Wagga Race 4

Ladbrokes Bidgee Cup Heat 4 H

Prize Money: $3,555

HOW HIGH (3) was a last start winner (23.59) at Bendigo who is building a strong winning record. Got the money at his only try from this box. In sparkling form and expected to measure up again. DING'S SANDY (1) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (23.16) at this track behind Pay Time in a Grade 4/5. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Must be included in calculations. INDY MELMEN (2) missed the frame and was safely held latest finishing 7th at Sandown following on from a second place finish (29.53) there the start prior. Good beginner aided by a nice draw. Better than last start and can bounce back. MAXIMUM DAMAGE (4) was strongly fancied last time but finished sixth (30.38) at Wentworth Park, bringing a three-run winning streak to an end. Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to his name from five starts.

Distance: 525m
Class: Non Graded
Track: Good
Weather: Clear
Surface: All Weather

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Ding's Sandy (1) 3252173753
Trainer: Rebecca Edenborough (COWRA)
Prize Money: $35,375
Win / Place: 34% / 61%

3 yo BLU/FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: EMMY'S SHARK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 16-7-6

Track

6: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-0

Distance

6: 1-1-0

Season

3: 0-0-1

Metro

9: 1-2-1

Country

38: 15-5-5

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	7	3	0	0

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

Comments

Improved sharply when third behind Pay Time at this track last start over 400m (23.16). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.

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 7	18/8/26	Wagga	400m	3	0:23.16	62.2 km/h	8.5L	$3.10	0:22.56	0:22.56	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	7	1. Pay Time 2. Paw Lilibet 3. Ding's Sandy
5th of 8	11/8/26	Wagga	525m	4	0:30.79	61.4 km/h	5.5L	$3.90	0:30.40	0:30.40	NG	$3,560	-	9	1. Ascend Jacaranda 2. Scrutinise 3. Tango Anna
7th of 8	2/8/26	Temora	330m	6	0:19.16	62.0 km/h	7.0L	$3.90	0:18.67	0:18.67	NG	$2,660	-	7	1. Darcy Mac 2. Shifty Bulldozer 3. Pigeon's Desire
3rd of 6	26/7/26	Temora	330m	7	0:18.93	62.8 km/h	3.5L	$4.80	0:18.69	0:18.61	FFA	$2,660	$375	22	1. Prancing Pat 2. Pigeon's Desire 3. Ding's Sandy
7th of 7	4/7/26	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:30.70	61.0 km/h	11.3L	$6.00	0:29.91	0:29.31	GR 5	$9,000	-	8	1. Tarawi Brumby 2. Billy Ray's Girl 3. Screaming Violet
1st of 8	26/6/26	Wagga	525m	4	0:30.22	62.5 km/h	3.0L	$1.90	0:30.22	0:30.22	GR 4/5	$3,320	$2,100	7	1. Ding's Sandy 2. Cawbourne Lady 3. Let's Go Legend

Indy Melmen (2) 4221511127
Trainer: Korie-Lee Heinrich (ANAKIE)
Prize Money: $138,020
Win / Place: 39% / 65%

1 yo Black D

Sire: MY BRO FABIO (AUS)

Dam: INDY MATILDA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 9-6-0

Distance

9: 4-0-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

Metro

17: 7-4-0

Country

6: 2-2-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last start when seventh but had been in strong form prior to that, winning three on end before placing two back. Capable and may well bounce back 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
7th of 8	13/8/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.08	61.6 km/h	9.0L	$34	0:29.46	0:29.33	SE	$17,400	-	7	1. Storm Hustler 2. Wrongly Accused 3. On The Prowl
2nd of 7	6/8/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:29.53	62.8 km/h	0.3L	$2.60	0:29.53	0:29.20	SPEC H	$9,060	$1,870	7	1. Cleo's Star 2. Indy Melmen 3. Canya Mayhem
1st of 8	30/7/26	Sandown	515m	5	0:29.34	63.2 km/h	1.5L	$3.60	0:29.34	0:29.10	GR 5	$8,790	$5,900	5	1. Indy Melmen 2. Dewana Sizzle 3. Moonlight Miller
1st of 8	25/7/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:29.71	63.6 km/h	1.4L	$34	0:29.71	0:29.71	S/E Group 1	$150,000	$100,000	7	1. Indy Melmen 2. Storm Hustler 3. Wrongly Accused
1st of 8	18/7/26	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.11	62.8 km/h	0.1L	$23	0:30.11	0:29.74	SPEC H	$9,060	$6,100	7	1. Indy Melmen 2. Paw Damon 3. Boom Bam Ranger
5th of 8	11/7/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.51	61.9 km/h	4.3L	$21	0:30.21	0:30.00	GR 5 FIN	$18,150	-	10	1. Above Them All 2. Mepunga Spirit 3. Mepunga Envy

How High (3) 1212231111
Trainer: Anthony Azzopardi (BACCHUS MARSH)
Prize Money: $31,750
Win / Place: 55% / 94%

Picket Fence

2 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: SANDY'S HOPE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 10-5-2

Season

1: 1-0-0

Country

18: 10-5-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	9	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has been in a purple patch of form, putting four wins together. Had plenty of support last start when he won comfortably by 4 lengths at Bendigo (23.59) beating Jetstream Icon in a Free For All on August 7. Flying lately and can score again.

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 7	7/8/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:23.59	64.9 km/h	3.8L	$1.60	0:23.59	0:23.59	FFA	$3,360	$2,250	16	1. How High 2. Jetstream Icon 3. Sweet Love
1st of 8	22/7/26	Ballarat	450m	6	0:25.27	64.1 km/h	0.0L	$2.20	0:25.27	0:25.05	GR 4/5	$3,360	$2,250	9	1. How High 2. Paw Ortiz 3. Repeat The Same
1st of 5	13/7/26	Shepparton	450m	1	0:25.34	63.9 km/h	3.6L	$1.10	0:25.34	0:25.34	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	10	1. How High 2. Ripped Paige 3. Hartland Willow
1st of 8	3/7/26	Bendigo	425m	3	0:23.61	64.8 km/h	6.3L	$1.40	0:23.61	0:23.61	GR 4/5	$3,360	$2,250	9	1. How High 2. Blackpool Finn 3. Air Speed
3rd of 8	24/6/26	Ballarat	450m	4	0:25.28	64.1 km/h	3.4L	$1.90	0:25.04	0:24.85	GR 5	$2,930	$300	5	1. Key Philosophy 2. Paw Estrella 3. How High
2nd of 7	19/6/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:23.49	65.1 km/h	0.8L	$2.20	0:23.45	0:23.45	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	42	1. Kraken Whisky 2. How High 3. Star Fury
42 Day Freshen-Up

Maximum Damage (4) 3233121116
Trainer: Clint Colaiacovo (GLENFIELD PARK)
Prize Money: $25,675
Win / Place: 26% / 70%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: VAL ALI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 9-8-7

Track

20: 7-4-5

Trk/Dst

9: 4-1-2

Distance

11: 5-2-2

Season

1: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 1-0-0

Country

32: 8-8-7

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	6	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Wentworth Park (30.38) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4.5 lengths sixth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Among the chances on best.

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	8/8/26	Wentworth Park	520m	2	0:30.38	61.6 km/h	4.3L	$2.00	0:30.08	0:29.47	GR 5	$9,000	-	11	1. Bombay 2. Zipping Snead 3. Prince Tommy
1st of 6	28/7/26	Wagga	525m	8	0:29.94	63.1 km/h	7.8L	$2.10	0:29.94	0:29.94	GR 4/5	$3,420	$2,125	5	1. Maximum Damage 2. Cawbourne Lady 3. Cawbourne Dollar
1st of 8	23/7/26	Wentworth Park	520m	2	0:29.81	62.8 km/h	3.0L	$1.70	0:29.81	0:29.31	GR 5	$5,940	$4,000	9	1. Maximum Damage 2. Cawbourne Dollar 3. Aunty Meeka
1st of 7	14/7/26	Wagga	525m	6	0:29.99	63.0 km/h	6.3L	$3.30	0:29.99	0:29.99	GR 5	$3,240	$2,025	4	1. Maximum Damage 2. Aunty Meeka 3. Scrutinise
2nd of 8	10/7/26	Geelong	460m	5	0:25.97	63.8 km/h	3.0L	$14	0:25.78	0:25.59	GR 5	$2,930	$600	12	1. Lush Hour 2. Maximum Damage 3. Voltage Strike
1st of 6	28/6/26	Broken Hill	525m	3	0:30.64	61.7 km/h	6.0L	$1.10	0:30.64	0:30.64	GR 4	$3,930	$2,500	9	1. Maximum Damage 2. Ritza Benji 3. Pretty Esmay

Paw Stella (6) 1237127243
Trainer: Correy Grenfell (ANAKIE)
Prize Money: $49,290
Win / Place: 22% / 57%

2 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: ZELZER ALLEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 8-6-6

Distance

10: 3-3-1

Season

2: 0-0-1

Metro

26: 6-4-5

Country

9: 2-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	6	0	0

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

Comments

Finished third last start (34.31) over 595m at Sandown. 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 7	13/8/26	Sandown	595m	2	0:34.31	62.4 km/h	2.0L	$7.00	0:34.18	0:34.18	GR 4/5	$10,380	$1,075	7	1. Tripped Out 2. Zipping Columbus 3. Paw Stella
4th of 6	6/8/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.92	62.0 km/h	10.3L	$41	0:29.22	0:29.20	SPEC H	$9,060	$150	7	1. Wrongly Accused 2. Off The Chart 3. Paw Zuri
2nd of 7	30/7/26	Sandown	595m	1	0:34.33	62.4 km/h	1.2L	$2.40	0:34.25	0:34.25	GR 5	$10,100	$2,095	7	1. Zipping Columbus 2. Paw Stella 3. Meaningful
7th of 8	23/7/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.91	62.0 km/h	4.5L	$9.00	0:29.59	0:29.16	MX 2/3	$9,060	-	5	1. Galento 2. Giacomo 3. Lindenow Buster
2nd of 8	18/7/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.31	62.4 km/h	0.8L	$3.50	0:30.26	0:29.74	SPEC H	$9,060	$1,870	9	1. Repellent 2. Paw Stella 3. Bold Sight
1st of 7	9/7/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:29.49	62.9 km/h	1.0L	$7.00	0:29.49	0:29.49	FFA	$9,060	$6,100	7	1. Paw Stella 2. Paw Oswald 3. Elijah Rose

Melvin Bale (7) 2142246118
Trainer: Correy Grenfell (ANAKIE)
Prize Money: $40,385
Win / Place: 19% / 47%

2 yo Black D

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: KNICKS BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 7-4-6

Distance

7: 1-1-2

Metro

24: 6-4-3

Country

12: 1-0-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at The Meadows to win by 2.25 lengths in 35.36, beating Urana Orbit. Last start finished last over 525m at The Meadows beaten 22 lengths (31.90) behind Bernardo's Queen in a Special conditions H on July 18. Can't make much of a case 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
8th of 8	18/7/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:31.90	59.2 km/h	22.9L	$67	0:30.30	0:29.74	SPEC H	$9,060	-	7	1. Bernardo's Queen 2. Radar O'reilly 3. Nangar Charm
1st of 6	11/7/26	The Meadows	600m	1	0:35.36	61.1 km/h	2.2L	$7.00	0:35.36	0:34.72	GR 5	$10,100	$6,800	9	1. Melvin Bale 2. Urana Orbit 3. Weblec Memphis
1st of 7	2/7/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:29.60	62.6 km/h	2.5L	$4.50	0:29.60	0:29.29	GR 5	$8,790	$5,900	6	1. Melvin Bale 2. Petit Cherie 3. Paw Farok
6th of 8	26/6/26	Horsham	485m	1	0:27.52	63.4 km/h	7.9L	$18	0:26.97	0:26.70	SPEC	$10,080	-	7	1. Distinction 2. Prison Break 3. Baby Beets
4th of 6	19/6/26	Horsham	485m	7	0:27.57	63.3 km/h	9.0L	$41	0:26.94	0:26.76	SPEC H	$7,330	$75	4	1. Dramatical 2. Paw Winder 3. Zipping Fiyero
2nd of 5	15/6/26	Sandown	595m	8	0:34.77	61.6 km/h	4.5L	$4.80	0:34.47	0:34.41	GR 4/5	$4,480	$920	4	1. Barooga Jim 2. Melvin Bale 3. Engelke Road

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