Maitland Race 3

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Prize Money: $3,750

BACKYARD FRIENDS (7) produced an impressive win last time in quickest of the meeting when scoring by 6 lengths (29.49) at The Gardens. Can measure up again. MONEY PIT (6) hit the ground running to win over the 400m at this track two runs back then raced on speed again when finishing second at The Gardens last start. Can measure up. HOT TO STOP (2) jumps from box 2 for the first time after placing latest at this track (25.31) in a Grade 5. Nicely placed to grab a well-deserved win. BLUE FABIO (1) looks an each-way chance.

Distance: 450m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Blue Fabio (1) 2645455665
Trainer: Peter Neilson (MAITLAND)
Prize Money: $13,165
Win / Place: 7.69% / 34%

3 yo BLU D

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: FABIO LASS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 4-6-8

Track

46: 4-6-6

Trk/Dst

25: 1-3-4

Distance

25: 1-3-4

Season

8: 0-0-0

Country

52: 4-6-8

1st Up

5: 1-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-1-1

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

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

Comments

Suited by inside box. Last start finished fifth on October 19 over 450m at this track behind Hera Rolex, beaten 7 lengths (25.33) in a Grade 4/5. Looks a solid hope.

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
5th of 7	19/10/26	Maitland	450m	8	0:25.33	64.0 km/h	7.0L	$51	0:24.84	0:24.84	GR 4/5	$3,950	-	14	1. Hera Rolex 2. Fantasy Ethics 3. Hot To Rule
6th of 6	5/10/26	Maitland	565m	2	0:32.01	63.5 km/h	3.8L	$71	0:31.75	0:31.75	GR 5	$3,240	-	7	1. King Kermaro 2. Speedy Zipper 3. Backyard Friends
6th of 6	28/9/26	Maitland	565m	8	0:32.42	62.7 km/h	4.5L	$17	0:32.10	0:32.10	MX	$3,240	-	7	1. Mr. Nicko 2. Zipping Desire 3. Tequila Girl
5th of 8	21/9/26	Maitland	450m	7	0:25.87	62.6 km/h	9.3L	$9.50	0:25.21	0:25.21	GR 5	$3,240	-	7	1. Red Tape 2. Motor City Mini 3. Despicable Leo
5th of 8	14/9/26	Maitland	450m	2	0:25.46	63.6 km/h	9.5L	$41	0:24.79	0:24.73	GR 5	$3,240	-	7	1. Red Reign 2. Cyclone Ethics 3. Quick Thinkin'
4th of 6	7/9/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:22.82	63.1 km/h	1.8L	$19	0:22.70	0:22.20	GR 5	$2,340	$75	14	1. Not Clifford 2. Backyard Friends 3. Nan Said No

Hot To Stop (2) 5573242223
Trainer: Greg Ford (ASHTONFIELD)
Prize Money: $6,530
Win / Place: 6.67% / 60%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: NANGAR MOLLY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 1-5-3

Track

9: 0-5-3

Trk/Dst

7: 0-4-3

Distance

7: 0-4-3

Season

14: 1-5-3

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

14: 1-5-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Jumps from box 2 for the first time after placing latest at this track (25.31) in a Grade 5. Appeals as a leading chance in this.

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 6	19/10/26	Maitland	450m	5	0:25.31	64.0 km/h	1.0L	$11	0:25.23	0:24.84	GR 5	$3,750	$550	7	1. Wired To Win 2. Wizard King 3. Hot To Stop
2nd of 7	12/10/26	Maitland	450m	5	0:25.32	64.0 km/h	3.3L	$11	0:25.09	0:25.09	MX	$3,240	$660	7	1. Wired To Win 2. Hot To Stop 3. Wizard King
2nd of 5	5/10/26	Maitland	450m	8	0:25.27	64.1 km/h	0.3L	$7.00	0:25.25	0:25.16	GR 5	$3,240	$660	7	1. Scrutinising 2. Hot To Stop 3. Blue Moon Magic
2nd of 6	28/9/26	Maitland	450m	7	0:25.24	64.2 km/h	5.5L	$26	0:24.85	0:24.85	GR 5	$3,240	$660	3	1. Borrowed Times 2. Hot To Stop 3. Top Bin Nismo
4th of 7	25/9/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.34	61.7 km/h	6.3L	$3.50	0:22.89	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,340	$75	4	1. Dakila 2. Lacy Sarah 3. Reborn Harmony
2nd of 8	21/9/26	Maitland	450m	4	0:25.58	63.3 km/h	2.3L	$4.80	0:25.41	0:25.21	GR 5	$3,240	$660	7	1. Fantasy Ethics 2. Hot To Stop 3. Zipping Zverev

Game Changer (3) 872x133212
Trainer: Joe Comito (NORTH KELLYVILLE)
Prize Money: $8,750
Win / Place: 36% / 81%

2 yo Black D

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: FUNKY GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 4-3-2

Track

3: 1-2-0

Season

6: 2-2-2

Country

11: 4-3-2

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 400m in 22.06. Followed that up with a minor placing over 400m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. Has the ability 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 6	19/10/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:22.51	64.0 km/h	3.8L	$1.60	0:22.24	0:22.11	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Typhoon Lad 2. Game Changer 3. Prince Vinnie
1st of 7	12/10/26	Maitland	400m	2	0:22.06	65.3 km/h	2.0L	$4.20	0:22.06	0:22.04	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Game Changer 2. Stereophonic 3. Cobblestone Road
2nd of 8	5/10/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.54	63.9 km/h	0.8L	$2.70	0:22.48	0:22.23	GR 5	$2,340	$435	8	1. Typhoon Lad 2. Game Changer 3. Bentley Fisher
3rd of 7	27/9/26	Bulli	400m	7	0:22.62	63.7 km/h	3.8L	$2.50	0:22.35	0:22.29	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Beer Time 2. Fire Island 3. Game Changer
3rd of 8	20/9/26	Bulli	340m	1	0:19.29	63.5 km/h	1.0L	$4.00	0:19.21	0:19.05	GR 5	$2,840	$325	5	1. Loco Blaze 2. Karoline Banner 3. Game Changer
1st of 7	15/9/26	Bulli	340m	8	0:19.17	63.8 km/h	2.3L	$3.80	0:19.17	0:18.98	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	63	1. Game Changer 2. Whistle Wave 3. Winged Rupee
63 Day Spell

Zipping Hagen (4) 4231378462
Trainer: Leeanne Goodwin (VERGES CREEK)
Prize Money: $42,975
Win / Place: 20% / 56%

2 yo DK BDL D

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING TAYLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 14-12-12

Track

6: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

12: 1-2-3

Metro

22: 2-5-5

Country

45: 12-7-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	8	0	0	0

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

Comments

Improved sharply when second behind Mrs. Miniver at The Gardens last start over 515m (30.19). Has to be respected.

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	22/10/26	The Gardens	515m	2	0:30.19	61.4 km/h	0.8L	$3.10	0:30.15	0:29.90	GR 5	$3,750	$750	5	1. Mrs. Miniver 2. Zipping Hagen 3. Lady Llorona
6th of 8	17/10/26	The Gardens	515m	3	0:30.43	60.9 km/h	7.5L	$4.80	0:29.90	0:29.52	GR 5	$3,750	-	8	1. Tarawi Malibu 2. Jimmy Figgis 3. I'm Alright
4th of 8	9/10/26	The Gardens	515m	2	0:30.30	61.2 km/h	5.8L	$5.50	0:29.89	0:29.72	GR 5	$3,240	$100	8	1. Miss Arizona 2. Sparkling Wheels 3. Bad Knees
8th of 8	1/10/26	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:30.75	60.9 km/h	9.3L	$35	0:30.09	0:29.49	GR 5	$5,940	-	7	1. Simply The Best 2. Monsoon Ethics 3. Bull Market
7th of 8	24/9/26	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:30.44	61.5 km/h	7.5L	$41	0:29.92	0:29.48	GR 5	$5,940	-	5	1. Speedy Zipper 2. Lucky Biscuit 3. Bull Market
3rd of 8	19/9/26	Wentworth Park	520m	8	0:30.06	62.3 km/h	1.0L	$19	0:29.99	0:29.42	GR 5	$9,000	$1,200	8	1. Irinka Brett 2. Princess Ada 3. Zipping Hagen

Pay Me (5) 4221125353
Trainer: Craig Blakemore (EAST MAITLAND)
Prize Money: $13,260
Win / Place: 16% / 56%

Box Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: PAY CALL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 4-4-6

Track

1: 0-0-1

Season

12: 2-3-3

Metro

6: 0-0-2

Country

19: 4-4-4

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort last time when third (29.90) over 515m at The Gardens. Squeeze draw to overcome. Others preferred.

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	17/10/26	The Gardens	515m	8	0:29.90	62.0 km/h	5.3L	$4.20	0:29.53	0:29.52	GR 5	$3,750	$550	7	1. Sparkling Wheels 2. No Peas Please 3. Pay Me
5th of 8	10/10/26	The Gardens	600m	1	0:35.34	61.1 km/h	9.8L	$6.50	0:34.66	0:34.66	GR 5	$9,000	-	7	1. Martini Nights 2. Fantastic Storm 3. Wreck It Rex
3rd of 4	3/10/26	The Gardens	515m	2	0:29.69	62.4 km/h	1.8L	$2.20	0:29.57	0:29.57	GR 4/5	$3,420	$490	16	1. Electric Assent 2. Spin Around Blue 3. Pay Me
5th of 8	17/9/26	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:30.14	62.1 km/h	7.8L	$20	0:29.59	0:29.59	GR 5	$6,410	-	9	1. Exorbitant 2. Magical Ang 3. Kalimera
2nd of 8	8/9/26	Gosford	515m	3	0:29.82	62.2 km/h	5.0L	$7.00	0:29.47	0:29.35	GR 5	$3,240	$660	3	1. Kalimera 2. Pay Me 3. Natisa's Secret
1st of 8	5/9/26	The Gardens	515m	5	0:29.74	62.3 km/h	1.0L	$3.20	0:29.74	0:29.74	GR 5	$3,240	$2,025	7	1. Pay Me 2. Shining Reign 3. Sentosa

Money Pit (6) 3141677112
Trainer: Tony Forbes (QUORROBOLONG)
Prize Money: $18,185
Win / Place: 27% / 57%

2 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: ICE REINA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 9-7-3

Track

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

10: 4-1-1

Country

33: 9-7-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	7	0	0	0

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

Comments

Jumped well at this track two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at The Gardens last start over 515m. Broke a two-start winning streak with the placing last time. Can bounce back.

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 6	23/10/26	The Gardens	515m	2	0:29.93	61.9 km/h	6.3L	$2.80	0:29.49	0:29.49	GR 5	$3,750	$750	11	1. Backyard Friends 2. Money Pit 3. Otto Mann
1st of 7	12/10/26	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.22	64.8 km/h	3.8L	$12	0:22.22	0:22.04	GR 4/5	$2,520	$1,600	2	1. Money Pit 2. Typhoon Lad 3. Rare Earth
1st of 8	10/10/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:22.80	63.2 km/h	1.8L	$2.40	0:22.80	0:22.75	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	8	1. Money Pit 2. Daphne Zacapa 3. Minter Mulwee
7th of 8	2/10/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.37	61.6 km/h	9.0L	$3.70	0:22.74	0:22.49	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	9	1. Fascinate Maria 2. Daphne Zacapa 3. Trickle
7th of 8	23/9/26	Taree Super Track	300m	2	0:18.10	59.7 km/h	14.0L	$11	0:17.11	0:17.11	GR 3/4	$2,660	-	9	1. Ice On Fire 2. Cyclone Sebas 3. Blackpool Iris
6th of 8	14/9/26	Maitland	450m	4	0:25.46	63.6 km/h	9.5L	$19	0:24.79	0:24.73	GR 5	$3,240	-	17	1. Red Reign 2. Cyclone Ethics 3. Quick Thinkin'

Backyard Friends (7) 2462112431
Trainer: Darryl Wilson (ABERMAIN)
Prize Money: $9,715
Win / Place: 35% / 71%

Dominant Win Last Start

1 yo Black D

Sire: TYPHOON SAMMY (AUS)

Dam: LIL DOO (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 5-4-1

Track

8: 1-4-1

Season

14: 5-4-1

Country

14: 5-4-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Effortless winner to post a big 6 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at The Gardens, clocking an excellent 29.49 for the 515m trip. Has the ability and expected to go close 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 6	23/10/26	The Gardens	515m	5	0:29.49	62.9 km/h	6.3L	$2.00	0:29.49	0:29.49	GR 5	$3,750	$2,300	18	1. Backyard Friends 2. Money Pit 3. Otto Mann
3rd of 6	5/10/26	Maitland	565m	8	0:31.94	63.7 km/h	2.5L	$4.80	0:31.75	0:31.75	GR 5	$3,240	$450	7	1. King Kermaro 2. Speedy Zipper 3. Backyard Friends
4th of 8	28/9/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:23.08	62.4 km/h	9.8L	$8.00	0:22.40	0:22.28	GR 5	$2,920	$75	7	1. Typhoon Lad 2. Occulent 3. Goofy Ethics
2nd of 6	21/9/26	Maitland	400m	6	0:22.56	63.8 km/h	1.8L	$4.50	0:22.43	0:22.37	GR 5	$2,340	$435	4	1. Zipper Stride 2. Backyard Friends 3. You Win
1st of 7	17/9/26	Gosford	515m	8	0:29.43	63.0 km/h	3.5L	$2.90	0:29.43	0:29.43	GR 5	$1,350	$875	3	1. Backyard Friends 2. Top Bin Nismo 3. Curmudgeon
1st of 8	14/9/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:22.41	64.3 km/h	2.3L	$4.20	0:22.41	0:22.26	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Backyard Friends 2. Radiant Ethics 3. Typhoon Lad

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