Ballarat Race 12

Two More Races To Go

Prize Money: $1,530

SEATS TWO (2) finds it hard to win. Hit the board with a minor placing last time when third (22.81) at Warrnambool. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and seven minor placings to her credit. Can go on with it. ZIPPING VELMA (1) finished well back at this track last time when a 6 length sixth (22.96) but scored four back at Shepparton (22.64). Strong form has emerged from her last run. Key runner on best form. VINNY DEWALT (8) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, finishing in the money last time when 3rd at Horsham over 410m. Can measure up. RAPIDFIRE DENZEL (3) returns after a break and looks a top-three hope.

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

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Zipping Velma (1) 6463431286
Trainer: Nikita Harris (Lara)
Prize Money: $13,695
Win / Place: 16% / 37%

3 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING MAGDA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 9-7-5

Track

9: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

9: 1-2-0

Distance

39: 9-5-5

Season

11: 1-1-2

Country

56: 9-7-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (22.96) when sixth over 390m at this track in a Grade 5. Strong record off the draw with four wins and three minors from nine starts. Has ability and looks a key chance.

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 6	15/12/25	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.96	61.1 km/h	6.8L	$12	0:22.52	0:22.39	GR 5	$1,530	-	49	1. Laid Back Lass 2. Dashing Jeff 3. Chatter Beast
49 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	27/10/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:23.20	60.5 km/h	14.0L	$7.50	0:22.28	0:22.23	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Pretty Panama 2. Mia Coco 3. Nicked Again
2nd of 8	20/10/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.66	62.0 km/h	2.9L	$4.10	0:22.46	0:22.09	GR 5	$1,530	$320	4	1. Love A Bourbski 2. Zipping Velma 3. Style Key
1st of 7	16/10/25	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.64	62.0 km/h	2.3L	$7.50	0:22.64	0:22.23	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	7	1. Zipping Velma 2. Hot Rocker 3. Intex Bale
3rd of 8	9/10/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.61	62.1 km/h	2.3L	$5.50	0:22.46	0:22.24	GR 5	$2,930	$300	2	1. Green Flash 2. Hartland Duke 3. Zipping Velma
4th of 8	7/10/25	Warrnambool	390m	4	0:23.13	60.7 km/h	10.6L	$4.50	0:22.39	0:22.18	GR 5	$1,530	$50	8	1. Out Of Elite 2. Lektra Jane 3. Rock The Marjen

Seats Two (2) 2768232663
Trainer: Gary Hunt (Cudgee)
Prize Money: $34,205
Win / Place: 10% / 44%

3 yo Black B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: PICTOR LUCY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

110: 12-17-20

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

42: 7-7-7

Season

23: 2-4-4

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

108: 12-17-20

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	3	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	11	12	12	11	11	21	21
1st	2	1	0	1	0	3	2	3
2nd	3	1	1	0	1	0	6	5
3rd	1	6	2	3	1	2	3	2

Comments

In the money last time at Warrnambool (22.81) in a Bottom Up - Grade 5, finishing a 7 length third. Has performed well off the draw with a win and seven places from 11 starts. Has ability and looks a key chance.

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
3rd of 6	8/1/26	Warrnambool	390m	8	0:22.81	61.6 km/h	7.8L	$9.00	0:22.29	0:22.29	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	5	1. Imposter 2. Leap Of Faith 3. Seats Two
6th of 8	3/1/26	Warrnambool	390m	4	0:22.84	61.5 km/h	8.8L	$51	0:22.27	0:21.90	GR 5	$2,930	-	4	1. Paw Jelani 2. She Rebel 3. Aero Express
6th of 8	30/12/25	Horsham	410m	7	0:24.17	61.1 km/h	7.3L	$12	0:23.69	0:22.84	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Bush Circus 2. Lanky Larry 3. Paw Yaz
2nd of 8	23/12/25	Horsham	410m	5	0:24.03	61.4 km/h	2.5L	$26	0:23.86	0:22.99	GR 5	$2,930	$600	5	1. Lektra Damian 2. Seats Two 3. Kaia Got Square
3rd of 8	18/12/25	Warrnambool	390m	2	0:22.63	62.0 km/h	5.5L	$6.50	0:22.27	0:21.78	GR 5	$2,930	$300	3	1. Paw Dahlia 2. Moraine Sofia 3. Seats Two
2nd of 8	15/12/25	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:22.92	61.3 km/h	1.3L	$4.60	0:22.84	0:22.48	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Saint Jade 2. Seats Two 3. Northern Saint

Rapidfire Denzel (3) 1613685x77
Trainer: Josh Duncan (Mount Camel)
Prize Money: $17,630
Win / Place: 12% / 44%

3 yo Black D

Sire: FABREGAS (AUS)

Dam: WYNBURN LUCIFER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 7-8-9

Track

13: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

4: 1-0-1

Season

8: 1-0-1

Metro

4: 0-0-1

Country

50: 7-8-8

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	4	2	0	0

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

Comments

Hasn't threatened at his last couple but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Solid claims this line-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
7th of 8	19/11/25	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.77	61.8 km/h	13.5L	$16	0:23.88	0:23.88	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Doongalla Don 2. Idron Bale 3. Cindy Cabang
7th of 8	12/11/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.72	61.9 km/h	6.3L	$7.50	0:24.30	0:23.91	GR 5	$1,530	-	63	1. Life's Lesson 2. Jazzy Belle 3. Tipsy Turtle
63 Day Spell
5th of 7	10/9/25	Ballarat	545m	6	0:31.72	61.9 km/h	6.8L	$9.00	0:31.28	0:31.06	GR 5	$3,340	-	7	1. Aston Michigan 2. Be United 3. Kensington Flyer
8th of 8	3/9/25	Ballarat	545m	7	0:31.56	62.2 km/h	3.5L	$9.00	0:31.33	0:31.33	GR 5	$3,340	-	6	1. Reiko Daiquiri 2. Kensington Flyer 3. Be United
6th of 7	28/8/25	Sandown	515m	6	0:30.00	61.8 km/h	8.5L	$12	0:29.43	0:29.23	GR 5	$8,790	-	8	1. Brindle Surprise 2. Moonlight Miller 3. Nitrous
3rd of 8	20/8/25	Ballarat	545m	5	0:31.51	62.3 km/h	6.9L	$7.60	0:31.03	0:30.81	SPEC	$5,880	$600	9	1. Luna's Girl 2. Glowing Ethics 3. Rapidfire Denzel

Go Fish (4) 1734223888
Trainer: Bruce Stirling (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $7,235
Win / Place: 9.09% / 54%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: PECHEY'S GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 3-6-9

Track

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Season

18: 2-5-4

Country

33: 3-6-9

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	4	5	3	5	2	4	6	4
1st	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
2nd	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	2
3rd	3	1	1	2	0	0	1	1

Comments

Just been plugging away and needs to improve after being unplaced in four tries. Last start 8th over 350m at Healesville. Can't recommend him in this.

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	26/12/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:20.48	61.5 km/h	16.5L	$10	0:19.39	0:19.39	GR 5	$1,530	-	8	1. Got Flair 2. Ithacan Goddess 3. Yeah You
8th of 8	18/12/25	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.86	61.4 km/h	8.7L	$24	0:22.25	0:22.11	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	-	16	1. Gold Harada 2. Nala's Ghost 3. Instant Action
8th of 8	2/12/25	Warragul	400m	4	0:23.53	61.2 km/h	9.0L	$6.50	0:22.94	0:22.40	GR 5	$2,930	-	19	1. Happy Buddha 2. Dermott Rose 3. Daintree Damage
3rd of 7	13/11/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.11	63.5 km/h	2.0L	$3.60	0:24.00	0:23.53	GR 5	$2,930	$300	4	1. Sonia's Beauty 2. Little Darl 3. Go Fish
2nd of 8	9/11/25	Sale	435m	8	0:24.81	63.1 km/h	2.8L	$16	0:24.62	0:24.32	GR 5	$2,930	$600	12	1. Bear Hand 2. Go Fish 3. Paw Yale
2nd of 6	28/10/25	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.22	63.2 km/h	2.5L	$4.60	0:24.06	0:24.06	GR 5	$1,530	$320	4	1. No Words 2. Go Fish 3. Fill Your Boots

Elliot Nova (5) 1614826467
Trainer: Ian Robinson (Avoca)
Prize Money: $5,170
Win / Place: 10% / 31%

2 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: COCO NOVA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 3-3-3

Track

10: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

9: 2-1-0

Distance

13: 2-2-1

Season

19: 2-2-2

Country

29: 3-3-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh 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
7th of 8	5/1/26	Ballarat	390m	5	0:23.23	60.4 km/h	17.3L	$6.00	0:22.08	0:22.08	GR 5	$1,530	-	13	1. Tricky Disco 2. Mauritian Lucas 3. Fernando Lee
6th of 8	23/12/25	Horsham	410m	4	0:24.31	60.7 km/h	16.6L	$29	0:23.14	0:22.99	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	7	1. Hokkaido Express 2. Feelin' Free 3. Blue Nitrogen
4th of 7	16/12/25	Horsham	410m	4	0:23.78	62.1 km/h	8.4L	$12	0:23.20	0:22.74	GR 5	$2,930	$75	7	1. Is He Lucky 2. Paw Ucarty 3. Salty Snoop
6th of 7	9/12/25	Horsham	410m	1	0:24.03	61.4 km/h	13.4L	$27	0:23.10	0:23.04	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. Paw Verity 2. Lektra Roger 3. Living, Baby Girl Pearl
2nd of 8	1/12/25	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.82	61.5 km/h	2.0L	$8.00	0:22.69	0:22.51	GR 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Let's Go Out 2. Elliot Nova 3. Pyrenees Pizazz
8th of 8	25/11/25	Ballarat	390m	4	0:23.00	61.0 km/h	11.5L	$15	0:22.23	0:22.22	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Tension Head 2. Spring Brumby 3. Aston Warrior

Dot's Redeemer (6) 7325432445
Trainer: Marcus Lloyd (Anakie)
Prize Money: $41,735
Win / Place: 13% / 42%

4 yo Black B

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: MADAM BUTTERFLY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

115: 15-14-20

Track

27: 3-5-4

Trk/Dst

26: 3-5-4

Distance

47: 6-6-8

Season

11: 0-2-2

Country

115: 15-14-20

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	9	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	15	17	10	20	14	11	11	17
1st	1	4	1	1	0	2	3	3
2nd	4	3	0	1	2	2	0	2
3rd	3	0	3	3	4	2	1	4

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 400m at Geelong. Hard to have this time.

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	23/12/25	Geelong	400m	5	0:23.14	62.2 km/h	8.0L	$12	0:22.61	0:22.44	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	-	14	1. Go Me Go 2. Off The Beer 3. Rapidfire Layla
4th of 8	9/12/25	Horsham	410m	4	0:23.79	62.0 km/h	3.4L	$18	0:23.56	0:23.04	GR 5	$2,930	$75	22	1. Cabao Lapis 2. Paw Kattia 3. Oh So Bree
4th of 8	17/11/25	Warrnambool	390m	2	0:22.74	61.7 km/h	7.0L	$20	0:22.25	0:22.04	GR 5	$1,530	$50	6	1. Sumo Smash 2. With The Wind 3. Whipstick Serena
2nd of 8	11/11/25	Geelong	400m	1	0:22.96	62.7 km/h	3.0L	$2.30f	0:22.75	0:22.55	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Bella La Vita 2. Dot's Redeemer 3. Thermal Flame
3rd of 7	4/11/25	Geelong	400m	4	0:23.22	62.0 km/h	1.8L	$4.00	0:23.11	0:22.57	GR 5	$1,530	$160	22	1. Ferocious Canary 2. Gunai Jedi 3. Dot's Redeemer
4th of 7	13/10/25	Warrnambool	390m	3	0:22.57	62.2 km/h	2.5L	$3.40f	0:22.41	0:22.13	GR 5	$1,530	$50	20	1. Bush Circus 2. Mana's Way 3. Blow Torch

Sicily (7) 5f35238365
Trainer: Keith Lloyd (Anakie)
Prize Money: $8,885
Win / Place: 10% / 40%

3 yo White/Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MA'S PLUM JAM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 5-4-11

Track

14: 2-0-5

Trk/Dst

13: 2-0-5

Distance

25: 4-1-6

Season

10: 0-1-3

Country

49: 5-4-11

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Geelong (23.09) in a Grade 5, finishing a 8 length fifth. Has two wins and three placings from eight starts from the draw. Looking to others.

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	6/12/25	Geelong	400m	6	0:23.09	62.4 km/h	8.8L	$15	0:22.51	0:22.26	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Paw Tiffy 2. Kensington Flyer 3. Vastus
6th of 8	29/11/25	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.83	61.5 km/h	11.0L	$10	0:22.09	0:22.08	GR 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Kiani Star 2. Aston Yamato 3. Go Me Go
3rd of 8	25/11/25	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.81	61.6 km/h	3.0L	$4.00f	0:22.61	0:22.22	GR 5	$1,530	$160	18	1. Burra Brice 2. Argyle Emma 3. Sicily
8th of 8	7/11/25	Geelong	400m	5	0:23.39	61.6 km/h	7.8L	$8.00	0:22.88	0:22.65	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Sarsaparilla Kid 2. Paw Uma 3. Captain Stevie
3rd of 7	1/11/25	Geelong	400m	2	0:23.08	62.4 km/h	3.5L	$4.60	0:22.85	0:22.70	GR 5	$1,530	$160	11	1. Lioness Eyes 2. Special Teams 3. Sicily
2nd of 8	21/10/25	Geelong	400m	3	0:22.78	63.2 km/h	1.0L	$6.50	0:22.72	0:22.48	GR 4/5	$1,530	$320	8	1. With The Wind 2. Sicily 3. Crackerjack Bern

Vinny Dewalt (8) 1224244743
Trainer: Alfred King (Sulky)
Prize Money: $35,715
Win / Place: 11% / 40%

5 yo Black D

Sire: MAGIC SPRITE (AUS)

Dam: CLAIR DE LUNE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

142: 17-20-21

Track

55: 6-7-8

Trk/Dst

45: 6-6-5

Distance

49: 7-8-5

Season

17: 1-3-3

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

140: 17-20-21

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	8	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	21	20	24	14	10	17	19	17
1st	3	1	3	3	1	2	2	2
2nd	2	4	4	0	0	4	5	1
3rd	6	3	3	1	2	1	1	4

Comments

Last start finished 3rd over 410m at Horsham beaten 2.75 lengths (23.81) behind Paw Ucarty in a Grade 5 on January 4. Capable of a strong show.

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 8	4/1/26	Horsham	410m	1	0:23.81	62.0 km/h	2.8L	$10	0:23.61	0:22.90	GR 5	$2,930	$300	12	1. Paw Ucarty 2. Aston Girl 3. Vinny Dewalt
4th of 8	23/12/25	Geelong	400m	1	0:22.81	63.1 km/h	5.5L	$7.00	0:22.46	0:22.44	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$50	6	1. Something Good 2. Blackpool Finn 3. Dollar Bucks
7th of 7	17/12/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.93	61.2 km/h	10.3L	$16	0:22.26	0:21.75	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Paw Bastow 2. Prince Laroi 3. No Rupees
4th of 7	10/12/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.55	62.3 km/h	4.5L	$12	0:22.25	0:21.77	GR 5	$2,930	$75	9	1. Galloping Jessie 2. Paw Bastow 3. Sumo Smash
4th of 8	1/12/25	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.88	61.4 km/h	3.0L	$7.50	0:22.69	0:22.51	GR 5	$1,530	$50	7	1. Let's Go Out 2. Elliot Nova 3. Pyrenees Pizazz
2nd of 6	24/11/25	Geelong	400m	7	0:22.95	62.7 km/h	4.8L	$12	0:22.64	0:22.35	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Mini Milky 2. Vinny Dewalt 3. Rushmore Red

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