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Western Fair Raceway Race 8 - Race 8

MY LITTLE FRIEND (5) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten half a metre into seventh at this track over 1609m. Primary contender if anywhere near his best. POPPA JOE (1) showed plenty of fight to score last start over 1609m at this track, getting home by just half a metre. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Meets a comparable field so he can certainly win again. WICKEDY SPLIT (3) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. WICKED ENDING (2) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Race Time:1:18 AM

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Poppa Joe (1)7254124641

Trainer: M Timpano 12 mths 20: 4-3-2

Driver: D Rankin (Jnr)

4 yo B H

Sire: DANCIN LOU

Dam: JO AND MARIA

Stats

Career20: 4-3-2

LTS$22,858.00

BMR1:59.10

TS11: 3-2-0

Win %20.00%

Place %45.00%

Comments

Last start won by a 0.5 m at this track (1:59.10) beating Laser in G on January 21 at $7.90 at the bell was 4th-. Hard to beat in this sort of form.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	21/01/2026	7	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	D Rankin (Jnr)	5	1. Poppa Joe 2. Laser 3. Wickedy Split	0.5L	$7.90
4/6	14/01/2026	14	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	D Rankin (Jnr)	3	1. Kerwood Kid 2. Laser 3. Its Tricky	1.3L	$4.65
6/7	31/12/2025	19	$7,642.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	D Rankin (Jnr)	6	1. Jakes Panther 2. Night Train 3. Sweetview	17.0L	$13.60
4/7	12/12/2025	28	$7,642.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	D Rankin (Jnr)	5	1. Jakes Panther 2. Night Train 3. Rowdy Patrick	3.8L	$7.25
2/8	14/11/2025	7	$6,325.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	D Rankin (Jnr)	3	1. Buzz Lightyear 2. Poppa Joe 3. Kerwood Kid	2.5L	$2.65
1/8	07/11/2025	7	$7,634.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	D Rankin (Jnr)	2	1. Poppa Joe 2. Diesel Dali 3. Liquor Talkin	2.3L	$2.00

Wicked Ending (2)9x58446464

Trainer: M Ratchford 12 mths 26: 1-2-2

Driver: G Rooney

4 yo B H

Sire: MCWICKED (USA)

Dam: DUCHESS DOLLY

Stats

Career26: 1-2-2

LTS$16,576.00

BMR1:59.40

TS7: 0-0-1

Win %3.85%

Place %19.23%

Comments

Last start 4th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th- beaten 5 m by Poppa Joe (1:59.10) in G on January 21 at $4.70. At the start before 6th over 1609m at this track was 6th- at the bell, beaten 12 m by Kerwood Kid (2:01.30) in G on January 14 at $2.45. Not out of the equation.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	21/01/2026	7	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	G Rooney	3	1. Poppa Joe 2. Laser 3. Wickedy Split	5.3L	$4.70
6/6	14/01/2026	14	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	G Rooney	2	1. Kerwood Kid 2. Laser 3. Its Tricky	12.5L	$2.45
4/7	31/12/2025	17	$7,642.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	G Rooney	4	1. Jakes Panther 2. Night Train 3. Sweetview	15.5L	$5.00
6/8	14/12/2025	7	$9,279.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	G Rooney	6	1. John Hill 2. Lyons Dukey 3. Gansbaai	7.0L	$91.25
4/9	07/12/2025	7	$9,279.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	S Coulter	2	1. John Hill 2. My Little Friend 3. Wills Watchin	6.3L	$20.15
4/6	30/11/2025	6	$9,269.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Good	T Ratchford	3	1. John Hill 2. Bet I Will 3. Allstar Bruiser	4.3L	$12.25

Wickedy Split (3)2136335953

Trainer: C Soundy 12 mths 24: 3-1-6

Driver: M Macdonell

4 yo B G

Sire: MCWICKED (USA)

Dam: UNIQUE DESIRE

Stats

Career24: 3-1-6

LTS$18,658.00

BMR1:56.20

TS11: 1-1-4

Win %12.50%

Place %41.67%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m third behind Poppa Joe at this track over 1609m G last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres fifth again at this track same class on January 14. Racing well and not without merit.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	21/01/2026	7	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	M Macdonell	1	1. Poppa Joe 2. Laser 3. Wickedy Split	2.3L	$6.05
5/6	14/01/2026	25	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	M Macdonell	1	1. Kerwood Kid 2. Laser 3. Its Tricky	3.5L	$6.35
9/10	20/12/2025	8	$20,742.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	D Spence	9	1. Bajan Firefly 2. Liquor Talkin 3. Chef	30.0L	$114.35
5/7	12/12/2025	7	$7,642.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	M Macdonell	1	1. Jakes Panther 2. Night Train 3. Rowdy Patrick	7.3L	$3.80
3/8	05/12/2025	7	$7,642.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	M Macdonell	6	1. Dontquityourdayjob 2. Forceaway 3. Wickedy Split	1.8L	$10.95
3/5	28/11/2025	4	$6,325.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	M Macdonell	1	1. Limbo Dancer 2. Scottish Bruiser 3. Wickedy Split	3.0L	$3.45

Cincinattus (4)2356644964

Trainer: D Anderson 12 mths 27: 1-2-5

Driver: A Sorrie

5 yo B H

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: WEAPONS AGAINST

Stats

Career27: 1-2-5

LTS$15,778.00

BMR1:56.20

TS10: 0-1-1

Win %3.70%

Place %29.63%

Comments

4th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th- beaten 9 m by Wicked Smile (2:00.30) in G on January 20 at $47.30. Before that 6th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th- beaten 9 m by Jakes Panther (1:59.30) in G on January 13 at $24.55. This appears outside his grasp.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/5	20/01/2026	7	$7,642.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	A Sorrie	5	1. Wicked Smile 2. Th Tru Play 3. Allstar Commander	9.0L	$47.30
6/6	13/01/2026	36	$7,642.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	A Sorrie	2	1. Jakes Panther 2. Night Train 3. Wicked Smile	9.3L	$24.55
9/9	08/12/2025	10	$12,009.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	Ph Hudon	9	1. Moving On Over 2. Carsonsbuckngo 3. Connor B	32.5L	$71.60
4/5	28/11/2025	4	$6,325.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	J Harris	5	1. Limbo Dancer 2. Scottish Bruiser 3. Wickedy Split	9.3L	$7.60
4/8	24/11/2025	3	$7,634.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	J Harris	2	1. My Little Friend 2. Diesel Dali 3. Lookup At The Sky	1.8L	$9.85
6/8	21/11/2025	7	$6,325.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	J Harris	3	1. Kerwood Kid 2. Benjamin Bee 3. Laser	1.8L	$7.70

My Little Friend (5)8417284567

Trainer: N Elliott 12 mths 45: 3-6-1

Driver: B MacDonald

4 yo B H

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: P L KARIS

Stats

Career45: 3-6-1

LTS$29,346.00

BMR1:59.00

TS30: 2-3-1

Win %6.67%

Place %22.22%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow seventh behind Poppa Joe at this track over 1609m G last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres sixth again at this track same class on January 13. Rates highly so expect a bold run.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	21/01/2026	8	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	B MacDonald	7	1. Poppa Joe 2. Laser 3. Wickedy Split	0.5L	$4.55
6/8	13/01/2026	8	$6,550.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	M Macdonell	4	1. Buzz Lightyear 2. Ruredyforagoodtime 3. Bettor Beast	3.5L	$12.65
5/7	05/01/2026	14	$8,297.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	M Macdonell	6	1. Bettor Beast 2. Kerwood Kid 3. All Bets On Gary	2.0L	$13.40
4/8	22/12/2025	7	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	M Macdonell	4	1. Theymakeusbetter 2. All Bets On Gary 3. Bettor Beast	2.5L	$16.10
8/8	15/12/2025	8	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	M Macdonell	3	1. Bettor Beast 2. Ruredyforagoodtime 3. Theymakeusbetter	4.8L	$5.45
2/9	07/12/2025	6	$9,279.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	Brady Galliers	5	1. John Hill 2. My Little Friend 3. Wills Watchin	2.8L	$30.90

Numismatist (6)2417767725

Trainer: P Core 12 mths 29: 2-4-1

Driver: R Doyle

4 yo B G

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: MISTY MOONSTONE

Stats

Career29: 2-4-1

LTS$16,786.00

BMR1:59.40

TS22: 2-4-0

Win %6.90%

Place %24.14%

Comments

Last start 5th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th- beaten 11 m by Poppa Joe (1:59.10) in G on January 21 at $17.45. Two runs back 2nd over 1609m at this track was 2nd- at the bell, beaten 3 m by Better Than Wicked (2:03.10) on December 31 at $4.45. Fully tested.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	21/01/2026	21	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	R Doyle	2	1. Poppa Joe 2. Laser 3. Wickedy Split	11.0L	$17.45
2/6	31/12/2025	12	$5,459.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	FZ	G Rooney	4	1. Better Than Wicked 2. Numismatist 3. Help A Girl Out	3.3L	$4.45
7/7	19/12/2025	7	$7,642.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	M Macdonell	8	1. Jakes Panther 2. Rowdy Patrick, Night Train	6.8L	$44.10
7/7	12/12/2025	7	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	P Core	4	1. Buzz Lightyear 2. Scottish Bruiser 3. Secret Seamus	8.5L	$55.95
6/7	05/12/2025	21	$6,332.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	G Rooney	2	1. Top Dealer 2. Scottish Bruiser 3. Buzz Lightyear	11.5L	$23.65
7/8	14/11/2025	7	$6,325.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	P Core	5	1. Buzz Lightyear 2. Poppa Joe 3. Kerwood Kid	30.0L	$51.15