Ballarat Race 14

Prize Money: $1,530

HARTLAND DUKE (4) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing fifth (23.30) in a Grade 5 at this track. Ready to return to form. SQUEEGEE'S RIDE (3) stuck on well last time to finish 1.5 lengths back in second (23.32) at Geelong in a Grade 5 over 400m. Bold showing expected. EAST OF NOME (1) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fifth (23.69) last time in a Grade 5 at Geelong. Expected to feature in the finish. MARINO (5) can fill a top-three spot.

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

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East Of Nome (1) 4647288865
Trainer: Shane Jackson (Mitchell Park)
Prize Money: $10,500
Win / Place: 9.09% / 43%

3 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: FURIOUS NOT FAST (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 4-6-9

Track

4: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-2

Distance

5: 0-0-2

Season

34: 3-4-7

Metro

12: 1-1-4

Country

32: 3-5-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on June 24 over 400m at Geelong behind Shima Harley beaten 6 lengths (23.69). 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
5th of 8	24/6/25	Geelong	400m	5	0:23.69	60.8 km/h	6.7L	$8.00	0:23.22	0:22.61	GR 5	$1,530	-	8	1. Shima Harley 2. Squeegee's Ride 3. Romena Charm
6th of 8	16/6/25	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:23.54	59.6 km/h	10.0L	$6.00	0:22.88	0:22.19	GR 5	$1,530	-	10	1. Wairua's Way 2. In Their Honour 3. Squiggly Papa
8th of 8	6/6/25	Healesville	350m	1	0:20.00	63.0 km/h	6.8L	$16	0:19.56	0:19.39	GR 5	$1,530	-	14	1. Arts Inferno 2. Braemar Sheila 3. Miss Melee
8th of 8	23/5/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:20.63	61.1 km/h	12.8L	$7.50	0:19.78	0:19.60	GR 5	$1,530	-	14	1. Blame Esmeralda 2. Cathy's Dream 3. Rock The Marjen
8th of 8	9/5/25	Healesville	300m	3	0:17.64	61.2 km/h	8.8L	$3.90	0:17.07	0:16.85	GR 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Lady Arandt 2. Herd 'Em Up 3. Zipping Mufasa
2nd of 7	6/5/25	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.70	64.0 km/h	1.0L	$4.20	0:19.63	0:19.33	GR 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Western Feel 2. East Of Nome 3. Rolling Coal

Hustle Nina (2) 6467676575
Trainer: Nikkole Weightman (VIC)
Prize Money: $9,600
Win / Place: 3.90% / 27%

4 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA PRUE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 3-12-6

Track

56: 2-11-6

Trk/Dst

38: 1-9-6

Distance

38: 1-9-6

Season

34: 1-4-2

Country

77: 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	10	10	10	8	10	10	9	10
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

Most recent effort finished 5th over 450m at this track beaten 6 lengths (26.35) behind Remember What in a Grade 5 on June 9. Last run is a strong form reference. Worth following 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
5th of 7	9/6/25	Ballarat	450m	4	0:26.35	61.5 km/h	6.3L	$51	0:25.94	0:25.73	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Remember What 2. Stella Rose 3. Tom's Bourbski
7th of 8	2/6/25	Ballarat	390m	5	0:23.49	59.8 km/h	14.5L	$14	0:22.53	0:22.11	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Hillbilly Rocky 2. Hartland Duke 3. Showgirl Shirley
5th of 8	26/5/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:23.04	60.9 km/h	11.0L	$31	0:22.30	0:22.30	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	5	1. It's Bubble Time 2. Serenity Girl 3. Aston Finniss
6th of 7	21/5/25	Ballarat	450m	4	0:26.61	60.9 km/h	7.3L	$19	0:26.10	0:25.80	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	5	1. Shaka Big Chief 2. Chirp Third 3. Majestic George
7th of 8	16/5/25	Ballarat	450m	6	0:25.96	62.4 km/h	10.1L	$101	0:25.26	0:25.11	GR 5	$2,930	-	4	1. Zorbas Bale 2. Black Xena 3. Highland Jack
6th of 7	12/5/25	Ballarat	450m	8	0:26.41	61.3 km/h	4.8L	$26	0:26.07	0:25.67	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Aviswood 2. Millers Road 3. Hard Rotor

Squeegee's Ride (3) 1353767672
Trainer: Shane Jackson (Myrniong)
Prize Money: $7,660
Win / Place: 8.57% / 42%

2 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: FUGACIOUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 3-7-5

Track

15: 1-3-2

Trk/Dst

12: 1-2-2

Distance

18: 1-3-2

Season

35: 3-7-5

Country

35: 3-7-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Improved sharply when second behind Shima Harley at Geelong last start over 400m (23.32). Likely to play a major role.

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 8	24/6/25	Geelong	400m	6	0:23.32	61.7 km/h	1.5L	$2.50	0:23.22	0:22.61	GR 5	$1,530	$320	8	1. Shima Harley 2. Squeegee's Ride 3. Romena Charm
7th of 8	16/6/25	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:23.45	59.9 km/h	8.3L	$4.60	0:22.90	0:22.19	GR 5	$1,530	-	2	1. Basement 2. Subtle Knock 3. Argyle Emma
6th of 8	14/6/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.94	61.2 km/h	4.8L	$7.50	0:22.62	0:22.50	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Mr. Frankie Lee 2. Happy Buddha 3. Pyrenees Pizazz
7th of 8	7/6/25	Geelong	400m	2	0:23.71	60.7 km/h	13.2L	$20	0:22.79	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. Peaky Avenger 2. Burn Around 3. Aston Ophelia
6th of 7	30/5/25	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.86	61.4 km/h	8.8L	$19	0:22.24	0:21.89	GR 5	$2,930	-	10	1. Lauriston Girl 2. Valletta Dash 3. Urana Muffin
7th of 7	20/5/25	Horsham	410m	3	0:24.17	61.1 km/h	12.1L	$67	0:23.33	0:23.08	GR 5 H	$2,930	-	11	1. Nova Owen 2. Karuna 3. Black Viper

Hartland Duke (4) 4255125765
Trainer: Jason Formosa (HEATHCOTE)
Prize Money: $13,940
Win / Place: 10% / 31%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON DUKE (AUS)

Dam: TREY SMIDGE (LATE TREY BIT)

Rating

Stats

Career

85: 9-11-7

Track

25: 1-3-4

Trk/Dst

25: 1-3-4

Distance

64: 7-8-7

Season

70: 7-10-7

Country

85: 9-11-7

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	11	11	10	11	16	5	9
1st	1	2	0	1	2	2	0	1
2nd	2	0	1	2	1	2	2	1
3rd	3	2	2	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Latest effort finished 5th on June 23 over 390m at this track behind Serenity Girl beaten 11 lengths (23.30) in a Grade 5. Has the ability to take this out.

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 8	23/6/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:23.30	60.3 km/h	11.6L	$7.00	0:22.49	0:22.40	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Serenity Girl 2. Tessa Orchid 3. Ruptured
6th of 8	16/6/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:23.72	59.2 km/h	17.8L	$16	0:22.55	0:22.50	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Moraine Baloo 2. Kraken Hook 3. Sandy Cheek
7th of 8	9/6/25	Ballarat	390m	4	0:23.11	60.8 km/h	8.0L	$12	0:22.58	0:22.40	GR 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Paw Tempe 2. Mills For Three 3. Henry Bale
5th of 8	5/6/25	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.73	61.8 km/h	7.5L	$31	0:22.24	0:21.70	GR 5 H NP	$2,930	-	3	1. Shaka Goes Bang 2. Don't Tell Shell 3. Twilight Jet
2nd of 8	2/6/25	Ballarat	390m	4	0:22.63	62.0 km/h	1.8L	$4.40	0:22.53	0:22.11	GR 5	$1,530	$320	4	1. Hillbilly Rocky 2. Hartland Duke 3. Showgirl Shirley
1st of 8	29/5/25	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.43	62.6 km/h	1.5L	$19	0:22.43	0:22.22	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	3	1. Hartland Duke 2. Sheila's Wait 3. Raging Elsa

Marino (5) 7566777354
Trainer: Steven Hetherton (Kilmore)
Prize Money: $17,435
Win / Place: 14% / 32%

3 yo BLU D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: MY LUCKY MIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

71: 10-7-6

Track

14: 0-2-2

Trk/Dst

14: 0-2-2

Distance

20: 1-2-3

Season

33: 4-3-4

Country

71: 10-7-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	8	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	14	12	5	8	8	8	9
1st	0	2	1	1	0	1	1	4
2nd	0	2	2	1	2	0	0	0
3rd	1	0	1	0	1	2	1	0

Comments

Most recently finished 4th on June 26 over 390m at Shepparton behind Kruger Icon beaten 3 lengths (22.94) in a Grade 5. Has claims if at his best.

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	26/6/25	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.94	61.2 km/h	3.0L	$6.50	0:22.75	0:22.32	GR 5	$1,530	$50	5	1. Kruger Icon 2. Redshift Romeo 3. Our Boy Billy
5th of 8	21/6/25	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.95	61.3 km/h	4.3L	$3.80	0:24.65	0:24.05	GR 5	$1,530	-	9	1. Boulder Dash 2. Speedy Fynn 3. Sweet Tonight
3rd of 8	12/6/25	Shepparton	390m	3	0:23.05	60.9 km/h	4.1L	$5.00	0:22.77	0:22.39	GR 5	$1,530	$160	8	1. Burra Brice 2. Our Boy Billy 3. Marino
7th of 8	4/6/25	Bendigo	425m	3	0:25.09	61.0 km/h	8.3L	$8.50	0:24.54	0:24.28	GR 5	$1,530	-	2	1. Tornado Jack 2. Episode Five 3. Detriot
7th of 8	2/6/25	Shepparton	390m	1	0:23.15	60.6 km/h	10.5L	$6.50	0:22.46	0:21.94	GR 5	$2,930	-	31	1. Wandana Lad 2. Major Basil 3. Hollywood Franky
31 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	2/5/25	Healesville	300m	6	0:17.44	61.9 km/h	6.8L	$8.00	0:17.00	0:16.86	GR 5	$1,530	-	14	1. Boo Boo Giblet 2. Waltzing Embers 3. Nigerian Kaboom

Aviswood (7) 5215266648
Trainer: Paul Pace (Scarsdale)
Prize Money: $11,890
Win / Place: 8.14% / 31%

3 yo Black D

Sire: DYNA DOUBLE ONE (AUS)

Dam: RIGHT EXIT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

86: 7-9-11

Track

48: 4-3-7

Trk/Dst

23: 2-1-6

Distance

24: 2-1-6

Season

46: 4-3-7

Metro

10: 0-1-2

Country

76: 7-8-9

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	14	8	14	11	14	9	8
1st	0	3	0	2	0	1	0	1
2nd	0	0	2	2	2	0	2	1
3rd	1	3	4	1	2	0	0	0

Comments

At the last outing finished last over 450m at this track beaten 10 lengths (26.91) behind Jumbuk Punky in a Grade 5 on June 23. 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
8th of 8	23/6/25	Ballarat	450m	8	0:26.91	60.2 km/h	10.0L	$41	0:26.21	0:25.83	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Jumbuk Punky 2. Rapidfire Denzel 3. Paw Hull
4th of 8	16/6/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.97	61.1 km/h	2.3L	$21	0:22.83	0:22.50	GR 5	$1,530	$50	7	1. More Boost Rico 2. Paw Pascal 3. Paltrow Bale
6th of 8	9/6/25	Ballarat	390m	2	0:23.00	61.0 km/h	6.3L	$16	0:22.58	0:22.40	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Paw Tempe 2. Mills For Three 3. Henry Bale
6th of 8	2/6/25	Ballarat	450m	5	0:26.02	62.3 km/h	4.5L	$71	0:25.73	0:25.31	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Pretty Capri 2. Jackpot Cash 3. Brenden
6th of 6	26/5/25	Ballarat	450m	5	0:26.34	61.5 km/h	8.5L	$51	0:25.78	0:25.47	GR 5	$1,530	-	5	1. Bern's Banjo 2. Pretty Capri 3. Urano Bale
2nd of 6	21/5/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.56	62.2 km/h	1.9L	$4.50	0:22.43	0:22.37	GR 5	$1,530	$320	4	1. Moraine Mia 2. Aviswood 3. Connor's Flyer

Alcatraz Birdman (8) 5784827766
Trainer: Donna Knight (Talbot)
Prize Money: $3,900
Win / Place: 13% / 26%

2 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: LIZZIE'S ENTITY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 3-2-1

Track

10: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

9: 1-1-1

Distance

9: 1-1-1

Season

23: 3-2-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

22: 3-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Backs up after finishing 6th on June 24 over 400m at Geelong in a Grade 5. Prefer to watch at this stage.

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	24/6/25	Geelong	400m	7	0:23.83	60.4 km/h	8.7L	$10	0:23.22	0:22.61	GR 5	$1,530	-	28	1. Shima Harley 2. Squeegee's Ride 3. Romena Charm
6th of 8	27/5/25	Geelong	400m	8	0:23.66	60.9 km/h	6.1L	$4.20	0:23.23	0:22.66	GR 5	$1,530	-	8	1. Aussie Flame 2. Little Rush 3. Silver Streak
7th of 7	19/5/25	Ballarat	450m	3	0:26.47	61.2 km/h	11.8L	$101	0:25.70	0:25.21	SPEC H	$1,530	-	7	1. Queen Shaka 2. Out The Window 3. Urano Bale
7th of 8	12/5/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:23.30	60.3 km/h	12.1L	$3.60	0:22.45	0:22.28	GR 5	$1,530	-	6	1. Borough Man 2. Like A Blaze 3. Mr. Ha Ha
2nd of 8	6/5/25	Healesville	300m	3	0:17.09	63.2 km/h	2.5L	$6.00	0:16.94	0:16.72	GR 5	$1,530	$320	5	1. Sidewinder 2. Alcatraz Birdman 3. Why Not Emily
8th of 8	1/5/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:23.24	60.4 km/h	13.5L	$61	0:22.29	0:22.15	GR 5	$2,930	-	3	1. Butterflies Lad 2. Kaluna Chaos 3. Proclivity

Smokin' Gracie (6) 7217671766
Trainer: Aroha Hemingway (Rochester)
Prize Money: $14,840
Win / Place: 11% / 37%

3 yo WH/FWN B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MY DEWANA PENNY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 7-11-5

Track

7: 0-2-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-0

Distance

10: 2-1-1

Season

47: 6-7-3

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Country

58: 7-11-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	4	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has finished sixth at the last two runs, both at Bendigo, the latest when beaten 7 lengths behind Tornado Jack over 425m. Prefer in something easier.

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 8	25/6/25	Bendigo	425m	5	0:25.03	61.1 km/h	7.8L	$23	0:24.52	0:24.09	GR 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Tornado Jack 2. Hard Compass 3. Destini Rebel
6th of 7	21/6/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.96	61.3 km/h	10.2L	$31	0:24.24	0:24.05	GR 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Spoiler Alert 2. Darra Ruby 3. Miss Luna
7th of 8	18/6/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:25.30	60.5 km/h	6.5L	$26	0:24.88	0:24.14	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. King Plum 2. Duke Caboom 3. Pyrenees Pizazz
1st of 8	11/6/25	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.64	62.1 km/h	0.1L	$11	0:24.64	0:24.17	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	8	1. Smokin' Gracie 2. Solid Ground 3. Bun Wildfire
7th of 7	3/6/25	Horsham	410m	5	0:24.26	60.8 km/h	9.3L	$27	0:23.61	0:23.33	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Lektra Lyanna 2. Solar Jessie 3. Paw Tempe
6th of 8	28/5/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.96	61.3 km/h	9.8L	$14	0:24.31	0:24.16	GR 5	$1,530	-	13	1. Flyin' Ethics 2. Audition 3. Black Saint

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