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TENSION HEAD (3) turned in a moderate performance last time when eighth at Bendigo over 425m behind Tornado Tessa (24.97) in a Grade 5. Scored at his previous run. The form out of his last race has been franked. Worth another chance. HAPPY AND NUMB (2) was last seen getting around 390m at Shepparton in a decent 22.14 for a 2.75 lengths success. This tougher but expected to be in the finish. SUMO SMASH (1) had a tough draw to overcome and was game in defeat when only 1.1 lengths from Legacy Man in second (22.99) at Geelong. Can measure up. BUSH BIG SHOW (5) is always hard to beat when he races here at this trip.

Race Time:9:58 AM

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:390m

Sumo Smash (1)6518468542

Trainer: Donna Pace (Scarsdale)12 mths 82: 17-10-7

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: CHUN LI (AUS)

Stats

Career82: 17-10-7

Win %20.73%

Place %41.46%

Prize Money$31,190.00

Comments

Placed last time (22.99) at Geelong in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten 1.1 lengths. Has two wins and three placings from nine starts from the draw. Leading player.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	04/07/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.99	0:22.91	0:22.61	N/A	4	1. Legacy Man 2. Sumo Smash 3. Chief Hamish	1.1L	$6.00
4/5	01/07/2026	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:23.01	0:22.54	0:22.10	N/A	8	1. Loud Mouth Louie 2. Aston Pastizzi 3. Miss Coco	6.8L	$2.70
5/8	23/06/2026	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.12	0:22.81	0:22.61	N/A	8	1. Volts 2. Big Mako 3. Kaluna Chaos	4.5L	$5.00
8/8	17/06/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.84	0:22.02	0:21.80	N/A	6	1. Black Business 2. Western's Nasiah 3. Fluent Action	11.8L	$71.00
6/7	10/06/2026	6	FFA	$3,360.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.65	0:22.07	0:21.92	N/A	2	1. Paw Estrella 2. Paw Kramer 3. Valletta Dash	8.5L	$31.00
4/8	04/06/2026	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.75	0:22.46	0:21.97	N/A	3	1. Nineteen Crimes 2. How Awesome 3. Diva's Rose	4.1L	$7.50

Happy And Numb (2)3452366731

Trainer: Debbie Bewley (Pentland Hills)12 mths 45: 11-6-11

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: EL GRAND SENOR (AUS)

Dam: PRETTY BOMB (AUS)

Stats

Career45: 11-6-11

Win %24.44%

Place %62.22%

Prize Money$29,200.00

Comments

Solid performance after racing just off the speed to win by 2.75 lengths at Shepparton over 390m (22.14) beating Hartland Buddy in Grade 5 on July 2. Goes very well from this draw including three wins. Leading player.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	02/07/2026	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.14	0:22.14	0:22.14	N/A	3	1. Happy And Numb 2. Hartland Buddy 3. Smiling Bee	2.8L	$2.10
3/8	28/06/2026	16	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.95	0:16.92	0:16.58	N/A	8	1. Lakers Legend 2. Rolling Express 3. Happy And Numb	0.5L	$3.80
7/8	12/06/2026	3	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.27	0:22.53	0:22.36	N/A	7	1. Aston Fontaine 2. Doongalla Al 3. Tornado Tessa	10.6L	$46.00
6/8	09/06/2026	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.63	0:23.24	0:23.00	N/A	3	1. Paw Elodee 2. Patriot Niamh 3. Paw Varna	5.6L	$9.00
6/8	04/06/2026	4	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.89	0:22.51	0:21.97	N/A	8	1. Lektra Princess 2. Aston Sunshine 3. Mac And Cheese	5.5L	$4.60
3/7	31/05/2026	19	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.81	0:16.62	0:16.52	N/A	3	1. Idyllic James 2. Especial Hugo 3. Happy And Numb	2.8L	$4.40

Kensington Flyer (4)6318444721

Trainer: Gregory Mcrae (Smythes Creek)12 mths 113: 21-15-11

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: LIVERPOOL FLYER (AUS)

Stats

Career113: 21-15-11

Win %18.58%

Place %41.59%

Prize Money$51,310.00

Comments

Lines up chasing another win after scoring over 400m at Geelong in 22.84, set up by a fast early sectional. Winner last time and looks well placed again. Worth following up.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	04/07/2026	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.84	0:22.84	0:22.61	N/A	1	1. Kensington Flyer 2. Bub Who 3. Take A Phoenix	1.8L	$2.60
2/8	27/06/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.63	0:22.39	0:22.23	N/A	4	1. Abracadabra 2. Kensington Flyer 3. Serenity Girl	3.4L	$3.70
7/8	23/06/2026	10	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.54	0:22.89	0:22.61	N/A	2	1. Paw Judas 2. Clyde Bale 3. Paw Ula	9.5L	$1.70
4/6	13/06/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.03	0:22.63	0:22.63	N/A	8	1. Missy Who 2. Smiling Lily 3. Mandolin Storm	5.8L	$2.30
4/8	09/06/2026	6	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.32	0:26.02	0:25.93	N/A	6	1. Bit Of Potash 2. Raven Xander 3. Remi Joy	4.3L	$4.60
4/8	03/06/2026	7	GR 5 H NP	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.08	0:25.75	0:24.98	N/A	8	1. Flying Doormat 2. Foxy Roxy 3. Lektra Sting	4.8L	$9.50

Bush Big Show (5)5826673158

Trainer: Damian Fleming (Alvie)12 mths 53: 12-4-7

3 yo W/BDL Dog

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: DELLY VEDOVA (AUS)

Stats

Career53: 12-4-7

Win %22.64%

Place %43.40%

Prize Money$22,490.00

Comments

Has failed to fire at the last couple but he does have good record over this track and distance. Expect improvement on the latest effort. Great chance to atone.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	03/07/2026	8	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.18	0:22.32	0:22.32	N/A	7	1. Special Lad 2. Ritza Old Mate 3. Aston Fumiko	12.3L	$8.00
5/8	25/06/2026	17	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.94	0:25.55	0:25.41	N/A	2	1. Reuben Hill 2. She Rebel 3. Lektra Jimmy	5.8L	$2.60
1/8	08/06/2026	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:21.95	0:21.95	0:21.95	N/A	3	1. Bush Big Show 2. Aston Francesca 3. Smiling Lily	7.3L	$2.70
3/8	01/06/2026	11	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:26.14	0:25.74	0:25.37	N/A	7	1. Callahan 2. Rupee Action 3. Bush Big Show	5.8L	$4.00
7/8	21/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.06	0:25.71	0:25.27	N/A	5	1. Come On Larry 2. Jill's Fantasy 3. Mr. Bluey Lee	5.0L	$4.80
6/8	14/05/2026	8	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.61	0:25.00	0:24.76	N/A	8	1. Contradiction 2. Sir Silvertree 3. Paw Zenith	8.8L	$46.00

Kaluna Chaos (6)3822485332

Trainer: Donna Pace (Scarsdale)12 mths 124: 22-20-19

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ELITE CHAOS (AUS)

Stats

Career124: 22-20-19

Win %17.74%

Place %49.19%

Prize Money$45,060.00

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on July 4 over 400m at Geelong behind Tricky Disco beaten 6 lengths (23.10). Hard to have this time.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	04/07/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.10	0:22.61	0:22.61	N/A	4	1. Tricky Disco 2. Kaluna Chaos 3. Poetic Star	6.9L	$15.00
3/6	01/07/2026	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.86	0:22.50	0:22.10	N/A	2	1. Tickets 2. Tricky Disco 3. Kaluna Chaos	5.3L	$8.50
3/8	23/06/2026	13	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.95	0:22.81	0:22.61	N/A	4	1. Volts 2. Big Mako 3. Kaluna Chaos	2.0L	$12.00
5/7	10/06/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.58	0:22.19	0:21.92	N/A	6	1. Frog March 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. Lakeview Mitch	5.6L	$15.00
8/8	03/06/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.76	0:21.95	0:21.95	N/A	5	1. Mile A Minute 2. Quick Aussie 3. Gas Lantern	11.8L	$51.00
4/8	27/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.42	0:22.22	0:21.58	N/A	4	1. Air Speed 2. Gas Lantern 3. Aston Sasha	3.0L	$19.00

Paw Gamma (7)1352363264

Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)12 mths 25: 3-5-5

2 yo DK BDL Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FAITHY BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career25: 3-5-5

Win %12.00%

Place %52.00%

Prize Money$10,350.00

Comments

Most recently finished 4th over 425m at Traralgon beaten 5.5 lengths (24.32) behind Paw Natullo in a Grade 5 on May 29. Last run is a strong form reference. Worth following up.

Last Starts 39 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	29/05/2026	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Traralgon	425m	0:24.32	0:23.94	0:23.78	N/A	2	1. Paw Natullo 2. Furious Falcon 3. Cross Locks	5.5L	$6.00
6/8	24/05/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Sale	435m	0:25.19	0:24.37	0:24.04	N/A	8	1. Paw Hazelton 2. Paw Allesandra 3. Paw Sherman	12.0L	$6.00
2/7	15/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Traralgon	425m	0:24.42	0:24.32	0:23.92	N/A	6	1. Mad Hatter Rose 2. Paw Gamma 3. Greta's Gold	1.5L	$3.60
3/8	08/05/2026	3	GR 5	$2,930.00	Traralgon	425m	0:24.23	0:24.12	0:24.12	N/A	6	1. Jumbuk Sachin 2. Furious Falcon 3. Paw Gamma	1.8L	$20.00
6/6	05/05/2026	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.84	0:23.19	0:23.16	N/A	1	1. Paw Jasta 2. Whodat Jewel 3. Paw Varna	9.3L	$5.50
3/8	01/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.06	0:23.75	0:23.71	N/A	4	1. Scott Greyscale 2. Hard Style Robbo 3. Paw Gamma	4.4L	$5.50

Miss Coco (8)6148643663

Trainer: Nikita Harris (Lara)12 mths 45: 8-5-5

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: MISS ROXY (AUS)

Stats

Career45: 8-5-5

Win %17.78%

Place %40.00%

Prize Money$13,370.00

Comments

Good effort last time when third (22.94) over 390m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Will need plenty of luck.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	01/07/2026	3	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.94	0:22.54	0:22.10	N/A	4	1. Loud Mouth Louie 2. Aston Pastizzi 3. Miss Coco	6.0L	$5.50
6/8	28/06/2026	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.70	0:24.20	0:23.70	N/A	5	1. Valletta Moon 2. Imitated 3. Moraine Piper	7.3L	$19.00
6/7	22/06/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Traralgon	350m	0:20.82	0:20.41	0:20.09	N/A	3	1. Shank's Pony 2. Paw Enna 3. Fernando Sucre	6.0L	$3.40
3/8	19/06/2026	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Traralgon	350m	0:20.39	0:20.24	0:19.62	N/A	4	1. Celtic Bouy 2. Storm Brewing 3. Miss Coco	2.3L	$9.50
4/7	15/06/2026	5	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Traralgon	350m	0:20.69	0:20.09	0:20.00	N/A	6	1. You Found Me 2. It's Friday 3. Paw Amaran	8.8L	$6.50
6/8	10/06/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.95	0:22.59	0:21.92	N/A	1	1. Phoenix Red 2. Paw Yaz 3. Paw Hazeldon	5.0L	$3.60