Ballarat Race 13

Prize Money: $1,530

LIKE A BLAZE (2) turned in a solid run last start over 390m at Shepparton finishing 4th and beaten only 4.5 lengths (22.64). Can atone. ASTON WASHINGTON (5) was safely held last time out, finishing sixth at this track over 390m behind Big Cone Tone (22.85) in a Grade 5. Was in the money prior to that. Should be about the money. HUSTLE NINA (1) comes off an average run last start when sixth at this track over 390m behind Aussie Fred (22.81) in a Grade 5. The form out of last race has been strong. Should be about the mark. HARTLAND DUKE (3) is likely to have admirers.

Distance: 390m
Class: Grade 5 T3
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Hustle Nina (1) 5421457646
Trainer: Nikkole Weightman (VIC)
Prize Money: $9,600
Win / Place: 4.29% / 30%

4 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA PRUE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 3-12-6

Track

49: 2-11-6

Trk/Dst

35: 1-9-6

Distance

35: 1-9-6

Season

27: 1-4-2

Country

70: 3-12-6

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 6th over 390m at this track beaten 12 lengths (22.81) behind Aussie Fred in a Grade 5 on April 23. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow 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
6th of 8	23/4/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.81	61.6 km/h	12.8L	$126	0:21.97	0:21.97	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Aussie Fred 2. Gloria's Entity 3. Harley
4th of 8	14/4/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.77	61.7 km/h	3.9L	$15	0:22.50	0:22.34	GR 5	$1,530	$50	56	1. My Boy Harvey 2. Pyrenees Blazer 3. Paw Valentina
56 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	17/2/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:23.56	59.6 km/h	18.0L	$18	0:22.30	0:22.25	GR 5	$1,530	-	21	1. Paw Waitara 2. Slippery Shark 3. Zero Monster
7th of 7	27/1/25	Ballarat	450m	4	0:26.59	60.9 km/h	12.2L	$23	0:25.74	0:25.74	GR 5	$1,530	-	9	1. Sakura Ryker 2. Sir Valentino 3. Circle Round
5th of 8	18/1/25	Ballarat	450m	5	0:26.25	61.7 km/h	9.7L	$27	0:25.57	0:25.46	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	5	1. Belle Extra 2. Speedy Khe Sanh 3. Enzo Envy
4th of 8	13/1/25	Ballarat	450m	8	0:26.47	61.2 km/h	5.8L	$4.80	0:26.07	0:25.23	GR 5	$1,530	$50	7	1. Yarrell Bale 2. Kel Of Kintyre 3. Hurricane Mist

Like A Blaze (2) 3268545724
Trainer: Jordan Formosa (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $4,925
Win / Place: 14% / 28%

2 yo Black B

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: SASSY IZZY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 3-2-1

Track

3: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

14: 2-1-1

Season

20: 3-2-1

Country

21: 3-2-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 4th over 390m at Shepparton beaten 4.5 lengths (22.64) behind Fitzroy Halle in a Grade 5 on May 1. Fought on last time. Has the ability and right in the mix.

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	1/5/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.64	62.0 km/h	4.3L	$4.80	0:22.33	0:22.24	GR 5	$2,930	$75	3	1. Fitzroy Halle 2. Mepunga Tilly 3. Destini Lorenzo
2nd of 6	28/4/25	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.66	62.0 km/h	2.1L	$2.70	0:22.51	0:22.28	GR 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Mr. Flash 2. Like A Blaze 3. Mr. Ha Ha
7th of 8	22/4/25	Ballarat	450m	5	0:26.71	60.7 km/h	11.8L	$7.00	0:25.93	0:25.76	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Rear Vision 2. Alice From Venus 3. Jolly Ethics
5th of 8	15/4/25	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.46	62.6 km/h	4.5L	$8.50	0:24.14	0:23.91	GR 5 H	$1,530	-	7	1. Willow Skye 2. Ruxton Shine 3. Havana Magic
4th of 8	8/4/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.78	61.6 km/h	2.3L	$7.50	0:22.61	0:22.25	GR 5	$1,530	$50	4	1. Fergus Bale 2. Aston Sinatra 3. Alcatraz Birdman
5th of 8	4/4/25	Healesville	300m	5	0:17.44	61.9 km/h	2.8L	$21	0:17.25	0:16.83	GR 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Kraken Roll 2. Dell Mister 3. Braemar Elsie

Hartland Duke (3) 7572378267
Trainer: Jason Formosa (HEATHCOTE)
Prize Money: $12,090
Win / Place: 10% / 31%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON DUKE (AUS)

Dam: TREY SMIDGE (LATE TREY BIT)

Rating

Stats

Career

73: 8-9-6

Track

17: 1-2-4

Trk/Dst

17: 1-2-4

Distance

53: 6-7-6

Season

58: 6-8-6

Country

73: 8-9-6

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	10	9	7	11	15	4	7
1st	1	2	0	0	2	2	0	1
2nd	2	0	1	1	1	2	1	1
3rd	2	2	2	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Came from wide draw and finished last on April 30 over 425m at Bendigo behind Harry Hotcakes beaten 6 lengths (24.99) in a Grade 5. Solid claims 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
7th of 7	30/4/25	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.99	61.2 km/h	6.6L	$7.00	0:24.52	0:23.95	GR 5	$1,530	-	6	1. Harry Hotcakes 2. Mobile Lad 3. Spanish Bullet
6th of 7	24/4/25	Shepparton	390m	4	0:23.14	60.7 km/h	14.8L	$9.50	0:22.16	0:22.16	GR 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Canya Ignite 2. Demonic Spirit 3. Impress Simba
2nd of 7	21/4/25	Geelong	400m	1	0:23.17	62.1 km/h	1.2L	$11	0:23.08	0:22.84	GR 5	$1,530	$320	4	1. Tinker Dan 2. Hartland Duke 3. Tessa Orchid
8th of 8	17/4/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:25.10	61.0 km/h	10.5L	$35	0:24.41	0:23.99	GR 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Collinda Law 2. Two Bays 3. Clara Stella
7th of 8	14/4/25	Ballarat	390m	2	0:23.45	59.9 km/h	15.3L	$12	0:22.38	0:22.34	GR 5	$1,530	-	6	1. Hartland Prince 2. Astute Queen 3. Pyrenees Prince
3rd of 8	8/4/25	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.99	61.1 km/h	9.7L	$6.00	0:22.31	0:22.25	GR 5	$1,530	$160	3	1. Decorated 2. Borough Bound 3. Hartland Duke

Aston Washington (5) 4867182736
Trainer: Belle Tabb (Lara)
Prize Money: $9,515
Win / Place: 16% / 43%

3 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: ASTON CORINNA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 5-4-4

Track

10: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

10: 2-1-1

Distance

24: 4-4-2

Season

24: 3-3-3

Country

30: 5-4-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished last over 390m at this track beaten 8 lengths (22.85) behind Big Cone Tone in a Grade 5 on April 28. Capable of improvement on latest effort. Well placed and should feature.

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
6th of 6	28/4/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.85	61.4 km/h	8.2L	$4.50	0:22.28	0:22.28	GR 5	$1,530	-	23	1. Big Cone Tone 2. Agon Caramel 3. Moonlight Sid
3rd of 8	5/4/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.64	62.0 km/h	4.0L	$5.00	0:22.38	0:22.22	GR 5	$1,530	$160	5	1. Zero Monster 2. Kentucky Gus 3. Aston Washington
7th of 7	31/3/25	Warrnambool	390m	6	0:22.89	61.3 km/h	9.5L	$5.50	0:22.26	0:22.12	GR 5	$1,530	-	6	1. Resign The Plow 2. Seance Sam 3. Moraine Lilly
2nd of 7	25/3/25	Warrnambool	390m	8	0:22.52	62.3 km/h	1.9L	$2.90	0:22.38	0:22.38	GR 5	$1,530	$320	19	1. April Oh Zeal 2. Aston Washington 3. Spanish Bullet
8th of 8	6/3/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.97	61.1 km/h	6.8L	$3.40	0:22.49	0:21.94	GR 5	$2,930	-	3	1. Scott Lil Diva 2. Borough Man 3. Hagibis
1st of 8	3/3/25	Warrnambool	390m	5	0:22.59	62.2 km/h	2.5L	$3.40	0:22.59	0:22.09	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	14	1. Aston Washington 2. Tested 3. Sleek Monique

Salmon Spray (6) 8438667132
Trainer: Andrew Mooney (Amherst)
Prize Money: $10,195
Win / Place: 11% / 39%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON DUKE (AUS)

Dam: STARLIGHT JILL (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 6-7-8

Track

42: 6-6-5

Trk/Dst

42: 6-6-5

Distance

42: 6-6-5

Season

37: 4-5-6

Country

53: 6-7-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Showed strong pace early but found one better when a 0.6 lengths second over 390m this track in 22.67. Better than the last couple of runs suggest. Expected to feature.

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 6	28/4/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.67	61.9 km/h	0.6L	$2.60	0:22.63	0:22.28	GR 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Paw Valentina 2. Salmon Spray 3. Tom's Bourbski
3rd of 8	22/4/25	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.86	61.4 km/h	3.0L	$3.60	0:22.66	0:22.43	GR 5	$1,530	$160	8	1. Pyrenees Prince 2. Paw Valentina 3. Salmon Spray
1st of 8	14/4/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.69	61.9 km/h	0.7L	$1.50	0:22.69	0:22.34	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. Salmon Spray 2. Mr. Flash 3. Cherry Red
7th of 7	8/4/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:23.16	60.6 km/h	12.8L	$6.00	0:22.27	0:22.25	GR 5	$1,530	-	15	1. Ziva Bale 2. Redeemer Belle 3. Borough Man
6th of 8	24/3/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:23.05	60.9 km/h	8.8L	$8.00	0:22.47	0:22.05	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Ripper Riley 2. Dollar Short 3. Deadly Dave
6th of 8	17/3/25	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.90	61.3 km/h	9.8L	$12	0:22.26	0:22.23	GR 5	$1,530	-	6	1. Something Good 2. Spring Brumby 3. Shaker Sticker

Hillbilly Rocky (7) 3756332456
Trainer: Michael Hendy (Korong Vale)
Prize Money: $6,830
Win / Place: 6.12% / 28%

3 yo BLU D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: IMMINENT REALITY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 3-4-7

Track

8: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

8: 0-1-2

Distance

24: 2-1-5

Season

20: 2-1-3

Country

49: 3-4-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 425m at Bendigo. Can't 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
6th of 7	9/4/25	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.76	61.8 km/h	6.0L	$21	0:24.37	0:24.21	GR 5	$1,530	-	13	1. Harry Hotcakes 2. Sandy Cabang 3. Paw Valentina
5th of 8	27/3/25	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.75	61.7 km/h	6.0L	$16	0:22.36	0:22.19	GR 5	$1,530	-	15	1. Scarlett's Gem 2. Jetson Express 3. Gold Gizmo
4th of 7	12/3/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:25.17	60.8 km/h	2.3L	$2.60	0:25.03	0:23.94	GR 5	$1,530	$50	7	1. Oh Crikey 2. Urana Fernando 3. Anaconda Squeeze
2nd of 7	5/3/25	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.39	62.7 km/h	2.8L	$8.50	0:24.22	0:23.83	GR 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Big Sunshine 2. Hillbilly Rocky 3. Mr. Ha Ha
3rd of 7	27/2/25	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.68	61.9 km/h	2.9L	$7.00	0:22.48	0:22.17	GR 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Burra Brice 2. Scarlett's Gem 3. Hillbilly Rocky
3rd of 7	20/2/25	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.69	61.9 km/h	1.2L	$7.00	0:22.60	0:22.21	GR 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Global Hero 2. Oriental Emerald 3. Hillbilly Rocky

Tinker Mike (8) 3233642687
Trainer: Jennifer Burns (Balliang)
Prize Money: $21,895
Win / Place: 8.49% / 36%

5 yo Black D

Sire: MAGIC SPRITE (AUS)

Dam: SLEW LEFT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

106: 9-13-17

Track

21: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

7: 2-1-0

Distance

11: 2-2-0

Season

40: 3-5-6

Metro

16: 1-3-2

Country

90: 8-10-15

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	6	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	13	18	5	12	14	24	6	14
1st	2	1	1	0	0	2	1	2
2nd	4	1	1	1	4	1	0	1
3rd	4	4	1	2	1	3	1	1

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 450m at this track. Not keen, needs to lift.

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	28/4/25	Ballarat	450m	2	0:26.13	62.0 km/h	6.5L	$41	0:25.68	0:25.65	GR 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Our Last Hope 2. Pretty Panama 3. Jungle Fireball
8th of 8	25/4/25	Healesville	350m	7	0:20.29	62.1 km/h	5.5L	$81	0:19.93	0:19.61	GR 5	$1,530	-	9	1. Collinda Pops 2. King Plum 3. Down South Girl
6th of 8	16/4/25	Geelong	460m	3	0:26.56	62.3 km/h	4.6L	$21	0:26.24	0:26.23	GR 5	$1,530	-	9	1. Gizmo's Girl 2. Geani Bale, Black Spectre 3.
2nd of 7	7/4/25	Geelong	460m	1	0:26.32	62.9 km/h	4.3L	$31	0:26.03	0:25.80	GR 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Bay Tudor 2. Tinker Mike 3. Anna Rhode
4th of 8	1/4/25	Horsham	410m	8	0:23.72	62.2 km/h	3.8L	$13	0:23.48	0:22.93	GR 5	$2,930	$75	4	1. See Saw Lass 2. Tinker Pat 3. Super Ceviche
6th of 8	28/3/25	Warragul	400m	4	0:23.47	61.4 km/h	10.3L	$41	0:22.78	0:22.33	GR 5 NP	$2,930	-	10	1. Sacred Sword 2. Athenian Goddess 3. Hot Cross

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