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MINER MICK (8) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fourth (25.55) last time in a Grade 5 H at this track. Has a good record at this journey. Key runner on his best form. SMALLER ACTS (2) boasts strong form at this course and distance having won three times from six starts. Missed the frame latest (25.81) when fifth over 450m at this track in a Grade 5 H. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. MAXIMUM REED (1) boxed on well to finish third last time, beaten 1.5 lengths (26.09) behind Application at Geelong. Boasts a strong record from this draw with four wins and two minor placings from 10 starts. Expected to be in the finish again. NORTON BALE (5) boasts a solid strike-rate over this track and distance.

Race Time:9:49 AM

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:450m

Maximum Reed (1)1625486643

Trainer: Christopher Cassar (MELTON (C))12 mths 51: 8-5-6

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: MAXIMUM KACK (AUS)

Stats

Career51: 8-5-6

Win %15.69%

Place %37.25%

Prize Money$11,595.00

Comments

Hit the frame latest (26.09) when third at Geelong in a Rank Limit - Grade 5. Box stats strong with four wins and two placings from 10 starts. Has ability and should feature.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	14/04/2026	20	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.09	0:26.00	0:25.96	N/A	7	1. Application 2. Big Duke 3. Maximum Reed	1.5L	$5.50
4/7	25/03/2026	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.83	0:30.62	0:30.15	N/A	3	1. Paw Quiver 2. Norton Bale 3. Rev Ian	2.9L	$5.00
6/8	18/03/2026	7	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.52	0:30.29	0:30.17	N/A	4	1. Obscurus 2. Mighty Multi 3. Scott Sigma	3.5L	$71.00
6/8	11/03/2026	5	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.73	0:25.11	0:25.01	N/A	5	1. Baby Beets 2. Paw Gaeton 3. Western's Nasiah	8.8L	$81.00
8/8	06/03/2026	17	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.75	0:25.96	0:25.71	N/A	5	1. Idyllic James 2. Aston Hercules 3. Paw Mantra	12.0L	$151.00
4/7	17/02/2026	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.08	0:25.73	0:25.73	N/A	2	1. Doongalla Pedro 2. Gorringe 3. Let's Cause Kaos	5.3L	$41.00

Smaller Acts (2)3411146275

Trainer: Jye Formosa (GREATER BENDIGO (C))12 mths 23: 5-3-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SHANIA'S DREAM (AUS)

Stats

Career23: 5-3-3

Win %21.74%

Place %47.83%

Prize Money$11,595.00

Comments

Has failed to fire at the last couple but he does have a good record at the track and trip, including three wins. Capable of a strong show.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	15/04/2026	7	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.81	0:25.29	0:24.96	N/A	4	1. Devington 2. Percy 3. Aston Hercules	7.4L	$46.00
7/7	08/04/2026	19	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.83	0:25.08	0:25.08	N/A	8	1. Paw Sapphire 2. Moyarra Kongk 3. Paw Gertrude	10.8L	$41.00
2/7	20/03/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.06	0:24.05	0:23.92	N/A	2	1. Whoppi Devere 2. Smaller Acts 3. Mac And Cheese	0.3L	$6.00
6/8	13/03/2026	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.34	0:24.05	0:23.85	N/A	3	1. Tickets 2. Frenzy 3. Shiv Roy	4.3L	$27.00
4/6	09/03/2026	26	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.18	0:29.83	0:29.51	N/A	1	1. Rivers Meet 2. Point Man 3. Scout Ace	5.3L	$7.50
1/6	11/02/2026	9	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.68	0:30.68	0:30.07	N/A	1	1. Smaller Acts 2. Rowdy's Beast 3. Prince Pierre	1.3L	$2.50

Sorella (3)8472644124

Trainer: Emily Azzopardi (GREATER BENDIGO (C))12 mths 32: 6-3-1

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: FEMME FOLLE (AUS)

Stats

Career32: 6-3-1

Win %18.75%

Place %31.25%

Prize Money$23,115.00

Comments

Missed the frame last start when fourth and beaten 7 lengths at Shepparton. Form solid prior to that including a win at Bendigo three back. Could pose a serious challenge if finds best this time.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	06/04/2026	17	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.92	0:25.42	0:25.21	N/A	2	1. Slick Ability 2. Aston Hercules 3. Paw Welkes	7.0L	$5.50
2/7	20/03/2026	9	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.41	0:27.83	0:27.83	N/A	4	1. Aston Summit 2. Sorella 3. Nancy Devere	8.5L	$6.50
1/5	11/03/2026	23	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.22	0:28.22	0:28.22	N/A	4	1. Sorella 2. High Cotton 3. Scott Aquaphobia	7.5L	$1.40
4/5	16/02/2026	7	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.10	0:34.39	0:34.39	N/A	4	1. Zap Devere 2. Extravaganza 3. Reggae Girl	10.8L	$8.50
4/7	09/02/2026	17	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.03	0:29.36	0:29.36	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Zircon 2. Darnum Diesel 3. Fabricator	9.6L	$11.00
6/8	23/01/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.68	0:28.11	0:28.00	N/A	5	1. Miles Apart 2. Slick Rocket 3. Vintage King	8.5L	$2.60

Him Tarzan (4)246x235451

Trainer: Patrick Bull (CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS (S))12 mths 35: 5-5-5

3 yo WH/FWN Dog

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: MISSY HA HA (AUS)

Stats

Career35: 5-5-5

Win %14.29%

Place %42.86%

Prize Money$12,520.00

Comments

Strong performance to win by 4 lengths at Bendigo over 500m (28.23) beating Lizard Country in Bottom Up - Grade 5 on April 15. Not likely to feature on this occasion.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	15/04/2026	13	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.23	0:28.23	0:28.23	N/A	6	1. Him Tarzan 2. Lizard Country 3. Hooked On Gin	4.0L	$13.00
5/7	02/04/2026	8	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:29.40	0:28.93	0:28.93	N/A	8	1. Les Norton 2. Wyong Knoxville 3. Patty's Dream	6.8L	$4.50
4/7	25/03/2026	12	GR 5	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.54	0:24.09	0:23.94	N/A	1	1. Nickleby Action 2. Broombrae Fritz 3. Jacky Son	6.5L	$2.80
5/7	13/03/2026	10	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.44	0:23.95	0:23.85	N/A	7	1. She Likes Beer 2. Paw Brody 3. Spicy Assassin	7.0L	$23.00
3/8	03/03/2026	5	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.43	0:24.00	0:24.00	N/A	5	1. Goosebumps Rico 2. Abracadabra 3. Him Tarzan	6.2L	$4.80
2/8	26/02/2026	73	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.34	0:22.15	0:21.96	N/A	4	1. Twilight Sleuth 2. Him Tarzan 3. Broadway Icon	3.0L	$5.00

Norton Bale (5)2753315216

Trainer: Correy Grenfell (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 20: 4-3-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: KNICKS BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career20: 4-3-4

Win %20.00%

Place %55.00%

Prize Money$6,230.00

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 450m in 25.55. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 460m at Geelong at Grade 5 level. Has claims on best form.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	03/04/2026	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.62	0:25.79	0:25.79	N/A	3	1. Little Flower 2. Whodat Jewel 3. Bit Of Potash	11.9L	$23.00
1/8	30/03/2026	5	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.55	0:25.55	0:25.52	N/A	1	1. Norton Bale 2. Elevate 3. Kid Luck	5.3L	$1.50
2/7	25/03/2026	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.62	0:30.62	0:30.15	N/A	1	1. Paw Quiver 2. Norton Bale 3. Rev Ian	0.1L	$3.40
5/8	20/03/2026	4	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.48	0:25.85	0:25.84	N/A	2	1. Paw Fable 2. Paw Oltron 3. Arc Flash	9.0L	$20.00
1/8	16/03/2026	3	Bottom Up - Grade 6	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.20	0:26.20	0:26.20	N/A	8	1. Norton Bale 2. Vesta Bale 3. Pygmy Puff	2.8L	$2.20
3/7	13/03/2026	9	MX 6/7 H	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.10	0:26.02	0:25.50	N/A	3	1. Paw Olympus 2. Paw Fable 3. Norton Bale	1.3L	$21.00

Paw Quiver (6)1875251235

Trainer: Correy Grenfell (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 22: 4-2-4

1 yo BLU/FWN Dog

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: ZELZER ALLEN (AUS)

Stats

Career22: 4-2-4

Win %18.18%

Place %45.45%

Prize Money$10,380.00

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fifth (26.24) at Geelong over 460m. Has claims on best form.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	14/04/2026	7	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.24	0:26.12	0:25.96	N/A	2	1. Alborz Girl 2. Did So 3. Paw Bennett	1.8L	$6.50
3/8	07/04/2026	8	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.83	0:27.08	0:27.08	N/A	1	1. Paw Gordy 2. Angry Chief 3. Paw Quiver	10.8L	$8.00
2/6	30/03/2026	5	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.16	0:31.09	0:31.09	N/A	7	1. Black Thumb 2. Paw Quiver 3. Belfast Spot	1.0L	$2.40
1/7	25/03/2026	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.62	0:30.62	0:30.15	N/A	2	1. Paw Quiver 2. Norton Bale 3. Rev Ian	0.1L	$3.00
5/8	20/03/2026	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.06	0:22.38	0:22.38	N/A	5	1. Electrojet 2. Something Good 3. That's My Cousin	9.8L	$18.00
2/8	16/03/2026	6	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.83	0:22.70	0:22.58	N/A	1	1. Ziva Diva 2. Paw Quiver 3. Volts	2.0L	$2.70

Busting (7)6543432184

Trainer: Christopher Cassar (MELTON (C))12 mths 40: 10-7-7

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: PAUA OF CHLOE (AUS)

Stats

Career40: 10-7-7

Win %25.00%

Place %60.00%

Prize Money$10,605.00

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fourth over 400m at Geelong. Happy enough to avoid.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	14/04/2026	6	GR 4/5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.89	0:22.66	0:22.39	N/A	4	1. Bush Circus 2. Spring Brumby 3. Seats Two	3.5L	$5.50
8/8	08/04/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.78	0:21.93	0:21.93	N/A	3	1. Anchor Cranker 2. Miss My Brother 3. Gas Lantern	12.3L	$6.00
1/8	30/03/2026	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.35	0:22.35	0:22.20	N/A	1	1. Busting 2. Chatter Beast 3. Tinker Dot	0.4L	$2.50
2/7	24/03/2026	7	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.94	0:22.86	0:22.63	N/A	2	1. Aston Chant 2. Busting 3. Big Mako	1.3L	$2.40
3/8	17/03/2026	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.99	0:22.84	0:22.48	N/A	8	1. Did She 2. That's My Cousin 3. Busting	2.5L	$3.30
4/8	11/03/2026	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.34	0:22.17	0:22.01	N/A	5	1. Paw Pascal 2. Starship Atlas 3. Collective Kaos	2.5L	$4.40

Miner Mick (8)3426117464

Trainer: David Geall (LARA)12 mths 28: 6-5-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERNANDO MICK (AUS)

Dam: WHODAT OPAL (AUS)

Stats

Career28: 6-5-3

Win %21.43%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$19,880.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 4th in a Grade 5 H on April 15 over 450m at this track behind Analyzation beaten 5.5 lengths (25.55). Forward showing expected.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	15/04/2026	16	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.55	0:25.15	0:24.96	N/A	7	1. Analyzation 2. Moyarra Kongk 3. Aston Summit	5.7L	$10.00
6/7	30/03/2026	7	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.91	0:29.42	0:29.42	N/A	8	1. Ready One 2. Flying Ducati 3. Bold Sight	7.3L	$10.00
4/7	23/03/2026	17	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.52	0:21.97	0:21.81	N/A	4	1. Paw Elodee 2. Ishikawa Lass 3. Hyland Azula	8.0L	$4.40
7/8	06/03/2026	6	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.61	0:25.96	0:25.71	N/A	7	1. Idyllic James 2. Aston Hercules 3. Paw Mantra	9.8L	$4.00
1/7	28/02/2026	9	GR 5 FIN	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.87	0:30.87	0:29.57	N/A	1	1. Miner Mick 2. Swift Gift 3. Nobby	0.3L	$2.00
1/8	19/02/2026	7	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.44	0:25.44	0:25.05	N/A	7	1. Miner Mick 2. Springer's Boy 3. Slick Tommy	1.5L	$4.00