Traralgon Race 12

Boxa's Trivia Nights Veterans

Prize Money: $2,925

BURN ALONG (2) has good early dash but last time was shuffled out the back and missed the frame, finishing fifth (24.45) in a Grade 4/5 at this track. Has a good record here including four wins. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. BETTER BANJO (5) was a strong winner (19.92) from box 8 last time, scoring by 2 lengths at this track. Has the squeeze box to overcome and will need the breaks early. Winner at his latest appearance in the quickest time on the card. Has hit winning form and can go on with it. DR. NATASHA (1) jumped from out wide and was game in defeat last start when a one length second (20.38) behind Jack Hook at this track. Well-placed to take this out. DR. HAROLD (7) is not to be discarded.

Distance: 350m
Class: S/E Veteran
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

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Dr. Natasha (1) 6177784422
Trainer: Kimberley McMahon (WELLINGTON (S))
Prize Money: $14,765
Win / Place: 8.43% / 32%

5 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: BEATRICE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 7-13-7

Track

8: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

6: 0-1-0

Distance

6: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-1-0

Country

83: 7-13-7

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	6	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	16	14	8	11	3	7	12	12
1st	0	0	1	2	2	1	0	1
2nd	0	3	1	4	1	0	1	3
3rd	2	0	1	0	0	1	2	1

Comments

Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on August 3 over 350m at this track behind Jack Hook beaten one length (20.38). Looks a strong winning hope.

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	3/8/26	Traralgon	350m	8	0:20.38	61.8 km/h	1.0L	$35	0:20.31	0:20.14	GR 5	$1,530	$320	4	1. Jack Hook 2. Dr. Natasha 3. Cream
2nd of 7	30/7/26	Warragul	400m	4	0:23.48	61.3 km/h	1.3L	$15	0:23.40	0:22.95	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Dr. Gianna 2. Dr. Natasha 3. Whizbang Josie
4th of 7	23/7/26	Warragul	400m	3	0:23.79	60.5 km/h	7.5L	$17	0:23.27	0:22.95	GR 5	$1,530	$50	7	1. Eagles Fly Alone 2. Our Mate Bear 3. Miss Black
4th of 8	16/7/26	Warragul	400m	8	0:23.74	60.7 km/h	5.7L	$18	0:23.34	0:22.98	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$50	17	1. Miss Black 2. Eagles Fly Alone 3. Whizbang Josie
8th of 8	29/6/26	Traralgon	350m	6	0:21.07	59.8 km/h	9.3L	$20	0:20.43	0:20.28	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Hot Rocker 2. Dr. Vienna 3. Paw Kiplin
7th of 7	25/6/26	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.84	60.4 km/h	11.4L	$23	0:23.04	0:22.81	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	-	8	1. Joan's Gem 2. Tilly Girl 3. Bub Who

Burn Along (2) 1454811275
Trainer: Paul Jones (YARRA RANGES (S))
Prize Money: $93,785
Win / Place: 26% / 53%

4 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: VAN EVIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

103: 27-15-13

Track

11: 4-2-0

Trk/Dst

3: 2-0-0

Distance

24: 8-2-4

Metro

16: 3-2-3

Country

87: 24-13-10

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	11	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	11	14	16	1	14	18	15
1st	2	4	4	7	0	1	5	4
2nd	1	0	3	1	0	1	3	6
3rd	4	1	1	1	1	3	2	0

Comments

Last couple of starts have been ordinary but he goes well over this track and distance with three wins from five starts. Has the ability to take this out.

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	31/7/26	Traralgon	425m	4	0:24.45	62.6 km/h	4.9L	$4.80	0:24.10	0:23.89	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	5	1. Idron Bale 2. Saxon Kelton 3. Cross Locks
7th of 8	26/7/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.57	64.4 km/h	6.3L	$19	0:19.15	0:19.04	GR 5 FIN	$3,360	-	7	1. Devington 2. Reality Secret 3. Lilly Zoom
2nd of 8	19/7/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.51	64.6 km/h	0.3L	$2.80	0:19.51	0:19.20	GR 5 H	$2,930	$600	9	1. Fiddles 2. Burn Along 3. Weblec Joel
1st of 8	10/7/26	Traralgon	350m	7	0:20.00	63.0 km/h	1.0L	$5.00	0:20.00	0:19.86	SPEC VET	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Burn Along 2. Dr. Erica 3. Dr. Benedict
1st of 8	3/7/26	Traralgon	350m	1	0:20.59	61.2 km/h	2.8L	$6.50	0:20.59	0:20.39	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	56	1. Burn Along 2. Rose Opal 3. Paw Amaran
56 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	8/5/26	Traralgon	350m	7	0:21.21	59.4 km/h	17.8L	$8.50	0:19.99	0:19.81	GR 5 H	$2,930	-	7	1. Ridiculous 2. Dr. Will 3. Paw Drogo

Super Tone (3) 1616654716
Trainer: Pasquale Derubeis (BASS COAST (S))
Prize Money: $51,325
Win / Place: 21% / 39%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

5 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA MIDGET (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

109: 23-12-8

Track

4: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 2-0-0

Distance

11: 4-1-1

Metro

31: 3-6-2

Country

78: 20-6-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	12	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	16	10	15	8	15	14	20
1st	0	3	1	4	0	4	3	8
2nd	1	1	0	2	1	2	3	2
3rd	0	2	0	2	1	1	0	2

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 350m in 20.06. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 350m at this track at Mix 3/4 level. Solid claims this line-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
6th of 6	24/7/26	Traralgon	350m	4	0:20.62	61.1 km/h	8.5L	$12	0:20.02	0:19.92	MX 3/4	$3,360	-	7	1. Galloping Happy 2. Trick 3. Tick Returns
1st of 8	17/7/26	Traralgon	350m	4	0:20.06	62.8 km/h	1.5L	$7.00	0:20.06	0:19.90	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	11	1. Super Tone 2. Fancy Faye 3. Paw Vancouver
7th of 8	6/7/26	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.61	62.1 km/h	10.7L	$41	0:21.86	0:21.86	SPEC	$3,360	-	24	1. Hatari 2. Diamantina Pear 3. Mighty Miss
4th of 6	12/6/26	Traralgon	350m	7	0:20.52	61.4 km/h	8.8L	$1.80	0:19.91	0:19.83	SPEC VET	$2,930	$75	9	1. Play Lab 2. Daintree Spirit 3. Valencia Jim
5th of 8	3/6/26	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.62	62.1 km/h	9.8L	$23	0:21.95	0:21.95	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	3	1. Mile A Minute 2. Quick Aussie 3. Gas Lantern
6th of 7	31/5/26	Sale	435m	2	0:25.00	62.6 km/h	8.5L	$10	0:24.42	0:24.34	FFA	$3,360	-	5	1. Akina Johnny 2. Paw Pasadena 3. Lakeview Liam

Hay Riley (4) 574145541x
Trainer: Corey Fulford (WELLINGTON (S))
Prize Money: $43,480
Win / Place: 8.49% / 54%

4 yo Black D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: FINE CHAMPAN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

106: 9-38-11

Track

16: 1-7-0

Trk/Dst

6: 1-4-0

Distance

6: 1-4-0

Metro

3: 0-2-0

Country

103: 9-36-11

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	8	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	13	10	12	11	18	12	9	21
1st	0	1	1	3	1	1	1	1
2nd	9	2	3	1	8	2	4	9
3rd	0	1	2	2	1	1	0	4

Comments

Recorded a half a length win (24.60) in a Grade 5 last time at Sale. Has three successes and three minors from 11 starts from box 4. 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
99th of 1	2/8/26	Sale	435m	8	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Hay Riley 2. 3.
99th of 1	5/7/26	Sale	435m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Hay Riley 2. 3.
1st of 8	5/4/26	Sale	435m	2	0:24.60	63.7 km/h	0.5L	$4.60	0:24.60	0:24.10	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Hay Riley 2. Pretty Follie 3. Shima Ballad
4th of 8	29/3/26	Sale	435m	6	0:24.76	63.2 km/h	2.5L	$8.30	0:24.59	0:24.10	GR 5	$2,930	$75	7	1. Oliver Kelton 2. Paw Callie 3. Dr. Paris
5th of 8	22/3/26	Sale	435m	1	0:24.87	63.0 km/h	6.0L	$4.80	0:24.46	0:23.99	GR 5	$2,930	-	14	1. Extremity 2. Sharni's Secret 3. Shaun Lee Rose
5th of 7	8/3/26	Sale	435m	3	0:24.90	62.9 km/h	8.3L	$34	0:24.35	0:24.34	FFA	$3,360	-	7	1. Champagne Cuddle 2. Banjo One String 3. Daddy Cool

Better Banjo (5) 612163x731
Trainer: Manuel Valcarcel-Fuentes (LATROBE (C))
Prize Money: $104,990
Win / Place: 34% / 74%

Track / Distance Specialist

4 yo White/Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: BRING YOUR BANJO (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

100: 34-25-15

Track

20: 8-5-3

Trk/Dst

10: 5-3-2

Distance

16: 8-4-3

Country

100: 34-25-15

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
24	10	0	0	0

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 350m in 19.92 last start, beating Saxon Kelton. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.

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 7	24/7/26	Traralgon	350m	8	0:19.92	63.3 km/h	2.0L	$2.50	0:19.92	0:19.92	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Better Banjo 2. Saxon Kelton 3. Top Kade
3rd of 6	17/7/26	Traralgon	350m	4	0:20.11	62.7 km/h	1.0L	$2.90	0:20.05	0:19.90	GR 4/5	$3,360	$345	12	1. Trick 2. My Name's Eden 3. Better Banjo
7th of 7	5/7/26	Healesville	300m	6	0:17.23	62.7 km/h	4.8L	$41	0:16.90	0:16.55	FFA	$3,360	-	65	1. Crackerjack Les 2. Knee Deep 3. Dewana Star
65 Day Spell
3rd of 8	1/5/26	Traralgon	350m	8	0:20.07	62.8 km/h	4.0L	$2.10	0:19.80	0:19.73	GR 4/5	$3,360	$345	9	1. Galloping Happy 2. Ubiquitous 3. Better Banjo
6th of 8	22/4/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.46	62.5 km/h	6.3L	$2.10	0:22.02	0:21.98	SPEC VET	$2,930	-	5	1. Aston Warrior 2. Frog March 3. Lightning Jewel
1st of 8	17/4/26	Warragul	400m	5	0:22.62	63.7 km/h	6.0L	$2.30	0:22.62	0:22.44	SPEC VET	$2,930	$1,950	8	1. Better Banjo 2. Winking Willie 3. Akina Lad

Dr. Erica (6) 6275522415
Trainer: Judith McMahon (WELLINGTON (S))
Prize Money: $38,290
Win / Place: 14% / 43%

4 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SWEET DEMI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

100: 14-14-15

Track

9: 2-2-0

Trk/Dst

5: 1-2-0

Distance

8: 1-2-1

Metro

6: 0-1-0

Country

94: 14-13-15

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	12	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	15	8	12	12	11	12	16
1st	2	2	0	0	1	2	1	6
2nd	2	2	0	0	0	4	2	4
3rd	1	2	2	3	4	0	1	2

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by a neck in 20.26, beating Paw Tiffy. Last start finished 5th on July 31 over 350m at this track behind Daddy Cool beaten 8 lengths (20.27) in a Grade 4/5. 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
5th of 8	31/7/26	Traralgon	350m	5	0:20.27	62.2 km/h	8.0L	$46	0:19.71	0:19.71	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Daddy Cool 2. Top Kade 3. Jumbuk Sachin
1st of 7	24/7/26	Traralgon	350m	1	0:20.26	62.2 km/h	0.3L	$2.50	0:20.26	0:19.92	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	5	1. Dr. Erica 2. Paw Tiffy 3. Bear Hand
4th of 7	19/7/26	Sale	435m	2	0:24.93	62.8 km/h	7.0L	$26	0:24.45	0:24.23	GR 4/5	$3,360	$75	5	1. Fast Car 2. Paw Jasta 3. Paw Cornelius
2nd of 5	14/7/26	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.07	62.4 km/h	1.7L	$8.00	0:22.95	0:22.86	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	4	1. Gas And Dust 2. Dr. Erica 3. Trick
2nd of 8	10/7/26	Traralgon	350m	8	0:20.05	62.8 km/h	1.0L	$6.50	0:20.00	0:19.86	SPEC VET	$2,930	$600	5	1. Burn Along 2. Dr. Erica 3. Dr. Benedict
5th of 8	5/7/26	Sale	435m	4	0:24.95	62.8 km/h	3.0L	$12	0:24.74	0:24.15	SPEC VET	$2,930	-	21	1. Minh Teddy 2. Dr. Dylan 3. Audacious Paddy

Dr. Harold (7) 56f5832354
Trainer: Kimberley McMahon (WELLINGTON (S))
Prize Money: $29,620
Win / Place: 12% / 36%

5 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: BEATRICE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

95: 12-8-15

Track

22: 3-0-7

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-2

Distance

8: 1-0-2

Country

95: 12-8-15

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	8	0	0	0

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

Comments

Goes well at this track and trip. At the last outing finished last over 400m at Warragul beaten 4.5 lengths (23.59) behind Mrs. Tiggywinkle in a Grade 5 on July 30. Didn't show up last start but give him another 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
4th of 8	30/7/26	Warragul	400m	5	0:23.59	61.0 km/h	4.4L	$3.50	0:23.27	0:22.95	GR 5	$1,530	$50	4	1. Mrs. Tiggywinkle 2. Miss Black 3. Miss Bella Babe
5th of 8	26/7/26	Sale	435m	8	0:24.88	62.9 km/h	7.8L	$71	0:24.34	0:24.07	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	6	1. Brindle Surprise 2. Cash The Lot 3. Extremity
3rd of 8	20/7/26	Traralgon	350m	8	0:20.45	61.6 km/h	4.3L	$6.00	0:20.16	0:00.00	GR 5	$1,530	$160	4	1. Woodside Wombat 2. Somerton Ann 3. Dr. Harold
2nd of 8	16/7/26	Warragul	400m	3	0:23.31	61.8 km/h	4.7L	$8.00	0:22.98	0:22.98	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$320	10	1. Tilly Girl 2. Dr. Harold 3. Celtic Bouy
3rd of 8	6/7/26	Traralgon	425m	1	0:24.69	62.0 km/h	5.8L	$3.60	0:24.29	0:24.20	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Olympia Onyx 2. Got Immunity 3. Dr. Harold
8th of 8	29/6/26	Traralgon	425m	3	0:24.94	61.3 km/h	10.5L	$31	0:24.21	0:24.21	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Eagle Bread 2. Boo Boo Giblet 3. Extremity

Banjo One String (8) 7438526x54
Trainer: Manuel Valcarcel-Fuentes (LATROBE (C))
Prize Money: $55,045
Win / Place: 20% / 55%

4 yo White/BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: BRING YOUR BANJO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

84: 17-20-10

Track

15: 4-5-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

6: 1-1-0

Metro

6: 1-2-0

Country

78: 16-18-10

1st Up

5: 1-0-2

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	9	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	12	12	8	6	9	19	9
1st	2	1	0	2	2	2	6	2
2nd	2	4	5	2	0	0	5	2
3rd	1	2	3	1	1	0	1	1

Comments

Missed the frame latest (20.40) when fourth over 350m at this track in a Rank Limit - Grade 5. Has two successes and three minors from nine starts from box 8. Looks one of the chances.

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	27/7/26	Traralgon	350m	5	0:20.40	61.8 km/h	4.5L	$8.50	0:20.09	0:20.09	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$50	9	1. Fancy Faye 2. Zipping Nuttall 3. Petite Beast
5th of 8	18/7/26	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.59	62.2 km/h	3.9L	$2.50	0:22.31	0:22.31	GR 5	$1,530	-	125	1. Gas Lantern 2. Vinny Dewalt 3. Whipstick Jordan
125 Day Spell
6th of 7	15/3/26	Sale	435m	1	0:25.13	62.3 km/h	13.3L	$13	0:24.25	0:24.25	MX 3/4	$3,360	-	7	1. Lakeview Liam 2. Dr. Leviate 3. Dr. Bobby
2nd of 7	8/3/26	Sale	435m	2	0:24.84	63.0 km/h	7.5L	$23	0:24.35	0:24.34	FFA	$3,360	$690	9	1. Champagne Cuddle 2. Banjo One String 3. Daddy Cool
5th of 8	27/2/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.38	62.8 km/h	4.3L	$5.00	0:24.08	0:23.79	GR 5	$2,930	-	5	1. Ivory Mihara 2. Tickets 3. Angry Chief
8th of 8	22/2/26	Healesville	300m	6	0:17.10	63.2 km/h	10.3L	$46	0:16.41	0:16.41	FFA	$3,360	-	23	1. Michigan 2. Evil Eye 3. Lady Gunai

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