Ballarat Race 6

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Prize Money: $3,360

PAW LEON (6) has missed the frame at his last couple of starts but just a few runs back broke the clock when winning over 460m at Warragul, taking a Grade 4/5 in an exceptional 25.80. Has the ability and looks hard to top. AFFILIATED (1) comes off an average effort last start when fifth at Geelong over 460m behind Crackerjack Kev (26.62) in a Grade 5 H. Placed at his previous run. Can figure in the finish. ASTON HERCULES (2) jumped from a middle draw last time and could manage only fourth and beaten 1.75 lengths (27.35) at Horsham. In the mix. CRACKERJACK RALF (5) is worth a look over a shorter distance this time.

Distance: 450m
Class: Grade 5
Track: Good
Weather: ocast
Surface: All Weather

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Affiliated (1) x131273335
Trainer: Matthew Lanigan (Rowsley)
Prize Money: $15,857
Win / Place: 21% / 64%

2 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: JOKER POKER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 3-1-5

Season

9: 2-1-4

Metro

11: 3-1-3

Country

3: 0-0-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time when fifth (26.62) at Geelong in a Grade 5 H. Will jump from box 1 for the first time. Has the ability 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 8	19/12/25	Geelong	460m	4	0:26.62	62.2 km/h	7.8L	$12	0:26.08	0:25.56	GR 5 H	$2,930	-	7	1. Crackerjack Kev 2. Doongalla Al 3. Lektra Otis
3rd of 8	12/12/25	Geelong	460m	6	0:26.05	63.6 km/h	3.8L	$13	0:25.81	0:25.60	GR 5	$2,930	$300	6	1. Paw Harris 2. Midnight Thunder 3. Affiliated
3rd of 8	6/12/25	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.27	63.0 km/h	5.6L	$4.60	0:25.88	0:25.84	GR 5	$2,930	$300	35	1. Paw Quebec 2. Fill Your Boots 3. Affiliated
35 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	1/11/25	Cannington	520m	2	0:30.73	60.9 km/h	3.5L	$13	0:30.48	0:29.73	OPEN	$11,900	$1,202	36	1. Starlight Snowy 2. Iconic Guess 3. Affiliated
36 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	26/9/25	Mandurah	488m	8	0:28.71	61.2 km/h	13.8L	$10	0:27.75	0:27.41	GR 5	$5,250	-	7	1. Impress Hawkins 2. Starlight Tory 3. Sunset Mirage
2nd of 8	19/9/25	Mandurah	488m	7	0:27.85	63.1 km/h	0.1L	$3.50	0:27.84	0:27.32	GR 5/6	$2,630	$531	7	1. Seek To Plan 2. Affiliated 3. Sozin's Heart

Aston Hercules (2) 1242614634
Trainer: Mark McClelland (Lovely Banks)
Prize Money: $7,195
Win / Place: 21% / 50%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: ASTON REWARD (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 3-3-1

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Season

14: 3-3-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

13: 3-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Was sent out long odds last time but charged out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a 1.75 lengths fourth (27.35) over 485m at Horsham. Has ability and looks a winning hope.

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	16/12/25	Horsham	485m	4	0:27.35	63.8 km/h	1.7L	$7.50	0:27.23	0:27.23	GR 5 FIN	$3,880	$75	7	1. Fleetwood Eros 2. Layla Nova 3. Paw Manny
3rd of 5	9/12/25	Horsham	485m	2	0:27.48	63.5 km/h	4.8L	$4.50	0:27.15	0:27.15	GR 5 H	$3,340	$345	12	1. Noah's Best 2. Paw Jasta 3. Aston Hercules
6th of 8	27/11/25	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.54	61.9 km/h	11.5L	$31	0:29.78	0:29.72	R/A FIN	$9,060	-	7	1. Crackerjack Ralf 2. Viking Ruler 3. Paw Gaeton
4th of 8	20/11/25	Warrnambool	450m	3	0:25.86	62.6 km/h	7.0L	$7.00	0:25.40	0:25.22	RST WIN H	$2,930	$75	7	1. Viking Ruler 2. My Dear Friend 3. Canya Maroons
1st of 7	13/11/25	Warrnambool	450m	1	0:25.32	64.0 km/h	1.0L	$1.70	0:25.32	0:25.05	MX 6/7	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Aston Hercules 2. Whodat Jewel 3. Altocumulus
6th of 8	6/11/25	Warrnambool	450m	3	0:25.87	62.6 km/h	6.3L	$4.00	0:25.46	0:25.24	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	9	1. All Whiskey 2. Paw Gaeton 3. Par Excellence

Paw Winkworth (3) 2212321587
Trainer: Samantha Grenfell (Anakie)
Prize Money: $20,035
Win / Place: 24% / 62%

2 yo White/Black D

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: IVORIA BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 7-7-4

Track

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Season

23: 6-6-3

Metro

6: 0-1-1

Country

23: 7-6-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Backs up after finishing 7th on December 18 over 515m at Sandown in a Grade 5. Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.

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	18/12/25	Sandown	515m	6	0:30.07	61.7 km/h	8.5L	$21	0:29.47	0:29.24	GR 5	$8,790	-	7	1. Robinson 2. Flat Out Freddy 3. Doongalla Don
8th of 8	11/12/25	Sandown	515m	4	0:30.60	60.6 km/h	18.1L	$18	0:29.34	0:29.25	GR 5	$8,790	-	7	1. Tennessee Kade 2. Paw Toronto 3. Disheveled
5th of 6	4/12/25	Sandown	515m	5	0:30.10	61.6 km/h	3.8L	$7.50	0:29.85	0:29.25	GR 5	$8,790	-	9	1. Meatball Molly 2. Forged Iron 3. Paw Waverly
1st of 8	25/11/25	Horsham	485m	6	0:27.49	63.5 km/h	4.9L	$9.00	0:27.49	0:27.49	GR 4/5	$3,880	$2,600	4	1. Paw Winkworth 2. Spring Miles 3. Paw Harry
2nd of 8	21/11/25	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.18	62.6 km/h	1.2L	$41	0:30.10	0:29.88	GR 5	$8,790	$1,820	6	1. Paw Waverly 2. Paw Winkworth 3. Slick Felix
3rd of 8	15/11/25	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.26	62.5 km/h	2.9L	$61	0:30.06	0:29.76	GR 5	$8,790	$915	5	1. Ultimate Warrior 2. Paw Lou Lou 3. Paw Winkworth

Smooth Collinda (4) 36x6x56521
Trainer: Darren Fisher (Lara)
Prize Money: $33,760
Win / Place: 24% / 58%

3 yo FWN D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: AUDACIOUS BELL (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 13-4-14

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

6: 1-1-0

Metro

3: 0-0-1

Country

50: 13-4-13

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	10	2	0	0

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

Comments

Backs up after winning by 2.75 lengths at Bendigo (23.79) beating Collinda Dougie in a Grade 5 on December 19 five days ago. Likely to find this a lot tougher and he needs to find another gear.

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	19/12/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:23.79	64.3 km/h	2.8L	$3.00	0:23.79	0:23.69	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Smooth Collinda 2. Collinda Dougie 3. Paw Judd
2nd of 6	12/12/25	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.07	63.6 km/h	1.8L	$2.90	0:23.97	0:23.63	GR 5	$2,930	$600	4	1. Collinda Law 2. Smooth Collinda 3. Oriental Ophelia
5th of 8	8/12/25	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.54	62.3 km/h	8.9L	$5.00	0:21.92	0:21.85	GR 5	$2,930	-	5	1. Got A Habit 2. Paw Vancouver 3. How Amazing
6th of 8	3/12/25	Warrnambool	390m	4	0:22.32	62.9 km/h	10.3L	$21	0:21.64	0:21.64	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Crackerjack Hops 2. Highly Abrasive 3. Rivers Meet
5th of 8	26/11/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.40	62.7 km/h	6.2L	$23	0:21.97	0:21.88	GR 5	$2,930	-	103	1. Paw Rival 2. Aston Guitar 3. Myall Mate
103 Day Spell
6th of 6	15/8/25	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.53	62.4 km/h	12.3L	$6.50	0:23.71	0:23.71	GR 5 H	$2,930	-	82	1. Sharapova Star 2. Gold Class Cool 3. Sandy Cabang
82 Day Spell

Crackerjack Ralf (5) 13x111215
Trainer: Jordan Cooper (Lethbridge)
Prize Money: $13,580
Win / Place: 62% / 87%

2 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: MAXIMUM SHIRLEY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 5-1-1

Track

2: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Distance

4: 2-1-1

Season

6: 4-1-0

Metro

2: 1-0-0

Country

6: 4-1-1

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at The Meadows over 525m in 29.78. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 525m at The Meadows at Special conditions H level. Must be included.

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 7	13/12/25	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.11	62.8 km/h	11.3L	$3.00	0:29.36	0:29.36	SPEC H	$9,060	-	16	1. Traumatise 2. Room To Breathe 3. Aston Bugsy
1st of 8	27/11/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:29.78	63.5 km/h	5.8L	$1.40	0:29.78	0:29.72	R/A FIN	$9,060	$6,100	7	1. Crackerjack Ralf 2. Viking Ruler 3. Paw Gaeton
2nd of 8	20/11/25	Warrnambool	450m	6	0:25.22	64.2 km/h	0.3L	$1.30	0:25.22	0:25.22	RST WIN H	$2,930	$600	5	1. Paw Gaeton 2. Crackerjack Ralf 3. Aston Summit
1st of 8	15/11/25	Geelong	460m	6	0:25.45	65.1 km/h	2.4L	$1.20	0:25.45	0:25.45	RST WIN	$2,930	$1,950	16	1. Crackerjack Ralf 2. Canya Maroons 3. Gorringe
1st of 8	30/10/25	Ballarat	450m	7	0:24.95	64.9 km/h	5.0L	$3.60	0:24.95	0:24.95	GR 6	$2,930	$1,950	5	1. Crackerjack Ralf 2. Come On Larry 3. Hatari
1st of 8	25/10/25	Horsham	410m	7	0:23.03	64.1 km/h	7.0L	$1.90	0:23.03	0:23.03	GR 7	$1,530	$1,000	115	1. Crackerjack Ralf 2. Dashing Donna 3. Ocean Amanda
115 Day Spell

Paw Leon (6) 6344223174
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $37,805
Win / Place: 17% / 59%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DYNA WINTER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 12-15-13

Track

15: 2-3-3

Trk/Dst

9: 1-1-2

Distance

21: 2-4-4

Season

20: 1-5-3

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Country

64: 12-15-13

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (26.03) at Geelong in a Grade 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 5 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and three places from five starts. 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
4th of 8	19/12/25	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.03	63.6 km/h	5.0L	$8.50	0:25.70	0:25.56	GR 4/5	$3,360	$75	4	1. Marshall Bear 2. Retaliation 3. Spring Coin
7th of 8	15/12/25	Shepparton	450m	4	0:26.80	60.4 km/h	22.3L	$3.50	0:25.32	0:25.32	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Air Speed 2. Conquer 3. Leroy's Girl
1st of 8	9/12/25	Warragul	460m	3	0:25.80	64.2 km/h	0.1L	$12	0:25.80	0:25.78	GR 4/5	$3,360	$2,250	5	1. Paw Leon 2. Parumba Jazzman 3. Carry On MacI
3rd of 8	4/12/25	Ballarat	450m	2	0:25.46	63.6 km/h	1.5L	$3.10	0:25.37	0:24.88	GR 5	$2,930	$300	8	1. Kiwi Jay 2. Solicit 3. Paw Leon
2nd of 8	26/11/25	Ballarat	450m	6	0:25.33	64.0 km/h	0.3L	$6.00	0:25.31	0:25.16	GR 5	$2,930	$600	8	1. Par Excellence 2. Paw Leon 3. Moyarra Kongk
2nd of 6	18/11/25	Warragul	460m	2	0:25.80	64.2 km/h	4.8L	$7.00	0:25.49	0:25.49	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	6	1. Croydon 2. Paw Leon 3. Jolly Old Mac

Motor City Sam (7) 3562653373
Trainer: Deb Carr (Mininera)
Prize Money: $18,150
Win / Place: 19% / 61%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MOTOR CITY MOSSY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 8-9-9

Track

3: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Season

8: 0-1-3

Metro

11: 1-1-2

Country

31: 7-8-7

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

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 2 length third (25.51) over 450m at this track. Thereabouts of late and can feature with the right run.

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	11/12/25	Ballarat	450m	4	0:25.51	63.5 km/h	1.9L	$20	0:25.38	0:24.85	GR 5	$2,930	$300	7	1. Spring Coin 2. Miner Mick 3. Motor City Sam
7th of 7	4/12/25	Ballarat	450m	5	0:26.00	62.3 km/h	5.8L	$8.50	0:25.62	0:24.88	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. Paw Vada 2. Paw Farina 3. Highland Jack
3rd of 8	26/11/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.38	62.7 km/h	6.5L	$11	0:21.93	0:21.88	GR 5	$2,930	$300	62	1. Scott Crush 2. Valletta Dash 3. Motor City Sam
62 Day Spell
3rd of 8	25/9/25	Warrnambool	390m	5	0:22.60	62.1 km/h	3.5L	$5.00	0:22.38	0:21.98	GR 5	$2,930	$300	15	1. Ollie Deeds 2. Paw Razor 3. Motor City Sam
5th of 8	10/9/25	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.68	61.6 km/h	7.4L	$16	0:30.16	0:29.95	GR 5	$3,340	-	7	1. Zelda Braga 2. Only Easy 3. Lektra Beta
6th of 8	3/9/25	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.69	61.6 km/h	10.8L	$7.00	0:29.98	0:29.88	GR 5	$3,340	-	4	1. Joni Black 2. Winning Steps 3. Almost Imminent

Zipping Andora (8) 7767615125
Trainer: Dallan Klemke (Lara)
Prize Money: $33,125
Win / Place: 18% / 51%

2 yo Black B

Sire: ZACK MONELLI (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING MIRANDA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 7-8-4

Track

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Season

18: 5-3-0

Metro

17: 4-4-0

Country

20: 3-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last start when a 4.5 lengths fifth (26.11) at Geelong. Previous form sound including a win three back at The Meadows. Looks tested and others preferred 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
5th of 8	12/12/25	Geelong	460m	4	0:26.11	63.4 km/h	4.5L	$4.20	0:25.81	0:25.60	GR 5	$2,930	-	14	1. Paw Harris 2. Midnight Thunder 3. Affiliated
2nd of 7	28/11/25	The Meadows	600m	7	0:34.78	62.1 km/h	1.3L	$7.50	0:34.70	0:34.57	GR 4/5	$4,450	$920	7	1. Mitzi Rocks 2. Zipping Andora 3. Trendy Art
1st of 8	21/11/25	The Meadows	600m	4	0:34.56	62.5 km/h	0.5L	$23	0:34.56	0:34.28	R/A FIN	$10,380	$7,000	4	1. Zipping Andora 2. Lightning Quick 3. Belair Ethyl
5th of 8	17/11/25	Shepparton	450m	6	0:25.63	63.2 km/h	5.9L	$26	0:25.22	0:24.88	GR 5	$2,930	-	5	1. Faye Valentine 2. Blame Her 3. I'm Fabulous
1st of 7	12/11/25	The Meadows	600m	1	0:34.68	62.3 km/h	2.0L	$7.00	0:34.68	0:34.29	RST WIN H	$3,940	$2,640	7	1. Zipping Andora 2. Mister Manfredi 3. Balding Sandy
6th of 7	5/11/25	The Meadows	600m	6	0:35.61	60.7 km/h	14.8L	$9.00	0:34.63	0:34.51	GR 4/5	$4,450	-	6	1. Do Something 2. Paw Louis 3. Desirability

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