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The Meadows Race 9 - Sportsbet Ht4

NOVA'S FERN (1) turned in a modest effort most recently when fifth at Ballarat over 545m behind Lektra Otis (31.69) in a Restricted WIN. Comes through a solid form race last start. Has claims if she runs up to expectations. REV GORDON (4) was below best at his last start when 6th at this track following a second place finish (34.83) there two back. Likely to be about the mark. NORTON BALE (2) flew the lids and led throughout to get off the mark with his maiden win, then finished a 9 length seventh last start at Geelong over 460m (26.78). Boxed well here. Expected to bounce back to best. MY MATE LEO (5) is likely to have admirers.

Race Time:10:35 AM

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:525m

Nova's Fern (1)5235431665

Trainer: Michael Mitchell (Camperdown)12 mths 45: 2-6-7

2 yo FWN Bitch

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: NOVA WILLOW (AUS)

Stats

Career45: 2-6-7

Win %4.44%

Place %33.33%

Prize Money$8,045.00

Comments

Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 5th over 545m at Ballarat beaten 8 lengths (31.69) behind Lektra Otis in a Restricted WIN on December 11. Comes through a solid form race. Expected 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
5/6	11/12/2025	8	RST WIN	$3,340.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.69	0:31.09	0:31.09	N/A	4	1. Lektra Otis 2. Josie's Shadow 3. Quaynor	8.6L	$16.00
6/8	03/12/2025	5	GR 6	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.19	0:29.87	0:29.87	N/A	8	1. Electrify 2. Rev Oberon 3. Paw Zoltin	18.9L	$101.00
6/8	28/11/2025	11	MX 6/7	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.27	0:30.29	0:29.78	N/A	8	1. Electrify 2. Shade Of Pale 3. Kid Blue	14.8L	$46.00
1/8	17/11/2025	7	T3 RSTW	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.24	0:26.24	0:25.77	N/A	6	1. Nova's Fern 2. Just Quickly 3. Patty's Dream	1.7L	$23.00
3/6	10/11/2025	6	MX 6/7	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.81	0:26.39	0:25.87	N/A	8	1. Jams Star 2. Out To Stagger 3. Nova's Fern	6.1L	$10.00
4/6	04/11/2025	5	MX 6/7	$3,340.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.81	0:27.49	0:27.46	N/A	5	1. Devious Angel 2. Daintree Sniper 3. Landed	4.6L	$51.00

Norton Bale (2)5317

Trainer: Correy Grenfell (Anakie)12 mths 4: 1-0-1

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: KNICKS BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career4: 1-0-1

Win %25.00%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$1,260.00

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Geelong to win by 1.75 lengths in 22.88, beating Did She. Last start finished 7th in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win on December 9 over 460m at Geelong behind Carol Rain beaten 9 lengths (26.78). Major threat on best form.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	09/12/2025	7	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.78	0:26.09	0:25.98	N/A	2	1. Carol Rain 2. Paw Pharah 3. Quinlee Bale	9.8L	$15.00
1/8	02/12/2025	6	MDN	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.88	0:22.88	0:22.60	N/A	1	1. Norton Bale 2. Did She 3. Cheeky Chap	1.8L	$1.40
3/8	26/11/2025	6	MDN H	$2,540.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.64	0:22.45	0:21.88	N/A	6	1. Paw Norbert 2. Hoppy 3. Norton Bale	2.7L	$4.40
5/8	20/11/2025	-	MDN	$2,540.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.64	0:25.88	0:25.85	N/A	4	1. Repellent 2. Right To Run 3. He's All Talk	11.5L	$6.50

Rev Gordon (4)3513654226

Trainer: Thomas Dailly (Anakie)12 mths 13: 1-2-3

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: GOOD NEWS (AUS)

Dam: JD REVELATION (AUS)

Stats

Career13: 1-2-3

Win %7.69%

Place %46.15%

Prize Money$4,150.00

Comments

Was out of placings last time (35.47) at this track in a Restricted WIN H, finishing sixth and beaten 10 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting three places from five starts. Makes strong appeal.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	03/12/2025	5	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.47	0:34.75	0:34.75	N/A	5	1. Lamp Post 2. Magic Loki 3. Outsides	10.3L	$13.00
2/8	28/11/2025	9	RST WIN	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.83	0:34.57	0:34.57	N/A	6	1. Exclusively 2. Rev Gordon 3. Reggae Girl	4.0L	$9.00
2/8	19/11/2025	7	RST WIN	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.24	0:35.15	0:34.61	N/A	1	1. Rev Oberon 2. Rev Gordon 3. Miss Lucy	1.3L	$1.80
4/6	12/11/2025	7	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.69	0:34.33	0:34.29	N/A	7	1. Belair Ethyl 2. Zari Elaine 3. Desired Range	5.1L	$51.00
5/7	05/11/2025	7	RST WIN	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.61	0:29.96	0:29.72	N/A	6	1. Flat White 2. General Franky 3. Rev Jeff	9.8L	$9.00
6/7	29/10/2025	7	GR 7	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.81	0:30.52	0:29.80	N/A	4	1. No Do Day 2. Mepunga Breeze 3. Ivory Mihara	4.5L	$4.40

My Mate Leo (5)1524

Trainer: Brendan Pursell (Lara)12 mths 4: 1-1-0

2 yo BLU Dog

Sire: BENALI (AUS)

Dam: BIG BREBLER (AUS)

Stats

Career4: 1-1-0

Win %25.00%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$2,355.00

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when second (26.20) over 460m at Geelong. Tough draw to overcome but is in the mix.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	12/12/2025	7	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.35	0:25.78	0:25.60	N/A	6	1. Commissioner 2. Manson Lamps 3. Song About Susan	8.5L	$12.00
2/8	05/12/2025	15	RST WIN	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.20	0:25.97	0:25.65	N/A	6	1. Belair Brindle 2. My Mate Leo 3. Paw Bennett	3.5L	$1.90
5/8	20/11/2025	6	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.84	0:22.52	0:22.43	N/A	4	1. Mother Georgia 2. Unacceptable Ned 3. Absolute Rupee	5.0L	$12.00
1/8	14/11/2025	-	MDN	$2,540.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.76	0:22.76	0:22.31	N/A	1	1. My Mate Leo 2. Chappy's Hikari 3. Havoc One	3.6L	$2.70

Polly Tango (7)6141

Trainer: Shane Fisher (Lara)12 mths 4: 2-0-0

2 yo BLU Bitch

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: CELL BLOCK TANGO (AUS)

Stats

Career4: 2-0-0

Win %50.00%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$4,205.00

Comments

Strong performance to win by 1.4 lengths at this track over 525m (30.44) beating Black Raider in Mix 6/7 on December 10. Looks tested in this company.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	10/12/2025	12	MX 6/7	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.44	0:30.44	0:29.74	N/A	7	1. Polly Tango 2. Black Raider 3. Victory Barry	1.4L	$3.70
4/7	28/11/2025	9	GR 7	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.63	0:29.78	0:29.78	N/A	6	1. Amron Toy 2. Mr. Teddy Bear 3. Gorringe	12.8L	$21.00
1/5	19/11/2025	14	MDN	$2,860.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.58	0:30.58	0:29.98	N/A	6	1. Polly Tango 2. Alfie Tango 3. Aussie Mirage	0.8L	$3.60
6/8	05/11/2025	-	MDN	$2,860.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.92	0:30.55	0:29.72	N/A	2	1. Dash Parr 2. Miss Lucy 3. Elora Dash	5.5L	$7.00

Keen On Kev (8)7172571

Trainer: Grant Masterson (Tyabb)12 mths 7: 2-1-0

1 yo WH/FWN Dog

Sire: LOTS OF CHATTER (AUS)

Dam: ROCKIN' ROSIE (AUS)

Stats

Career7: 2-1-0

Win %28.57%

Place %42.86%

Prize Money$3,000.00

Comments

Last start winner (25.77) at Geelong in a Mix 6/7 and will jump from box 8 for the first time. Others appear better placed.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	02/12/2025	9	MX 6/7	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.77	0:25.77	0:25.77	N/A	3	1. Keen On Kev 2. Assume Floppy 3. Jams Star	12.5L	$2.00
7/7	23/11/2025	13	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.85	0:19.74	0:19.33	N/A	4	1. One For Bill 2. Crimson Pirate 3. Master Your Mind	1.6L	$7.50
5/8	10/11/2025	6	GR 7	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.24	0:29.28	0:29.28	N/A	5	1. Robinson 2. Blue Steak 3. Cyber Beast	13.7L	$46.00
2/7	04/11/2025	7	MX 6/7	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.08	0:26.04	0:26.04	N/A	1	1. Shima Polly 2. Keen On Kev 3. Lochinvar Hornet	0.8L	$2.50
7/7	28/10/2025	11	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.81	0:25.94	0:25.79	N/A	2	1. I'm Easy 2. Lakeview Lynette 3. Point Break	13.0L	$10.00
1/8	17/10/2025	42	MDN	$2,540.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.46	0:25.46	0:25.12	N/A	1	1. Keen On Kev 2. Fancy Faye 3. Slay	5.8L	$4.80