Ballarat Race 12

Two More Races To Go

Prize Money: $2,925

PAW WELKES (7) comes here following a solid fourth over 400m at Warragul in 22.70. Smart run latest and looks a key chance again here. NOAH'S BEST (5) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when fifth at Warrnambool over 450m behind Baby Beets (25.76) in a Grade 5. Shapes as one to consider. DID NOT (8) recorded her best time this course and distance latest, finishing a 3.5 lengths second behind Larni Lou in 25.69. Strong latest and expected to measure up. AXEL'S RADAR (4) looks an each-way chance.

Distance: 450m
Class: Grade 5
Track: Good
Weather: fine
Surface: All Weather

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Sonia's Beauty (1) 8175225852
Trainer: Anthony Hyde (Avenel)
Prize Money: $13,605
Win / Place: 15% / 53%

2 yo FWN B

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: GLAMOROUS LASS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 5-7-5

Track

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

5: 0-1-1

Season

20: 2-5-3

Country

32: 5-7-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 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	2	9	1	7	2	4	4
1st	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	2
2nd	1	0	3	1	1	0	0	1
3rd	0	0	2	0	1	0	1	1

Comments

Snuck into the minor money last time when a 1.3 lengths second at Healesville but did record a slick 19.39 over the 350m trip. Looking to others 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
2nd of 8	27/2/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.39	65.0 km/h	1.3L	$2.70	0:19.31	0:19.31	GR 5	$1,530	$320	8	1. Harvington 2. Sonia's Beauty 3. Miss Charmed
5th of 7	19/2/26	Shepparton	450m	3	0:26.27	61.7 km/h	10.0L	$4.20	0:25.60	0:25.41	GR 5	$1,530	-	30	1. Doongalla Flash 2. Platinum Release 3. Roscoe Bale
8th of 8	20/1/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.51	62.4 km/h	10.8L	$4.40	0:23.79	0:23.79	GR 5	$2,930	-	18	1. Western's Nasiah 2. Spring Watch 3. Out Of Elite
5th of 8	2/1/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.19	63.2 km/h	6.0L	$21	0:23.79	0:23.78	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	5	1. Hard Style Leon 2. Air Speed 3. Our Regards
2nd of 8	28/12/25	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.35	65.1 km/h	0.5L	$10	0:19.32	0:19.05	GR 5	$2,930	$600	10	1. Made Up Stories 2. Sonia's Beauty 3. Midnight In Sale
2nd of 6	18/12/25	Shepparton	450m	3	0:25.54	63.4 km/h	0.3L	$4.20	0:25.54	0:25.54	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$320	13	1. Matchbox Honey 2. Sonia's Beauty 3. Rashid

Aston Yamato (2) 7415134573
Trainer: Craig Treherne (Lara)
Prize Money: $6,595
Win / Place: 17% / 39%

2 yo White/Black D

Sire: ASTON KIMETTO (AUS)

Dam: ASTON KOMUNI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 5-2-4

Track

5: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Season

16: 2-1-3

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

27: 5-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (26.13) over 460m at Geelong. Has a low draw. Looking to others.

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 8	24/2/26	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.13	63.4 km/h	1.0L	$11	0:26.08	0:26.07	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	11	1. Jungle Fireball 2. Aston Policy 3. Aston Yamato
7th of 8	13/2/26	Geelong	400m	7	0:23.47	61.4 km/h	11.9L	$15	0:22.64	0:22.32	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Patriot Niamh 2. Doongalla Boy 3. Valletta Moon
5th of 7	4/2/26	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.43	62.6 km/h	6.0L	$7.50	0:22.03	0:21.90	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Mia Coco 2. Rhubarb 3. Kaluna Chaos
4th of 8	28/1/26	Geelong	400m	4	0:23.46	61.4 km/h	12.3L	$8.50	0:22.64	0:22.64	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$50	22	1. Did Not 2. Ultimo 3. Paw Xanthie
3rd of 8	6/1/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:22.84	63.0 km/h	3.5L	$2.50	0:22.61	0:22.49	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Zipping Tyra 2. Not Sorry 3. Aston Yamato
1st of 8	30/12/25	Geelong	400m	3	0:22.73	63.4 km/h	7.8L	$3.20f	0:22.73	0:22.65	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	7	1. Aston Yamato 2. Ready To Stagger 3. Mr. Boot Boot

Axel's Radar (4) 5436452216
Trainer: Danielle Smith (Lara)
Prize Money: $15,900
Win / Place: 7.58% / 43%

3 yo Black D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: I'M POPPY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 5-13-11

Track

9: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-0

Distance

8: 0-0-0

Season

19: 2-2-4

Metro

4: 1-0-0

Country

62: 4-13-11

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Sandown over 595m in 34.89. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 595m at Sandown at Grade 4/5 level. Has ability and can run well.

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	23/2/26	Sandown	595m	4	0:34.90	61.4 km/h	8.0L	$23	0:34.36	0:34.36	GR 4/5	$4,450	-	7	1. Winning Ratio 2. Infra Rock 3. Regal Jyle
1st of 8	16/2/26	Sandown	595m	4	0:34.89	61.4 km/h	4.1L	$3.40	0:34.89	0:34.39	GR 5 NP	$1,990	$1,325	6	1. Axel's Radar 2. Belfast Spot 3. My Margot
2nd of 8	10/2/26	Geelong	460m	6	0:26.29	63.0 km/h	3.0L	$6.50	0:26.09	0:25.90	GR 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Aston Hedland 2. Axel's Radar 3. No More Extras
2nd of 7	4/2/26	Sale	510m	2	0:29.09	63.1 km/h	1.8L	$4.40	0:28.98	0:28.98	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,740	$360	9	1. Jumbuk Bayeh 2. Axel's Radar 3. Brindle Chic
5th of 6	26/1/26	Sandown	515m	2	0:30.37	61.0 km/h	8.3L	$6.00	0:29.79	0:29.67	GR 4/5	$1,740	-	6	1. Handsome Ratio 2. Scooba Steve 3. Belfast Spot
4th of 6	20/1/26	Bendigo	500m	2	0:28.48	63.2 km/h	6.0L	$16	0:28.09	0:28.09	GR 5	$3,340	$75	4	1. Midnight Thunder 2. Moraine Dylan 3. Burn Bright

Noah's Best (5) 2444116555
Trainer: Stephen Elsum (Naroghid)
Prize Money: $22,775
Win / Place: 13% / 47%

Track Specialist

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: MILLY MAC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 7-9-9

Track

4: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

13: 3-1-3

Season

20: 3-4-2

Metro

16: 0-3-3

Country

37: 7-6-6

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (25.76) at Warrnambool in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 10 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.

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	26/2/26	Warrnambool	450m	1	0:25.76	62.9 km/h	10.1L	$5.00	0:25.05	0:25.05	GR 5	$2,930	-	48	1. Baby Beets 2. Lektra Jimmy 3. Aston Castle
48 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	9/1/26	Geelong	460m	4	0:25.97	63.8 km/h	9.8L	$27	0:25.32	0:25.32	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Dramatical 2. Paw Waverly 3. Paw Gaeton
5th of 8	2/1/26	Geelong	400m	4	0:22.77	63.2 km/h	3.0L	$7.50	0:22.58	0:22.45	GR 5	$2,930	-	17	1. Paw Ensley 2. Paw Xaria 3. Urana Muffin
6th of 8	16/12/25	Horsham	485m	1	0:27.54	63.4 km/h	4.4L	$3.30	0:27.23	0:27.23	GR 5 FIN	$3,880	-	7	1. Fleetwood Eros 2. Layla Nova 3. Paw Manny
1st of 5	9/12/25	Horsham	485m	4	0:27.15	64.3 km/h	2.7L	$5.10	0:27.15	0:27.15	GR 5 H	$3,340	$2,230	8	1. Noah's Best 2. Paw Jasta 3. Aston Hercules
1st of 8	1/12/25	Shepparton	450m	8	0:25.35	63.9 km/h	0.9L	$13	0:25.35	0:25.25	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Noah's Best 2. Doongalla Al 3. Mighty Scar

Paw Welkes (7) 3515343464
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $7,155
Win / Place: 18% / 43%

2 yo Black D

Sire: CHRISTO BALE (AUS)

Dam: IYLEE BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 3-0-4

Track

10: 3-0-2

Trk/Dst

6: 1-0-2

Distance

6: 1-0-2

Season

16: 3-0-4

Country

16: 3-0-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Showed strong early pace and stuck on well despite finishing out of the placings when fourth over 400m Warragul in 22.70. Should be right in the finish.

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	24/2/26	Warragul	400m	7	0:22.70	63.4 km/h	1.2L	$3.90	0:22.61	0:22.17	GR 5	$2,930	$75	4	1. Best Dressed 2. Terrorising Tom 3. Mighty Miss
6th of 8	20/2/26	Geelong	400m	6	0:23.11	62.3 km/h	6.8L	$5.50	0:22.64	0:22.35	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Frog March 2. Miss Jo 3. Collinda Law
4th of 8	11/2/26	Ballarat	450m	8	0:25.73	63.0 km/h	1.0L	$23	0:25.66	0:25.29	R/A FIN	$3,360	$75	7	1. Bauxite Blinder 2. Paw Monet 3. Aussie Moss
3rd of 6	4/2/26	Ballarat	450m	4	0:25.62	63.2 km/h	7.8L	$13	0:25.12	0:25.12	RST WIN H	$2,930	$300	12	1. Aussie Moss 2. Hatari 3. Paw Welkes
4th of 7	23/1/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:22.70	63.4 km/h	2.8L	$2.80	0:22.53	0:22.29	GR 5	$2,930	$75	3	1. Goblin 2. Cross Locks 3. Hot Saki
3rd of 7	20/1/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.33	62.9 km/h	1.6L	$2.10	0:24.21	0:23.79	GR 5	$2,930	$300	6	1. Concrete Kaos 2. Paw Brody 3. Paw Welkes

Did Not (8) 1431761582
Trainer: Troy Deglaitis (Moolap)
Prize Money: $7,620
Win / Place: 26% / 53%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: WHITE FLOWER (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 4-3-1

Track

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Season

15: 4-3-1

Country

15: 4-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Finished second last time (25.69) over 450m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Worth including.

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	23/2/26	Ballarat	450m	2	0:25.69	63.1 km/h	3.5L	$2.40	0:25.46	0:24.94	RST WIN	$2,930	$600	9	1. Larni Lou 2. Did Not 3. Red Hot Pretty
8th of 8	14/2/26	Geelong	460m	4	0:26.44	62.6 km/h	8.7L	$18	0:25.83	0:25.77	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. Diamantina Pear 2. Paw Tiffy 3. Extinct
5th of 8	6/2/26	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.38	62.8 km/h	6.7L	$18	0:25.91	0:25.78	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Oh Biscuit 2. Diamantina Pear 3. Aston Policy
1st of 8	28/1/26	Geelong	400m	1	0:22.64	63.6 km/h	5.5L	$5.50	0:22.64	0:22.64	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$1,000	9	1. Did Not 2. Ultimo 3. Paw Xanthie
6th of 7	19/1/26	Ballarat	450m	3	0:26.16	61.9 km/h	11.0L	$10	0:25.44	0:24.92	SPEC H	$1,530	-	45	1. I'm Fabulous 2. Moraine Sara 3. Wild Venus
45 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	5/12/25	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.83	61.7 km/h	17.8L	$8.00	0:25.65	0:25.65	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	17	1. Riversdale Mick 2. Solar Spectrum 3. Par Excellence

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