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The Meadows Race 9 - Di Battista Real Estate

BRINDLE SURPRISE (8) flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 0.8 lengths second (34.75) over 600m at this track and making it two placings on end. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Well-placed to take this out. BANDIT DARYL (4) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fourth (34.59) in a Restricted WIN at this track. Form at the trip sound including four wins. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minor placings. Key player if finds best. EDWARD NIGMA (5) has been hard to follow lately, running fourth (34.75) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at this track. Key player on best and worth another try. POCKET RIOT (1) was out of the money at this circuit last start but can bounce back.

Race Time:10:35 AM

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:600m

Pocket Riot (1)81x6663217

Trainer: Colin Bermingham (Mount Mercer)12 mths 19: 3-1-3

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: BLUE SKY RIOT (AUS)

Stats

Career19: 3-1-3

Win %15.79%

Place %36.84%

Prize Money$4,310.00

Comments

Won two starts back at Ballarat over 545m in 31.44. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 525m at this track at Grade 5 level. Racing well and has to be included.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	04/02/2026	9	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.14	0:30.85	0:29.96	N/A	1	1. Tickets 2. Maximum Reed 3. Fast Reply	4.5L	$11.00
1/7	26/01/2026	6	T3 RSTW	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.44	0:31.44	0:31.44	N/A	8	1. Pocket Riot 2. Flying Offshore 3. Wyong Knoxville	0.1L	$6.00
2/8	20/01/2026	7	T3 RSTW	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.67	0:26.42	0:25.78	N/A	5	1. Thought Of That 2. Pocket Riot 3. Toledo	3.5L	$10.00
3/8	13/01/2026	43	T3 RSTW	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.92	0:25.53	0:25.51	N/A	5	1. Did So 2. Wyong Knoxville 3. Pocket Riot	6.0L	$16.00
6/8	01/12/2025	13	T3 RSTW	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:32.41	0:31.61	0:31.61	N/A	2	1. Athens Aura 2. Rain Bomb 3. Kiptum	12.0L	$2.80
6/8	18/11/2025	14	MX 6/7	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.63	0:26.23	0:25.91	N/A	4	1. Tactician 2. Jumbuk Sloppy 3. Wyong Knoxville	6.0L	$5.50

Les Norton (2)6451532244

Trainer: Troy Dorrington (Sunshine West)12 mths 21: 3-4-2

2 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: CROWN ELLA (AUS)

Stats

Career21: 3-4-2

Win %14.29%

Place %42.86%

Prize Money$7,255.00

Comments

Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Bendigo over 500m. Not keen, needs to lift.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	20/02/2026	7	RST WIN	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.62	0:28.22	0:27.91	N/A	4	1. So He Thinks 2. Slick Nitro 3. Honest Beers	6.0L	$5.50
4/6	13/02/2026	7	RST WIN	$3,940.00	Geelong	680m	0:39.86	0:38.65	0:38.65	N/A	4	1. Baffert 2. Secrets We Keep 3. Just In Casey	17.3L	$17.00
2/8	06/02/2026	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.48	0:27.98	0:27.98	N/A	4	1. Soft Beauty 2. Les Norton 3. Utah Icon	7.5L	$5.50
2/8	30/01/2026	4	GR 5	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.22	0:28.14	0:27.97	N/A	6	1. In A Bit 2. Les Norton 3. Hard Compass	1.2L	$6.00
3/5	26/01/2026	6	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.08	0:34.79	0:34.25	N/A	2	1. He Shines 2. Mcivor Olly 3. Les Norton	4.2L	$8.50
5/6	20/01/2026	6	GR 5	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.51	0:28.09	0:28.09	N/A	8	1. Midnight Thunder 2. Moraine Dylan 3. Burn Bright	6.5L	$14.00

Bandit Daryl (4)5645512234

Trainer: Bradley Debono (Mill Park)12 mths 49: 7-7-13

4 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: JUST TERMS (AUS)

Stats

Career49: 7-7-13

Win %14.29%

Place %55.10%

Prize Money$68,870.00

Comments

Missed the frame latest (34.59) when fourth over 600m at this track in a Restricted WIN. Has one win and three placings from eight starts from the draw. With a clean break looks hard to beat.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	21/02/2026	14	RST WIN	$10,100.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.59	0:34.03	0:34.03	N/A	6	1. Echoes Of Dad 2. Weblec Memphis 3. Paw Ike	8.0L	$16.00
3/8	07/02/2026	51	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.79	0:30.18	0:29.86	N/A	4	1. Count The Stars 2. Obscurus 3. Bandit Daryl	8.7L	$14.00
99/1	28/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. 99-Bandit Daryl	99L	$0.00
2/8	18/12/2025	7	GR 5	$10,100.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.46	0:34.46	0:34.02	N/A	5	1. My Dear Friend 2. Bandit Daryl 3. To Peru	0.1L	$3.80
2/6	11/12/2025	5	GR 5	$10,100.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.83	0:34.37	0:34.27	N/A	2	1. Gold Code 2. Bandit Daryl 3. Cuthbert Binns	6.5L	$1.50
1/7	06/12/2025	9	GR 5	$10,100.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.60	0:34.60	0:34.59	N/A	7	1. Bandit Daryl 2. Count The Stars 3. Regal Jyle	1.5L	$5.00
5/8	27/11/2025	6	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.42	0:29.91	0:29.72	N/A	3	1. Canya Diversion 2. Just Got Paid 3. Paw Nebraska	7.8L	$8.00

Edward Nigma (5)6823233524

Trainer: Simon Barker (Elphinstone)12 mths 37: 3-9-6

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: LASHIL (AUS)

Stats

Career37: 3-9-6

Win %8.11%

Place %48.65%

Prize Money$18,695.00

Comments

Could only manage fourth last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when second (35.22) over 600m at this track. Has a squeeze box to navigate but is among the better hopes.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	14/02/2026	10	R/A FIN	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.75	0:34.29	0:34.29	N/A	2	1. Charlestown 2. Moraine Dylan 3. Urana Parallax	6.6L	$31.00
2/7	04/02/2026	7	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.22	0:35.04	0:34.67	N/A	7	1. Moraine Dylan 2. Edward Nigma 3. Mepunga Sandy	2.8L	$46.00
5/7	28/01/2026	9	RST WIN	$3,340.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.29	0:30.94	0:30.94	N/A	6	1. Yaya Sally 2. Mepunga Sandy 3. Rev Jeff	5.3L	$41.00
3/7	19/01/2026	33	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.27	0:29.99	0:29.34	N/A	8	1. Baywara 2. Princess Lass 3. Edward Nigma	4.3L	$19.00
3/7	17/12/2025	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.61	0:30.44	0:29.72	N/A	6	1. In A Bit 2. Santorini Bale 3. Edward Nigma	2.5L	$3.50
2/6	10/12/2025	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.92	0:30.72	0:29.74	N/A	2	1. Bun Quake 2. Edward Nigma 3. Star Of Venus	3.0L	$3.80
99/1	10/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	390m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Edward Nigma	99L	$0.00

Dark Miracle (7)2544214527

Trainer: Donna Robertson (Bald Hills)12 mths 37: 3-7-6

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: STAR OF JASMINE (AUS)

Stats

Career37: 3-7-6

Win %8.11%

Place %43.24%

Prize Money$14,395.00

Comments

Last start finished seventh on February 4 over 600m at this track behind Hey Presto, beaten 10 lengths (35.68) in a Restricted WIN H. Looks up against it this time.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	04/02/2026	10	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.68	0:35.01	0:34.67	N/A	1	1. Hey Presto 2. King Ron 3. Urana Parallax	10.3L	$20.00
2/8	25/01/2026	11	R/A FIN	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.91	0:34.64	0:34.55	N/A	2	1. Mepunga Zircon 2. Dark Miracle 3. Mighty Multi	4.0L	$71.00
5/7	14/01/2026	8	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.06	0:34.42	0:34.42	N/A	4	1. Mepunga Zircon 2. Mighty Multi 3. Marrakesh	9.8L	$91.00
4/8	06/01/2026	8	GR 5	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.05	0:34.26	0:34.26	N/A	4	1. Jazzy Hope 2. Smooth Ranger 3. Mighty Multi	11.8L	$35.00
1/6	29/12/2025	7	RST WIN	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.92	0:34.92	0:34.44	N/A	8	1. Dark Miracle 2. Assume Floppy 3. Rapid Rita	1.5L	$12.50
2/6	22/12/2025	12	RST WIN	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.71	0:34.44	0:34.28	N/A	5	1. Stunner 2. Dark Miracle 3. Aunty Faye	4.3L	$10.00

Brindle Surprise (8)1221232122

Trainer: Nicole Lund (Longwarry)12 mths 32: 9-7-7

2 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SURPRISING (AUS)

Stats

Career32: 9-7-7

Win %28.13%

Place %71.88%

Prize Money$29,550.00

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 600m this track in 34.75. Fought on last time. Right in the mix again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	18/02/2026	9	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.75	0:34.70	0:34.70	N/A	2	1. Zipping Andora 2. Brindle Surprise 3. Moraine Dylan	0.8L	$1.80
2/5	09/02/2026	7	FFA	$4,450.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.29	0:34.05	0:34.05	N/A	8	1. He's Magic 2. Brindle Surprise 3. Shadows Of Blue	3.4L	$6.50
1/5	02/02/2026	5	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.34	0:34.34	0:34.34	N/A	4	1. Brindle Surprise 2. Zipping Una 3. Greysynd Sammy	3.2L	$2.30
2/5	28/01/2026	9	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.14	0:30.11	0:30.11	N/A	1	1. Bailieston 2. Brindle Surprise 3. Knurling	0.8L	$1.50
3/6	19/01/2026	5	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.35	0:29.96	0:29.34	N/A	8	1. Paw Harris 2. Slick Felix 3. Brindle Surprise	6.0L	$2.20
2/7	14/01/2026	5	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.11	0:30.09	0:29.83	N/A	8	1. Paw Gaeton 2. Brindle Surprise 3. Riversdale Mick	0.5L	$2.30