	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	8	6	14	9	4	10	11
1st	2	1	2	5	2	0	1	2
2nd	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	2
3rd	7	0	2	0	1	1	3	1

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 2.5 lengths third (43.30) over 730m at The Meadows and making it two placings on end. Rates highly on best form. Must include.

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	9/4/25	The Meadows	730m	1	0:43.30	60.7 km/h	2.5L	$4.00	0:43.12	0:43.12	GR 5	$4,334	$451	14	1. Paw Louis 2. Lamia Taya 3. Sephora Bale
2nd of 7	26/3/25	The Meadows	600m	8	0:34.76	62.1 km/h	2.0L	$23	0:34.64	0:34.64	GR 4/5	$4,895	$1,012	17	1. If Only 2. Sephora Bale 3. Paw Harris
5th of 7	9/3/25	Sale	510m	4	0:29.19	62.9 km/h	7.0L	$5.50	0:28.73	0:28.32	GR 5	$3,674	-	13	1. Jumbuk Johnny 2. Elle Gem 3. My Slick Rick
6th of 7	24/2/25	Sandown	595m	5	0:34.87	61.4 km/h	4.8L	$4.40	0:34.54	0:33.94	GR 5	$4,334	-	12	1. Zipping Kerr 2. Rattle And Bang 3. Magic Snowdrop
3rd of 7	12/2/25	The Meadows	600m	1	0:34.58	62.5 km/h	2.3L	$8.00	0:34.44	0:34.38	GR 4/5	$4,895	$506	10	1. Bomb Luca 2. Dotty's Gift 3. Sephora Bale
3rd of 8	2/2/25	Sale	510m	7	0:28.94	63.4 km/h	3.7L	$15	0:28.68	0:28.68	GR 4/5	$4,268	$440	6	1. Dr. Dylan 2. Johnson Street 3. Sephora Bale

Paw Louis (8) 1455365441
Trainer: Robert Camilleri (Lara)
Prize Money: $38,418
Win / Place: 16% / 53%

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo Black D

Sire: JS FLAMIN ACE (AUS)

Dam: DYNA ADRIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 8-6-12

Track

2: 0-1-0

Season

36: 6-4-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Scored by 1.2 lengths last time (43.12) in a Grade 5 over 730m at The Meadows. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from eight starts. Others appear better placed.

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	9/4/25	The Meadows	730m	8	0:43.12	60.9 km/h	1.2L	$5.50	0:43.12	0:43.12	GR 5	$4,334	$2,904	4	1. Paw Louis 2. Lamia Taya 3. Sephora Bale
4th of 8	5/4/25	The Meadows	600m	8	0:34.81	62.1 km/h	5.3L	$31	0:34.46	0:34.15	GR 5	$11,110	$165	10	1. Upset Sunset 2. Flying Muffin 3. Ascend Ecstatic
4th of 7	26/3/25	The Meadows	600m	2	0:34.86	62.0 km/h	3.5L	$4.20	0:34.64	0:34.64	GR 4/5	$4,895	$83	10	1. If Only 2. Sephora Bale 3. Paw Harris
5th of 8	16/3/25	Sale	640m	4	0:37.22	61.9 km/h	5.5L	$2.70	0:36.86	0:36.86	GR 5	$4,334	-	15	1. Dotty's Gift 2. Warrior Ethan 3. He Shines
6th of 8	1/3/25	The Meadows	600m	5	0:35.02	61.7 km/h	7.8L	$26	0:34.52	0:34.33	GR 4/5	$11,418	-	5	1. Bomb Luca 2. Urana Xavier 3. Shake It Off
3rd of 8	24/2/25	Sandown	595m	2	0:34.34	62.4 km/h	5.7L	$8.00	0:33.94	0:33.94	GR 4/5	$4,895	$506	6	1. Paw Yasmin 2. Fled The Scene 3. Paw Louis

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