Maitland Race 8

Hunter Concrete Group

Stake: $2,849

SHOT OF MAGIC (1) has mixed form recently, finishing fourth (17.75) in a NG at Richmond Straight latest but did run well two back when in the frame. Has good speed and aided by the cherry draw. This looks easier and expected to bounce back. BEAR'S HEAD (2) recorded one of the quickest times on the card this course and distance last time, finishing second in a Grade 5 in 22.41 and a new PB here. Has the ability and looks a key chance. GO FORWARD JACKI (4) has shown good improvement at her last two starts, rewarded with a win last time at this track over 400m. Solid beginner who can clear the tricky draw. One of the prime contenders. CYCLONE ETHICS (3) comes off a (29.64) win last time, scoring by 3.5 lengths in a Grade 5 over 515m at Gosford. Has already won out of this draw.

Distance: 400m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Shot Of Magic (1) 1434311624
Trainer: Peter Lagogiane (LLANDILO)
Prize Money: $27,914
Win / Place: 50% / 63%

2 yo Black D

Sire: MAGICAL BALE (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S A HOTSHOT (AUS)

Owners: Tony Longe

100

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 11-1-2

Track

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Season

20: 9-1-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	4	0	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but the start prior clocked a hot 17.50 over 324m finishing second at Richmond Straight. Has the ability and looks a key chance.

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 8	25/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:17.75	65.7 km/h	5.8L	$3.50	0:17.34	0:17.34	NG	$3,245	$92	9	1. Hotshot Lily 2. Tino Banner 3. Storms Will Roll
2nd of 7	16/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	6	0:17.50	66.7 km/h	2.0L	$3.90	0:17.35	0:17.32	NG	$3,245	$616	11	1. Hotshot Lily 2. Shot Of Magic 3. Tino Banner
6th of 6	5/4/26	Grafton	450m	8	0:25.69	63.1 km/h	6.0L	$1.70	0:25.27	0:24.97	GR 5	$3,831	-	7	1. Cash Riot 2. Isle Of Lachlan 3. Soul Of Fire
1st of 8	29/3/26	Grafton	450m	3	0:25.23	64.2 km/h	2.5L	$3.50	0:25.23	0:25.09	GR 4/5	$4,050	$2,562	6	1. Shot Of Magic 2. Striped Mac 3. True Legend
1st of 7	23/3/26	Maitland	450m	3	0:25.14	64.4 km/h	0.8L	$2.40	0:25.14	0:25.14	GR 5	$3,831	$2,440	8	1. Shot Of Magic 2. Federal Felix 3. Snoopy's Ethics
3rd of 8	15/3/26	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.22	62.3 km/h	2.5L	$1.60	0:20.03	0:19.99	GR 5	$2,855	$397	6	1. Call To Arms 2. Rapid Lulu 3. Shot Of Magic

Bear's Head (2) 1f25433312
Trainer: Tony Mason (BRANDY HILL)
Prize Money: $11,688
Win / Place: 21% / 68%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: GUELPH (AUS)

Owners: Tony Mason

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 4-3-6

Track

12: 3-1-5

Trk/Dst

10: 2-1-5

Distance

12: 3-1-6

Season

19: 4-3-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

In the money last time at this track (22.41) in a Grade 5, finishing a 1.3 lengths second. Box stats strong with two wins and two placings from five starts. Has ability and should feature.

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 6	27/4/26	Maitland	400m	2	0:22.41	64.3 km/h	1.3L	$2.50	0:22.32	0:22.30	GR 5	$2,855	$531	7	1. Super Storm 2. Bear's Head 3. Special Style
1st of 8	20/4/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.51	64.0 km/h	2.8L	$13	0:22.51	0:22.02	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	7	1. Bear's Head 2. Despicable Pedro 3. Super Storm
3rd of 5	13/4/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:22.64	63.6 km/h	2.5L	$4.40	0:22.46	0:22.10	GR 5	$2,855	$397	7	1. Layton Magic 2. Total Treasure 3. Bear's Head
3rd of 8	6/4/26	Maitland	400m	6	0:22.74	63.3 km/h	6.3L	$9.00	0:22.29	0:22.23	GR 5	$2,855	$397	14	1. Shake Not Stir 2. Aussie Oscar 3. Bear's Head
3rd of 7	23/3/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.58	63.8 km/h	2.0L	$3.90	0:22.43	0:22.16	GR 5	$2,855	$397	17	1. Fireball Zed 2. Rattlin' Bye 3. Bear's Head
4th of 8	6/3/26	The Gardens	515m	6	0:30.23	61.3 km/h	3.8L	$4.20	0:29.96	0:29.65	GR 5	$3,831	$92	6	1. Dizzy Digby 2. Fascinate Bailey 3. Prince Vinnie

Cyclone Ethics (3) 3216556241
Trainer: David Smith (ELDERSLIE)
Prize Money: $12,011
Win / Place: 22% / 55%

1 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SASSY ETHICS (AUS)

Owners: David Smith

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 4-4-2

Track

8: 2-3-0

Trk/Dst

5: 1-2-0

Distance

6: 1-2-1

Season

18: 4-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 3.5 lengths over 515m at Gosford in a handy (29.64), beating Sleek Apollo. Can measure up again with the right run.

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 7	30/4/26	Gosford	515m	7	0:29.64	62.6 km/h	3.3L	$2.30	0:29.64	0:29.47	GR 5	$3,831	$2,440	3	1. Cyclone Ethics 2. Sleek Apollo 3. Ancient Egyptian
4th of 6	27/4/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:22.83	63.1 km/h	7.3L	$2.40	0:22.32	0:22.30	GR 5	$2,855	$92	7	1. Super Storm 2. Bear's Head 3. Special Style
2nd of 7	20/4/26	Maitland	400m	5	0:22.41	64.3 km/h	0.3L	$2.50	0:22.39	0:22.02	GR 5	$2,855	$531	6	1. Despicable Kyro 2. Cyclone Ethics 3. Possible
6th of 8	14/4/26	Bulli	472m	7	0:27.07	62.8 km/h	6.5L	$8.00	0:26.60	0:26.60	GR 5	$3,831	-	4	1. Spencer Banner 2. Missile Boy 3. Midnight Hoyeon
5th of 7	10/4/26	Goulburn	440m	1	0:25.37	62.4 km/h	7.5L	$6.50	0:24.85	0:24.61	GR 5	$3,831	-	11	1. Galba Model 2. Wax And Wash 3. Bandit Lynne
5th of 7	30/3/26	Maitland	450m	1	0:25.59	63.3 km/h	11.0L	$2.30	0:24.81	0:24.81	GR 5	$3,831	-	9	1. Martini Nights 2. Wonder I Do 3. Rolling In Mud

Go Forward Jacki (4) 13x23x8x21
Trainer: Adam Campton (SOUTH MAROOTA)
Prize Money: $19,526
Win / Place: 33% / 77%

2 yo WH/RED/FWN B

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: MIDNIGHT AFFAIR (AUS)

Owners: Kristine Campton

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 6-5-3

Track

4: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-1

Distance

3: 1-1-1

Season

5: 1-2-1

1st Up

4: 0-2-1

2nd Up

3: 1-1-1

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

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 400m in 22.50 last start, beating Drink To That. Has ability and among the chances.

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 7	27/4/26	Maitland	400m	2	0:22.50	64.0 km/h	1.5L	$3.30	0:22.50	0:22.30	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	10	1. Go Forward Jacki 2. Drink To That 3. Zipper Bank
2nd of 8	17/4/26	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.38	62.7 km/h	1.8L	$6.50	0:18.26	0:18.20	GR 5	$2,855	$531	165	1. Anjo Ruby 2. Go Forward Jacki 3. Fort Knox
165 Day Spell
8th of 8	3/11/25	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:18.08	64.5 km/h	6.5L	$17	0:17.61	0:17.38	NG	$3,209	-	70	1. Cambo's Ethics 2. Hello Cindy Lou 3. Ruination
70 Day Spell
3rd of 8	25/8/25	Maitland	400m	6	0:22.86	63.0 km/h	1.0L	$2.90f	0:22.78	0:22.22	GR 5	$2,818	$397	7	1. Snoopy's Ethics 2. Samson's Riot 3. Go Forward Jacki
2nd of 8	18/8/25	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.65	63.6 km/h	6.5L	$18	0:22.18	0:22.18	GR 5	$2,818	$531	70	1. Young Star 2. Go Forward Jacki 3. Jonesy Revenge
70 Day Spell
3rd of 6	9/6/25	Maitland	450m	1	0:25.79	62.8 km/h	9.0L	$2.80	0:25.16	0:25.16	GR 5	$3,794	$519	4	1. Rise Up Nismo 2. Panda Unleashed 3. Go Forward Jacki

Zuma Zesta (6) 23347x7146
Trainer: Sharon Squires (KEARSLEY)
Prize Money: $9,650
Win / Place: 19% / 47%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING ANNABEL (AUS)

Owners: Sharon Squires

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 4-3-3

Track

20: 4-3-3

Trk/Dst

20: 4-3-3

Distance

20: 4-3-3

Season

9: 1-1-2

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-2

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

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

Comments

Poor last start but ran a better race two back when fourth over 400m at this track. Others make more appeal.

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 6	13/4/26	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.87	63.0 km/h	7.5L	$31	0:22.34	0:22.10	GR 5	$2,855	-	14	1. Federal Senor 2. Semi Peakin' 3. Sweet Street
4th of 7	30/3/26	Maitland	400m	6	0:22.76	63.3 km/h	7.5L	$20	0:22.23	0:22.02	GR 4/5	$3,074	$92	7	1. Tornado Ethics 2. Very Savage 3. Daniel Keeping
1st of 7	23/3/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:22.73	63.4 km/h	0.3L	$10	0:22.73	0:22.16	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	7	1. Zuma Zesta 2. His Fernando 3. Red Ball Rocket, Aussie Rattler
7th of 8	16/3/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.94	62.8 km/h	9.3L	$27	0:22.29	0:21.92	GR 5	$2,855	-	84	1. Tornado Ethics 2. Poker Nismo 3. Irinka Wayne
84 Day Spell
7th of 7	22/12/25	Maitland	400m	6	0:22.93	62.8 km/h	6.5L	$5.50	0:22.46	0:22.28	GR 5	$2,818	-	22	1. Spencer Fury 2. Mystical Ethics 3. Melania Banner
4th of 7	30/11/25	Maitland	400m	1	0:23.04	62.5 km/h	5.8L	$4.20	0:22.64	0:22.58	GR 5	$2,818	$92	20	1. Jet Boots Tommy 2. Bombay, Wreck It Rex 3.

Layton Magic (7) 21154x1617
Trainer: Carole Eaton (JILLIBY)
Prize Money: $8,040
Win / Place: 33% / 58%

2 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: MARY MARY (AUS)

Owners: Carole Eaton

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 4-1-2

Track

10: 3-1-2

Trk/Dst

10: 3-1-2

Distance

10: 3-1-2

Season

12: 4-1-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 1.3 lengths in 22.46, beating Total Treasure. Last start finished 7th on April 20 over 400m at this track behind Bear's Head beaten 4.5 lengths (22.83) in a Grade 5. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.

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
7th of 8	20/4/26	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.83	63.1 km/h	4.5L	$5.50	0:22.51	0:22.02	GR 5	$2,855	-	7	1. Bear's Head 2. Despicable Pedro 3. Super Storm
1st of 5	13/4/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.46	64.1 km/h	1.3L	$2.20	0:22.46	0:22.10	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	7	1. Layton Magic 2. Total Treasure 3. Bear's Head
6th of 8	6/4/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:22.77	63.2 km/h	5.8L	$12	0:22.36	0:22.23	GR 5	$2,855	-	7	1. Lockdown 2. Brailey Banner 3. Cessnock Curtain
1st of 7	30/3/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.33	64.5 km/h	4.0L	$5.00	0:22.33	0:22.02	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	144	1. Layton Magic 2. Super Storm 3. Ritza Old Mate
144 Day Spell
99th of 3	19/3/26	Richmond Straight	324m	3	N/A	-	-	$0.00	0:17.59		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Layton Magic 2. 99-Magic Mania 3. 99-Logie Magic
4th of 7	6/11/25	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:17.87	65.3 km/h	6.3L	$14	0:17.42	0:17.42	GR 5	$2,818	$92	10	1. Levi Design 2. Cha Cha Ethics 3. Redemptionist

Drink Twisties (8) 5333473431
Trainer: Dana Ivers (GRETA)
Prize Money: $11,120
Win / Place: 20% / 50%

2 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DRINK MOET (AUS)

Owners: P Freney, C Briggs, G Briggs, D Ivers

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 4-0-6

Track

9: 3-0-2

Trk/Dst

7: 3-0-1

Distance

7: 3-0-1

Season

20: 4-0-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by one length over 515m at The Gardens in a handy (30.05), beating Kalani Sky. Will find this a bit tougher, likely to find this too tough.

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 6	18/4/26	The Gardens	515m	7	0:30.05	61.7 km/h	1.0L	$3.60	0:30.05	0:29.55	GR 5	$3,831	$2,440	8	1. Drink Twisties 2. Kalani Sky 3. Soft Whisper
3rd of 6	10/4/26	The Gardens	515m	4	0:30.18	61.4 km/h	5.3L	$12	0:29.80	0:29.80	GR 5	$3,831	$519	4	1. Digger Sure Can 2. Just Us Boys 3. Drink Twisties
4th of 8	6/4/26	Maitland	450m	8	0:25.54	63.4 km/h	8.3L	$51	0:24.97	0:24.97	GR 5	$3,831	$92	7	1. Stereophonic 2. Spencer Banner 3. Rolling In Mud
3rd of 6	30/3/26	Maitland	450m	4	0:25.70	63.0 km/h	9.3L	$8.00	0:25.06	0:24.81	GR 5	$3,831	$519	18	1. Mojave 2. Digger Sure Can 3. Drink Twisties
7th of 8	12/3/26	The Gardens	515m	3	0:30.81	60.2 km/h	13.3L	$3.30	0:29.89	0:29.78	GR 5	$3,831	-	5	1. Fascinate Josie 2. Digger Sure Can 3. Sneaky Mouse
4th of 8	7/3/26	The Gardens	515m	6	0:30.11	61.6 km/h	2.0L	$9.50	0:29.97	0:29.81	GR 5	$3,831	$92	4	1. Zipping Viper 2. Quick Thinkin' 3. Sahara Pearl

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