Warragul Race 3

Shima Shine At Stud Veterans

Prize Money: $2,925

BETTER BANJO (5) stalked the lead from a middle draw and boxed on well to finish 1.3 lengths back in second (22.02) at Warrnambool in a Free For All over 390m. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Deserves serious consideration. BURN ALONG (4) was prominent throughout when winning two back but could manage only midfield last time when 4th and beaten 4.5 lengths at this track (22.96). Boasts a strong record from this draw with seven wins and two minor placings from 14 starts. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. WINKING WILLIE (1) finished a 1.75 lengths third last start over 350m at Healesville in a strong 19.37. Has the ability and can measure up. IDYLLIC JAMES (7) can run a bold race on best form.

Distance: 400m
Class: S/E Veteran
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Winking Willie (1) 1341253273
Trainer: Donald Rhodes (Heyfield)
Prize Money: $72,170
Win / Place: 23% / 67%

4 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SILVER SALUTE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

89: 21-23-16

Track

10: 3-2-1

Trk/Dst

6: 1-1-1

Distance

8: 1-1-2

Season

24: 4-5-7

Metro

3: 0-0-1

Country

86: 21-23-15

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
12	9	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	9	12	9	16	3	16	14
1st	2	1	0	2	5	1	7	3
2nd	4	4	2	3	3	1	4	2
3rd	2	1	2	0	4	0	2	5

Comments

Placed last time (19.37) at Healesville in a Grade 4/5, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and six places from 10 starts. Looks hard to beat with even luck.

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	12/4/26	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.37	65.0 km/h	1.8L	$11	0:19.26	0:19.07	GR 4/5	$3,360	$345	28	1. Waxing 2. Mepunga Flyer 3. Winking Willie
7th of 7	15/3/26	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.40	64.9 km/h	8.3L	$27	0:18.87	0:18.87	FFA	$3,360	-	7	1. Michigan 2. Evil Eye 3. Catch Some Rays
2nd of 6	8/3/26	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.17	65.7 km/h	4.3L	$21	0:18.90	0:18.90	FFA	$3,360	$690	7	1. Tarawi Therese 2. Winking Willie 3. Flaming Fox
3rd of 4	1/3/26	Healesville	300m	5	0:16.61	65.0 km/h	5.8L	$16	0:16.23	0:16.23	SPEC	$3,360	$345	21	1. Dewana Star 2. Papa Easy 3. Winking Willie
5th of 8	8/2/26	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.26	65.4 km/h	3.3L	$1.40	0:19.06	0:18.76	SPEC VET	$2,930	-	28	1. Noctilucent 2. Shima Stripe 3. Arcana
2nd of 7	11/1/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.10	66.0 km/h	1.8L	$7.00	0:18.99	0:18.99	FFA	$3,360	$690	7	1. Michigan 2. Winking Willie 3. Catch Some Rays

Akina Lad (2) 3326451722
Trainer: Samantha Mckay (Denison)
Prize Money: $32,745
Win / Place: 12% / 45%

5 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: AKINA MOSS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

86: 11-20-8

Track

5: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-0

Distance

5: 0-0-0

Season

14: 2-4-2

Metro

3: 1-0-0

Country

83: 10-20-8

1st Up

6: 1-1-2

2nd Up

6: 0-0-3

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	11	8	17	10	7	14	10
1st	0	1	2	3	1	1	3	0
2nd	0	4	1	3	4	2	4	2
3rd	3	2	0	1	1	0	0	1

Comments

Finished in the minors last time when second (24.78) at Sale, making it two placings on end. Drawn close to the inside. Solid top-three prospects.

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	8/4/26	Sale	435m	5	0:24.78	63.2 km/h	1.0L	$6.00	0:24.72	0:24.50	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. She's Salty 2. Akina Lad 3. Newbrock Tilly
2nd of 6	1/4/26	Sale	435m	2	0:24.64	63.6 km/h	5.0L	$6.00	0:24.29	0:24.29	GR 5	$1,530	$320	10	1. Mugshot 2. Akina Lad 3. Hamish Rose
7th of 8	22/3/26	Sale	435m	4	0:25.08	62.4 km/h	15.8L	$41	0:23.99	0:23.99	GR 5	$2,930	-	11	1. Paw Uma 2. Oliver Kelton 3. Somerton Mick
1st of 6	11/3/26	Sale	435m	3	0:25.15	62.3 km/h	0.3L	$3.10	0:25.15	0:24.46	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	5	1. Akina Lad 2. Petite Beast 3. Newbrock Tilly
5th of 6	6/3/26	Sale	435m	8	0:24.83	63.1 km/h	8.5L	$15	0:24.27	0:24.14	GR 5 NP	$2,930	-	36	1. Holly Rose 2. Greta's Gold 3. Found Treasure
36 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	29/1/26	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.39	61.6 km/h	3.3L	$8.00	0:23.17	0:22.58	SPEC H	$1,530	$50	11	1. Devon Daisies 2. High Finance 3. Ambani

Power Up Annie (3) 1768876623
Trainer: Austin Dillon (Caboolture)
Prize Money: $18,380
Win / Place: 8.57% / 32%

4 yo Black B

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: NANGAR DOLL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 6-9-8

Season

17: 3-2-3

Metro

48: 5-6-5

Country

22: 1-3-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing third (20.06) at Q Lakeside. Drawn close to the inside. Looks to have the job ahead.

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
3rd of 8	25/2/26	Q Lakeside	352m	2	0:20.06	63.2 km/h	5.3L	$4.00	0:19.69	0:19.32	MX 5	$2,400	$240	7	1. Keep You Posted 2. Lakoda Lacey 3. Power Up Annie
2nd of 8	18/2/26	Q Lakeside	352m	1	0:19.78	64.1 km/h	2.5L	$6.00	0:19.59	0:19.38	P5	$2,400	$480	8	1. Majestic One 2. Power Up Annie 3. Reva Twist
6th of 8	10/2/26	Q Lakeside	352m	6	0:20.56	61.6 km/h	18.0L	$41	0:19.30	0:19.30	GR 5	$2,400	-	7	1. Special Rocky 2. Barefoot Gypsy 3. Flashing Past
6th of 7	3/2/26	Q Lakeside	352m	3	0:20.26	62.5 km/h	5.8L	$7.00	0:19.86	0:19.83	GR 5	$2,400	-	23	1. Ice Rider 2. Vanzant Hayze 3. Craven
7th of 8	11/1/26	Grafton	350m	8	0:20.75	60.7 km/h	9.3L	$34	0:20.09	0:19.66	GR 5	$2,340	-	4	1. Noir Ripple 2. Identity Unknown 3. Stilton Ava
8th of 8	7/1/26	Q Lakeside	352m	3	0:20.62	61.5 km/h	10.5L	$20	0:19.87	0:19.34	MX 5	$2,400	-	14	1. Top Shelf Tim 2. Coalman Jack 3. Lone Pilot

Burn Along (4) 8642434214
Trainer: Paul Jones (Hoddles Creek)
Prize Money: $89,210
Win / Place: 26% / 54%

Box Specialist

4 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: VAN EVIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

95: 25-14-13

Track

15: 5-2-1

Trk/Dst

7: 3-2-0

Distance

7: 3-2-0

Season

20: 2-4-4

Metro

16: 3-2-3

Country

79: 22-12-10

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	11	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	13	11	13	14	1	14	16	13
1st	1	4	4	7	0	1	4	4
2nd	1	0	3	1	0	1	3	5
3rd	4	1	1	1	1	3	2	0

Comments

Was out of placings last time (22.96) at this track in a Free For All, finishing fourth and beaten 4.5 lengths. Goes very well off the draw boasting seven wins and two places from 14 starts. Expected to go close.

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 6	10/4/26	Warragul	400m	1	0:22.96	62.7 km/h	4.3L	$1.60	0:22.66	0:22.66	FFA	$3,360	$75	7	1. No Iron Team 2. Ballistic Blaze 3. Why Not Olivia
1st of 7	3/4/26	Warragul	400m	4	0:22.49	64.0 km/h	0.4L	$4.80	0:22.49	0:22.21	MX 3/4	$3,360	$2,250	14	1. Burn Along 2. No Iron Team 3. Thunder Rose
2nd of 6	20/3/26	Bendigo	425m	8	0:23.98	63.8 km/h	1.0L	$8.00	0:23.92	0:23.92	MX 3/4	$3,360	$690	50	1. Tickets 2. Burn Along 3. Flaming Smooth
50 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	29/1/26	Sandown	515m	7	0:29.93	61.9 km/h	8.6L	$67	0:29.33	0:29.31	FFA	$9,060	$150	4	1. Giacomo 2. Paw Oswald 3. Trendy Art
3rd of 8	25/1/26	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.41	64.9 km/h	1.3L	$12	0:19.34	0:18.93	GR 5	$2,930	$300	9	1. Diamantina Pear 2. Elite Intention 3. Burn Along
4th of 7	16/1/26	Geelong	460m	2	0:25.95	63.8 km/h	6.3L	$6.00	0:25.53	0:25.53	GR 4/5	$3,360	$75	5	1. Sparring 2. Prison Break 3. Westside Wizard

Better Banjo (5) 2126152612
Trainer: Manuel Valcarcel-Fuentes (Moe South)
Prize Money: $100,400
Win / Place: 34% / 74%

4 yo WH/Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: BRING YOUR BANJO (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

94: 32-25-13

Track

21: 4-9-2

Trk/Dst

21: 4-9-2

Distance

24: 5-10-3

Season

22: 9-6-2

Country

94: 32-25-13

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
23	9	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	15	14	12	9	9	10	13
1st	6	3	5	3	3	4	2	6
2nd	3	5	0	2	3	4	5	3
3rd	2	2	2	2	2	0	0	3

Comments

Hit the ground running with a scorching early sectional but found one better when runner up over 390m at Warrnambool clocking 22.02. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Follow 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
2nd of 7	9/4/26	Warrnambool	390m	4	0:22.02	63.8 km/h	1.3L	$3.40	0:21.95	0:21.95	FFA	$3,360	$690	13	1. One Last Beer 2. Better Banjo 3. Naughty Norm
1st of 8	27/3/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.46	64.7 km/h	1.5L	$2.00	0:19.46	0:19.35	SPEC VET	$2,930	$1,950	9	1. Better Banjo 2. Sonic Diesel 3. Walter Walrus
6th of 8	18/3/26	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.46	62.5 km/h	6.3L	$4.20	0:22.05	0:21.78	MX 3/4	$3,360	-	12	1. Paw Roxy 2. Flying Currency 3. Paw Estrella
2nd of 7	6/3/26	Sale	435m	6	0:24.33	64.4 km/h	2.5L	$3.30	0:24.17	0:24.14	FFA	$3,360	$690	8	1. Dr. Will 2. Better Banjo 3. Minh Teddy
5th of 8	26/2/26	Warrnambool	390m	3	0:22.57	62.2 km/h	6.2L	$3.30	0:22.14	0:21.91	FFA	$3,360	-	6	1. Man Of Courage 2. Paw Ensley 3. Blessed Rain
1st of 7	20/2/26	Warragul	400m	1	0:22.29	64.6 km/h	0.7L	$1.90	0:22.29	0:22.05	SPEC VET	$2,930	$1,950	26	1. Better Banjo 2. Whipping It 3. Bring Your Best

Myall Mate (6) 36353431x3
Trainer: Louie Cardillo (Kilmany)
Prize Money: $56,715
Win / Place: 33% / 64%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

4 yo Black D

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: SPOT ON CINTA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 22-11-9

Track

6: 3-0-2

Trk/Dst

4: 2-0-1

Distance

16: 7-3-2

Season

18: 3-3-6

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

64: 22-11-9

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	14	3	0	0

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

Comments

Placed last time (22.84) at this track in a Special conditions Veteran race, finishing third and beaten 4.5 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and two places from nine starts. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts.

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 7	31/3/26	Warragul	400m	5	0:22.84	63.0 km/h	4.3L	$3.00	0:22.56	0:22.10	SPEC VET	$2,930	$300	65	1. Dr. Benedict 2. Dr. Harold 3. Myall Mate
65 Day Spell
1st of 8	25/1/26	Sale	435m	5	0:24.50	63.9 km/h	1.0L	$9.50	0:24.50	0:24.20	GR 4	$3,360	$2,250	48	1. Myall Mate 2. Hay Riley 3. Champagne Cuddle
48 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	8/12/25	Shepparton	450m	6	0:25.63	63.2 km/h	3.8L	$4.20	0:25.37	0:25.02	GR 5	$2,930	$300	6	1. Montana Icon 2. Vixen Force 3. Myall Mate
4th of 8	2/12/25	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.03	62.5 km/h	3.8L	$8.00	0:22.78	0:22.40	GR 4/5	$3,360	$75	6	1. Barretos 2. Aston Jalapeno 3. Whipping It
3rd of 8	26/11/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.07	63.6 km/h	1.5L	$5.50	0:21.97	0:21.88	GR 5	$2,930	$300	21	1. Paw Rival 2. Aston Guitar 3. Myall Mate
5th of 8	5/11/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.49	62.4 km/h	2.0L	$8.50	0:22.36	0:21.83	GR 5 FIN	$3,360	-	7	1. Rock Eternal 2. Lamia Nonna Mary 3. Zig Zag Kaboom

Idyllic James (7) 3761418162
Trainer: Clint Capuano (Anakie)
Prize Money: $48,100
Win / Place: 31% / 61%

Track Specialist

Unbeaten The Track / Distance

4 yo BLU D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: PRINCESS KIWI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 18-10-7

Track

4: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 2-0-0

Distance

6: 4-1-0

Season

29: 6-6-4

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Country

54: 18-10-7

1st Up

4: 2-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	17	0	0	0

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

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 16.89 over 300m at Healesville. Has run very fast time at this course and distance. Worth including.

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
2nd of 7	12/4/26	Healesville	300m	6	0:16.89	63.9 km/h	0.3L	$4.40	0:16.88	0:16.55	GR 5 H	$2,930	$600	6	1. High End Cash 2. Idyllic James 3. Panther's Way
6th of 8	6/4/26	Shepparton	450m	3	0:25.71	63.0 km/h	6.6L	$10	0:25.25	0:25.21	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	6	1. Bonnie Blitz 2. Contradiction 3. Par Excellence
1st of 7	31/3/26	Warragul	400m	8	0:22.53	63.9 km/h	1.5L	$2.70	0:22.53	0:22.10	SPEC VET	$2,930	$1,950	18	1. Idyllic James 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. Dr. Erica
8th of 8	13/3/26	Bendigo	500m	3	0:28.72	62.7 km/h	12.3L	$5.00	0:27.90	0:27.86	GR 5	$3,340	-	7	1. Zambora Bliss 2. Nancy Devere 3. Super Batman
1st of 8	6/3/26	Geelong	460m	8	0:25.96	63.8 km/h	1.5L	$4.60	0:25.96	0:25.71	GR 4/5	$3,360	$2,250	7	1. Idyllic James 2. Aston Hercules 3. Paw Mantra
4th of 7	27/2/26	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.02	63.6 km/h	5.3L	$5.00	0:25.65	0:25.65	GR 4/5	$3,360	$75	7	1. Paw Gordy 2. Flash Of Genius 3. Aston Hercules

Go Stevie (8) 5758712534
Trainer: Chris Johannsen (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $54,050
Win / Place: 16% / 49%

4 yo Black/WH D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA BONNIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

97: 16-21-11

Track

17: 5-4-2

Trk/Dst

15: 4-4-1

Distance

19: 5-5-1

Season

24: 4-5-2

Metro

10: 1-1-1

Country

87: 15-20-10

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	15	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	16	18	10	12	5	6	19	11
1st	4	1	1	3	1	2	1	3
2nd	4	6	3	2	0	0	4	2
3rd	1	4	2	0	0	0	3	1

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Sale (24.67) in a Grade 4, finishing a 4 length fourth. Has three wins and three placings from 11 starts from the draw. Others rate better this time.

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
4th of 8	12/4/26	Sale	435m	6	0:24.67	63.5 km/h	3.8L	$16	0:24.42	0:24.42	GR 4	$3,360	$75	7	1. Thunder Rose 2. Matilda Rose 3. Oliver Kelton
3rd of 8	5/4/26	Sale	435m	7	0:24.68	63.5 km/h	7.0L	$15	0:24.19	0:24.10	GR 4/5	$3,360	$345	7	1. Ash Intention 2. Oliver Kelton 3. Go Stevie
5th of 8	29/3/26	Sale	435m	7	0:25.00	62.6 km/h	6.8L	$6.00	0:24.53	0:24.10	GR 4	$3,360	-	9	1. Minter Scorch 2. Hammer Rose 3. Snitch Adams
2nd of 6	20/3/26	Warragul	400m	4	0:22.99	62.6 km/h	3.0L	$3.10	0:22.78	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,930	$600	5	1. Doongalla Al 2. Go Stevie 3. Paw Ramello
1st of 7	15/3/26	Sale	435m	8	0:24.57	63.7 km/h	2.3L	$3.40	0:24.57	0:24.25	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Go Stevie 2. Somerton Mick 3. Blue Chaser
7th of 7	8/3/26	Sale	435m	3	0:25.07	62.5 km/h	5.2L	$5.00	0:24.71	0:24.34	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Tilly Girl 2. Let It Linger 3. Dr. Patrick

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