Redcliffe Race 2

Pelican Waters Resort Trotters Discretionary Hcp

Prize Money: $9,120

DARCYS FIREBALL (5) continued his impressive run of recent efforts last time out when runner-up at Albion Park, beaten 2.3 metres. Won at that same venue the last time he attempted a standing start two back. Big chance despite the handicap. INSTANT DELIGHT NZ (4) ran fifth from a wide barrier last start at Albion Park after a placing from the back row. Proven at this circuit and distance and is suited returning to a standing start. KODA DA MODA (6) didn't do a bad job when runner-up to DARCYS FIREBALL from a 20m handicap at Albion Park two back. NELLIE JOY (7) has been thereabouts and won the only time she attempted this circuit and distance.

Distance: 2280m
Class: NR up to 75
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Natty Pagger Nz (FT) 6644817643
Trainer: Trent Moffat (Purga)
Driver: Mathew Neilson
Prize Money: $190,826
Win / Place: 7.79% / 30%

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: NOT LIKELY (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

231: 18-31-21

Distance

15: 0-4-3

Trk/Dst

11: 0-3-1

Track

18: 0-3-1

Season

5: 1-0-1

1st Up

6: 0-2-2

2nd Up

6: 1-1-1

3rd Up

6: 0-2-0

Metro

184: 11-20-18

Non-Metro

47: 7-11-3

Mobile

44: 3-4-3

Standing

187: 15-27-18

All-Weather

230: 18-30-21

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

1: 0-1-0

Best Mile

2:00.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

102: 9-13-9

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Cascata at Albion Park over 2138m on August 25 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing third behind Getoverrover at Albion Park over 2138m on September 1 at $11. Forward performance expected.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	1/9/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	40m	Mathew Neilson	2:44.00	2:00.6	1.2m	$11	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$783	1. Getoverrover 2. Crookwell Eyes 3. Natty Pagger NZ
4th of 7	25/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Mathew Neilson	2:37.20	1:58.3	25.9m	$41	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$522	1. Cascata 2. Daimyo 3. Desiring Diamonds
6th of 11	18/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Mathew Neilson	2:42.10	2:01.4	29.1m	$71	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$60	1. Raffie Jay NZ 2. Tarentaise 3. Second To Nun
7th of 12	11/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Mathew Neilson	2:38.50	1:59.3	25.8m	$71	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$60	1. Raffie Jay NZ 2. Second To Nun 3. Aladdin Sane NZ
1st of 8	4/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Mathew Neilson	2:41.30	2:00.3	1.7m	$8.50	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$5,481	1. Natty Pagger NZ 2. Crookwell Eyes 3. Ignite
8th of 11	28/7/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Mathew Neilson	2:38.40	1:59.2	22.4m	$71	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$60	1. Aldebaran Sue 2. Tarentaise 3. Ignite

The Reaper (FT) 719898x7x7
Trainer: T D Hancock (Wamuran)
Driver: Mitch Cox (C)
Prize Money: $164,613
Win / Place: 8.41% / 30%

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: LUCKY CHUCKY (USA)

Dam: MISSCSHELLS (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

226: 19-21-30

Distance

16: 3-2-5

Trk/Dst

13: 3-1-3

Track

21: 4-2-4

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

10: 0-0-0

2nd Up

8: 0-0-1

3rd Up

7: 1-0-1

Metro

202: 14-18-26

Non-Metro

24: 5-3-4

Mobile

24: 1-2-5

Standing

202: 18-19-25

All-Weather

226: 19-21-30

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:01.04

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (20m) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 30 m by Getoverrover (2:44.00) on September 1 at $51. Not going well enough. Unlikely to threaten against this field.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	1/9/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Mitchell Cox	2:44.00	2:00.6	30.5m	$51	107	NR up to 55	$9,120	$60	1. Getoverrover 2. Crookwell Eyes 3. Natty Pagger NZ
107 Day Spell
5th of 6	26/8/26	Redcliffe	1780m			-	Mitchell Cox	2:12.80	-	78.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Rocky Outlook 2. Colt Kelly 3. Letsgotothehop NZ
7th of 7	17/5/26	Redcliffe	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jordan Topping	2:13.00	2:00.3	28.8m	$31	180	No NR	$4,000	$60	1. Outer Change 2. Magic Nitro 3. Signor Jujon
180 Day Spell
6th of 6	22/4/26	Redcliffe	1780m			-	Angus Garrard	2:14.10	-	76.1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Kuzma 2. Good Looking Jujon 3. Ebony Belle
8th of 12	18/11/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Leonard Cain	2:42.10	2:00.9	40.5m	$71	12	NR up to 55	$9,120	$60	1. More Surprises 2. Whirlwind Wilbur 3. Aladdin Sane NZ
9th of 12	6/11/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Mitchell Cox	2:39.50	1:59.0	64.9m	$126	6	NR up to 45	$8,000	$60	1. Northern Heights 2. Flash Kyvalley 3. Voltain

Gaz Man Nz (FT) 8327676054
Trainer: Richard Hutchinson (Tamborine)
Driver: Adam Richardson
Prize Money: $83,830
Win / Place: 7.79% / 23%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: TOPNOTCH DREAM (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 6-7-5

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

5: 0-0-0

1st Up

10: 3-1-0

2nd Up

9: 1-0-0

3rd Up

8: 0-1-0

Metro

65: 5-5-5

Non-Metro

12: 1-2-0

Mobile

24: 1-1-3

Standing

53: 5-6-2

All-Weather

76: 6-7-5

Slushy

3: 0-1-0

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.07

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

15: 0-1-0

Comments

Last start 4th (40m) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 5 m by Getoverrover (2:44.00) on September 1 at $9.50. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early speed at Albion Park, beaten 30 m by Cascata (2:37.20) on August 25 at $12. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	1/9/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	40m	Adam Richardson	2:44.00	2:00.6	5.2m	$9.50	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$522	1. Getoverrover 2. Crookwell Eyes 3. Natty Pagger NZ
5th of 7	25/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Adam Richardson	2:37.20	1:58.3	27.5m	$12	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$348	1. Cascata 2. Daimyo 3. Desiring Diamonds
10th of 11	18/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	30m	Jack Harrington	2:42.10	2:01.4	52.5m	$51	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$60	1. Raffie Jay NZ 2. Tarentaise 3. Second To Nun
6th of 12	11/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jack Harrington	2:38.50	1:59.3	20.3m	$71	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$60	1. Raffie Jay NZ 2. Second To Nun 3. Aladdin Sane NZ
7th of 8	4/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	40m	Adam Richardson	2:41.30	2:00.3	18.8m	$6.50	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$60	1. Natty Pagger NZ 2. Crookwell Eyes 3. Ignite
6th of 11	28/7/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Adam Richardson	2:38.40	1:59.2	20.3m	$26	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$60	1. Aldebaran Sue 2. Tarentaise 3. Ignite

Instant Delight Nz (10m) 4122328535
Trainer: Darren Weeks (Stanmore)
Driver: Grant Dixon
Prize Money: $114,592
Win / Place: 9.73% / 37%

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: LISLADY (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

113: 11-18-13

Distance

9: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

6: 1-0-1

2nd Up

6: 0-1-2

3rd Up

5: 0-1-1

Metro

82: 8-16-9

Non-Metro

31: 3-2-4

Mobile

42: 4-6-4

Standing

71: 7-12-9

All-Weather

110: 11-17-13

Slushy

3: 0-0-0

Grass

3: 0-1-0

Best Mile

1:55.96

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

19: 2-5-2

Comments

Last start was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Sheza Chance at Albion Park over 1660m on August 18 at $23. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 1660m after racing wide at Albion Park, beaten 3.5 m by Darcys Fireball (2:00.70) in 4yo+ on August 6 at $9.50. This suits.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	18/8/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Grant Dixon	1:58.80	1:55.2	24.4m	$23	12	NR up to 90	$9,000	$348	1. Sheza Chance 2. Pizza Prince 3. Darcys Fireball
3rd of 10	6/8/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Nathan Dawson	2:00.70	1:57.0	3.3m	$9.50	7	No NR	$6,260	$536	1. Darcys Fireball 2. Squamish 3. Instant Delight NZ
5th of 9	30/7/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Nathan Dawson	2:36.50	1:57.8	8.4m	$6.50	7	NR up to 60	$6,380	$238	1. Squamish 2. Mister Blindside 3. Whirlwind Wilbur
8th of 8	23/7/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Nathan Dawson	2:01.20	1:57.5	366.9m	$4.60	7	NR up to 60	$6,260	$60	1. Serena Love 2. Whirlwind Wilbur 3. Squamish
2nd of 8	16/7/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Nathan Dawson	2:35.00	1:56.7	6.7m	$9.00	14	NR up to 65	$6,380	$1,073	1. Squamish 2. Instant Delight NZ 3. Aldebaran Sue
3rd of 8	2/7/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Nathan Dawson	2:36.70	1:57.9	9.8m	$3.40f	7	NR up to 65	$8,000	$682	1. Squamish 2. Whirlwind Wilbur 3. Instant Delight NZ

Darcys Fireball (30m) 3741021312
Trainer: Graham Dwyer (North Maclean)
Driver: Nathan Dawson
Prize Money: $99,227
Win / Place: 18% / 47%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: BACARDI LINDY (USA)

Dam: GLUTEUS MAXIMUS (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

69: 13-10-10

Distance

3: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-1-1

Season

5: 2-2-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-2-0

Metro

61: 13-8-9

Non-Metro

8: 0-2-1

Mobile

43: 7-9-7

Standing

26: 6-1-3

All-Weather

69: 13-10-10

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

24: 8-4-1

Comments

Last start good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 2.25 m by Sheza Chance (2:35.80) on September 1 at $3.70. Two runs back posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite (10m) at Albion Park (2:38.40) beating Koda Da Moda in on August 25 at $2.80. Racing well and he is right in this.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	1/9/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Nathan Dawson	2:35.80	1:57.2	2.3m	$3.70	7	NR up to 90	$9,120	$1,566	1. Sheza Chance 2. Darcys Fireball 3. Love Gun
1st of 7	25/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Nathan Dawson	2:38.40	1:58.7	3.7m	$2.80f	7	NR up to 75 Discretionary Handicap	$9,120	$5,481	1. Darcys Fireball 2. Koda Da Moda 3. Pizza Prince
3rd of 8	18/8/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Shane Graham	1:58.80	1:55.2	12.8m	$4.00	12	NR up to 90	$9,000	$783	1. Sheza Chance 2. Pizza Prince 3. Darcys Fireball
1st of 10	6/8/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Shane Graham	2:00.70	1:57.0	0.1m	$3.60	2	No NR	$6,260	$3,755	1. Darcys Fireball 2. Squamish 3. Instant Delight NZ
2nd of 6	4/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Nathan Dawson	2:36.20	1:57.6	0.2m	$3.90	17	NR up to 85	$9,120	$1,566	1. Love Gun 2. Darcys Fireball 3. Pizza Prince
10th of 11	18/7/26	Albion Park	2680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Shane Graham	3:16.90	1:58.2	23.7m	$81	11	No NR	$30,000	$450	1. Ikigai 2. I Am Hellbound 3. Crackerjack NZ

Koda Da Moda (30m) 1233547726
Trainer: Graham Dwyer (North Maclean)
Driver: Graham Dwyer
Prize Money: $108,231
Win / Place: 15% / 53%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: KVINTET AVENGER (FIN)

Dam: ALL UNDER CONTROL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

71: 11-12-15

Distance

4: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Track

4: 1-0-1

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-2

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

66: 10-11-14

Non-Metro

5: 1-1-1

Mobile

35: 2-5-8

Standing

36: 9-7-7

All-Weather

71: 11-12-15

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.90

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

19: 2-4-2

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 19 m by Sheza Chance (2:35.80) on September 1 at $7.50. At her previous start good run when 2nd (20m) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 3.5 m by Darcys Fireball (2:38.40) on August 25 at $11. Contender.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	1/9/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Graham Dwyer	2:35.80	1:57.2	19.8m	$7.50	7	NR up to 90	$9,120	$60	1. Sheza Chance 2. Darcys Fireball 3. Love Gun
2nd of 7	25/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Graham Dwyer	2:38.40	1:58.7	3.7m	$11	38	NR up to 75 Discretionary Handicap	$9,120	$1,566	1. Darcys Fireball 2. Koda Da Moda 3. Pizza Prince
38 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 4	20/8/26	Albion Park	1660m			-	Zaiden Delangen	2:00.30	-	34.1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Koda Da Moda 2. Whata Sweety 3. Allys Sparky
7th of 11	18/7/26	Albion Park	2680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Graham Dwyer	3:16.90	1:58.2	15.1m	$81	11	No NR	$30,000	$450	1. Ikigai 2. I Am Hellbound 3. Crackerjack NZ
7th of 8	7/7/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Graham Dwyer	2:35.40	1:57.0	22.0m	$4.80	14	NR up to 75	$9,120	$60	1. Darcys Fireball 2. Nellie Joy 3. Pizza Prince
4th of 7	23/6/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Graham Dwyer	1:59.10	1:55.4	10.9m	$7.00	3	NR up to 75	$9,000	$522	1. Nellie Joy 2. Izarra 3. Pizza Prince

Nellie Joy (30m) 4528126445
Trainer: Graham Dwyer (North Maclean)
Driver: Greg Bennett
Prize Money: $78,030
Win / Place: 18% / 43%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: CENTURION ATM (USA)

Dam: JOYCES IMAGE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 12-9-8

Distance

3: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Metro

44: 9-6-6

Non-Metro

22: 3-3-2

Mobile

43: 7-5-4

Standing

23: 5-4-4

All-Weather

66: 12-9-8

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.44

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

8: 2-0-0

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 17 m by Sheza Chance (2:35.80) on September 1 at $9. Before that, 4th (20m) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 9 m by Darcys Fireball (2:38.40) on August 25 at $7. Deserves another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	1/9/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Greg Bennett	2:35.80	1:57.2	17.8m	$9.00	7	NR up to 90	$9,120	$348	1. Sheza Chance 2. Darcys Fireball 3. Love Gun
4th of 7	25/8/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Greg Bennett	2:38.40	1:58.7	9.5m	$7.00	7	NR up to 75 Discretionary Handicap	$9,120	$522	1. Darcys Fireball 2. Koda Da Moda 3. Pizza Prince
4th of 8	18/8/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Greg Bennett	1:58.80	1:55.2	20.8m	$8.50	31	NR up to 90	$9,000	$522	1. Sheza Chance 2. Pizza Prince 3. Darcys Fireball
31 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 11	18/7/26	Albion Park	2680m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Nathan Dawson	3:16.90	1:58.2	10.4m	$61	11	No NR	$30,000	$450	1. Ikigai 2. I Am Hellbound 3. Crackerjack NZ
2nd of 8	7/7/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Nathan Dawson	2:35.40	1:57.0	0.2m	$2.25f	14	NR up to 75	$9,120	$1,566	1. Darcys Fireball 2. Nellie Joy 3. Pizza Prince
1st of 7	23/6/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Nathan Dawson	1:59.10	1:55.4	9.0m	$2.20f	3	NR up to 75	$9,000	$5,481	1. Nellie Joy 2. Izarra 3. Pizza Prince

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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