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Ballarat Race 8 - Gap Challenger

SHAKA BIG CHIEF (1) produced a moderate effort last time when fifth at Warrnambool over 450m behind Bob Deeds (26.51) in a Grade 5. The form out of his last race has been franked. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. FIRE WIRE (4) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing sixth (29.16) last time in a Grade 5 at Bendigo. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and four minor placings to his credit. Has ability and is one of the better chances. NITRO BALE (7) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 390m behind Little Fast Bull (22.91) in a Grade 5. Cannot be taken lightly. HARRY HOTCAKES (2) cannot be underestimated.

Race Time:6:38 AM

Monday, March 31, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:450m

Shaka Big Chief (1)6237547675

Trainer: Michael Bewley (Pentland Hills)12 mths 49: 4-6-6

2 yo RED/BDL Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: GAZER BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career49: 4-6-6

Win %8.16%

Place %32.65%

Prize Money$8,815.00

Comments

Suited by inside box. Last start finished 5th over 450m at Warrnambool beaten 10 lengths (26.51) behind Bob Deeds in a Grade 5 on March 25. The form from last run stacks up well. Hard to beat.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	25/03/2025	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.51	0:25.80	0:25.80	N/A	4	1. Bob Deeds 2. Stormy Secret 3. Drop Fifty	10.1L	$8.00
7/8	21/03/2025	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Healesville	350m	0:20.37	0:19.97	0:19.64	N/A	6	1. All In Ollie 2. Cathy's Dream 3. Why Not Jules	6.0L	$41.00
6/8	17/03/2025	21	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.18	0:25.82	0:25.59	N/A	3	1. Kel Of Kintyre 2. Tessa Orchid 3. Bombshell Banjo	5.5L	$7.50
7/7	24/02/2025	3	T3 RSTW	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.28	0:25.45	0:25.45	N/A	3	1. Been Gifted 2. Scarlett Express 3. King Cherry	11.9L	$13.00
4/7	21/02/2025	4	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.69	0:28.32	0:28.32	N/A	7	1. Josie's Jewel 2. Obstropalous 3. McIvor Olly	5.3L	$4.80
5/7	17/02/2025	5	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.83	0:25.42	0:25.42	N/A	6	1. Goliath 2. Highly Alert 3. Shiny New Toy	5.9L	$61.00
99/1	18/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	8	1. 99-Shaka Big Chief	99L	$0.00

Harry Hotcakes (2)5454355686

Trainer: Marcus Lloyd (Anakie)12 mths 77: 4-11-9

4 yo FWN Dog

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: SILVER CUPCAKE (AUS)

Stats

Career77: 4-11-9

Win %5.19%

Place %31.17%

Prize Money$9,935.00

Comments

At the last start finished 6th over 450m at Warrnambool beaten 11 lengths (26.58) behind Bob Deeds in a Grade 5 on March 25. Racing well and has to be included.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	25/03/2025	8	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.58	0:25.80	0:25.80	N/A	2	1. Bob Deeds 2. Stormy Secret 3. Drop Fifty	11.1L	$31.00
8/8	17/03/2025	11	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.75	0:25.82	0:25.59	N/A	5	1. Kel Of Kintyre 2. Tessa Orchid 3. Bombshell Banjo	14.0L	$31.00
6/7	06/03/2025	10	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.83	0:26.03	0:26.03	N/A	4	1. I'm What's Next 2. King Litterbug 3. Jungle Fireball	12.0L	$67.00
5/7	24/02/2025	9	T3 RSTW	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.07	0:25.45	0:25.45	N/A	8	1. Been Gifted 2. Scarlett Express 3. King Cherry	8.9L	$46.00
5/8	15/02/2025	12	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:27.22	0:26.38	0:26.17	N/A	3	1. Little Tiger 2. More Voltage 3. Temper Trap	12.0L	$14.00
3/7	03/02/2025	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.19	0:25.76	0:25.72	N/A	1	1. Brindle Bec 2. Saint Raine 3. Harry Hotcakes	6.2L	$7.50

Lyrical Cripps (3)7776536876

Trainer: Kenneth Howat (Plumpton)12 mths 75: 5-2-12

3 yo BDL Dog

Sire: GET IT GIZMO (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING LYRIC (AUS)

Stats

Career75: 5-2-12

Win %6.67%

Place %25.33%

Prize Money$13,730.00

Comments

Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in his races. The latest effort was a 9 length sixth over 450m at this track. Will need to improve to feature.

Last Starts 35 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	24/02/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.55	0:25.91	0:25.45	N/A	1	1. Ranger's Girl 2. Bern's Banjo 3. Kel Of Kintyre	9.2L	$51.00
7/7	17/02/2025	2	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.37	0:25.69	0:25.42	N/A	2	1. That's A Boodie 2. Inter Star Fire 3. Fire Wire	9.6L	$101.00
8/8	15/02/2025	33	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.43	0:22.66	0:22.48	N/A	8	1. Full Speed Ahead 2. Mr. Frankie Lee 3. Neena Bale	11.0L	$46.00
6/8	13/01/2025	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:27.84	0:26.07	0:25.23	N/A	2	1. Yarrell Bale 2. Kel Of Kintyre 3. Hurricane Mist	25.3L	$10.00
3/7	07/01/2025	8	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.32	0:22.98	0:22.62	N/A	2	1. Lady Arandt 2. Spirit Of Panama 3. Lyrical Cripps	4.9L	$11.00
5/8	30/12/2024	20	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.10	0:25.69	0:25.46	N/A	4	1. Josie's Jewel 2. Pretty Panama 3. Rapidfire Serena	5.8L	$40.80
99/1	26/07/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	525m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Lyrical Cripps	99L	$0.00

Fire Wire (4)7463353556

Trainer: Cameron Knott (Mt Camel)12 mths 68: 7-6-11

4 yo FWN Dog

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: ZINNIA (AUS)

Stats

Career68: 7-6-11

Win %10.29%

Place %35.29%

Prize Money$12,070.00

Comments

Missed the frame latest (29.16) when sixth over 500m at Bendigo in a Grade 5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and four places from 10 starts. Looks a key chance on best form.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	26/03/2025	9	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:29.16	0:28.61	0:28.36	N/A	2	1. Secret Emgrand 2. Hurricane Mist 3. Jolly Ethics	8.3L	$10.00
5/8	17/03/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.15	0:25.82	0:25.59	N/A	2	1. Kel Of Kintyre 2. Tessa Orchid 3. Bombshell Banjo	5.0L	$8.00
5/8	10/03/2025	7	GR 5 FIN	$3,880.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.45	0:29.77	0:29.11	N/A	1	1. Rowdy's Beast 2. Below The Curve 3. Go Micky	9.7L	$41.00
3/7	03/03/2025	7	T3 GR 5 H	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.13	0:29.89	0:29.40	N/A	7	1. Go Micky 2. Cash Now 3. Fire Wire	3.8L	$71.00
5/7	24/02/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.38	0:25.91	0:25.45	N/A	8	1. Ranger's Girl 2. Bern's Banjo 3. Kel Of Kintyre	6.7L	$8.00
3/7	17/02/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.06	0:25.69	0:25.42	N/A	1	1. That's A Boodie 2. Inter Star Fire 3. Fire Wire	5.2L	$4.20

Squiggly King (5)4464836666

Trainer: Ronald Fisher (Lara)12 mths 64: 5-12-10

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: MEPUNGA BLAZER (AUS)

Dam: HEADSPACE (AUS)

Stats

Career64: 5-12-10

Win %7.81%

Place %42.19%

Prize Money$13,320.00

Comments

Has finished sixth at his last three starts, most recently over 390m at Warrnambool. Looking to others this time.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	25/03/2025	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:23.27	0:22.38	0:22.38	N/A	5	1. April Oh Zeal 2. Aston Washington 3. Spanish Bullet	12.7L	$11.00
6/7	19/03/2025	9	GR 5	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.82	0:24.05	0:24.05	N/A	3	1. No Words 2. Oriental Emerald 3. Inter Beast Boy	11.5L	$16.00
6/6	10/03/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.94	0:22.40	0:22.27	N/A	1	1. Swanky Chic 2. Inga Buddy 3. Ron's Mistake	7.7L	$14.00
6/8	03/03/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.34	0:25.74	0:25.40	N/A	8	1. Circle Round 2. Sweet Tonight 3. Millers Road	9.3L	$9.50
3/8	24/02/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.11	0:25.75	0:25.59	N/A	4	1. Bella Supreme 2. Moraine Brandi 3. Squiggly King	5.1L	$31.00
8/8	17/02/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.39	0:25.81	0:25.64	N/A	3	1. Bella Supreme 2. Brindle Bec 3. Wine Lover	8.2L	$11.00
99/1	28/11/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Squiggly King	99L	$0.00

Black Prestige (6)3624325766

Trainer: Christian Wilk (Tanjil South)12 mths 58: 6-6-4

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: ZIPPING GARTH (AUS)

Dam: DREAMY EYES (AUS)

Stats

Career58: 6-6-4

Win %10.34%

Place %27.59%

Prize Money$9,125.00

Comments

Has finished sixth at the last two runs, both at Sale, the latest when beaten 10 lengths behind Petite Beast over 435m. Well placed and among the chances here.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	26/03/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Sale	435m	0:25.18	0:24.52	0:24.16	N/A	2	1. Petite Beast 2. Got Immunity 3. Disco Gizmo	10.0L	$17.00
6/8	19/03/2025	5	GR 5	$1,530.00	Sale	435m	0:25.09	0:24.96	0:24.63	N/A	2	1. Paris Calling 2. Mally Boy 3. Path Of Glory	1.9L	$23.00
7/8	14/03/2025	11	GR 5	$1,530.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.75	0:19.38	0:19.38	N/A	2	1. Firing Chief 2. Rapidfire Morris 3. Cruella	5.8L	$51.00
5/7	03/03/2025	5	T3 GR 5 H	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.56	0:29.89	0:29.40	N/A	5	1. Go Micky 2. Cash Now 3. Fire Wire	10.0L	$21.00
2/8	26/02/2025	7	GR 5 H	$1,530.00	Sale	435m	0:25.04	0:24.99	0:24.31	N/A	7	1. Dr. Marshal 2. Black Prestige 3. Got Immunity	1.0L	$9.00
3/8	19/02/2025	7	GR 5 NP	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.44	0:24.29	0:23.72	N/A	2	1. Collinda Pops 2. Bern's Banjo 3. Black Prestige	2.3L	$14.00

Nitro Bale (7)5124444555

Trainer: Suzanne Mannion (Gordon)12 mths 136: 24-18-11

5 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: DYNA HARPA (AUS)

Stats

Career136: 24-18-11

Win %17.65%

Place %38.97%

Prize Money$83,325.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 5th over 390m at this track beaten 7 lengths (22.91) behind Little Fast Bull in a Grade 5 on March 10. Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	10/03/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.91	0:22.40	0:22.01	N/A	3	1. Little Fast Bull 2. Neena Bale 3. Sir Bingo	7.8L	$5.00
5/8	03/03/2025	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.21	0:25.74	0:25.40	N/A	1	1. Circle Round 2. Sweet Tonight 3. Millers Road	7.3L	$4.20
5/6	27/02/2025	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.06	0:25.47	0:25.31	N/A	8	1. Kurraca Jinnie 2. Valve Bounce 3. Tinker Mike	8.5L	$12.00
4/7	24/02/2025	28	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.20	0:25.91	0:25.45	N/A	4	1. Ranger's Girl 2. Bern's Banjo 3. Kel Of Kintyre	4.1L	$6.00
4/5	27/01/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.76	0:22.53	0:22.25	N/A	4	1. Henry Bale 2. Smokin' Arrow 3. Argyle Emma	3.4L	$5.50
4/7	20/01/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.79	0:22.26	0:22.23	N/A	2	1. Foxy Roxy 2. Chester Keeping 3. Can't Park There	8.0L	$9.00

Mobile Lad (8)1525137767

Trainer: Peter Knott (Carnegie)12 mths 18: 4-1-1

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: LADY PANDORA (AUS)

Stats

Career18: 4-1-1

Win %22.22%

Place %33.33%

Prize Money$5,480.00

Comments

Most recent effort finished 7th in a Grade 5 on March 27 over 390m at Shepparton behind Scarlett's Gem beaten 10 lengths (23.07). Capable of taking 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	27/03/2025	8	GR 5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:23.07	0:22.36	0:22.19	N/A	3	1. Scarlett's Gem 2. Jetson Express 3. Gold Gizmo	10.1L	$2.60
6/7	19/03/2025	5	GR 5	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.54	0:24.18	0:24.05	N/A	2	1. Too Cold 2. Crusoe Rico 3. Argyle Emma	5.2L	$4.60
7/7	14/03/2025	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.52	0:23.70	0:23.58	N/A	7	1. Bubba Ray Banner 2. Roscoe Bale 3. Readiness	11.7L	$61.00
7/8	07/03/2025	28	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:25.14	0:24.05	0:23.70	N/A	8	1. Jolly Ollie 2. Atomic Secret 3. Misclassified	16.3L	$51.00
3/7	07/02/2025	15	GR 4/5	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.44	0:24.29	0:24.00	N/A	2	1. Black Sky 2. Post The Zipper 3. Mobile Lad	2.2L	$23.00
1/8	23/01/2025	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.41	0:22.41	0:22.31	N/A	1	1. Mobile Lad 2. Broadway Icon 3. Erudite Bale	0.1L	$3.40
5/8	16/01/2025	9	GR 5	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.61	0:24.41	0:24.16	N/A	4	1. Tinker Dan 2. Kraken Huggie 3. Smokin' Arrow	2.8L	$6.00