Ballarat Race 4

Sportsbet Final (1-4 Wins)

Prize Money: $3,360

FERRET'S KNOCK (1) drew a squeeze box and was game in defeat when a close second, 1.5 lengths from the winner FIRST TRAIN OUT (22.43) at this track. Top chance in this line up. SWEET LOVE (7) was midfield throughout and finished there last time when 4th (22.57) at this track. Expected to give a good account. FIRST TRAIN OUT (5) has an impeccable record this journey, winning all four starts. Recorded a 1.5 lengths win (22.32) in a Restricted WIN H last time at this track. Among the main chances. CAPTAIN STEVIE (2) scored by 4 lengths last time (22.62) in a Restricted WIN H over 390m at this track. Already a winner from this draw.

Distance: 390m
Class: Restricted Win Final
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Ferret's Knock (1) 14711332
Trainer: Jake Loverso (Little River)
Prize Money: $6,855
Win / Place: 37% / 75%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BLUEY

Dam: MIDNIGHT SNOOZE

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 3-1-2

Track

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Distance

2: 1-1-0

Season

8: 3-1-2

Country

8: 3-1-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Turned in a good run last time, placing (22.43) at this track in a Restricted WIN H. Lines up from box 1 for the first time. Looks suited and should go close.

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 5	29/1/25	Ballarat	390m	4	0:22.43	62.6 km/h	1.6L	$1.90	0:22.32	0:22.05	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	26	1. First Train Out 2. Ferret's Knock 3. Son Of Duke
3rd of 7	3/1/25	Warragul	400m	3	0:22.97	62.7 km/h	3.0L	$1.60	0:22.77	0:22.77	RST WIN	$2,930	-	7	1. Leap Of Faith 2. Wise Abalone 3. Ferret's Knock
3rd of 8	27/12/24	Bendigo	425m	5	0:23.87	64.1 km/h	2.1L	$2.70f	0:23.73	0:23.73	GR 5	$2,930	-	17	1. Imani 2. North Carolina 3. Ferret's Knock
1st of 8	10/12/24	Warragul	400m	7	0:22.39	64.3 km/h	3.7L	$2.50f	0:22.39	0:22.39	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	7	1. Ferret's Knock 2. Ignite 3. Sumo Smash
1st of 8	3/12/24	Warragul	400m	7	0:22.53	63.9 km/h	4.7L	$2.40f	0:22.53	0:22.49	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	13	1. Ferret's Knock 2. New Line 3. Blissful Rain
7th of 8	20/11/24	Ballarat	450m	2	0:26.63	60.8 km/h	13.7L	$2.20f	0:25.67	0:25.27	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	5	1. Ferocious Queen 2. Aston Botan 3. Paw Lilibet

Captain Stevie (2) 4311213841
Trainer: Chris Reynolds (Little River)
Prize Money: $11,720
Win / Place: 35% / 71%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY

Dam: SWEET ON ME

100

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 5-2-3

Track

4: 3-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 3-1-0

Distance

4: 3-1-0

Season

12: 5-1-3

Metro

2: 0-1-0

Country

12: 5-1-3

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 390m in 22.62 last start, beating Days Of Roses. Has ability and can 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
1st of 6	29/1/25	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.62	62.1 km/h	4.1L	$5.00	0:22.62	0:22.05	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	22	1. Captain Stevie 2. Days Of Roses 3. East Of Nome
4th of 8	7/1/25	Warragul	400m	4	0:23.07	62.4 km/h	7.4L	$12	0:22.55	0:22.55	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	46	1. Black Viper 2. Jorogumo 3. Frog March
46 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	22/11/24	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.82	61.6 km/h	11.8L	$6.40	0:24.00	0:23.58	R/A FIN	$3,360	-	7	1. Chemical Erosion 2. Red Emperor 3. Thirty Seconds
3rd of 7	15/11/24	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.47	62.5 km/h	7.8L	$3.30	0:23.97	0:23.97	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	9	1. Thirty Seconds 2. Chemical Erosion 3. Captain Stevie
1st of 8	6/11/24	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.17	63.3 km/h	1.3L	$16	0:22.17	0:21.76	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Captain Stevie 2. Myrniong Storm 3. Fabio Giblet
2nd of 8	30/10/24	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.39	62.7 km/h	0.1L	$6.50	0:22.38	0:21.83	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. Hunter Riot 2. Captain Stevie 3. Varsity Bale

Aston Bourke (3) 114213334
Trainer: Benjamin Magri (Avalon)
Prize Money: $7,230
Win / Place: 33% / 77%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON KIMETTO

Dam: ASTON LAVINIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 3-1-3

Track

6: 2-0-2

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

9: 3-1-3

Country

9: 3-1-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time when fourth (23.24) at this track in a Restricted WIN H. Will jump from box 3 for the first time. Looks suited here and 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
4th of 6	29/1/25	Ballarat	390m	4	0:23.24	60.4 km/h	8.9L	$2.40	0:22.62	0:22.05	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	7	1. Captain Stevie 2. Days Of Roses 3. East Of Nome
3rd of 5	22/1/25	Ballarat	450m	4	0:25.56	63.4 km/h	6.0L	$11	0:25.17	0:25.06	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Mepunga Ollie 2. Lorraine Jacky 3. Aston Bourke
3rd of 8	15/1/25	Ballarat	450m	7	0:25.61	63.3 km/h	2.0L	$10	0:25.47	0:24.96	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Luka Magic 2. Xoel Bale 3. Aston Bourke
3rd of 8	9/1/25	Warrnambool	450m	4	0:25.59	63.3 km/h	4.7L	$7.00	0:25.25	0:24.90	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Impel 2. Unreal Miss 3. Aston Bourke
1st of 8	3/1/25	Geelong	460m	1	0:26.04	63.6 km/h	1.3L	$3.90	0:26.04	0:25.54	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	17	1. Aston Bourke 2. Paw Veldron 3. Lala Effie
2nd of 8	17/12/24	Warragul	460m	5	0:26.31	62.9 km/h	0.5L	$2.10f	0:26.27	0:25.52	MX 6/7 H	$2,930	-	34	1. Naughty Norm 2. Aston Bourke 3. Ancient Egyptian
34 Day Freshen-Up

Son Of Duke (4) 2331x35513
Trainer: Peter Barry (Yallourn North)
Prize Money: $7,925
Win / Place: 15% / 60%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON DUKE

Dam: TINKER SPIRIT

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 3-3-6

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

10: 2-1-4

Country

20: 3-3-6

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Warragul over 400m in 22.67. Followed that up with a minor placing over 390m at this track at Restricted WIN H a week ago. 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
3rd of 5	29/1/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.44	62.6 km/h	1.6L	$23	0:22.32	0:22.05	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	29	1. First Train Out 2. Ferret's Knock 3. Son Of Duke
1st of 8	31/12/24	Warragul	400m	2	0:22.67	63.5 km/h	0.4L	$17	0:22.67	0:22.38	GR 6	$2,930	-	9	1. Son Of Duke 2. Parumba Jazzman 3. Hamish Rose
5th of 8	22/12/24	Healesville	300m	2	0:17.15	63.0 km/h	3.8L	$20	0:16.89	0:16.54	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	33	1. Mr. Otto 2. Miss Charmed 3. Promises To Be
33 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	19/11/24	Warragul	400m	3	0:23.06	62.4 km/h	3.2L	$11	0:22.84	0:22.27	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	11	1. Elena's Jebrynah 2. Spicy Minx 3. Shaun Lee Rose
3rd of 8	8/11/24	Healesville	300m	1	0:17.14	63.0 km/h	0.8L	$2.40	0:17.08	0:16.77	T3 GR 6	$1,530	-	63	1. Western Feel 2. Got Flair 3. Son Of Duke
63 Day Spell
99th of 1	10/10/24	Warragul	400m	3	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Son Of Duke 2. 3.

First Train Out (5) 1111
Trainer: Anthony Azzopardi (Rowsley)
Prize Money: $7,830
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

Picket Fence

1 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE

Dam: LEGENDARY LASS

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 4-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

4: 4-0-0

Country

4: 4-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

In rare form with a current sequence of four wins on the bounce. Added to the tally last start when he won by 1.5 lengths at this track (22.32) beating Ferret's Knock in a Restricted WIN H on January 29. Flying lately and can score 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
1st of 5	29/1/25	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.32	62.9 km/h	1.6L	$2.70	0:22.32	0:22.05	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	12	1. First Train Out 2. Ferret's Knock 3. Son Of Duke
1st of 7	17/1/25	Geelong	400m	4	0:22.65	63.6 km/h	0.8L	$4.50	0:22.65	0:22.51	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,360	-	7	1. First Train Out 2. Coolabah Station 3. Paw Harris
1st of 8	10/1/25	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.75	63.3 km/h	5.2L	$1.60	0:22.75	0:22.42	MX 6/7 H	$2,930	-	7	1. First Train Out 2. Thunderstone 3. Moraine Grace
1st of 8	3/1/25	Bendigo	425m	7	0:23.89	64.0 km/h	5.5L	$1.40	0:23.89	0:23.56	MDN	$2,540	-	-	1. First Train Out 2. Tiger Shark 3. Storms Will Roll

Days Of Roses (6) 15x4114172
Trainer: Mim Gilders (Invermay)
Prize Money: $7,330
Win / Place: 44% / 55%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black B

Sire: MY REDEEMER

Dam: STOCK OPTION

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 4-1-0

Track

7: 4-1-0

Trk/Dst

7: 4-1-0

Distance

8: 4-1-0

Season

7: 3-1-0

Country

9: 4-1-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished second last start (22.91) over 390m at this track. Looks tested in this line-up.

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 6	29/1/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.91	61.3 km/h	4.1L	$3.50	0:22.62	0:22.05	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	32	1. Captain Stevie 2. Days Of Roses 3. East Of Nome
32 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	28/12/24	Warrnambool	450m	8	0:25.95	62.4 km/h	10.6L	$8.30	0:25.21	0:25.17	SPEC H	$3,360	-	10	1. Spritely Sian 2. Gina Rhode 3. July She Lied
1st of 7	18/12/24	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.21	63.2 km/h	2.1L	$1.80f	0:22.21	0:22.07	GR 5	$2,930	-	14	1. Days Of Roses 2. Zeni Bale 3. Sweet Valentine
4th of 8	4/12/24	Warrnambool	390m	6	0:22.34	62.8 km/h	3.2L	$4.70	0:22.12	0:22.03	GR 5	$2,930	-	13	1. Show Cause 2. Black Statesman 3. Laid Back Lass
1st of 6	21/11/24	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.02	63.8 km/h	3.5L	$1.60f	0:22.02	0:21.93	GR 6	$2,930	-	14	1. Days Of Roses 2. Zero Monster 3. Little Darl
1st of 7	7/11/24	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.20	63.2 km/h	3.3L	$5.30	0:22.20	0:22.07	MX 6/7	$1,530	-	36	1. Days Of Roses 2. Squeegee's Ride 3. Westside Wizard
36 Day Freshen-Up

Sweet Love (7) 1181154
Trainer: Geoffrey Williamson (Marong)
Prize Money: $6,655
Win / Place: 57% / 57%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY

Dam: SAPPHIRE RUBY

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 4-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Distance

5: 2-0-0

Season

7: 4-0-0

Country

7: 4-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time when fourth (22.57) at this track in a Restricted WIN H. Will jump from box 7 for the first time. Looks suited and should go close.

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 5	29/1/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.57	62.2 km/h	3.6L	$4.60	0:22.32	0:22.05	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	9	1. First Train Out 2. Ferret's Knock 3. Son Of Duke
5th of 5	20/1/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.45	62.5 km/h	12.1L	$11	0:21.60	0:21.60	GR 5	$2,930	-	52	1. Blessed Rain 2. Dad's Last Run 3. Speedy Easy
52 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	29/11/24	Bendigo	425m	4	0:23.93	63.9 km/h	0.8L	$18	0:23.93	0:23.63	RST WIN	$2,930	-	6	1. Sweet Love 2. Laid Back Lass 3. Matchbox Flame
1st of 7	23/11/24	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.05	63.7 km/h	7.0L	$2.60f	0:22.05	0:21.91	GR 6	$1,530	-	17	1. Sweet Love 2. Queen Kate 3. Kraken Casper
8th of 8	6/11/24	Ballarat	390m	4	0:23.56	59.6 km/h	17.5L	$4.10	0:22.34	0:21.76	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	7	1. Paw Whitley 2. Laid Back Lass 3. Odysseus Bale
1st of 8	30/10/24	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.41	62.7 km/h	0.2L	$16	0:22.41	0:21.83	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	12	1. Sweet Love 2. Paw Whitley 3. Touch Of Sin

Motivate (8) 3262717765
Trainer: Lisa Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $2,560
Win / Place: 8.33% / 41%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED

Dam: IT'S A FRENZY

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 1-2-2

Track

5: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-0

Distance

4: 0-1-0

Season

12: 1-2-2

Country

12: 1-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 390m at this track. This will test.

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 5	29/1/25	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.61	62.1 km/h	4.1L	$71	0:22.32	0:22.05	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	15	1. First Train Out 2. Ferret's Knock 3. Son Of Duke
6th of 8	14/1/25	Warragul	400m	7	0:24.09	59.8 km/h	16.0L	$21	0:23.02	0:22.54	GR 7	$2,930	-	10	1. Mayfair Jill 2. Miss Bronx 3. Check It Out
7th of 8	4/1/25	Warrnambool	450m	8	0:26.18	61.9 km/h	9.5L	$27	0:25.54	0:24.96	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	8	1. Middle Earth 2. Sir Whip 3. Merl's Lad
7th of 8	27/12/24	Geelong	460m	5	0:26.78	61.8 km/h	11.9L	$43	0:25.95	0:25.77	GR 7	$2,930	-	17	1. Snitch Adams 2. Reiko Daiquiri 3. Paw Veldron
1st of 8	10/12/24	Geelong	400m	4	0:23.00	62.6 km/h	6.0L	$4.70	0:23.00	0:22.51	MDN	$1,530	-	40	1. Motivate 2. Socks And Slides 3. Arcadia Belle
40 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 1	3/12/24	Geelong	400m	5	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Motivate 2. 3.

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