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Prize Money: $2,925

MINER MICK (8) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fourth (25.55) last time in a Grade 5 H at this track. Has a good record at this journey. Key runner on his best form. SMALLER ACTS (2) boasts strong form at this course and distance having won three times from six starts. Missed the frame latest (25.81) when fifth over 450m at this track in a Grade 5 H. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. MAXIMUM REED (1) boxed on well to finish third last time, beaten 1.5 lengths (26.09) behind Application at Geelong. Boasts a strong record from this draw with four wins and two minor placings from 10 starts. Expected to be in the finish again. NORTON BALE (5) boasts a solid strike-rate over this track and distance.

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

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Maximum Reed (1) 1625486643
Trainer: Christopher Cassar (MELTON (C))
Prize Money: $11,595
Win / Place: 15% / 37%

3 yo Black B

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: MAXIMUM KACK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 8-5-6

Track

16: 4-0-0

Trk/Dst

15: 4-0-0

Distance

21: 7-0-2

Season

24: 5-2-1

Metro

5: 0-1-0

Country

46: 8-4-6

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	7	0	0	0

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

Comments

Hit the frame latest (26.09) when third at Geelong in a Rank Limit - Grade 5. Box stats strong with four wins and two placings from 10 starts. Has ability and should feature.

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 7	14/4/26	Geelong	460m	7	0:26.09	63.5 km/h	1.5L	$5.50	0:26.00	0:25.96	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	20	1. Application 2. Big Duke 3. Maximum Reed
4th of 7	25/3/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.83	61.3 km/h	2.9L	$5.00	0:30.62	0:30.15	GR 5	$3,340	$75	7	1. Paw Quiver 2. Norton Bale 3. Rev Ian
6th of 8	18/3/26	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.52	61.9 km/h	3.5L	$71	0:30.29	0:30.17	GR 5 H	$3,340	-	7	1. Obscurus 2. Mighty Multi 3. Scott Sigma
6th of 8	11/3/26	Ballarat	450m	5	0:25.73	63.0 km/h	8.8L	$81	0:25.11	0:25.01	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	5	1. Baby Beets 2. Paw Gaeton 3. Western's Nasiah
8th of 8	6/3/26	Geelong	460m	5	0:26.75	61.9 km/h	12.0L	$151	0:25.96	0:25.71	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	17	1. Idyllic James 2. Aston Hercules 3. Paw Mantra
4th of 7	17/2/26	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.08	63.5 km/h	5.3L	$41	0:25.73	0:25.73	GR 5	$1,530	$50	6	1. Doongalla Pedro 2. Gorringe 3. Let's Cause Kaos

Smaller Acts (2) 3411146275
Trainer: Jye Formosa (GREATER BENDIGO (C))
Prize Money: $11,595
Win / Place: 21% / 47%

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SHANIA'S DREAM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 5-3-3

Track

8: 3-0-0

Trk/Dst

6: 3-0-0

Distance

13: 4-1-3

Season

16: 3-2-2

Metro

2: 1-0-0

Country

21: 4-3-3

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-2

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

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

Comments

Has failed to fire at the last couple but he does have a good record at the track and trip, including three wins. 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
5th of 7	15/4/26	Ballarat	450m	4	0:25.81	62.8 km/h	7.4L	$46	0:25.29	0:24.96	GR 5 H	$2,930	-	7	1. Devington 2. Percy 3. Aston Hercules
7th of 7	8/4/26	Ballarat	450m	8	0:25.83	62.7 km/h	10.8L	$41	0:25.08	0:25.08	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	19	1. Paw Sapphire 2. Moyarra Kongk 3. Paw Gertrude
2nd of 7	20/3/26	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.06	63.6 km/h	0.3L	$6.00	0:24.05	0:23.92	GR 5	$2,930	$600	7	1. Whoppi Devere 2. Smaller Acts 3. Mac And Cheese
6th of 8	13/3/26	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.34	62.9 km/h	4.3L	$27	0:24.05	0:23.85	GR 5	$2,930	-	4	1. Tickets 2. Frenzy 3. Shiv Roy
4th of 6	9/3/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:30.18	61.4 km/h	5.3L	$7.50	0:29.83	0:29.51	GR 5	$3,340	$75	26	1. Rivers Meet 2. Point Man 3. Scout Ace
1st of 6	11/2/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.68	61.6 km/h	1.3L	$2.50	0:30.68	0:30.07	GR 5	$3,340	$2,230	9	1. Smaller Acts 2. Rowdy's Beast 3. Prince Pierre

Sorella (3) 8472644124
Trainer: Emily Azzopardi (GREATER BENDIGO (C))
Prize Money: $23,115
Win / Place: 18% / 31%

2 yo Black B

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: FEMME FOLLE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 6-3-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

25: 3-3-1

Metro

21: 4-1-0

Country

11: 2-2-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	1	2	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame last start when fourth and beaten 7 lengths at Shepparton. Form solid prior to that including a win at Bendigo three back. Could pose a serious challenge if finds best 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
4th of 8	6/4/26	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.92	62.5 km/h	7.0L	$5.50	0:25.42	0:25.21	GR 5	$2,930	$75	17	1. Slick Ability 2. Aston Hercules 3. Paw Welkes
2nd of 7	20/3/26	Bendigo	500m	4	0:28.41	63.4 km/h	8.5L	$6.50	0:27.83	0:27.83	GR 5 H	$3,340	$690	9	1. Aston Summit 2. Sorella 3. Nancy Devere
1st of 5	11/3/26	Bendigo	500m	4	0:28.22	63.8 km/h	7.5L	$1.40	0:28.22	0:28.22	GR 5	$1,740	$1,150	23	1. Sorella 2. High Cotton 3. Scott Aquaphobia
4th of 5	16/2/26	Sandown	595m	4	0:35.10	61.0 km/h	10.8L	$8.50	0:34.39	0:34.39	RST WIN H	$3,940	$75	7	1. Zap Devere 2. Extravaganza 3. Reggae Girl
4th of 7	9/2/26	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.03	61.7 km/h	9.6L	$11	0:29.36	0:29.36	GR 5	$3,340	$75	17	1. Mepunga Zircon 2. Darnum Diesel 3. Fabricator
6th of 8	23/1/26	Bendigo	500m	5	0:28.68	62.8 km/h	8.5L	$2.60	0:28.11	0:28.00	GR 4/5	$3,880	-	7	1. Miles Apart 2. Slick Rocket 3. Vintage King

Him Tarzan (4) 246x235451
Trainer: Patrick Bull (CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS (S))
Prize Money: $12,520
Win / Place: 14% / 42%

Dominant Win Last Start

3 yo WH/FWN D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: MISSY HA HA (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 5-5-5

Track

10: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Distance

5: 0-2-0

Season

19: 4-3-1

Country

35: 5-5-5

1st Up

3: 1-1-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Strong performance to win by 4 lengths at Bendigo over 500m (28.23) beating Lizard Country in Bottom Up - Grade 5 on April 15. Not likely to feature on this occasion.

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	15/4/26	Bendigo	500m	6	0:28.23	63.8 km/h	4.0L	$13	0:28.23	0:28.23	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,740	$1,150	13	1. Him Tarzan 2. Lizard Country 3. Hooked On Gin
5th of 7	2/4/26	Bendigo	500m	8	0:29.40	61.2 km/h	6.8L	$4.50	0:28.93	0:28.93	GR 5	$1,740	-	8	1. Les Norton 2. Wyong Knoxville 3. Patty's Dream
4th of 7	25/3/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.54	62.3 km/h	6.5L	$2.80	0:24.09	0:23.94	GR 5	$1,530	$50	12	1. Nickleby Action 2. Broombrae Fritz 3. Jacky Son
5th of 7	13/3/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.44	62.6 km/h	7.0L	$23	0:23.95	0:23.85	GR 5	$2,930	-	10	1. She Likes Beer 2. Paw Brody 3. Spicy Assassin
3rd of 8	3/3/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.43	62.6 km/h	6.2L	$4.80	0:24.00	0:24.00	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	5	1. Goosebumps Rico 2. Abracadabra 3. Him Tarzan
2nd of 8	26/2/26	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.34	62.8 km/h	3.0L	$5.00	0:22.15	0:21.96	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$320	73	1. Twilight Sleuth 2. Him Tarzan 3. Broadway Icon
73 Day Spell

Norton Bale (5) 2753315216
Trainer: Correy Grenfell (GREATER GEELONG (C))
Prize Money: $6,230
Win / Place: 20% / 55%

2 yo Black D

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: KNICKS BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 4-3-4

Track

5: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 2-1-0

Distance

4: 2-1-0

Season

20: 4-3-4

Metro

1: 0-1-0

Country

19: 4-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 450m in 25.55. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 460m at Geelong at Grade 5 level. Has claims on best form.

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	3/4/26	Geelong	460m	3	0:26.62	62.2 km/h	11.9L	$23	0:25.79	0:25.79	GR 5	$2,930	-	4	1. Little Flower 2. Whodat Jewel 3. Bit Of Potash
1st of 8	30/3/26	Ballarat	450m	1	0:25.55	63.4 km/h	5.3L	$1.50	0:25.55	0:25.52	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	5	1. Norton Bale 2. Elevate 3. Kid Luck
2nd of 7	25/3/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.62	61.7 km/h	0.1L	$3.40	0:30.62	0:30.15	GR 5	$3,340	$690	5	1. Paw Quiver 2. Norton Bale 3. Rev Ian
5th of 8	20/3/26	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.48	62.5 km/h	9.0L	$20	0:25.85	0:25.84	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,360	-	4	1. Paw Fable 2. Paw Oltron 3. Arc Flash
1st of 8	16/3/26	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.20	63.2 km/h	2.8L	$2.20	0:26.20	0:26.20	Bottom Up - Grade 6	$1,530	$1,000	3	1. Norton Bale 2. Vesta Bale 3. Pygmy Puff
3rd of 7	13/3/26	Geelong	460m	3	0:26.10	63.4 km/h	1.3L	$21	0:26.02	0:25.50	MX 6/7 H	$2,930	$300	9	1. Paw Olympus 2. Paw Fable 3. Norton Bale

Paw Quiver (6) 1875251235
Trainer: Correy Grenfell (GREATER GEELONG (C))
Prize Money: $10,380
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

1 yo BLU/FWN D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: ZELZER ALLEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 4-2-4

Track

4: 1-1-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

22: 4-2-4

Metro

9: 3-0-2

Country

13: 1-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fifth (26.24) at Geelong over 460m. Has claims on best form.

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 7	14/4/26	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.24	63.1 km/h	1.8L	$6.50	0:26.12	0:25.96	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Alborz Girl 2. Did So 3. Paw Bennett
3rd of 8	7/4/26	Horsham	485m	1	0:27.83	62.7 km/h	10.8L	$8.00	0:27.08	0:27.08	GR 4/5	$3,880	$400	8	1. Paw Gordy 2. Angry Chief 3. Paw Quiver
2nd of 6	30/3/26	Ballarat	545m	7	0:31.16	63.0 km/h	1.0L	$2.40	0:31.09	0:31.09	GR 5	$1,740	$360	5	1. Black Thumb 2. Paw Quiver 3. Belfast Spot
1st of 7	25/3/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.62	61.7 km/h	0.1L	$3.00	0:30.62	0:30.15	GR 5	$3,340	$2,230	5	1. Paw Quiver 2. Norton Bale 3. Rev Ian
5th of 8	20/3/26	Geelong	400m	5	0:23.06	62.4 km/h	9.8L	$18	0:22.38	0:22.38	GR 5	$2,930	-	4	1. Electrojet 2. Something Good 3. That's My Cousin
2nd of 8	16/3/26	Geelong	400m	1	0:22.83	63.1 km/h	2.0L	$2.70	0:22.70	0:22.58	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Ziva Diva 2. Paw Quiver 3. Volts

Busting (7) 6543432184
Trainer: Christopher Cassar (MELTON (C))
Prize Money: $10,605
Win / Place: 25% / 60%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: PAUA OF CHLOE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 10-7-7

Track

3: 1-0-0

Season

32: 6-6-7

Metro

10: 5-1-2

Country

30: 5-6-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fourth over 400m at Geelong. Happy enough to avoid.

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 7	14/4/26	Geelong	400m	4	0:22.89	62.9 km/h	3.5L	$5.50	0:22.66	0:22.39	GR 4/5	$1,530	$50	6	1. Bush Circus 2. Spring Brumby 3. Seats Two
8th of 8	8/4/26	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.78	61.6 km/h	12.3L	$6.00	0:21.93	0:21.93	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Anchor Cranker 2. Miss My Brother 3. Gas Lantern
1st of 8	30/3/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.35	62.8 km/h	0.4L	$2.50	0:22.35	0:22.20	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. Busting 2. Chatter Beast 3. Tinker Dot
2nd of 7	24/3/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.94	62.8 km/h	1.3L	$2.40	0:22.86	0:22.63	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Aston Chant 2. Busting 3. Big Mako
3rd of 8	17/3/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:22.99	62.6 km/h	2.5L	$3.30	0:22.84	0:22.48	GR 5	$1,530	$160	6	1. Did She 2. That's My Cousin 3. Busting
4th of 8	11/3/26	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.34	62.8 km/h	2.5L	$4.40	0:22.17	0:22.01	GR 5	$2,930	$75	5	1. Paw Pascal 2. Starship Atlas 3. Collective Kaos

Miner Mick (8) 3426117464
Trainer: David Geall (LARA)
Prize Money: $19,880
Win / Place: 21% / 50%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO MICK (AUS)

Dam: WHODAT OPAL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 6-5-3

Track

6: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-2-0

Distance

10: 2-3-1

Season

28: 6-5-3

Metro

7: 1-1-1

Country

21: 5-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 4th in a Grade 5 H on April 15 over 450m at this track behind Analyzation beaten 5.5 lengths (25.55). Forward showing expected.

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
4th of 7	15/4/26	Ballarat	450m	7	0:25.55	63.4 km/h	5.7L	$10	0:25.15	0:24.96	GR 5 H	$2,930	$75	16	1. Analyzation 2. Moyarra Kongk 3. Aston Summit
6th of 7	30/3/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.91	62.0 km/h	7.3L	$10	0:29.42	0:29.42	GR 5 H	$3,340	-	7	1. Ready One 2. Flying Ducati 3. Bold Sight
4th of 7	23/3/26	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.52	62.3 km/h	8.0L	$4.40	0:21.97	0:21.81	GR 5	$2,930	$75	17	1. Paw Elodee 2. Ishikawa Lass 3. Hyland Azula
7th of 8	6/3/26	Geelong	460m	7	0:26.61	62.2 km/h	9.8L	$4.00	0:25.96	0:25.71	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	6	1. Idyllic James 2. Aston Hercules 3. Paw Mantra
1st of 7	28/2/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.87	61.2 km/h	0.3L	$2.00	0:30.87	0:29.57	GR 5 FIN	$9,060	$6,100	9	1. Miner Mick 2. Swift Gift 3. Nobby
1st of 8	19/2/26	Warrnambool	450m	7	0:25.44	63.7 km/h	1.5L	$4.00	0:25.44	0:25.05	GR 5 H	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Miner Mick 2. Springer's Boy 3. Slick Tommy

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