Ballarat Race 14

Ballarat Race 14 Veterans

Prize Money: $2,925

GAS LANTERN (7) charged out of the inside draw with a fast early sectional but swamped late when a close up fourth (22.52) at this track over 390m. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. I'M HONEY (4) was quickly into stride and raced on speed before drawing clear to a land a one length win (22.63) at Geelong in Grade 4/5. Yet to fire here from six runs. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Expected to measure up again. MR. KIA ORA (5) hit the ground running to win over the 410m at Horsham two runs back then raced on speed again when finishing second at Traralgon last start. Expected to feature. RHYTHMIC ENERGY (2) has claims fresh from a recent placing from this draw.

Distance: 390m
Class: S/E Veteran
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Rhythmic Energy (2) 6362411232
Trainer: Michael Bewley (Pentland Hills)
Prize Money: $72,820
Win / Place: 24% / 50%

4 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: JAZZ OPERA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 19-12-8

Track

2: 1-1-0

Season

10: 2-3-2

Metro

31: 6-5-3

Country

46: 13-7-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	8	9	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	10	7	5	6	14	11	12
1st	7	4	2	1	0	2	0	3
2nd	1	2	1	1	1	3	2	1
3rd	1	2	2	0	1	0	1	1

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd in a Special conditions Veteran race on September 27 over 350m at Healesville behind Winking Willie beaten 1.4 lengths (19.70). Top-three hope with the right run.

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 7	27/9/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.70	64.0 km/h	1.4L	$1.90	0:19.61	0:19.27	SPEC VET	$2,930	$600	3	1. Winking Willie 2. Rhythmic Energy 3. Sonic Diesel
3rd of 8	24/9/26	Sandown	515m	2	0:29.82	62.2 km/h	0.5L	$6.50	0:29.79	0:29.20	GR 5	$8,790	$915	7	1. Biollante 2. Ian Albert 3. Rhythmic Energy
2nd of 8	17/9/26	Sandown	515m	2	0:29.85	62.1 km/h	2.3L	$4.20	0:29.70	0:29.12	GR 5	$8,790	$1,820	6	1. Tandanya 2. Rhythmic Energy 3. Holden Bale
1st of 6	11/9/26	Bendigo	500m	8	0:28.37	63.4 km/h	0.5L	$4.80	0:28.37	0:28.19	GR 4/5	$3,880	$2,600	4	1. Rhythmic Energy 2. Kopacki Rit 3. Black Marvel
1st of 8	7/9/26	Shepparton	450m	8	0:25.41	63.8 km/h	0.5L	$2.50	0:25.41	0:25.19	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	4	1. Rhythmic Energy 2. Gray Grouper 3. Zambada Icon
4th of 8	3/9/26	Warrnambool	450m	6	0:25.87	62.6 km/h	8.3L	$6.00	0:25.30	0:25.10	GR 5	$2,930	$75	6	1. Deep Thinker 2. Cry Baby Giblet 3. Parumba Jazzman

Idyllic James (3) 3742336112
Trainer: Clint Capuano (Anakie)
Prize Money: $64,420
Win / Place: 30% / 64%

4 yo BLU D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: PRINCESS KIWI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

78: 24-14-12

Track

6: 1-3-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-3-1

Distance

10: 0-3-2

Season

8: 2-2-2

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Country

75: 24-14-12

1st Up

4: 2-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	20	0	0	0

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

Comments

Sent out long odds last time but rocketed out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a 3.5 lengths second (22.53) over 400m at Geelong. Has claims if at his 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
2nd of 7	2/10/26	Geelong	400m	3	0:22.53	63.9 km/h	3.5L	$20	0:22.28	0:22.28	MX 3/4	$3,360	$690	7	1. Paw Olympus 2. Idyllic James 3. Paw Zevon
1st of 7	25/9/26	Geelong	400m	6	0:22.45	64.1 km/h	3.1L	$3.10	0:22.45	0:22.24	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	6	1. Idyllic James 2. Paw Revy 3. Doongalla Shane
1st of 6	19/9/26	Horsham	410m	4	0:23.03	64.1 km/h	5.1L	$2.70	0:23.03	0:23.03	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	9	1. Idyllic James 2. Lektra Bills 3. Starship Atlas
6th of 7	10/9/26	Warrnambool	390m	3	0:22.58	62.2 km/h	6.0L	$2.20	0:22.17	0:21.98	SPEC VET	$2,930	-	6	1. Mischief Mate 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. I'm Honey
3rd of 7	4/9/26	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.28	63.0 km/h	4.8L	$4.00	0:25.95	0:25.76	GR 5	$2,930	$300	7	1. Tandanya 2. Rocky Superstar 3. Idyllic James
3rd of 6	28/8/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.54	63.9 km/h	0.8L	$6.00	0:22.49	0:22.32	GR 5	$2,930	$300	7	1. My Name's Eden 2. Anchor Cranker 3. Idyllic James

I'm Honey (4) 316x128231
Trainer: Danielle Smith (Lara)
Prize Money: $40,600
Win / Place: 18% / 36%

4 yo FWN B

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: I'M POPPY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

71: 13-6-7

Track

6: 0-0-0

Distance

5: 2-0-1

Season

3: 1-1-1

Metro

36: 7-1-4

Country

35: 6-5-3

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 2-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	2	8	1	0

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

Comments

Impressive performance racing just off the speed and going on to score by one length in a Grade 4/5 last start at Geelong, clocking a solid 22.63 over the 400m trip. Rates a top chance again if runs up to latest.

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 6	15/9/26	Geelong	400m	5	0:22.63	63.6 km/h	1.0L	$6.00	0:22.63	0:22.60	GR 4/5	$1,530	$1,000	5	1. I'm Honey 2. Maximum Sunset 3. Find The Sun
3rd of 7	10/9/26	Warrnambool	390m	2	0:22.39	62.7 km/h	3.3L	$6.00	0:22.17	0:21.98	SPEC VET	$2,930	$300	6	1. Mischief Mate 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. I'm Honey
2nd of 8	4/9/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.78	63.2 km/h	0.5L	$11	0:22.75	0:22.30	GR 5	$2,930	$600	39	1. Aussie Wagyu 2. I'm Honey 3. Zipping Choi
39 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	27/7/26	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.80	61.6 km/h	9.0L	$13	0:22.17	0:22.11	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	6	1. She Likes Beer 2. Abdulla Zulu 3. Kraken Babe
2nd of 7	21/7/26	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.05	62.5 km/h	4.1L	$5.00	0:22.76	0:22.45	GR 5	$2,930	$600	5	1. Dr. Cougar 2. I'm Honey 3. That's My Boy
1st of 7	16/7/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.21	63.2 km/h	1.5L	$11	0:22.21	0:22.21	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	71	1. I'm Honey 2. Sweet I Am 3. Blue Boy Shiraz
71 Day Spell

Mr. Kia Ora (5) 1544522712
Trainer: Lisa Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $75,970
Win / Place: 20% / 55%

5 yo WH/Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MILLETT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

120: 25-28-13

Track

23: 5-5-2

Trk/Dst

11: 2-3-1

Distance

33: 6-7-4

Season

9: 1-3-0

Metro

5: 0-1-1

Country

115: 25-27-12

1st Up

3: 2-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	19	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	17	14	20	14	20	14	9
1st	4	3	4	6	2	4	0	2
2nd	6	7	1	2	8	0	3	1
3rd	0	1	4	1	1	2	2	2

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Horsham over 410m. Last start finished 2nd on September 25 over 425m at Traralgon behind Jumbuk Wang Wang beaten 1.5 lengths (24.28) in a Grade 5. In form and can return to the winners' list.

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	25/9/26	Traralgon	425m	2	0:24.28	63.0 km/h	1.6L	$10	0:24.16	0:23.81	GR 5	$2,930	$600	3	1. Jumbuk Wang Wang 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. Betty's Garden
1st of 7	22/9/26	Horsham	410m	3	0:23.29	63.4 km/h	0.8L	$2.00	0:23.29	0:23.08	SPEC VET	$2,930	$1,950	4	1. Mr. Kia Ora 2. City Limit 3. Black Statesman
7th of 7	18/9/26	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.89	61.5 km/h	11.6L	$8.00	0:24.07	0:23.75	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. Not Sorry 2. Paw Elodee 3. Zipping Smee
2nd of 7	10/9/26	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:22.23	63.2 km/h	1.0L	$6.00	0:22.17	0:21.98	SPEC VET	$2,930	$600	6	1. Mischief Mate 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. I'm Honey
2nd of 8	4/9/26	Geelong	400m	5	0:22.81	63.1 km/h	1.5L	$3.80	0:22.72	0:22.30	GR 5	$2,930	$600	7	1. Ziva Diva 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. Winning Ratio
5th of 7	28/8/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:23.26	61.9 km/h	12.0L	$4.60	0:22.43	0:22.32	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Agent Twenty One 2. Socialism 3. Paw Brody

Black Business (6) 13x411160x
Trainer: Belle Tabb (Lara)
Prize Money: $20,660
Win / Place: 36% / 73%

4 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: DISTINCT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 7-4-3

Track

3: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 2-1-0

Distance

6: 4-1-0

Metro

5: 1-2-1

Country

14: 6-2-2

1st Up

3: 0-2-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	2	1	0	0

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

Comments

Was sixth in a Grade 4/5 two back then given a ten weeks break after failing to finish at Shepparton last time. Resuming in a tough race and prefer to watch 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
- of 8	31/7/26	Geelong	400m	7	0:29.28	49.2 km/h	99.0L	$14	0:22.35	0:22.35	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	39	1. Weblec Joel 2. Paw Ortiz 3. Big Boy Pants
39 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	22/6/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.38	62.7 km/h	10.4L	$4.20	0:21.66	0:21.66	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	5	1. Sky Wolf 2. Righteous Fury 3. Paw Tiffy
1st of 8	17/6/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.02	63.8 km/h	3.0L	$2.30	0:22.02	0:21.80	GR 4/5	$3,360	$2,250	6	1. Black Business 2. Western's Nasiah 3. Fluent Action
1st of 8	11/6/26	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:21.99	63.8 km/h	2.0L	$4.00	0:21.99	0:21.77	GR 5 FIN	$3,360	$2,250	7	1. Black Business 2. Lektra Princess 3. Key Philosophy
1st of 8	4/6/26	Warrnambool	390m	4	0:22.47	62.5 km/h	1.5L	$3.90	0:22.47	0:21.97	GR 5 H	$2,930	$1,950	6	1. Black Business 2. Relax Mate 3. Mean Peace
4th of 8	29/5/26	Geelong	400m	7	0:22.80	63.2 km/h	4.0L	$23	0:22.54	0:22.16	GR 5	$2,930	$75	144	1. Blackpool Finn 2. Spicy La Vida 3. Faye Valentine
144 Day Spell

Gas Lantern (7) 8861212764
Trainer: Andrew Mooney (Amherst)
Prize Money: $71,015
Win / Place: 20% / 60%

4 yo Black B

Sire: FABREGAS (AUS)

Dam: MAGIC LANTERN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

112: 23-30-15

Track

42: 8-10-6

Trk/Dst

39: 8-10-5

Distance

40: 8-11-5

Season

4: 0-1-0

Country

112: 23-30-15

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	15	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	17	9	21	15	9	11	14	16
1st	4	1	6	4	2	1	2	3
2nd	8	2	3	2	3	3	4	5
3rd	3	0	5	0	2	1	2	2

Comments

Hit the ground running with a slick early sectional but ran over late and missed the frame when a 4 length fourth (22.52) over 390m at this track. Leading contender.

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 8	30/9/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.52	62.3 km/h	4.0L	$6.00	0:22.25	0:22.03	GR 5	$2,930	$75	14	1. Fluent Action 2. On The River 3. Frog March
6th of 8	16/9/26	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.66	62.0 km/h	8.5L	$12	0:22.06	0:21.97	GR 5	$2,930	-	35	1. Navy Davies 2. Criminal Minds 3. Mckercher
35 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	12/8/26	Ballarat	390m	4	0:22.93	61.2 km/h	8.5L	$4.20	0:22.34	0:21.95	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Shallow Sally 2. Paw Harris 3. Urging
2nd of 8	5/8/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.18	63.3 km/h	0.8L	$5.00	0:22.15	0:21.83	GR 5	$2,930	$600	8	1. Paw Yaris 2. Gas Lantern 3. Belair Betty
1st of 7	28/7/26	Horsham	410m	7	0:23.81	62.0 km/h	0.2L	$3.40	0:23.81	0:23.34	SPEC VET	$2,930	$1,950	6	1. Gas Lantern 2. Fireworks 3. Genesis Bale
2nd of 7	22/7/26	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.29	63.0 km/h	0.9L	$9.50	0:22.22	0:21.92	GR 5	$2,930	$600	4	1. Paw Nascent 2. Gas Lantern 3. Paw Oppa

Black Statesman (8) 4321263338
Trainer: Dustin Drew (Dennington)
Prize Money: $33,545
Win / Place: 14% / 53%

4 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: LADY PANDORA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

78: 11-18-13

Track

11: 3-3-2

Trk/Dst

9: 1-3-2

Distance

16: 4-5-3

Season

8: 1-2-3

Country

78: 11-18-13

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	6	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	14	8	7	8	13	9	12
1st	0	3	0	2	1	2	1	2
2nd	3	1	2	0	4	5	1	2
3rd	1	3	0	1	2	2	2	2

Comments

Was out of the placings last time at Warrnambool but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching three minors in a row. Tough draw to overcome and 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
8th of 8	1/10/26	Warrnambool	450m	4	0:25.75	62.9 km/h	4.4L	$41	0:25.45	0:25.12	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Full Bore Donny 2. My Name's Eden 3. Paw Nilbert
3rd of 7	22/9/26	Horsham	410m	5	0:23.56	62.6 km/h	4.0L	$2.70	0:23.29	0:23.08	SPEC VET	$2,930	$300	5	1. Mr. Kia Ora 2. City Limit 3. Black Statesman
3rd of 6	17/9/26	Warrnambool	450m	8	0:25.71	63.0 km/h	3.8L	$19	0:25.45	0:25.26	GR 4/5	$3,360	$345	6	1. Whodat Jewel 2. Oklahoma Bale 3. Black Statesman
3rd of 8	11/9/26	Geelong	400m	6	0:23.01	62.6 km/h	6.3L	$15	0:22.58	0:22.58	GR 5	$2,930	$300	3	1. Lochinvar Thor 2. Solid Groove 3. Black Statesman
6th of 7	8/9/26	Horsham	410m	2	0:24.89	59.3 km/h	24.3L	$9.00	0:23.20	0:23.20	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Barooga King 2. Eat Your Spinach 3. On The River
2nd of 6	1/9/26	Horsham	410m	6	0:23.65	62.4 km/h	2.7L	$9.00	0:23.46	0:23.37	GR 5	$2,930	$600	6	1. Nosey Parker 2. Black Statesman 3. Big Boy Pants

Little Darl (1) 65x754528x
Trainer: Donna Robertson (Maryborough)
Prize Money: $17,605
Win / Place: 10% / 47%

4 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: STAR OF JASMINE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 5-8-10

Track

16: 3-0-5

Trk/Dst

10: 2-0-4

Distance

15: 2-1-6

Season

1: 0-0-0

Metro

6: 0-1-1

Country

42: 5-7-9

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	3	7	3	4	9	7	4
1st	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	0
2nd	0	0	2	1	1	3	1	0
3rd	2	1	4	0	1	1	0	1

Comments

Returns from a nine weeks spell after being tipped out on the back of a eighth (25.08) over 425m at Bendigo. Has a win and a minor from three fresh up runs. Will need everything to go right.

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	5/8/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:25.08	61.0 km/h	11.6L	$2.60	0:24.27	0:24.05	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Ancona 2. Prawn And Order 3. Kraken Milly
2nd of 8	29/7/26	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.44	62.6 km/h	0.3L	$2.80	0:24.42	0:24.13	GR 5	$1,530	$320	49	1. Hartland Buddy 2. Little Darl 3. Sweet Millie
49 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	10/6/26	Ballarat	450m	1	0:25.89	62.6 km/h	5.5L	$9.10	0:25.50	0:25.50	GR 5	$2,930	-	11	1. Perfectly 2. Paw Zenith 3. Hokkaido Express
4th of 7	30/5/26	Ballarat	450m	3	0:25.50	63.5 km/h	1.0L	$4.80	0:25.44	0:25.44	GR 5	$1,530	$50	11	1. Aston Cleese 2. Go Pikachu 3. Rothwell Bonnie
5th of 7	19/5/26	Horsham	410m	8	0:23.82	62.0 km/h	3.0L	$6.50	0:23.63	0:23.20	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Belair Blue 2. Zipping Tyra 3. Orson Fury
7th of 7	12/5/26	Horsham	410m	1	0:23.83	61.9 km/h	9.8L	$11	0:23.15	0:22.94	GR 5	$2,930	-	117	1. Paw Jessabelle 2. So You Assume 3. Paw Tiffy
117 Day Spell

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