Ballarat Race 9

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Prize Money: $2,925

POETIC STAR (7) found the frame for the second consecutive time when narrowly beaten into second last time out (22.67) over 400m at Geelong. Look for sharp improvement here. THREE VOTES NICK (6) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at this track behind Paw Gusto (22.39) in a Grade 7. Has the pace to be prominent. The form out of last race has been strong. Expected to feature again. PAW XYLA (8) well back settling but did wind up strongly to finish 5th and beaten only 4 lengths (23.04) at Warragul. Can figure in the finish. BOHDAN (2) can sneak into the finish.

Distance: 390m
Class: Grade 7
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Free State (1) 5287623217
Trainer: Melissa Docking (Red Cliffs)
Prize Money: $4,020
Win / Place: 9.09% / 54%

2 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: SET ME FREE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 1-4-1

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 1-1-1

Season

11: 1-4-1

Country

11: 1-4-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Shepparton to win by 4 lengths in 22.18, beating Rita Paige. Last start finished last over 410m at Horsham beaten 9 lengths (24.05) behind Patriot Cilla in a Grade 7 on January 4. 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
7th of 7	4/1/26	Horsham	410m	7	0:24.05	61.4 km/h	9.0L	$11	0:23.42	0:22.90	GR 7	$2,930	-	6	1. Patriot Cilla 2. Laserhawk 3. Mighty Miss
1st of 8	29/12/25	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.18	63.3 km/h	3.8L	$5.00	0:22.18	0:21.95	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	14	1. Free State 2. Rita Paige 3. Thermal Heat
2nd of 8	15/12/25	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.64	62.0 km/h	3.5L	$6.00	0:22.42	0:21.99	MDN	$2,540	$520	4	1. Soda Swan 2. Free State 3. Kraken Rum
3rd of 8	11/12/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.63	62.0 km/h	6.1L	$7.20	0:22.21	0:21.93	MDN	$2,540	$260	9	1. Eleventh Scotch 2. How Awesome 3. Free State
2nd of 6	2/12/25	Horsham	410m	8	0:23.67	62.4 km/h	0.8L	$4.00	0:23.64	0:22.84	MDN	$2,540	$520	7	1. Lollipop Lips 2. Free State 3. Express Polo
6th of 7	25/11/25	Horsham	410m	6	0:24.26	60.8 km/h	10.9L	$33	0:23.49	0:22.77	MDN	$2,540	-	35	1. Whisky Point 2. Paw Tarkov 3. Starlet Bale
35 Day Freshen-Up

Bohdan (2) 5510x2
Trainer: Jason Sharp (Lara)
Prize Money: $2,000
Win / Place: 20% / 40%

1 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S FOR REAL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 1-1-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

5: 1-1-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

3: 1-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	3	5
STARTS	1	2	2
1st	0	1	0
2nd	1	0	0
3rd	0	0	0

Comments

Bounced back last start after failing to finish two starts back when he finished 2nd over 400m at Geelong beaten half a length (22.74) behind Paw Kenneth in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win on February 10. Looks a solid contender.

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 7	10/2/26	Geelong	400m	1	0:22.74	63.3 km/h	0.5L	$1.30	0:22.72	0:22.43	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	$320	67	1. Paw Kenneth 2. Bohdan 3. Lilly's Wish
67 Day Spell
- of 8	5/12/25	Geelong	400m	3	0:29.83	48.3 km/h	99.0L	$3.40f	0:22.90	0:22.47	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	29	1. Struck The Lot 2. Zipping Torvill 3. Loud Mouth Louie
1st of 8	6/11/25	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.11	63.5 km/h	6.8L	$3.60f	0:22.11	0:21.89	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	15	1. Bohdan 2. Aussie Wagyu 3. Sir Starbuck
5th of 8	22/10/25	The Meadows	525m	5	0:31.07	60.8 km/h	4.5L	$12	0:30.78	0:29.58	MDN	$2,860	-	7	1. Rev Ian 2. Chappy's Hikari 3. She's Just Fine
5th of 8	15/10/25	The Meadows	525m	5	0:30.98	61.0 km/h	11.3L	$12	0:30.19	0:29.96	MDN H	$2,860	-	-	1. Simply Stunning 2. Dramatical 3. Lady Rapid

Ebb And Flow (3) 377548x887
Trainer: Joanne Pengelly (Morrisons)
Prize Money: $1,395
Win / Place: 7.14% / 21%

2 yo White/Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: IMMUNITY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 1-0-2

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

9: 0-0-1

Country

14: 1-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has struggled to jump cleanly in recent outings and the results have been disappointing, the most recent effort a seventh over 450m at this track. Others make more appeal.

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
7th of 7	11/2/26	Ballarat	450m	4	0:26.60	60.9 km/h	16.8L	$51	0:25.48	0:25.29	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	28	1. Onyx Lass 2. Reindeer Keith 3. Kiwi Eddie
8th of 8	14/1/26	Gunnedah	340m	3	0:20.87	58.6 km/h	15.8L	$5.00	0:19.76	0:19.46	GR 5	$2,340	-	21	1. San Fran 2. Orana Valerie 3. Marvellous Mel
8th of 8	24/12/25	Gunnedah	340m	2	0:20.96	58.4 km/h	10.3L	$31	0:20.23	0:19.27	GR 5	$2,310	-	63	1. Blanco Fire 2. Quick Edition 3. Marvin Monelli
63 Day Spell
8th of 8	22/10/25	Gunnedah	340m	8	0:20.87	58.6 km/h	16.3L	$18	0:19.72	0:19.58	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Casual Escape 2. Ear Muffs 3. Shearwater Inn
4th of 7	15/10/25	Gunnedah	340m	6	0:20.36	60.1 km/h	5.3L	$31	0:20.00	0:19.55	GR 5	$2,310	$75	21	1. Indi's Girl 2. Mully The Master 3. Greysynd Gina
5th of 8	24/9/25	Gunnedah	340m	1	0:20.44	59.9 km/h	8.3L	$4.80	0:19.87	0:19.49	GR 5	$2,310	-	28	1. Orana Sarge 2. Lumeah Matilda 3. All About Piper

Mrs. Winston (4) 351
Trainer: Frank Spiteri (Sunshine West)
Prize Money: $1,940
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

Dominant Win Last Start

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: INVICTUS LOUIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 1-0-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

3: 1-0-1

Country

3: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	2	5
STARTS	2	1
1st	1	0
2nd	0	0
3rd	1	0

Comments

Good performance to post a big 4.5 lengths win at this track over 390m (22.64) beating Paw Kurtis in Maiden on February 11. Prefer to watch at this stage.

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	11/2/26	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.64	62.0 km/h	4.5L	$4.20	0:22.64	0:21.99	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	6	1. Mrs. Winston 2. Paw Kurtis 3. Juneau Sangria
5th of 8	5/2/26	Warrnambool	390m	5	0:23.03	61.0 km/h	6.8L	$3.60	0:22.58	0:21.93	MDN	$2,540	-	13	1. I'm To Blame 2. Weathering 3. Alfie Aardvark
3rd of 8	23/1/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.96	62.7 km/h	7.3L	$4.60	0:22.48	0:22.29	MDN	$2,540	$260	-	1. Paw Otis 2. Happy Dad 3. Mrs. Winston

Three Votes Nick (6) 4343336153
Trainer: Amy Pickering (Smythes Creek)
Prize Money: $2,550
Win / Place: 9.09% / 63%

1 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: JIGGLYPUFF (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 1-0-6

Track

8: 0-0-4

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-3

Distance

5: 0-0-3

Season

11: 1-0-6

Country

11: 1-0-6

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	3	4	6	7
STARTS	1	1	1	3	3	2
1st	1	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	1	3	1	1

Comments

Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, grabbed late but holding on to a placing when a 7 length third (22.39) over 390m at this track. Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following 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
3rd of 5	4/2/26	Ballarat	390m	4	0:22.39	62.7 km/h	7.5L	$13	0:21.90	0:21.90	GR 7	$2,930	$300	7	1. Paw Gusto 2. On The River 3. Three Votes Nick
5th of 8	28/1/26	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.50	62.4 km/h	6.8L	$31	0:22.05	0:21.90	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	8	1. Hailey's Jet 2. Collective Kaos 3. Scott Ephraim
1st of 7	20/1/26	Geelong	400m	1	0:22.93	62.8 km/h	1.3L	$1.90	0:22.93	0:22.54	MDN	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. Three Votes Nick 2. Trissa Bale 3. Aston Ellie
6th of 8	14/1/26	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.56	62.2 km/h	11.3L	$14	0:21.82	0:21.82	MDN	$2,540	-	8	1. Taste That 2. Boracay Thunder 3. Paw Gusto
3rd of 8	6/1/26	Geelong	400m	4	0:23.28	61.9 km/h	1.8L	$4.20	0:23.16	0:22.49	Rank Limit - Maiden	$1,530	$160	6	1. Paw Oppa 2. Ready For Action 3. Three Votes Nick
3rd of 6	31/12/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.73	61.8 km/h	7.7L	$1.90f	0:22.19	0:22.03	MDN	$2,540	$260	8	1. Cheeky Streak 2. Bella Bluefin 3. Three Votes Nick

Poetic Star (7) 5154732532
Trainer: Dylan Sharp (Lara)
Prize Money: $3,630
Win / Place: 7.69% / 38%

1 yo BDL D

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: KISS YOUR LIPS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 1-2-2

Track

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

5: 1-0-2

Season

13: 1-2-2

Country

13: 1-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Snuck into the minor money last time when a 0.6 lengths second at Geelong but did record a strong 22.67 over the 400m journey. Has the ability and expected to go close 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 8	14/2/26	Geelong	400m	4	0:22.67	63.5 km/h	0.6L	$12	0:22.63	0:22.37	RST WIN	$2,930	$600	9	1. Black Marvel 2. Poetic Star 3. Still Believe
3rd of 8	5/2/26	Warrnambool	390m	6	0:22.62	62.1 km/h	1.0L	$15	0:22.56	0:21.93	MX 6/7	$2,930	$300	7	1. Patriot Cilla 2. Paw Ezra 3. Poetic Star
5th of 6	29/1/26	Warragul	400m	6	0:23.44	61.4 km/h	6.3L	$9.00	0:23.03	0:22.58	SPEC H	$1,530	-	6	1. Good Odds Mario 2. Head Of Staff 3. Platinum Release
2nd of 8	23/1/26	Geelong	400m	7	0:22.93	62.8 km/h	4.8L	$31	0:22.62	0:22.29	GR 7	$2,930	$600	8	1. Procyon 2. Poetic Star 3. Roads End
3rd of 8	15/1/26	Warrnambool	390m	2	0:22.71	61.8 km/h	1.0L	$10	0:22.65	0:22.14	GR 7	$2,930	$300	6	1. Marco Marco 2. Lektra Isa 3. Poetic Star
7th of 8	9/1/26	Geelong	400m	4	0:23.24	62.0 km/h	9.0L	$27	0:22.64	0:22.31	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	9	1. Hailey's Jet 2. Aston Haruto 3. Ziva Diva

Paw Xyla (8) 8433544645
Trainer: Luke Harris (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $3,030
Win / Place: 5.00% / 35%

2 yo DK BDL B

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: ENICKA BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 1-1-5

Track

5: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-1

Distance

8: 0-1-1

Season

20: 1-1-5

Country

20: 1-1-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 5th in a Grade 7 on February 13 over 400m at Warragul behind Charlie's Rose beaten 4 lengths (23.04). Must be included.

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	13/2/26	Warragul	400m	8	0:23.04	62.5 km/h	3.8L	$27	0:22.80	0:22.50	GR 7	$2,930	-	11	1. Charlie's Rose 2. Extremity 3. Fading Flame
99th of 1	10/2/26	Geelong	400m	5	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Paw Xyla 2. 3.
4th of 8	2/2/26	Warrnambool	390m	8	0:22.72	61.8 km/h	1.5L	$14	0:22.62	0:22.17	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$50	3	1. Lektra Rosa 2. Street Sixty Six 3. Uncle Mikey
6th of 8	30/1/26	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.60	62.2 km/h	7.5L	$15	0:24.07	0:23.83	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	7	1. Ivory Panke 2. Who She Rules 3. Tommy's Whisky
4th of 8	23/1/26	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.60	62.1 km/h	5.5L	$27	0:22.24	0:21.82	MX 6/7	$2,930	$75	3	1. Heathcote Rupee 2. Mighty Miss 3. Aston Pluto
4th of 6	20/1/26	Warragul	400m	3	0:23.22	62.0 km/h	10.0L	$18	0:22.53	0:22.53	MX 6/7	$2,930	$75	7	1. Materialistic 2. Charlie's Rose 3. Grit

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