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Ballarat Race 9 - Ballarat Function Centre

POETIC STAR (7) found the frame for the second consecutive time when narrowly beaten into second last time out (22.67) over 400m at Geelong. Look for sharp improvement here. THREE VOTES NICK (6) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at this track behind Paw Gusto (22.39) in a Grade 7. Has the pace to be prominent. The form out of last race has been strong. Expected to feature again. PAW XYLA (8) well back settling but did wind up strongly to finish 5th and beaten only 4 lengths (23.04) at Warragul. Can figure in the finish. BOHDAN (2) can sneak into the finish.

Race Time:10:07 AM

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:390m

Free State (1)5287623217

Trainer: Melissa Docking (Red Cliffs)12 mths 11: 1-4-1

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: SET ME FREE (AUS)

Stats

Career11: 1-4-1

Win %9.09%

Place %54.55%

Prize Money$4,020.00

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Shepparton to win by 4 lengths in 22.18, beating Rita Paige. Last start finished last over 410m at Horsham beaten 9 lengths (24.05) behind Patriot Cilla in a Grade 7 on January 4. Prefer in something easier.

Last Starts 44 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	04/01/2026	6	GR 7	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:24.05	0:23.42	0:22.90	N/A	7	1. Patriot Cilla 2. Laserhawk 3. Mighty Miss	9.0L	$11.00
1/8	29/12/2025	14	MDN	$2,540.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.18	0:22.18	0:21.95	N/A	5	1. Free State 2. Rita Paige 3. Thermal Heat	3.8L	$5.00
2/8	15/12/2025	4	MDN	$2,540.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.64	0:22.42	0:21.99	N/A	5	1. Soda Swan 2. Free State 3. Kraken Rum	3.5L	$6.00
3/8	11/12/2025	9	MDN	$2,540.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.63	0:22.21	0:21.93	N/A	8	1. Eleventh Scotch 2. How Awesome 3. Free State	6.1L	$7.20
2/6	02/12/2025	7	MDN	$2,540.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.67	0:23.64	0:22.84	N/A	8	1. Lollipop Lips 2. Free State 3. Express Polo	0.8L	$4.00
6/7	25/11/2025	35	MDN	$2,540.00	Horsham	410m	0:24.26	0:23.49	0:22.77	N/A	6	1. Whisky Point 2. Paw Tarkov 3. Starlet Bale	10.9L	$33.30

Bohdan (2)5510x2

Trainer: Jason Sharp (Lara)12 mths 5: 1-1-0

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S FOR REAL (AUS)

Stats

Career5: 1-1-0

Win %20.00%

Place %40.00%

Prize Money$2,000.00

Comments

Bounced back last start after failing to finish two starts back when he finished 2nd over 400m at Geelong beaten half a length (22.74) behind Paw Kenneth in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win on February 10. Looks a solid contender.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	10/02/2026	67	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.74	0:22.72	0:22.43	N/A	1	1. Paw Kenneth 2. Bohdan 3. Lilly's Wish	0.5L	$1.30
0/8	05/12/2025	29	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:29.83	0:22.90	0:22.47	N/A	3	1. Struck The Lot 2. Zipping Torvill 3. Loud Mouth Louie	99.0L	$3.40
1/8	06/11/2025	15	MDN	$2,540.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.11	0:22.11	0:21.89	N/A	3	1. Bohdan 2. Aussie Wagyu 3. Sir Starbuck	6.8L	$3.60
5/8	22/10/2025	7	MDN	$2,860.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.07	0:30.78	0:29.58	N/A	5	1. Rev Ian 2. Chappy's Hikari 3. She's Just Fine	4.5L	$12.00
5/8	15/10/2025	-	MDN H	$2,860.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.98	0:30.19	0:29.96	N/A	5	1. Simply Stunning 2. Dramatical 3. Lady Rapid	11.3L	$12.20

Ebb And Flow (3)377548x887

Trainer: Joanne Pengelly (Morrisons)12 mths 14: 1-0-2

2 yo W/BL Bitch

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: IMMUNITY (AUS)

Stats

Career14: 1-0-2

Win %7.14%

Place %21.43%

Prize Money$1,395.00

Comments

Has struggled to jump cleanly in recent outings and the results have been disappointing, the most recent effort a seventh over 450m at this track. Others make more appeal.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	11/02/2026	28	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.60	0:25.48	0:25.29	N/A	4	1. Onyx Lass 2. Reindeer Keith 3. Kiwi Eddie	16.8L	$51.00
8/8	14/01/2026	21	GR 5	$2,340.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:20.87	0:19.76	0:19.46	N/A	3	1. San Fran 2. Orana Valerie 3. Marvellous Mel	15.8L	$5.00
8/8	24/12/2025	63	GR 5	$2,310.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:20.96	0:20.23	0:19.27	N/A	2	1. Blanco Fire 2. Quick Edition 3. Marvin Monelli	10.3L	$31.00
8/8	22/10/2025	7	GR 5	$2,310.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:20.87	0:19.72	0:19.58	N/A	8	1. Casual Escape 2. Ear Muffs 3. Shearwater Inn	16.3L	$18.00
4/7	15/10/2025	21	GR 5	$2,310.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:20.36	0:20.00	0:19.55	N/A	6	1. Indi's Girl 2. Mully The Master 3. Greysynd Gina	5.3L	$31.00
5/8	24/09/2025	28	GR 5	$2,310.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:20.44	0:19.87	0:19.49	N/A	1	1. Orana Sarge 2. Lumeah Matilda 3. All About Piper	8.3L	$4.80

Mrs. Winston (4)351

Trainer: Frank Spiteri (Sunshine West)12 mths 3: 1-0-1

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: INVICTUS LOUIE (AUS)

Stats

Career3: 1-0-1

Win %33.33%

Place %66.67%

Prize Money$1,940.00

Comments

Good performance to post a big 4.5 lengths win at this track over 390m (22.64) beating Paw Kurtis in Maiden on February 11. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	11/02/2026	6	MDN	$2,540.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.64	0:22.64	0:21.99	N/A	2	1. Mrs. Winston 2. Paw Kurtis 3. Juneau Sangria	4.5L	$4.20
5/8	05/02/2026	13	MDN	$2,540.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:23.03	0:22.58	0:21.93	N/A	5	1. I'm To Blame 2. Weathering 3. Alfie Aardvark	6.8L	$3.60
3/8	23/01/2026	-	MDN	$2,540.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.96	0:22.48	0:22.29	N/A	2	1. Paw Otis 2. Happy Dad 3. Mrs. Winston	7.3L	$4.60

Three Votes Nick (6)4343336153

Trainer: Amy Pickering (Smythes Creek)12 mths 11: 1-0-6

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: JIGGLYPUFF (AUS)

Stats

Career11: 1-0-6

Win %9.09%

Place %63.64%

Prize Money$2,550.00

Comments

Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, grabbed late but holding on to a placing when a 7 length third (22.39) over 390m at this track. Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	04/02/2026	7	GR 7	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.39	0:21.90	0:21.90	N/A	4	1. Paw Gusto 2. On The River 3. Three Votes Nick	7.5L	$13.00
5/8	28/01/2026	8	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.50	0:22.05	0:21.90	N/A	2	1. Hailey's Jet 2. Collective Kaos 3. Scott Ephraim	6.8L	$31.00
1/7	20/01/2026	6	MDN	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.93	0:22.93	0:22.54	N/A	1	1. Three Votes Nick 2. Trissa Bale 3. Aston Ellie	1.3L	$1.90
6/8	14/01/2026	8	MDN	$2,540.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.56	0:21.82	0:21.82	N/A	6	1. Taste That 2. Boracay Thunder 3. Paw Gusto	11.3L	$14.00
3/8	06/01/2026	6	Rank Limit - Maiden	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.28	0:23.16	0:22.49	N/A	4	1. Paw Oppa 2. Ready For Action 3. Three Votes Nick	1.8L	$4.20
3/6	31/12/2025	8	MDN	$2,540.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.73	0:22.19	0:22.03	N/A	3	1. Cheeky Streak 2. Bella Bluefin 3. Three Votes Nick	7.7L	$1.90

Poetic Star (7)5154732532

Trainer: Dylan Sharp (Lara)12 mths 13: 1-2-2

1 yo BDL Dog

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: KISS YOUR LIPS (AUS)

Stats

Career13: 1-2-2

Win %7.69%

Place %38.46%

Prize Money$3,630.00

Comments

Snuck into the minor money last time when a 0.6 lengths second at Geelong but did record a strong 22.67 over the 400m journey. Has the ability and expected to go close again.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	14/02/2026	9	RST WIN	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.67	0:22.63	0:22.37	N/A	4	1. Black Marvel 2. Poetic Star 3. Still Believe	0.6L	$12.00
3/8	05/02/2026	7	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.62	0:22.56	0:21.93	N/A	6	1. Patriot Cilla 2. Paw Ezra 3. Poetic Star	1.0L	$15.00
5/6	29/01/2026	6	SPEC H	$1,530.00	Warragul	400m	0:23.44	0:23.03	0:22.58	N/A	6	1. Good Odds Mario 2. Head Of Staff 3. Platinum Release	6.3L	$9.00
2/8	23/01/2026	8	GR 7	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.93	0:22.62	0:22.29	N/A	7	1. Procyon 2. Poetic Star 3. Roads End	4.8L	$31.00
3/8	15/01/2026	6	GR 7	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.71	0:22.65	0:22.14	N/A	2	1. Marco Marco 2. Lektra Isa 3. Poetic Star	1.0L	$10.00
7/8	09/01/2026	9	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.24	0:22.64	0:22.31	N/A	4	1. Hailey's Jet 2. Aston Haruto 3. Ziva Diva	9.0L	$27.00

Paw Xyla (8)8433544645

Trainer: Luke Harris (Devon Meadows)12 mths 20: 1-1-5

2 yo DK BDL Bitch

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: ENICKA BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career20: 1-1-5

Win %5.00%

Place %35.00%

Prize Money$3,030.00

Comments

Last start finished 5th in a Grade 7 on February 13 over 400m at Warragul behind Charlie's Rose beaten 4 lengths (23.04). Must be included.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	13/02/2026	11	GR 7	$2,930.00	Warragul	400m	0:23.04	0:22.80	0:22.50	N/A	8	1. Charlie's Rose 2. Extremity 3. Fading Flame	3.8L	$27.00
99/1	10/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. 99-Paw Xyla	99L	$0.00
4/8	02/02/2026	3	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.72	0:22.62	0:22.17	N/A	8	1. Lektra Rosa 2. Street Sixty Six 3. Uncle Mikey	1.5L	$14.00
6/8	30/01/2026	7	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.60	0:24.07	0:23.83	N/A	2	1. Ivory Panke 2. Who She Rules 3. Tommy's Whisky	7.5L	$15.00
4/8	23/01/2026	3	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.60	0:22.24	0:21.82	N/A	8	1. Heathcote Rupee 2. Mighty Miss 3. Aston Pluto	5.5L	$27.00
4/6	20/01/2026	7	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Warragul	400m	0:23.22	0:22.53	0:22.53	N/A	3	1. Materialistic 2. Charlie's Rose 3. Grit	10.0L	$18.00
5/8	13/01/2026	4	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Warragul	400m	0:23.11	0:22.58	0:22.12	N/A	3	1. Sir Silvertree 2. Roads End 3. Paw Prydi	7.6L	$23.00