Ballarat Race 11

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Prize Money: $1,530

PAW LAMPADES (2) comes off a (22.66) win last time, scoring by one length in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win over 390m at Warrnambool. Has already won two times from this draw. Looks suited here and rates on top. ASTON FINNISS (1) boasts a strong record this journey here with two wins and two minors from five tries. Hit the frame latest (24.33) when second at Bendigo in a Grade 5. With even luck and a clean start can sneak into the finish. PUNCH DRUNK LOVE (5) boasts a strong record this journey here with two wins and two minors from six tries. Recorded a neck win (19.84) in a Bottom Up - Grade 6 last time at Healesville. Among the main chances. BLAZING RIOT (8) looks a top-three hope after a break.

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

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Aston Finniss (1) 6x68286112
Trainer: Chris Reynolds (Little River)
Prize Money: $7,375
Win / Place: 21% / 56%

2 yo White/Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ASTON RHONE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 5-4-4

Track

6: 2-0-2

Trk/Dst

5: 2-0-2

Distance

6: 2-0-3

Season

8: 2-2-0

Metro

2: 0-1-1

Country

21: 5-3-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 24.33 over 425m at Bendigo. Brought a two-start winning streak to an end last time with the minor placing. Expected to feature again.

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	7/1/26	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.33	62.9 km/h	4.0L	$4.40	0:24.07	0:24.07	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Mr. Fortitude 2. Aston Finniss 3. Jed's Memory
1st of 7	31/12/25	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.33	62.9 km/h	1.9L	$1.70f	0:24.33	0:24.33	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$1,000	7	1. Aston Finniss 2. You're In Luck 3. Miss Lady Bug
1st of 8	24/12/25	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.22	63.2 km/h	2.1L	$5.00	0:24.22	0:24.01	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	8	1. Aston Finniss 2. Hello Cooper 3. Paw Summer
6th of 8	16/12/25	Geelong	400m	5	0:23.59	61.0 km/h	9.8L	$7.00	0:22.95	0:22.60	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	-	13	1. Sunny Boy 2. Jams Donuts 3. Alborz Girl
8th of 8	3/12/25	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.78	61.7 km/h	10.0L	$8.00	0:24.12	0:23.96	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Morning Daisy 2. Little Miss Envy 3. Sassy Panama
2nd of 8	26/11/25	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.49	62.5 km/h	2.3L	$4.20	0:24.34	0:24.34	GR 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Bust Up 2. Aston Finniss 3. Frank Grimes

Paw Lampades (2) 3237641461
Trainer: Andrea Gurry (Nhill)
Prize Money: $4,750
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

Box Specialist

Last Start Winner from Box

1 yo LT BDL D

Sire: YOZO BALE (AUS)

Dam: IDRIA BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 3-1-2

Track

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

5: 2-1-0

Season

12: 3-1-2

Country

12: 3-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Lines up chasing another win after scoring over 390m at Warrnambool in 22.66, set up by a fast early sectional. Looks well placed and can measure up again.

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	8/1/26	Warrnambool	390m	2	0:22.66	62.0 km/h	1.0L	$2.60	0:22.66	0:22.29	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$1,000	5	1. Paw Lampades 2. Carley's Image 3. Curdievale Rhode
6th of 8	3/1/26	Warrnambool	390m	6	0:22.48	62.5 km/h	8.8L	$19	0:21.90	0:21.90	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	4	1. Western's Nasiah 2. Lektra Isa 3. Collective Kaos
4th of 7	30/12/25	Horsham	410m	7	0:24.22	60.9 km/h	4.5L	$10	0:23.93	0:22.84	GR 6	$2,930	$75	8	1. Aston Telmont 2. Weblec Poppy 3. Laminate
1st of 8	22/12/25	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.35	62.8 km/h	0.5L	$6.50	0:22.35	0:22.35	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. Paw Lampades 2. Kaelix Comet 3. Heathcote Rupee
4th of 6	16/12/25	Horsham	410m	5	0:23.85	61.9 km/h	5.4L	$8.30	0:23.48	0:22.74	MX 6/7	$2,930	$75	28	1. No Power 2. Detriment 3. Paw Pharah
6th of 7	18/11/25	Horsham	410m	1	0:23.89	61.8 km/h	7.3L	$4.60	0:23.42	0:23.16	GR 7	$2,930	-	4	1. Blackpool Winter 2. Dynamite Eric 3. Fancy Faye

Candles (3) 512773530x
Trainer: David Jensen (Woodstock)
Prize Money: $9,535
Win / Place: 8.70% / 45%

3 yo White/Black B

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: BLACK ROBIN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 4-7-10

Track

4: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-2-0

Distance

13: 3-3-1

Season

3: 0-0-1

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

44: 4-7-10

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Hit the frame in a Grade 5 two back then found trouble and failed to finish at Geelong last time before a five months spell. Gets chance to atone but prefer for a place.

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
- of 8	20/8/25	Bendigo	500m	6	0:35.19	51.2 km/h	99.0L	$41	0:28.26	0:28.26	GR 5	$1,740	-	8	1. Highland Jack 2. Joni Black 3. Lizard Country
3rd of 8	12/8/25	Geelong	400m	7	0:22.96	62.7 km/h	5.0L	$9.70	0:22.61	0:22.61	GR 5	$1,530	$160	8	1. Cherry Time 2. Mandolin Storm 3. Candles
5th of 8	4/8/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.57	62.2 km/h	5.5L	$10	0:22.20	0:21.90	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Myall Ray 2. Fury's Rage 3. Mr. Kia Ora
3rd of 7	29/7/25	Geelong	400m	7	0:22.89	62.9 km/h	1.8L	$12	0:22.78	0:22.30	GR 4/5	$1,530	$160	5	1. Man Of Courage 2. Blazing Riot 3. Candles
7th of 8	24/7/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.92	61.3 km/h	7.3L	$6.50	0:22.44	0:22.34	GR 5	$1,530	-	13	1. Joe The Goose 2. Lainey Jane 3. Broombrae Fritz
7th of 8	11/7/25	Warragul	400m	6	0:23.67	60.8 km/h	5.8L	$8.00	0:23.29	0:22.57	GR 5 FIN	$3,360	-	8	1. May Be Real 2. Mick Says So 3. Vinnie's Camel

Noctilucent (4) 21128577x8
Trainer: Stephen Tabb (Lara)
Prize Money: $47,030
Win / Place: 21% / 60%

4 yo BLU B

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: PYROCUMULUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 14-17-9

Track

15: 2-6-2

Trk/Dst

11: 1-5-2

Distance

25: 4-9-3

Season

8: 2-1-0

Metro

1: 1-0-0

Country

65: 13-17-9

1st Up

4: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	9	1	0	0

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

Comments

Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a eighth over 390m at Warrnambool. Likely to struggle this time.

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
8th of 8	3/1/26	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:23.07	60.9 km/h	14.3L	$51	0:22.12	0:21.90	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	79	1. Special Lad 2. Ram Raid 3. Mike Angelo Zeal
79 Day Spell
7th of 8	16/10/25	Warrnambool	390m	5	0:22.96	61.1 km/h	11.3L	$8.00	0:22.21	0:22.07	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	4	1. Banjo One String 2. Doongalla Jessie 3. Nosey Parker
7th of 8	12/10/25	Healesville	300m	7	0:17.12	63.1 km/h	8.5L	$18	0:16.56	0:16.56	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Nambrok Nick 2. Magic Western 3. Myall Mate
5th of 7	5/10/25	Healesville	300m	2	0:17.10	63.2 km/h	7.5L	$7.00	0:16.61	0:16.44	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	34	1. Furioso Rick 2. Myall Mate 3. Masseter
34 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	1/9/25	Shepparton	390m	1	0:23.15	60.6 km/h	10.0L	$4.60	0:22.49	0:21.94	MX 3/4	$3,360	-	6	1. Uncle Rosco 2. Kentucky Gus 3. Cruella
2nd of 6	26/8/25	Horsham	410m	5	0:23.61	62.5 km/h	6.5L	$7.00	0:23.16	0:23.16	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	5	1. Sketchy Demos 2. Noctilucent 3. Paw Olson

Punch Drunk Love (5) 3836812631
Trainer: Sheila Donlon (Burnbank)
Prize Money: $4,580
Win / Place: 18% / 43%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: SUPER TORA (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 3-1-3

Track

9: 2-0-2

Trk/Dst

6: 2-0-2

Distance

7: 2-0-2

Season

12: 2-1-3

Country

16: 3-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start winner at Healesville over 350m running a time of 19.84 despite jumping slowly. Solid showing expected.

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 8	5/1/26	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.84	63.5 km/h	0.3L	$2.50	0:19.84	0:19.70	Bottom Up - Grade 6	$1,530	$1,000	5	1. Punch Drunk Love 2. Paw Olive 3. Zinzan Cian
3rd of 8	31/12/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.81	61.7 km/h	1.1L	$3.00f	0:24.73	0:24.33	Bottom Up - Grade 6	$1,530	$160	12	1. Figure Of Speech 2. Greysynd Bonnie 3. Punch Drunk Love
6th of 8	19/12/25	Geelong	460m	6	0:26.69	62.0 km/h	9.8L	$21	0:26.05	0:25.56	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	9	1. Let's Cause Kaos 2. Atticus 3. Weblec Starline
2nd of 8	10/12/25	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.26	63.1 km/h	1.4L	$3.40f	0:24.16	0:24.04	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$320	9	1. Wallan Ace 2. Punch Drunk Love 3. Surging
1st of 8	1/12/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.51	62.4 km/h	7.0L	$4.00	0:22.51	0:22.51	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$1,000	14	1. Punch Drunk Love 2. Miss Barbie 3. Paw Ramello
8th of 8	17/11/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:23.14	60.7 km/h	7.5L	$9.00	0:22.61	0:22.50	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	10	1. Ice Sculptress 2. Yellow Ochre 3. Weblec Poppy

Aston Caper (7) 43432438xf
Trainer: Chris Reynolds (Little River)
Prize Money: $8,920
Win / Place: 16% / 52%

2 yo FWN B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: ASTON GENEVE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 4-3-6

Track

7: 2-0-2

Trk/Dst

6: 1-0-2

Distance

7: 1-0-2

Season

10: 0-1-3

Country

25: 4-3-6

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start failed to finish the race over 400m at Geelong on January 6. Generally about the mark but others preferred.

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
- of 8	6/1/26	Geelong	400m	6	0:29.88	48.2 km/h	99.0L	$11	0:22.95	0:22.49	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	-	80	1. Big Mako 2. Pete's Entity 3. Hot Saki
80 Day Spell
8th of 8	18/10/25	Geelong	400m	5	0:23.39	61.6 km/h	18.3L	$6.50	0:22.17	0:22.14	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. Doongalla Al 2. Jumbuk Johnny 3. Holyfield Chic
3rd of 7	10/10/25	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.36	62.8 km/h	10.8L	$12	0:23.65	0:23.64	RST WIN	$2,930	$300	7	1. Canya Excite Me 2. Dr. Leviate 3. Aston Caper
4th of 8	3/10/25	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.90	62.9 km/h	4.5L	$16	0:22.62	0:22.32	GR 5	$2,930	$75	14	1. Come And See 2. Kiani Star 3. Naughty Norm
2nd of 8	19/9/25	Geelong	400m	7	0:22.99	62.6 km/h	1.7L	$8.50	0:22.88	0:22.55	GR 5	$2,930	$600	14	1. Spring Lassen 2. Aston Caper 3. Daddy Who
3rd of 7	5/9/25	Geelong	400m	8	0:23.12	62.3 km/h	8.5L	$16	0:22.56	0:22.42	R/A FIN	$3,360	$345	7	1. Our Patch 2. Analyzation 3. Aston Caper

Blazing Riot (8) 6423822875
Trainer: Colin Bermingham (Mount Mercer)
Prize Money: $13,810
Win / Place: 10% / 48%

4 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MYSTIC RIOT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 5-14-5

Track

18: 3-8-3

Trk/Dst

13: 1-8-2

Distance

19: 1-10-3

Season

7: 0-2-1

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

47: 5-14-5

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-2-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (22.64) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from six starts. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.

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 6	19/11/25	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.64	62.0 km/h	7.2L	$29	0:22.13	0:22.13	GR 5	$2,930	-	32	1. Silent Knight 2. Harley Riot 3. Zoom Boom
32 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	18/10/25	Geelong	400m	3	0:23.21	62.0 km/h	15.8L	$8.50	0:22.17	0:22.14	GR 5	$2,930	-	18	1. Doongalla Al 2. Jumbuk Johnny 3. Holyfield Chic
8th of 8	30/9/25	Warragul	400m	6	0:23.48	61.3 km/h	8.8L	$7.50	0:22.91	0:22.32	GR 5	$2,930	-	27	1. Hunter Riot 2. Tinker Dot 3. Kramer's King
99th of 1	22/9/25	Ballarat	390m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Blazing Riot 2. 3.
2nd of 8	3/9/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.54	62.3 km/h	0.8L	$3.40f	0:22.50	0:21.99	GR 5	$2,930	$600	13	1. Mr. Olaf 2. Blazing Riot 3. Aston Monarchy
2nd of 8	21/8/25	Warrnambool	450m	1	0:25.80	62.8 km/h	2.8L	$4.80	0:25.62	0:25.23	GR 5	$2,930	$600	6	1. Paw Lauren 2. Blazing Riot 3. Ollie Deeds

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