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The Meadows Race 5 - We Stand With Tasmania

UNIVERSE (8) ran below best last time finishing sixth (28.83) over 500m at Bendigo from Box 2. Goes very well from this draw with two wins and two minor placings from four starts. Should bounce back. NEENA BALE (7) showed little early speed at her last couple, the latest finishing sixth (31.48) in a Grade 5 at this track. Goes well out of this box with a win and seven minor placings. Better than last start and can bounce back. LES NORTON (2) had a tricky draw last time and although midfield in fourth wasn't far away finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner (31.98). In the mix. OPAL WHISPER (4) can find the frame without surprising.

Race Time:10:28 AM

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Overcast

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:525m

Smooth Ranger (1)4432464866

Trainer: Malcolm Carr (CASEY (C))12 mths 138: 9-26-16

4 yo Black Bitch

Sire: OUT OF RANGE (AUS)

Dam: FREEDOM FIRE (AUS)

Stats

Career138: 9-26-16

Win %6.52%

Place %36.96%

Prize Money$34,245.00

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 350m at Healesville. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	05/08/2026	6	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Healesville	350m	0:20.34	0:20.01	0:19.64	N/A	3	1. Aussie Supreme 2. Let's Play Ball 3. Paw Olive	5.0L	$71.00
6/8	30/07/2026	10	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.96	0:26.29	0:26.29	N/A	7	1. Darnum Rain 2. Rattle And Bang 3. Dr. Calista	9.8L	$23.00
8/8	20/07/2026	7	GR 5	$1,740.00	Traralgon	570m	0:34.16	0:33.53	0:33.53	N/A	4	1. Smooth Prince 2. Warrior Ethan 3. Princess Lass	9.0L	$20.00
4/5	13/07/2026	14	GR 5 NP	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.50	0:30.22	0:29.38	N/A	5	1. Vera Jakit 2. Divine Ratio 3. Joan's Gem	4.0L	$4.00
6/8	29/06/2026	7	GR 5 NP	$4,060.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.22	0:35.03	0:34.44	N/A	7	1. Athens Aura 2. Pumping Magic 3. Assume Floppy	3.0L	$23.00
4/6	22/06/2026	7	GR 5	$1,740.00	Traralgon	570m	0:33.54	0:32.89	0:32.89	N/A	1	1. Galloping Red 2. Miss Jeckell 3. Princess Lass	9.3L	$7.50

Les Norton (2)6545421574

Trainer: Chris Armstrong (WYNDHAM (C))12 mths 42: 5-6-4

2 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: CROWN ELLA (AUS)

Stats

Career42: 5-6-4

Win %11.90%

Place %35.71%

Prize Money$11,070.00

Comments

Last start finished fourth over 545m at Ballarat, beaten 4.5 lengths (31.98) behind Miss Sparkles in a Grade 5 on August 8. Looks a solid contender.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	08/08/2026	3	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.98	0:31.67	0:31.02	N/A	4	1. Miss Sparkles 2. Misty Blue 3. Paw Cassian	4.4L	$3.80
7/8	05/08/2026	4	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:29.28	0:28.52	0:28.17	N/A	7	1. Reggae Miss 2. Lochinvar Gift 3. White Shiraz	10.9L	$2.50
5/8	01/08/2026	7	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.69	0:31.33	0:30.78	N/A	4	1. Bun Quake 2. Axel's Radar 3. Lektra Otis	5.3L	$4.00
1/7	25/07/2026	53	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.65	0:31.65	0:31.11	N/A	8	1. Les Norton 2. Axel's Radar 3. Lektra Otis	0.2L	$5.00
2/6	02/06/2026	7	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.27	0:26.06	0:26.06	N/A	1	1. Remi Joy 2. Les Norton 3. Cindy Cabang	3.1L	$2.80
4/7	26/05/2026	13	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.52	0:26.44	0:26.14	N/A	7	1. No More Extras 2. Bit Of Potash 3. Remi Joy	1.3L	$6.40

Opal Whisper (4)2743155574

Trainer: Michael Chilcott (GREATER BENDIGO (C))12 mths 68: 6-4-10

4 yo Black Bitch

Sire: KINLOCH BRAE (USA)

Dam: RED ROCKS (AUS)

Stats

Career68: 6-4-10

Win %8.82%

Place %29.41%

Prize Money$11,795.00

Comments

Last start finished 4th in a Rank Limit - Grade 5 on August 5 over 500m at Bendigo behind Reggae Miss beaten 6 lengths (28.99). The form from the last run stacks up nicely. Worth following up.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	05/08/2026	7	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.99	0:28.52	0:28.17	N/A	6	1. Reggae Miss 2. Lochinvar Gift 3. White Shiraz	6.7L	$27.00
7/8	29/07/2026	14	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:29.35	0:28.63	0:28.44	N/A	6	1. Mandolin Storm 2. Amron Tommy 3. Magic Bullseye	10.3L	$67.00
5/6	15/07/2026	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.36	0:30.93	0:29.89	N/A	7	1. Zipping Maudie 2. Paw Helion 3. Witch Of Nova	6.2L	$51.00
5/5	08/07/2026	9	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.28	0:30.32	0:29.43	N/A	2	1. Doongalla Ghost 2. Belfast Spot 3. No More Extras	13.6L	$31.00
5/7	29/06/2026	5	GR 5	$3,430.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.39	0:29.80	0:29.43	N/A	3	1. Smaller Acts 2. Marshal Lee Rose 3. Talk That Talk	8.5L	$41.00
1/5	24/06/2026	7	GR 5	$3,400.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.76	0:30.76	0:29.85	N/A	2	1. Opal Whisper 2. Neena Bale 3. Santorini Bale	1.0L	$4.60

Universe (8)6453326146

Trainer: Paul Cusack (MELTON (C))12 mths 40: 6-3-7

3 yo W/BL Dog

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: PRIORITY PASS (AUS)

Stats

Career40: 6-3-7

Win %15.00%

Place %40.00%

Prize Money$13,935.00

Comments

Has failed to fire at the last couple but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Form from this box is very strong, including two wins. Hard to beat.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	05/08/2026	4	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.83	0:28.43	0:28.17	N/A	2	1. Husky Sara Lee 2. Don't Tell Danni 3. Magic Bullseye	5.8L	$6.00
4/8	01/08/2026	3	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.59	0:31.33	0:30.78	N/A	5	1. Bun Quake 2. Axel's Radar 3. Lektra Otis	3.8L	$6.00
1/6	29/07/2026	4	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.64	0:30.64	0:29.91	N/A	7	1. Universe 2. Paw Amalfi 3. Wilson Again	0.8L	$5.00
6/7	25/07/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.10	0:25.74	0:25.71	N/A	7	1. Zari Desiree 2. Pyrenees Ace 3. Blow Torch	5.3L	$4.00
2/5	22/07/2026	6	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.03	0:30.81	0:30.16	N/A	4	1. Money Palace 2. Universe 3. She's Salty	3.3L	$5.00
3/8	16/07/2026	2	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.97	0:25.71	0:25.63	N/A	4	1. Magic Bullseye 2. Valve Bounce 3. Universe	4.0L	$5.00