Ballarat Race 12

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Prize Money: $2,925

ASTON MORENO (7) goes very well this trip starting 17 times for six wins and four minors. Missed the frame latest (26.09) when seventh over 450m at Shepparton in a Grade 5. Looks suited and should go close. LARA MOON (1) shapes well after a strong run last time, finishing second in a Grade 5 at this track in 22.23. Expecting another bold showing. WHERE'S PADDY (6) is a consistent type who is lining up for his first start here. Had the inside and was too good last time scoring by 2 lengths at Mt Gambier over 305m (17.72). Looks a key chance if runs up to latest figure. ABRACADABRA (4) can finish much closer after missing a cheque at this track last start.

Distance: 390m
Class: Grade 5
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

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Lara Moon (1) 3287454222
Trainer: Paul Mathieson (MOORABOOL (S))
Prize Money: $11,990
Win / Place: 16% / 60%

3 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: LARA TARA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 5-5-8

Track

10: 2-2-1

Trk/Dst

10: 2-2-1

Distance

19: 3-2-7

Season

1: 0-1-0

Country

30: 5-5-8

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Hit the frame latest (22.23) when second at this track in a Grade 5. Has never missed the frame from five starts from the draw, including a win. Expected to be in the finish.

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 8	8/8/26	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.23	63.2 km/h	1.7L	$4.40	0:22.11	0:22.09	GR 5	$1,530	$320	8	1. Prince Laroi 2. Lara Moon 3. Harlow's Boy
2nd of 8	31/7/26	Healesville	300m	7	0:17.09	63.2 km/h	2.5L	$4.40	0:16.91	0:16.72	GR 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Mr. Chives 2. Lara Moon 3. Wild Sal
2nd of 8	25/7/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.54	62.3 km/h	3.4L	$2.50	0:22.31	0:22.24	GR 5	$1,530	$320	9	1. Rupee Action 2. Lara Moon 3. Harlow's Boy
4th of 8	16/7/26	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:22.50	62.4 km/h	3.6L	$9.00	0:22.25	0:21.83	GR 5	$2,930	$75	20	1. Dimora Big Boy 2. Fireworks 3. Aston Currency
5th of 8	26/6/26	Horsham	410m	2	0:23.83	61.9 km/h	5.7L	$16	0:23.42	0:23.07	GR 5 FIN	$6,030	-	7	1. Shallow Sally 2. Sorry I'm Late 3. Rebel Thinker
4th of 7	19/6/26	Horsham	410m	7	0:24.01	61.5 km/h	7.8L	$21	0:23.47	0:23.21	GR 5 H	$2,930	$75	8	1. Nosey Parker 2. Shallow Sally 3. Paw Lynette

Harlow's Boy (2) 5124876323
Trainer: Sophie Fitzgerald (MOORABOOL (S))
Prize Money: $12,770
Win / Place: 14% / 44%

4 yo BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ZULU EYES (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 7-10-5

Track

30: 3-6-4

Trk/Dst

29: 3-6-4

Distance

31: 4-6-4

Season

2: 0-1-1

Country

50: 7-10-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has been in the money at last three starts, the latest at big odds when third (22.30) at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Will need plenty of 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	8/8/26	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.30	63.0 km/h	2.8L	$10	0:22.11	0:22.09	GR 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Prince Laroi 2. Lara Moon 3. Harlow's Boy
2nd of 8	1/8/26	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.56	62.2 km/h	3.0L	$5.50	0:22.36	0:22.36	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Rivia Umiko 2. Harlow's Boy 3. Cards Night
3rd of 8	25/7/26	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.63	62.0 km/h	4.6L	$7.00	0:22.31	0:22.24	GR 5	$1,530	$160	17	1. Rupee Action 2. Lara Moon 3. Harlow's Boy
6th of 8	8/7/26	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.84	61.5 km/h	6.8L	$31	0:22.36	0:22.15	GR 5	$2,930	-	12	1. Highway Hooligan 2. Revitalise 3. Lakeview Mitch
7th of 8	26/6/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.69	62.0 km/h	8.4L	$41	0:24.11	0:23.82	GR 5	$2,930	-	32	1. Breakn' A Sweat 2. Paw Prydi 3. Hard Style Robbo
32 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	25/5/26	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.69	61.9 km/h	4.3L	$17	0:22.40	0:21.91	GR 5	$2,930	-	24	1. Kraken Bluey 2. Paw Bastow 3. Don't Tell Shell

Shima Lite (3) 3447315224
Trainer: Reginald Marriner (WHITTLESEA (C))
Prize Money: $29,515
Win / Place: 15% / 46%

4 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: LILLY FOX (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

78: 12-14-10

Track

19: 4-5-2

Trk/Dst

6: 2-1-2

Distance

12: 4-1-2

Season

3: 0-2-0

Metro

6: 0-0-1

Country

72: 12-14-9

1st Up

4: 0-2-0

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

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

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

Comments

Could only manage fourth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest when second (22.60) over 390m at this track. Aided by a low draw but appears tested on latest effort.

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	16/8/26	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.75	63.8 km/h	5.3L	$3.30	0:19.40	0:18.86	SPEC VET	$2,930	$75	4	1. Daintree Dazzler 2. Paw Waldo 3. Sailplane
2nd of 7	12/8/26	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.60	62.1 km/h	1.8L	$3.20	0:22.47	0:21.95	GR 5	$2,930	$600	5	1. Cheeky Alessia 2. Shima Lite 3. Paw London
2nd of 8	7/8/26	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.71	63.9 km/h	0.0L	$6.50	0:19.71	0:19.39	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Nuclear Code 2. Shima Lite 3. Angry Ellie
5th of 8	31/7/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.75	63.8 km/h	2.8L	$4.50	0:19.56	0:19.52	GR 5	$1,530	-	9	1. Flying Nardo 2. Suave 3. Zipping Darla
1st of 7	22/7/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.63	64.2 km/h	0.3L	$4.20	0:19.63	0:19.49	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$1,000	8	1. Shima Lite 2. Mrs. Tiggywinkle 3. Bounding Chief
3rd of 7	14/7/26	Geelong	400m	1	0:23.25	61.9 km/h	3.0L	$5.50	0:23.05	0:22.56	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	5	1. Aston Chant 2. Nikita Bale 3. Shima Lite

Abracadabra (4) 4361442267
Trainer: Debbie Bewley (MOORABOOL (S))
Prize Money: $12,025
Win / Place: 16% / 40%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (AUS)

Dam: IMMINENT REALITY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 8-8-4

Track

22: 8-5-0

Trk/Dst

22: 8-5-0

Distance

34: 8-5-2

Season

2: 0-0-0

Country

50: 8-8-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Goes well at this track and trip. Most recent effort finished 7th over 390m at this track beaten 11 lengths (22.91) behind Prince Laroi in a Grade 5 on August 8. Racing well and has to be included.

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
7th of 8	8/8/26	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.91	61.3 km/h	11.5L	$8.00	0:22.11	0:22.09	GR 5	$1,530	-	5	1. Prince Laroi 2. Lara Moon 3. Harlow's Boy
6th of 8	3/8/26	Traralgon	350m	5	0:20.63	61.1 km/h	3.9L	$8.50	0:20.36	0:20.14	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Zipping Nuttall 2. Why Not Ava 3. Urban Bites
2nd of 7	27/7/26	Traralgon	350m	8	0:20.50	61.5 km/h	1.8L	$4.00	0:20.38	0:20.09	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Angry Ellie 2. Abracadabra 3. It's Friday
2nd of 8	20/7/26	Traralgon	350m	6	0:20.21	62.3 km/h	2.5L	$6.00	0:20.05	0:00.00	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Lovely Lainey 2. Abracadabra 3. Paw Enna
4th of 8	13/7/26	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.82	61.5 km/h	5.6L	$5.50	0:22.43	0:22.21	GR 5	$2,930	$75	7	1. Spanish Armada 2. Just Quickly 3. Dim Sim Ollie
4th of 4	6/7/26	Ballarat	390m	2	00:22.31	NaN km/h	0.0L	$4.60	00:22.31	0:00.00	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$50	9	1. Sand Dunes 2. Heart 3. Coco Tommy

Where's Paddy (6) 4176421481
Trainer: Gary Hunt (CUDGEE)
Prize Money: $7,695
Win / Place: 33% / 50%

1 yo Black D

Sire: PAUA OF BUDDY (AUS)

Dam: MAYFAIR'S DREAM (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 4-2-0

Distance

4: 3-0-0

Season

3: 1-0-0

Country

12: 4-2-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start by 2 lengths at Mt Gambier (17.72) beating Saint Kylie in a Grade 6 on August 16. This appears within his reach.

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 6	16/8/26	Mount Gambier	305m	7	0:17.72	62.0 km/h	2.0L	$1.70	0:17.72	0:17.34	GR 6	$1,520	$1,065	5	1. Where's Paddy 2. Saint Kylie 3. Rough Girl Ruby
8th of 8	11/8/26	Horsham	410m	6	0:24.45	60.4 km/h	16.0L	$23	0:23.33	0:23.16	R/A FIN	$3,360	-	7	1. Mystic Contessa 2. Hooked And Happy 3. Dimora Big Boy
4th of 7	4/8/26	Horsham	410m	1	0:23.81	62.0 km/h	1.5L	$7.00	0:23.71	0:23.30	RST WIN H	$2,930	$75	5	1. Torpedo Giblet 2. Dimora Big Boy 3. Paw Xiomara
1st of 8	30/7/26	Warrnambool	390m	3	0:22.67	61.9 km/h	0.5L	$6.50	0:22.67	0:22.25	MX 6/7	$2,930	$1,950	4	1. Where's Paddy 2. Inga Noah 3. Mystic Lulu
2nd of 6	26/7/26	Mount Gambier	305m	5	0:17.62	62.3 km/h	0.5L	$2.60	0:17.59	0:17.22	GR 6	$1,520	$300	35	1. Lektra Hank 2. Where's Paddy 3. Naturally Girl
35 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	21/6/26	Mount Gambier	305m	4	0:17.89	61.4 km/h	4.8L	$3.20	0:17.55	0:17.31	GR 6	$1,520	-	3	1. Held For Ransom 2. Shanny Rose 3. Shirl The Whirl

Aston Moreno (7) 1832585717
Trainer: Craig Treherne (GREATER GEELONG (C))
Prize Money: $13,815
Win / Place: 25% / 51%

2 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: ASTON LOPEZ (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 7-2-5

Track

2: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

2: 1-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-1

Country

26: 7-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Geelong over 400m. Last start finished last in a Grade 5 on August 10 over 450m at Shepparton behind Zipping Smee beaten 4.5 lengths (26.09). Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.

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
7th of 7	10/8/26	Shepparton	450m	5	0:26.09	62.1 km/h	4.7L	$3.30	0:25.76	0:25.35	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Zipping Smee 2. Paw Jasta 3. My Dear Friend
1st of 6	4/8/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.55	63.9 km/h	3.3L	$1.60	0:22.55	0:22.40	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$1,000	11	1. Aston Moreno 2. Rothwell Bonnie 3. Big Mako
7th of 7	24/7/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:23.47	61.4 km/h	9.0L	$13	0:22.85	0:22.44	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	14	1. Cumulate 2. Paw Olympus 3. Blackpool Finn
5th of 8	10/7/26	Geelong	400m	4	0:22.83	63.1 km/h	5.8L	$5.00	0:22.45	0:22.44	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	36	1. Prancing Pat 2. Just Believe 3. Navy Davies
36 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	4/6/26	Warragul	460m	8	0:26.32	62.9 km/h	7.5L	$14	0:25.80	0:25.73	SPEC H	$3,360	-	15	1. Dewana Lynette 2. Lakeview Cindy 3. Pepper Pie
5th of 6	20/5/26	Geelong	520m	4	0:30.57	61.2 km/h	7.8L	$19	0:30.04	0:29.89	GR 5 H	$3,340	-	6	1. Sir Silvertree 2. Contradiction 3. Paw Lester

Trentino (8) 3583374564
Trainer: Shaun Baulch (MOYNE (S))
Prize Money: $18,895
Win / Place: 14% / 34%

3 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: BIODIESEL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 8-1-10

Distance

11: 0-0-2

Season

3: 0-0-0

Metro

15: 2-0-2

Country

40: 6-1-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	2	4	0	0

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 390m at Warrnambool. Can't recommend him in this.

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 7	17/8/26	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:22.85	61.4 km/h	5.0L	$35	0:22.50	0:22.13	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$50	7	1. Energiser Dash 2. Paw Maddox 3. Ethanol Vision
6th of 7	10/8/26	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:22.97	61.1 km/h	7.8L	$51	0:22.43	0:22.35	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Paw Olson 2. Hartland Bonnie 3. Mick Swagger
5th of 8	3/8/26	Warrnambool	390m	8	0:23.36	60.1 km/h	4.5L	$31	0:23.04	0:22.53	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	-	21	1. Panama Jan 2. Diva's Rose 3. Chief Hamish
4th of 7	13/7/26	Warrnambool	390m	6	0:23.20	60.5 km/h	7.3L	$17	0:22.71	0:22.09	GR 5	$1,530	$50	7	1. Ollie Deeds 2. Inga Amy 3. Paw Larry
7th of 7	6/7/26	Warrnambool	450m	5	0:26.33	61.5 km/h	9.7L	$51	0:25.65	0:25.46	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Notorious Milo 2. Starbright Hud 3. Winslow Wish
3rd of 4	2/7/26	Mount Gambier	400m	8	0:23.85	60.4 km/h	3.0L	$1.50	0:23.63	0:23.15	Other	$1,070	$160	3	1. Magic Poppy 2. Classy Willow 3. Trentino

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