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Ballarat Race 11 - Grv Vicbred Series Ht2

LIGHTNING RANGE (2) quickly away to win over the 390m at Shepparton two runs back then prominent throughout when finishing third at Horsham last start. Expected to feature in the finish again. ASTON MONARCHY (5) rocketed out of the inside draw with a strong early sectional and gave a sight but had to settle for a placing, finishing second (22.40) at Warrnambool over 390m. Can measure up. COSMIC REWARD (4) goes very well this trip starting nine times for four wins and three minors. Missed the frame latest (30.02) when fifth over 515m at Sandown in a Grade 5. Can hit the frame with the right run. VALLETTA DASH (1) was below best last time at Shepparton (26.09) in a Grade 5, finishing a 14 length eighth. Already a winner from this draw.

Race Time:11:35 AM

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Overcast

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:390m

Valletta Dash (1)3864712138

Trainer: John Nicholls (Melton West)12 mths 46: 13-7-5

2 yo RED/BDL Bitch

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: VALLETTA SKY (AUS)

Stats

Career46: 13-7-5

Win %28.26%

Place %54.35%

Prize Money$26,755.00

Comments

Was a winner three back at Warrnambool then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when eighth (26.09) at Shepparton. Has ability and looks one of the hopes in this.

Last Starts 40 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	10/03/2025	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:26.09	0:25.06	0:24.76	N/A	7	1. Canya Jive 2. Cooper Summer 3. Atlas Amazon	14.6L	$7.50
3/8	05/03/2025	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.26	0:22.10	0:21.87	N/A	4	1. Mini Milky 2. Sudoku Carmello 3. Valletta Dash	2.5L	$4.20
1/8	27/02/2025	6	MX 3/4	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.18	0:22.18	0:21.95	N/A	2	1. Valletta Dash 2. Man Of Courage 3. Motor Head Maxim	1.5L	$8.50
2/8	21/02/2025	6	GR 5 NP	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.08	0:22.06	0:21.63	N/A	2	1. Xisan Bale 2. Valletta Dash 3. Avianna	0.3L	$2.90
1/7	15/02/2025	5	GR 4/5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.81	0:22.81	0:22.48	N/A	3	1. Valletta Dash 2. Fabio Giblet 3. Collinda Pops	1.2L	$2.40
7/8	10/02/2025	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.79	0:25.49	0:24.99	N/A	2	1. Crusoe Rico 2. Our Alamo 3. Atlas Amazon	4.4L	$5.00

Lightning Range (2)81614f1813

Trainer: Jason Sharp (Lara)12 mths 22: 9-2-2

2 yo RED/BDL Dog

Sire: OUT OF RANGE (AUS)

Dam: CHLOE LOUISE (AUS)

Stats

Career22: 9-2-2

Win %40.91%

Place %59.09%

Prize Money$20,520.00

Comments

Flew the lids with a quick early split but had to settle for the minor money when third (23.22) over 410m at Horsham. Should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	01/04/2025	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.22	0:22.98	0:22.93	N/A	7	1. Cookie Man 2. White Crest 3. Lightning Range	3.8L	$2.10
1/6	24/03/2025	6	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Shepparton	390m	0:21.76	0:21.76	0:21.76	N/A	5	1. Lightning Range 2. Dragonelle 3. Magnet Mover	5.5L	$2.20
8/8	18/03/2025	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:24.16	0:23.51	0:23.14	N/A	4	1. Take The Steps 2. Aston Nitro 3. Aston Advance	9.3L	$2.80
1/8	10/03/2025	33	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Shepparton	390m	0:21.94	0:21.94	0:21.71	N/A	10	1. Lightning Range 2. One Knee Noni 3. Bamera	7.8L	$2.50
0/8	05/02/2025	27	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:29.21	0:22.28	0:21.80	N/A	7	1. Bubba Ray Banner 2. Yellow Hawk 3. Maxed Out	99.0L	$2.00
4/8	09/01/2025	6	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.21	0:21.75	0:21.75	N/A	2	1. She's Reloaded 2. Aston Cayenne 3. Paw Pavlov	6.5L	$2.60

Cosmic Reward (4)1131742425

Trainer: Peter Presutto (Devon Meadows)12 mths 18: 5-5-1

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: COSMIC RUMBLE (AUS)

Dam: REAL REWARD (AUS)

Stats

Career18: 5-5-1

Win %27.78%

Place %61.11%

Prize Money$14,895.00

Comments

Could only manage fifth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (30.32) over 525m at The Meadows. Boxed awkwardly but is in the mix.

Last Starts 51 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	27/02/2025	12	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.02	0:29.36	0:29.13	N/A	2	1. Van Wyck 2. Valencia Jim 3. Lassard	9.3L	$7.50
2/8	15/02/2025	35	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.32	0:30.16	0:29.72	N/A	4	1. Paw Phelps 2. Cosmic Reward 3. Make Me King	2.3L	$6.00
4/8	11/01/2025	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.23	0:30.04	0:29.78	N/A	3	1. Paw Grady 2. Upset Sunset 3. Aston Figaro	3.0L	$4.80
2/8	04/01/2025	17	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.03	0:29.96	0:29.78	N/A	7	1. Irish Lucy 2. Cosmic Reward 3. Paw Grady	1.3L	$10.00
4/7	18/12/2024	13	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.59	0:30.16	0:29.94	N/A	5	1. Highly Connected 2. Burn Along 3. Leo Bale	6.2L	$14.90
7/8	05/12/2024	4	R/A FIN	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.84	0:29.59	0:28.98	N/A	4	1. Rhythmic Energy 2. Coconut Carter 3. Myall Meg	17.8L	$2.90

Aston Monarchy (5)8636238422

Trainer: Ann Panetta (Melton West)12 mths 64: 12-10-14

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ASTON DINNIGAN (AUS)

Stats

Career64: 12-10-14

Win %18.75%

Place %56.25%

Prize Money$25,680.00

Comments

Has been in the money the last two runs. Finished second at Warrnambool in 22.40 last time but the start prior clocked an outstanding 22.12 over 390m finishing second at Shepparton. Looms as the one to beat this time.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	03/04/2025	10	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.40	0:22.08	0:22.08	N/A	1	1. Shaker Sticker 2. Aston Monarchy 3. Juicy Gossip	5.0L	$1.70
2/6	24/03/2025	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.12	0:21.95	0:21.76	N/A	4	1. Touch Of Sin 2. Aston Monarchy 3. Rabada	2.8L	$1.90
4/7	19/03/2025	3	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.36	0:21.81	0:21.81	N/A	3	1. Imani 2. Xisan Bale 3. Sudoku Carmello	7.9L	$23.00
8/8	16/03/2025	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:20.18	0:19.53	0:19.00	N/A	7	1. King Cherry 2. Alice Morgan 3. Aston Warrior	9.8L	$2.50
3/8	10/03/2025	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.25	0:21.71	0:21.71	N/A	4	1. Paw Quark 2. Angry Ellie 3. Aston Monarchy	8.3L	$4.00
2/8	03/03/2025	10	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.10	0:21.97	0:21.86	N/A	6	1. Misclassified 2. Aston Monarchy 3. Militant Storm	2.0L	$3.60

Short Straw Trev (8)3112211118

Trainer: Donald Rhodes (Heyfield)12 mths 17: 9-4-1

2 yo BL/WH Dog

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: TAKERS TO VEGAS (AUS)

Stats

Career17: 9-4-1

Win %52.94%

Place %82.35%

Prize Money$45,185.00

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Healesville over 300m in 16.54. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when eighth over 300m at Healesville at Special conditions race level. Not suited by wide draw, others better.

Last Starts 41 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	09/03/2025	5	SPEC	$7,330.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.65	0:16.27	0:16.10	N/A	1	1. Dr. Asher 2. Fifty Short 3. Dr. Yannick	5.8L	$2.50
1/4	04/03/2025	16	SPEC	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.54	0:16.54	0:16.25	N/A	1	1. Short Straw Trev 2. Dr. Asher 3. Posh Paws	1.3L	$1.30
1/8	16/02/2025	7	GR 5 FIN	$9,580.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.10	0:19.10	0:19.10	N/A	3	1. Short Straw Trev 2. Cheap Red Wine 3. Seagull Rock	1.7L	$1.90
1/8	09/02/2025	11	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.01	0:19.01	0:18.78	N/A	3	1. Short Straw Trev 2. Cheap Red Wine 3. Luxford	2.8L	$1.80
1/8	29/01/2025	7	Group Listed	$22,000.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.08	0:25.08	0:25.08	N/A	2	1. Short Straw Trev 2. Shima Stan 3. Darcy Dakota	1.6L	$3.50
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	1. Shima Stan 2. Short Straw Trev 3. Zeus Thunderbolt	2.5L	$4.20