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Ballarat Race 8 - Western Districts Derby Final
GIACOMO (6) has a strong record this trip with four wins and three placings from 10 starts. Comes off a (25.13) win last time, scoring by 2.25 lengths in a Special conditions H over 450m at this track. Looks suited here and rates on top. SHORT STRAW TREV (2) is an honest type in the frame at five of 12 starts including last time when second (25.24) over 450m at this track. Solid record at this trip including four wins. Expected to feature on best form. SHIMA STAN (3) is in sizzling form lately, rocketing around The Meadows in 29.84 to score two back then following on with a 25.09 win over 450m at this track. In form and looks a leading player again. PAW KRAMER (1) among the chances again based on last run here.
Race Time:9:53 AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2025Track:Good
Weather:FINE
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:450m
1
Paw Kramer (1)3634611212
Trainer: Samantha Grenfell (Anakie)12 mths 36: 8-8-6
2 yo DK BDL Dog
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: XAMIRA BALE (AUS)
Stats
Career36: 8-8-6
Win %22.22%
Place %61.11%
Prize Money$41,255.00
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Sandown over 515m. Last start finished 2nd in a Special conditions H on January 22 over 450m at this track behind Giacomo beaten 2.25 lengths (25.27). Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/01/2025 | 2 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.27 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.25 | 0:23.25 | 0:22.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2024 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.08 | 0:30.36 | 0:30.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.2L | $7.50 |
2
Short Straw Trev (2)7221131122
Trainer: Donald Rhodes (Heyfield)12 mths 12: 5-4-1
2 yo BL/WH Dog
Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED
Dam: TAKERS TO VEGAS
Stats
Career12: 5-4-1
Win %41.67%
Place %83.33%
Prize Money$19,485.00
Comments
Hit the ground running last time with a hot early split and tried to lead throughout but had to settle for the minors when second (25.24) at this track. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major player.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/01/2025 | 19 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.24 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.61 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2024 | 6 | R/A FIN | $10,080.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.00 | 0:24.00 | 0:23.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 20/12/2024 | 24 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.14 | 0:24.14 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2024 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 19/11/2024 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.9L | $1.80 |
3
Shima Stan (3)5156111
Trainer: Thomas Dailly (Anakie)12 mths 7: 4-0-0
1 yo LT FWN Dog
Sire: FERAL FRANKY
Dam: SHIMA PEARL
Stats
Career7: 4-0-0
Win %57.14%
Place %57.14%
Prize Money$15,730.00
Comments
Won again in quick time after stalking the pace claiming his three straight wins at this track over 450m (25.09). Appeals as a leading chance again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/01/2025 | 4 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2025 | 9 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/01/2025 | 7 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.75 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.1L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2024 | 15 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.69 | 0:28.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2024 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.4L | $3.60 |
5
Springer's Boy (5)1217311331
Trainer: Nick Lecchino (Lethbridge)12 mths 10: 5-1-3
1 yo BLU Dog
Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)
Dam: MISS MOLLY LEE (AUS)
Stats
Career10: 5-1-3
Win %50.00%
Place %90.00%
Prize Money$11,370.00
Comments
Good performance to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 450m (25.44) beating Paw Gordy in Special conditions H on January 22. Must be a winning chance again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/01/2025 | 6 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.44 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/01/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/01/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.27 | 0:24.90 | 0:24.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/01/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.2L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2024 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.2L | $1.10 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2024 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.13 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.20 |
6
Giacomo (6)1213131711
Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (Anakie)12 mths 20: 9-5-2
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: FERAL FRANKY
Dam: TILLY LEE (AUS)
Stats
Career20: 9-5-2
Win %45.00%
Place %80.00%
Prize Money$44,120.00
Comments
Won his last two including a strong win last start over 450m at this track by 2.25 lengths in a Special conditions H. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/01/2025 | 13 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.13 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 7/7 | 03/01/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2024 | 13 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.4L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $113,500.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.80 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
7
Paw Rival (7)6252171173
Trainer: Samantha Grenfell (Anakie)12 mths 15: 4-3-1
2 yo BDL Dog
Sire: BERNARDO
Dam: FAITHY BALE
Stats
Career15: 4-3-1
Win %26.67%
Place %53.33%
Prize Money$7,280.00
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (25.57) over 450m at this track. Wide draw here. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/01/2025 | 4 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/01/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.7L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/01/2025 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.80 |
| 7/7 | 30/12/2024 | 6 | GR 6 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.64 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.0L | $5.10 |
| 1/8 | 24/12/2024 | 5 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.05 | 0:26.05 | 0:26.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
8
Paw Gordy (8)5546326452
Trainer: Correy Grenfell (Anakie)12 mths 22: 3-6-2
2 yo BDL Dog
Sire: YOZO BALE
Dam: KNICKS BALE
Stats
Career22: 3-6-2
Win %13.64%
Place %50.00%
Prize Money$12,680.00
Comments
Finished second last start (25.48) at big odds over 450m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/01/2025 | 5 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:25.89 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.35 | 0:26.06 | 0:25.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/01/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2024 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.19 | 0:30.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.6L | $16.80 |
| 3/7 | 20/12/2024 | 13 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.59 | 0:24.13 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.7L | $8.30 |
9
Darcy Dakota (4)1131121123
Trainer: Kerry Stagg (Parafield Gardens)12 mths 30: 17-8-3
2 yo BLU Dog
Sire: SHIMA SHINE
Dam: DAKOTA ROXY
Stats
Career30: 17-8-3
Win %56.67%
Place %93.33%
Prize Money$34,925.00
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (25.73) over 450m at this track. Others preferred.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/01/2025 | 10 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $10,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 395m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/01/2025 | 10 | OPEN | $2,100.00 | Murray Bridge | 395m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 26/12/2024 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,430.00 | Angle Park | 342m | 0:19.48 | 0:19.48 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2024 | 5 | SPEC | $10,000.00 | Angle Park | 342m | 0:19.47 | 0:19.38 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2024 | 6 | SPEC | $2,100.00 | Angle Park | 342m | 0:19.41 | 0:19.41 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |