The Meadows Race 9

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Stake: $9,488

PAW IMPERIAL (1) placed two back in a Grade 4/5 at Bendigo then backed that up with a second (29.62) over 515m at Sandown last time. Expecting significant improvement this line-up. PAW VERNON (3) finished a 1.5 lengths third last start over 515m at Sandown in a swift 29.58. Harder here but expected to feature again. PAW YANELLE (5) was in the placings last time but prior to that clocked a solid 25.84 win over 460m at Geelong. Smart winner two back and looks a key chance on that form. VERSNELLEN (7) can measure up with the right run.

Distance: 525m
Class: Grade 5
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Paw Imperial (1) 1625447422
Trainer: Samantha Grenfell (Anakie)
Prize Money: $32,702
Win / Place: 21% / 45%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: CHRISTO BALE (AUS)

Dam: DYNA UNI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 7-5-3

Track

13: 2-2-1

Trk/Dst

7: 1-2-1

Distance

7: 1-2-1

Season

33: 7-5-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	4	1	0

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

Comments

Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a head second over 515m Sandown in 29.62. Although unsuccessful last time still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with him.

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
2nd of 7	28/4/25	Sandown	515m	4	0:29.62	62.6 km/h	0.2L	$3.10	0:29.61	0:29.50	GR 5	$3,607	$745	17	1. Ivory Narwhal 2. Paw Imperial 3. I'm Honey
2nd of 8	11/4/25	Bendigo	500m	6	0:28.47	63.2 km/h	3.4L	$5.50	0:28.23	0:28.23	GR 4/5	$4,190	$864	7	1. Paw Ultra 2. Paw Imperial 3. Derogative
4th of 8	4/4/25	Geelong	520m	4	0:30.32	61.7 km/h	6.4L	$31	0:29.87	0:29.59	SPEC H	$7,916	$81	5	1. Giacomo 2. Schillaci 3. Warm Cockles
7th of 8	30/3/25	Mount Gambier	512m	1	0:30.67	60.1 km/h	8.5L	$2.50	0:30.07	0:29.61	OPEN	$3,240	-	10	1. Sharp Thief 2. Divine Nature 3. Mango Cans
4th of 8	20/3/25	Sandown	515m	6	0:30.20	61.4 km/h	8.5L	$8.50	0:29.61	0:29.04	GR 5	$9,493	$162	5	1. Unreal Miss 2. Make Me King 3. Panama Rhode
4th of 8	15/3/25	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.23	62.5 km/h	6.5L	$20	0:29.80	0:29.80	GR 4/5	$9,785	$162	6	1. Van Wyck 2. Whodat Shanlyn 3. Reaper

Shiv Roy (2) 1527652432
Trainer: David Bourke (The Basin)
Prize Money: $22,788
Win / Place: 19% / 39%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: BELT UP TUBSY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 8-5-3

Track

14: 0-4-1

Trk/Dst

13: 0-4-1

Distance

13: 0-4-1

Season

26: 4-4-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	5	1	0	0

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

Comments

Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest at big odds finishing second (30.26) at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Has ability and should run 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
2nd of 7	26/4/25	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.26	62.5 km/h	4.0L	$11	0:29.98	0:29.96	GR 5	$9,493	$1,966	7	1. Paw Fredrick 2. Shiv Roy 3. Navy Blue Buzz
3rd of 8	19/4/25	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.34	62.3 km/h	5.7L	$8.00	0:29.94	0:29.71	GR 5	$9,493	$988	7	1. Rhythmic Energy 2. Mepunga Ollie 3. Shiv Roy
4th of 8	12/4/25	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.52	61.9 km/h	8.5L	$4.40	0:29.93	0:29.81	GR 5	$9,493	$162	7	1. Power Paws 2. Jebrynah Nitro 3. So You Assume
2nd of 8	5/4/25	The Meadows	525m	5	0:30.27	62.4 km/h	0.3L	$3.70	0:30.27	0:29.83	GR 5	$9,493	$1,966	7	1. Reuben Hill 2. Shiv Roy 3. Nova Owen
5th of 8	29/3/25	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.40	62.2 km/h	1.8L	$3.80	0:30.29	0:29.82	GR 5	$9,493	-	7	1. Lure Of Kilkenny 2. Lyon Bale 3. Thunderbolt Ross
6th of 8	22/3/25	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.51	61.9 km/h	5.3L	$51	0:30.16	0:29.82	GR 5	$9,493	-	7	1. Honey Zen 2. Spring Coin 3. Paw Gunner

Paw Vernon (3) 1422211223
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $29,614
Win / Place: 26% / 67%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: DYNA HARPA (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 9-8-6

Track

2: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-2-0

Distance

2: 0-2-0

Season

34: 9-8-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	9	0	0	0

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

Comments

Hit the frame at Sandown last time when a 1.5 lengths third but did record a slick 29.58 over the 515m trip. Has the ability and expected to go close again.

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
3rd of 6	24/4/25	Sandown	515m	2	0:29.58	62.7 km/h	1.5L	$6.50	0:29.49	0:29.17	GR 5	$9,493	$988	5	1. Paw Xantippe 2. Kisauni 3. Paw Vernon
2nd of 8	19/4/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.09	62.8 km/h	2.3L	$8.50	0:29.93	0:29.71	GR 5 FIN	$9,785	$2,020	10	1. Sharapova Star 2. Paw Vernon 3. Holden Bale
2nd of 6	9/4/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.52	61.9 km/h	2.1L	$1.90	0:30.38	0:30.05	GR 5 H	$3,607	$745	5	1. Lure Of Kilkenny 2. Paw Vernon 3. Lyn's Bianca
1st of 8	4/4/25	Warragul	460m	3	0:25.77	64.3 km/h	1.8L	$3.70	0:25.77	0:25.54	GR 4/5	$3,629	$2,430	3	1. Paw Vernon 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. Mavis Tolmie
1st of 8	1/4/25	Warragul	460m	8	0:25.77	64.3 km/h	2.8L	$2.80	0:25.77	0:25.77	GR 4/5	$3,629	$2,430	7	1. Paw Vernon 2. Akina Jack 3. Mr. Kia Ora
2nd of 6	25/3/25	Warragul	460m	8	0:25.96	63.8 km/h	3.0L	$8.00	0:25.77	0:25.77	GR 4/5	$3,629	$745	7	1. Paw Whistler 2. Paw Vernon 3. Make Me King

White Crest (4) 6432451534
Trainer: Ronald McCullagh (Lara)
Prize Money: $86,038
Win / Place: 20% / 56%

3 yo White/BDL D

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: SUMMER SKYE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

94: 19-23-11

Track

22: 4-5-1

Trk/Dst

22: 4-5-1

Distance

22: 4-5-1

Season

34: 7-8-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	11	7	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	10	16	17	10	9	13	11
1st	5	3	1	1	2	2	4	1
2nd	1	4	4	5	0	2	4	3
3rd	1	0	1	3	1	1	2	2

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when third (23.50) over 410m at Horsham. Awkwardly drawn but is worth plenty of thought.

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
4th of 7	29/4/25	Horsham	410m	6	0:23.62	62.5 km/h	3.3L	$11	0:23.39	0:23.02	FFA	$3,629	$81	7	1. Gas Lantern 2. Sharp Thief 3. Paw Roxy
3rd of 7	22/4/25	Horsham	410m	5	0:23.50	62.8 km/h	2.3L	$3.60	0:23.36	0:23.33	GR 4	$3,629	$373	3	1. Cortez Bale 2. Ruby's Show 3. White Crest
5th of 8	19/4/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.41	62.2 km/h	4.3L	$7.50	0:30.11	0:29.71	GR 5	$9,493	-	4	1. Neo Devere 2. Hi There Frank, Leggett Bale 3.
1st of 7	15/4/25	Horsham	410m	2	0:23.30	63.3 km/h	0.7L	$2.90	0:23.30	0:23.12	GR 4/5	$3,629	$2,430	3	1. White Crest 2. Gunai Wizard 3. Show The Magic
5th of 8	12/4/25	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.38	62.2 km/h	3.7L	$14	0:30.11	0:29.81	GR 4/5	$9,785	-	7	1. Natalie Bale 2. Cooper's Legacy 3. Willa Bale
4th of 8	5/4/25	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.36	62.3 km/h	3.0L	$16	0:30.16	0:29.83	GR 4	$9,785	$162	4	1. Shanlyn Scout 2. Crocodile Roll 3. Shima Time

Paw Yanelle (5) 1272624112
Trainer: Thomas Dailly (Anakie)
Prize Money: $26,660
Win / Place: 26% / 69%

2 yo White/DK BDL B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ZELZER ALLEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 7-10-1

Track

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-0

Distance

3: 1-1-0

Season

26: 7-10-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	6	1	0	0

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

Comments

Quickly away at Geelong two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at this track last start over 525m. Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.

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
2nd of 8	23/4/25	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.13	62.7 km/h	1.3L	$11	0:30.05	0:30.05	GR 4/5	$4,190	$864	5	1. Shima Sand 2. Paw Yanelle 3. Mr. Miyagi
1st of 8	18/4/25	Geelong	460m	7	0:25.84	64.1 km/h	0.3L	$6.00	0:25.84	0:25.72	GR 4/5	$3,629	$2,430	7	1. Paw Yanelle 2. Honey Zen 3. First Train Out
1st of 8	11/4/25	Geelong	400m	1	0:22.42	64.2 km/h	2.5L	$3.10	0:22.42	0:22.27	GR 5	$3,164	$2,106	16	1. Paw Yanelle 2. Zero Killer 3. Winking Willie
4th of 7	26/3/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.46	62.5 km/h	5.8L	$2.90	0:22.08	0:21.73	GR 4/5	$3,629	$81	8	1. Leap Of Faith 2. Zesty Boy 3. Hunter Fred
2nd of 8	18/3/25	Horsham	410m	4	0:23.49	62.8 km/h	5.3L	$3.50	0:23.15	0:23.14	GR 4/5	$3,629	$745	6	1. Lauriston Girl 2. Paw Yanelle 3. Aston Florin
6th of 6	12/3/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.25	63.1 km/h	1.7L	$2.70	0:22.12	0:21.96	GR 5	$3,164	-	21	1. Distracting 2. Fluent Action 3. Come And See

Nova Owen (6) 2245132332
Trainer: Robert Camilleri (Lara)
Prize Money: $15,833
Win / Place: 14% / 66%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: NOVA WILLOW (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 3-5-6

Track

4: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-2

Distance

4: 0-0-2

Season

21: 3-5-6

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Hit the frame again last time when second (29.91) at Sandown, making it five minor placings in a row. Prefer others.

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	24/4/25	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.91	62.0 km/h	6.8L	$11	0:29.46	0:29.17	GR 5	$9,493	$1,966	12	1. Ultimate Warrior 2. Nova Owen 3. Dr. Yellowstone
3rd of 8	12/4/25	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.40	62.2 km/h	6.7L	$14	0:29.93	0:29.81	GR 5	$9,493	$988	7	1. Paw Harris 2. Mepunga Ollie 3. Nova Owen
3rd of 8	5/4/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.40	62.2 km/h	2.0L	$4.00	0:30.27	0:29.83	GR 5	$9,493	$988	4	1. Reuben Hill 2. Shiv Roy 3. Nova Owen
2nd of 8	1/4/25	Horsham	485m	1	0:27.11	64.4 km/h	2.3L	$17	0:26.97	0:26.97	GR 5 FIN	$4,190	$864	8	1. Extradited 2. Nova Owen 3. Paw Toronto
3rd of 5	24/3/25	Horsham	485m	6	0:27.70	63.0 km/h	9.3L	$7.50	0:27.09	0:27.04	GR 5 H	$3,607	$373	6	1. Extradited 2. Oaklyn Bale 3. Nova Owen
1st of 8	18/3/25	Horsham	485m	7	0:27.42	63.7 km/h	1.0L	$3.60	0:27.42	0:26.96	MX 6/7	$3,607	$2,408	2	1. Nova Owen 2. Kiwi Ice Cube 3. Wyong El Paso

Versnellen (7) 1483622674
Trainer: Emma Scott (Tatura)
Prize Money: $33,059
Win / Place: 24% / 53%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: VAN NINDI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 10-6-6

Track

4: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-2-0

Distance

3: 0-2-0

Season

24: 4-4-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-2

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	5	2	0	0

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

Comments

Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 1.75 lengths fourth (29.78) over 515m at Sandown. Has ability and worth including.

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 6	28/4/25	Sandown	515m	7	0:29.78	62.3 km/h	1.8L	$8.00	0:29.65	0:29.50	GR 4/5	$4,190	$81	5	1. Sharni's Secret 2. Ultimate Warrior 3. Tick Returns
7th of 8	23/4/25	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.59	61.8 km/h	8.3L	$10	0:30.05	0:30.05	GR 4/5	$4,190	-	4	1. Shima Sand 2. Paw Yanelle 3. Mr. Miyagi
6th of 8	19/4/25	The Meadows	600m	4	0:35.14	61.5 km/h	12.2L	$9.00	0:34.28	0:34.15	GR 4/5	$11,210	-	7	1. Wren Bale 2. Paw Erina 3. Crutching Tommy
2nd of 8	12/4/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.24	62.5 km/h	0.4L	$6.00	0:30.22	0:29.81	GR 5	$9,493	$1,966	7	1. Tanner Bale 2. Versnellen 3. Hi There Frank
2nd of 8	5/4/25	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.30	62.4 km/h	3.3L	$10	0:30.09	0:29.83	GR 5	$9,493	$1,966	5	1. Spring Coin 2. Versnellen 3. Ivory Narwhal
6th of 8	31/3/25	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.69	63.1 km/h	8.3L	$6.00	0:25.15	0:25.02	GR 4/5	$3,629	-	5	1. Gold Scotch 2. Tammy McIvor 3. Leap Of Faith

Desirability (8) 318x531124
Trainer: Benny Briffa (Coolaroo)
Prize Money: $16,103
Win / Place: 21% / 63%

Unbeaten from the Box

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FLOWING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 4-4-4

Track

14: 4-4-2

Trk/Dst

14: 4-4-2

Distance

14: 4-4-2

Season

18: 4-4-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-2

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last start when fourth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning two on end before placing two back. Has ability but this tough and looks a place chance at 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	26/4/25	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.79	61.4 km/h	11.6L	$3.30	0:29.98	0:29.96	GR 5	$9,493	$162	7	1. Paw Fredrick 2. Shiv Roy 3. Navy Blue Buzz
2nd of 8	19/4/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.25	62.5 km/h	2.4L	$2.00	0:30.08	0:29.71	GR 5	$9,493	$1,966	17	1. Oaklyn Bale 2. Desirability 3. Packham Prince
1st of 6	2/4/25	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.20	62.6 km/h	5.8L	$1.80	0:30.20	0:30.05	GR 5	$3,607	$2,408	7	1. Desirability 2. Paw Xabia 3. Spencer
1st of 7	26/3/25	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.16	62.7 km/h	4.3L	$3.40	0:30.16	0:30.16	RST WIN	$3,607	$2,408	22	1. Desirability 2. Seek To Plan 3. Up Hill Shiloh
3rd of 7	4/3/25	Ballarat	450m	7	0:25.47	63.6 km/h	8.3L	$7.00	0:24.92	0:24.92	MX 6/7	$3,164	$324	25	1. Doongalla Rocket 2. Ram Raid 3. Desirability
5th of 5	7/2/25	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.50	62.4 km/h	1.4L	$3.40	0:24.40	0:24.00	GR 6	$1,652	-	67	1. Husky Sara Lee 2. Basement 3. Bold Dazzler
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