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Ballarat Race 8 - Great Chase (1-5 Wins) Ht8

CRACKERJACK GUS (1) has a strong winning strike-rate this journey having won two of three starts. Missed the frame latest (23.35) when seventh over 400m at Geelong in a Restricted WIN H. Looks the one to beat with even luck. MAXIMUM PENALTY (7) was the fastest winner on the program last time out, running away to score by 5 lengths (25.75) at Geelong. This tougher but looks a leading chance again. STIDHAM NEBRASKA (2) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing eighth (30.46) in a Mix 6/7 at Sandown. Form from her last run is proving strong. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. KIWI HANK (3) cannot be overlooked following a recent narrow defeat.

Race Time:10:28 AM

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Showers

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:450m

Crackerjack Gus (1)11x17

Trainer: Jordan Cooper (GOLDEN PLAINS (S))12 mths 4: 3-0-0

1 yo BDL Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: MAXIMUM MORELAND (AUS)

Stats

Career4: 3-0-0

Win %75.00%

Place %75.00%

Prize Money$4,630.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 7th on September 25 over 400m at Geelong behind Let's Win Bingo beaten 7 lengths (23.35) in a Restricted WIN H. Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	25/09/2026	6	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.35	0:22.85	0:22.24	N/A	5	1. Let's Win Bingo 2. Paw Jaxson 3. Gunai Rambo	7.2L	$2.40
1/6	19/09/2026	95	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.21	0:23.21	0:23.03	N/A	5	1. Crackerjack Gus 2. Cucuzza 3. Contacted	7.7L	$1.60
1/6	16/06/2026	6	MX 6/7	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.48	0:22.48	0:22.48	N/A	3	1. Crackerjack Gus 2. Dodge The Dream 3. Sir Easy	1.8L	$1.60
1/8	10/06/2026	-	MDN	$2,540.00	Ballarat	390m	0:21.92	0:21.92	0:21.92	N/A	5	1. Crackerjack Gus 2. Paw Urla 3. Drax Bale	6.8L	$3.20

Stidham Nebraska (2)301263668

Trainer: Korie-Lee Heinrich (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 9: 1-1-2

1 yo Black Bitch

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: JD ELEGANT (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 1-1-2

Win %11.11%

Place %44.44%

Prize Money$3,580.00

Comments

Won over this track and trip. Latest effort finished last over 515m at Sandown beaten 14 lengths (30.46) behind Biollante in a Mix 6/7 on September 17. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	17/09/2026	5	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.46	0:29.47	0:29.12	N/A	6	1. Biollante 2. Kiwi Hank 3. Kiwi Birchip	14.3L	$34.00
6/8	12/09/2026	3	GR 7	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.98	0:30.15	0:29.82	N/A	3	1. Xara's Keith 2. Kiss For Cash 3. Saffron Monsoon	11.9L	$4.80
6/8	09/09/2026	4	MX 6/7 H	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.86	0:30.43	0:29.66	N/A	8	1. Little Rat 2. Surge 3. King Of Chaos	6.1L	$5.50
3/8	05/09/2026	14	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.35	0:30.03	0:29.87	N/A	2	1. Bold Thruster 2. Saint Fishy 3. Stidham Nebraska	4.5L	$7.50
6/8	22/08/2026	10	MX 6/7 FIN	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.98	0:30.20	0:29.78	N/A	1	1. Victory Barry 2. Elora Dash 3. Xara Navy	11.3L	$3.60
2/7	12/08/2026	7	MX 6/7 H	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.43	0:30.17	0:29.88	N/A	1	1. Victory Barry 2. Stidham Nebraska 3. Elora Dash	3.7L	$3.10

Kiwi Hank (3)1412633622

Trainer: Korie-Lee Heinrich (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 10: 2-3-2

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: DROOPYS SYDNEY (AUS)

Dam: LALA KIWI (AUS)

Stats

Career10: 2-3-2

Win %20.00%

Place %70.00%

Prize Money$15,240.00

Comments

Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 0.8 lengths second over 525m The Meadows in 30.19. Better than the last couple of runs suggest. Expected to feature.

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	26/09/2026	9	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.19	0:30.14	0:29.73	N/A	3	1. Surge 2. Kiwi Hank 3. Doongalla Parody	0.8L	$4.20
2/8	17/09/2026	7	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.72	0:29.47	0:29.12	N/A	5	1. Biollante 2. Kiwi Hank 3. Kiwi Birchip	3.5L	$8.00
6/8	10/09/2026	7	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.97	0:29.32	0:29.32	N/A	4	1. Going Nuclear 2. Biollante 3. Crackerjack Gary	9.3L	$5.50
3/8	03/09/2026	5	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.66	0:29.43	0:29.31	N/A	8	1. Cruise Commander 2. Kiwi Birchip 3. Kiwi Hank	3.3L	$9.00
3/8	29/08/2026	7	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.81	0:29.63	0:29.36	N/A	1	1. Cruise Commander 2. Kiwi Birchip 3. Kiwi Hank	2.8L	$1.70
6/8	22/08/2026	9	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.92	0:30.23	0:29.78	N/A	3	1. Full Bore Bobby 2. Rev Gordon 3. Saffron Monsoon	9.8L	$2.20

Aston Commander (4)145135155

Trainer: Jihad Talgi (CASEY (C))12 mths 9: 3-0-1

2 yo FWN Dog

Sire: ASTON EXCEED (AUS)

Dam: ASTON GENEVE (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 3-0-1

Win %33.33%

Place %44.44%

Prize Money$6,225.00

Comments

Has finished fifth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Warrnambool over 390m. Hard to envisage a win.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	17/09/2026	4	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.90	0:22.17	0:22.07	N/A	5	1. Reliable Motor 2. Let's Win Bingo 3. Reg	10.5L	$2.40
5/8	13/09/2026	3	MX 6/7	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.83	0:16.57	0:16.26	N/A	2	1. Just Breathe 2. Right Path 3. Autumn Rose	3.8L	$2.50
1/8	10/09/2026	20	MX 6/7 H	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:21.98	0:21.98	0:21.98	N/A	8	1. Aston Commander 2. Reliable Motor 3. Autumn Rose	8.8L	$2.10
5/7	21/08/2026	4	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.82	0:22.17	0:22.05	N/A	6	1. Canya Kick It 2. Let's Win Bingo 3. Aston Proton	9.5L	$3.50
3/5	17/08/2026	10	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.56	0:24.83	0:24.83	N/A	8	1. Little Amigo 2. Scott Lylah 3. Aston Commander	10.4L	$6.00
1/7	07/08/2026	24	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.39	0:22.39	0:22.36	N/A	1	1. Aston Commander 2. Paw Treacle 3. Mighty Melbourne	3.4L	$3.30

Aston Fame (5)3681485185

Trainer: Craig Treherne (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 23: 5-2-2

2 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ASTON MIRAGE (AUS)

Stats

Career23: 5-2-2

Win %21.74%

Place %39.13%

Prize Money$8,605.00

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fifth over 390m at Shepparton. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	07/09/2026	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.65	0:22.16	0:21.95	N/A	2	1. Kraken Main 2. Finesse 3. Paw Eden	7.0L	$11.00
8/8	02/09/2026	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.48	0:30.64	0:29.67	N/A	3	1. His Special 2. Yaya Sally 3. Princess Lass	12.0L	$9.50
1/6	26/08/2026	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.97	0:30.97	0:30.00	N/A	7	1. Aston Fame 2. Ranger's Girl 3. Smooth Prince	0.0L	$2.70
5/5	19/08/2026	9	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:32.38	0:30.73	0:30.19	N/A	4	1. Magic Bullseye 2. Valletta Pearl 3. Pay Up Sally	23.5L	$2.00
8/8	10/08/2026	19	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.97	0:22.21	0:21.96	N/A	2	1. Foxy Jay 2. Lilah Rainbow 3. Lakeview Mitch	10.8L	$5.50
4/7	22/07/2026	8	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.82	0:25.15	0:25.05	N/A	8	1. Da Souza 2. Captain Easy 3. Drax Bale	9.8L	$17.00

Indy's Charm (6)1121227

Trainer: David Bourke (KNOX (C))12 mths 7: 3-3-0

1 yo Black Bitch

Sire: ONE TIME ONLY (AUS)

Dam: WILD ALICE (AUS)

Stats

Career7: 3-3-0

Win %42.86%

Place %85.71%

Prize Money$7,470.00

Comments

Missed the frame last time when seventh (30.09) at Sandown. Prior to that had been racing well. Boxed out wide and will need a little luck to feature.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	24/09/2026	10	GR 5 FIN	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.09	0:29.25	0:29.20	N/A	7	1. How High 2. Wizard Watson 3. Morning	12.0L	$35.00
2/5	14/09/2026	13	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.83	0:29.45	0:29.34	N/A	4	1. How High 2. Indy's Charm 3. Young Rufus	5.5L	$7.00
2/6	01/09/2026	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.23	0:25.78	0:25.78	N/A	4	1. Barooga Jim 2. Indy's Charm 3. Paw Niall	6.5L	$4.20
1/6	26/08/2026	5	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.52	0:25.52	0:25.31	N/A	8	1. Indy's Charm 2. Aptitude 3. Paw Kabuto	6.8L	$1.60
2/8	21/08/2026	10	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.92	0:25.58	0:25.58	N/A	7	1. Cobble Hill 2. Indy's Charm 3. Bash Boy Giblet	4.9L	$6.00
1/7	11/08/2026	7	RST WIN	$2,930.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.11	0:26.11	0:25.85	N/A	6	1. Indy's Charm 2. Paw Lapras 3. Prince Valhalla	2.9L	$3.50

Maximum Penalty (7)3852241141

Trainer: Leslie Mitchell (GOLDEN PLAINS (S))12 mths 18: 4-3-3

2 yo W/BL Dog

Sire: PLAINTIFF (AUS)

Dam: MAXIMUM ANG (AUS)

Stats

Career18: 4-3-3

Win %22.22%

Place %55.56%

Prize Money$6,575.00

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Geelong over 460m in 25.75 last start, beating Fast Knockdown. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	22/09/2026	9	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.75	0:25.75	0:25.75	N/A	1	1. Maximum Penalty 2. Fast Knockdown 3. Westside Wizard	4.8L	$1.90
4/8	13/09/2026	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.45	0:19.32	0:19.10	N/A	2	1. Major Illusion 2. Mighty Mikado 3. Summer Kobie	2.0L	$12.00
1/7	07/09/2026	7	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.52	0:25.52	0:25.35	N/A	1	1. Maximum Penalty 2. Major Jealous 3. Doongalla Parody	3.3L	$1.30
1/6	31/08/2026	6	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.31	0:25.31	0:25.31	N/A	3	1. Maximum Penalty 2. Starlord Bale 3. Paw Jaxson	4.4L	$2.30
4/8	25/08/2026	13	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.24	0:26.16	0:25.89	N/A	3	1. Aston Moss 2. Starlet Bale 3. Cruisin' Poppy	1.2L	$3.10
2/8	12/08/2026	4	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.52	0:25.27	0:25.27	N/A	8	1. Little Amigo 2. Maximum Penalty 3. Paw Kabuto	3.5L	$13.00

Corban Yaxley (8)6835222234

Trainer: Ian Cockerell (SURF COAST (S))12 mths 27: 4-8-6

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: MADAM ROSMERTA (AUS)

Stats

Career27: 4-8-6

Win %14.81%

Place %66.67%

Prize Money$47,345.00

Comments

Was out of the placings last time at Sandown but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching five minors in a row. Has to overcome a wide draw and prefer each-way.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	24/09/2026	7	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.77	0:29.20	0:29.20	N/A	3	1. Indy Melmen 2. Paw Carver 3. Paw Orenthal	8.3L	$7.50
3/6	17/09/2026	7	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.68	0:29.12	0:29.12	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Turbo 2. Like A Rock 3. Corban Yaxley	8.0L	$13.00
2/7	10/09/2026	5	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.54	0:29.36	0:29.32	N/A	3	1. Lindenow Buster 2. Corban Yaxley 3. Capricorn One	2.6L	$7.50
2/8	05/09/2026	9	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.09	0:30.03	0:29.87	N/A	3	1. Scott Gnarly 2. Corban Yaxley 3. Dash Parr	0.9L	$2.50
2/7	27/08/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.06	0:29.72	0:29.72	N/A	1	1. Like A Rock 2. Corban Yaxley 3. Canya Excite Me	5.0L	$8.50
2/7	20/08/2026	21	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.85	0:29.56	0:29.51	N/A	5	1. Flaming Smooth 2. Corban Yaxley 3. Sparring	4.1L	$18.00