Geelong Race 7

Sportsbet Geelong Cup Ht3

Stake: $8,058

KING OWEN (1) impressed when posting a dominant 29.85 over 525m at The Meadows. Has the ability and looks a key chance again. PAW VORTEX (7) goes very well this trip starting 19 times for eight wins and four minors. Was out of placings last time (34.96) at Dubbo in a NG, finishing fourth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Can feature in the finish. TULLY LUNA (8) shapes well after a decent run last time, finishing second in a Grade 4/5 at Sandown in 34.23. Has the ability and can measure up. FERNANDO PHIL (2) was in the money last time at Shepparton (24.91) in a Special conditions G2, finishing a 2 length second. Has four wins already from this draw.

Distance: 520m
Class: S/E Heat
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: All Weather

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King Owen (1) 344137x261
Trainer: Brendan Pursell (Lara)
Prize Money: $93,797
Win / Place: 23% / 54%

3 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SAINT MADDIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 12-10-6

Track

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

18: 6-2-2

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	7	3	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	8	1	3	2	9	11	9
1st	3	1	1	1	0	2	2	2
2nd	3	2	0	1	0	2	1	1
3rd	0	2	0	1	0	0	1	2

Comments

Impressive performance tracking the speed and going on to score by 1.75 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at The Meadows, clocking a brilliant 29.85 for the 525m trip. Has the ability and looks a key chance again.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 7	22/3/25	The Meadows	525m	7	0:29.85	63.3 km/h	1.8L	$2.90	0:29.85	0:29.82	GR 5	$9,669	$6,490	5	1. King Owen 2. Paw Zelini 3. Cabao Lapis
6th of 8	17/3/25	Shepparton	450m	8	0:25.27	64.1 km/h	5.5L	$11	0:24.89	0:24.89	SPEC H	$8,063	-	9	1. Lakeview Emily 2. Zipping Gryllis 3. Paw Utility
2nd of 7	8/3/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:29.95	63.1 km/h	1.8L	$5.50	0:29.83	0:29.59	GR 5	$9,669	$2,002	64	1. Giacomo 2. King Owen 3. Paw Kramer
64 Day Spell
7th of 7	3/1/25	Warragul	460m	6	0:26.10	63.4 km/h	8.3L	$6.50	0:25.56	0:25.39	SPEC H	$8,063	-	8	1. Zipping Hopkins 2. Hara's Buddy 3. Sunnyside Jo
3rd of 7	26/12/24	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.74	62.3 km/h	9.5L	$3.80	0:29.08	0:28.94	GR 4/5	$9,966	$1,029	14	1. Reality Best 2. Lassard 3. King Owen
1st of 8	12/12/24	Hobart	461m	3	0:25.53	65.0 km/h	3.5L	$9.00	0:25.53	0:25.49	SPEC	$11,990	$8,184	7	1. King Owen 2. Mile A Minute 3. Seattle

Fernando Phil (2) 2436446322
Trainer: Michelle Mallia (Avalon)
Prize Money: $205,480
Win / Place: 25% / 61%

Box Specialist

Nearing Another Win

3 yo WH/BLU/BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ZOOM OUT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 15-14-7

Track

8: 2-2-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

23: 3-7-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	6	9	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	5	7	10	10	12	5	6
1st	2	4	0	2	1	4	1	1
2nd	2	1	2	2	3	1	1	2
3rd	0	0	1	2	1	2	0	1

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd on March 22 over 450m at Shepparton behind Lakeview Emily beaten 2 lengths (24.91) in a Special conditions G2. Some good form emerging from that last run. Among the chances.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 8	22/3/25	Shepparton	450m	8	0:24.91	65.0 km/h	2.0L	$13	0:24.78	0:24.78	SPEC G2	$63,250	$11,000	5	1. Lakeview Emily 2. Fernando Phil 3. Leo Bale
2nd of 8	17/3/25	Shepparton	450m	1	0:25.07	64.6 km/h	0.8L	$4.60	0:25.01	0:24.89	SPEC H	$8,063	$1,650	17	1. Boracay Storm 2. Fernando Phil 3. Eco Bale
3rd of 6	28/2/25	Horsham	485m	6	0:27.23	64.1 km/h	4.3L	$7.50	0:26.93	0:26.85	SPEC H	$8,140	$825	20	1. Hotel Whisky One 2. Extradited 3. Fernando Phil
6th of 8	8/2/25	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.54	61.9 km/h	3.6L	$5.50	0:30.29	0:29.58	SPEC	$9,966	-	37	1. Utrillo Bale 2. Fred Rose 3. Paw Vince
37 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	2/1/25	Sandown	515m	4	0:29.97	61.9 km/h	8.9L	$3.70	0:29.35	0:29.35	GR 5	$9,669	$165	6	1. Paw Oswald 2. Zipping Minaj 3. Silky Sauce
4th of 8	27/12/24	Geelong	460m	3	0:26.09	63.5 km/h	2.2L	$2.60f	0:25.94	0:25.77	GR 4/5	$3,696	$83	8	1. Leon's Entity 2. Paw Roxy 3. No Restrictions

Qilin Bale (3) 3225253181
Trainer: Correy Grenfell (Anakie)
Prize Money: $44,094
Win / Place: 16% / 58%

2 yo FWN B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: QUAIL BALE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 9-10-13

Track

13: 2-2-3

Season

36: 6-6-11

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	4	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	8	4	9	5	8	6	6
1st	3	4	0	1	1	0	0	0
2nd	1	1	0	2	2	2	1	1
3rd	2	2	3	1	0	0	3	2

Comments

Solid performance to win by half a length at The Meadows over 525m (30.31) beating Mepunga Ollie in Grade 5 on March 29. Can't enthuse on this occasion.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 8	29/3/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.31	62.4 km/h	0.5L	$3.50	0:30.31	0:29.82	GR 5	$9,669	$6,490	7	1. Qilin Bale 2. Mepunga Ollie 3. Shayna Bale
8th of 8	22/3/25	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.75	61.5 km/h	14.0L	$14	0:29.82	0:29.82	GR 5 FIN	$9,966	-	10	1. Paw Phelps 2. Paw Qwan 3. Warm Cockles
1st of 7	12/3/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.31	62.4 km/h	0.3L	$6.50	0:30.31	0:29.80	GR 5 H	$3,674	$2,453	4	1. Qilin Bale 2. Warm Cockles 3. Paw Kramer
3rd of 6	8/3/25	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.23	62.5 km/h	1.2L	$5.00	0:30.15	0:29.59	GR 5	$9,669	$1,007	5	1. Caruggi 2. Big Yeti 3. Qilin Bale
5th of 8	3/3/25	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.85	62.1 km/h	6.0L	$2.60	0:29.46	0:29.40	GR 5	$3,674	-	12	1. Paw Gordy 2. Magic Dark Star 3. Donita Bale
2nd of 8	19/2/25	Bendigo	500m	1	0:28.09	64.1 km/h	0.3L	$2.40	0:28.09	0:28.07	GR 5 H	$3,674	$759	4	1. Don't Tell Shell 2. Qilin Bale 3. Bingo Dash

Holden Bale (4) 613f344555
Trainer: Rebecca Gibbons (Avalon)
Prize Money: $40,403
Win / Place: 18% / 51%

2 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: CHRISTO BALE (AUS)

Dam: HAE ALLEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 7-8-4

Track

3: 1-0-0

Season

24: 2-3-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	5	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	3	6	4	7	8	6
1st	0	1	1	1	2	2	0
2nd	1	1	1	0	1	3	1
3rd	1	0	0	1	0	0	2

Comments

Lines up from box 4 for the first time after finishing a 5 length fifth at Mt Gambier (30.21) in a OPEN. Looking to others.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 8	30/3/25	Mount Gambier	512m	5	0:30.21	61.0 km/h	5.0L	$3.00	0:29.86	0:29.61	OPEN	$3,300	-	8	1. Aston Apatite 2. Dash Of Whisky 3. Masani Girl
5th of 7	22/3/25	Shepparton	450m	7	0:25.14	64.4 km/h	4.8L	$10	0:24.84	0:24.78	SPEC	$16,038	-	5	1. Field Day 2. Dash Of Whisky 3. Sharapova Star
5th of 8	17/3/25	Shepparton	450m	7	0:25.01	64.8 km/h	1.7L	$15	0:24.89	0:24.89	SPEC H	$8,063	-	10	1. Lakeview Emily 2. Zipping Gryllis 3. Paw Utility
4th of 5	7/3/25	Horsham	485m	5	0:27.56	63.4 km/h	9.2L	$2.90	0:26.91	0:26.91	SPEC	$11,550	$550	7	1. Motion Sensor 2. Riversdale Mick 3. Blistered Earth
4th of 7	28/2/25	Horsham	485m	8	0:27.13	64.4 km/h	4.1L	$8.50	0:26.85	0:26.85	SPEC H	$8,140	$165	10	1. Paw Utility 2. Amron Tiger 3. Stomping
3rd of 7	18/2/25	Horsham	485m	8	0:27.16	64.3 km/h	1.8L	$10	0:27.05	0:27.05	GR 4/5	$4,268	$440	6	1. Awesome Avenger 2. I'm A Mustang 3. Holden Bale

Ethanol Volume (6) 6445841524
Trainer: Thomas Dailly (Anakie)
Prize Money: $306,301
Win / Place: 26% / 58%

3 yo BLU D

Sire: DROOPYS SYDNEY (AUS)

Dam: MY ETHANOL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 18-12-9

Track

7: 2-2-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Season

25: 6-6-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	7	10	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	11	7	17	9	4	7	6
1st	0	4	3	2	2	1	2	4
2nd	3	0	0	2	2	1	3	1
3rd	1	3	1	2	0	1	1	0

Comments

Was out of placings last time (30.05) at The Meadows in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths. Has one success and two minors from four starts from box 6. Looks a place chance at best.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 7	29/3/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.05	62.9 km/h	3.5L	$7.00	0:29.82	0:29.82	GR 5	$9,669	$165	7	1. Paw Utility 2. Paw Zelini 3. Reanna's Pride
2nd of 7	22/3/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.17	62.6 km/h	2.0L	$3.20	0:30.05	0:29.82	GR 5	$9,669	$2,002	22	1. Cooper's Legacy 2. Ethanol Volume 3. Paw Mantra
5th of 7	28/2/25	Horsham	485m	4	0:27.29	64.0 km/h	6.4L	$10	0:26.85	0:26.85	SPEC H	$8,140	-	6	1. Paw Utility 2. Amron Tiger 3. Stomping
1st of 8	22/2/25	The Meadows	600m	2	0:34.07	63.4 km/h	4.3L	$8.50	0:34.07	0:34.07	S/E Group 1	$124,850	$82,500	9	1. Ethanol Volume 2. Raider's Guide 3. Paw Vortex
4th of 5	13/2/25	Sandown	515m	2	0:29.57	62.7 km/h	1.9L	$15	0:29.44	0:29.38	FFA	$9,966	$165	5	1. Boracay Storm 2. Aston Gozo 3. Orli Bale
8th of 8	8/2/25	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.65	61.7 km/h	6.4L	$8.50	0:30.20	0:29.58	SPEC	$9,966	-	37	1. Zipping Hopkins 2. Whodat Shanlyn 3. Pat Ability
37 Day Freshen-Up

Paw Vortex (7) 6554137114
Trainer: Samantha Grenfell (Anakie)
Prize Money: $108,400
Win / Place: 40% / 62%

2 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FAITHY BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 11-3-3

Track

2: 0-1-0

Season

27: 11-3-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	9	1	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	5	5	3	4	2	2	4
1st	2	2	2	1	1	1	0	2
2nd	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1
3rd	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Temora over 570m. Last start finished 4th over 605m at Dubbo beaten 5.5 lengths (34.96) behind Jungle Johnny in a NG on March 15. Thereabouts of late and rates highly this line-up. Expected to be in the finish.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 7	15/3/25	Dubbo	605m	2	0:34.96	62.3 km/h	5.5L	$2.80	0:34.57	0:34.45	NG	$11,990	$83	6	1. Jungle Johnny 2. Flash On By 3. Screaming Violet
1st of 8	9/3/25	Temora	570m	3	0:32.86	62.4 km/h	0.8L	$2.40	0:32.86	0:32.80	NG	$11,990	$7,893	3	1. Paw Vortex 2. Paw Quinby 3. Paw Octavia
1st of 8	6/3/25	Sandown	595m	5	0:34.08	62.9 km/h	1.7L	$1.90	0:34.08	0:34.08	GR 5	$11,110	$7,480	6	1. Paw Vortex 2. Paw Vince 3. Shayna Bale
7th of 7	28/2/25	Horsham	485m	6	0:27.67	63.1 km/h	7.7L	$3.30	0:27.14	0:26.85	SPEC H	$8,140	-	6	1. Zipping Hopkins 2. Dash Of Whisky 3. Lulu's Ride
3rd of 8	22/2/25	The Meadows	600m	8	0:34.64	62.4 km/h	8.1L	$7.50	0:34.07	0:34.07	S/E Group 1	$124,850	$12,100	7	1. Ethanol Volume 2. Raider's Guide 3. Paw Vortex
1st of 8	15/2/25	The Meadows	600m	1	0:34.36	62.9 km/h	1.1L	$5.50	0:34.36	0:34.36	SPEC	$16,775	$11,000	7	1. Paw Vortex 2. Stomping 3. Warm Cockles

Tully Luna (8) 4354243322
Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (Anakie)
Prize Money: $96,058
Win / Place: 20% / 61%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo BDL B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA ISLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 11-10-13

Track

7: 3-0-2

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Distance

4: 1-0-2

Season

24: 3-6-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	7	3	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	7	7	8	7	10	8	5
1st	0	3	2	2	1	2	0	1
2nd	2	2	0	0	1	1	2	2
3rd	1	1	1	2	2	3	3	0

Comments

Finished in the minors last time in a Grade 4/5 at Sandown when a 3 length second but did run a handy 34.23 over the 595m journey. Looks an each way chance again here.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 5	27/3/25	Sandown	595m	1	0:34.23	62.6 km/h	3.0L	$2.20	0:34.02	0:34.02	GR 4/5	$11,418	$2,365	7	1. Upset Sunset 2. Tully Luna 3. Paw Vince
2nd of 7	20/3/25	Sandown	595m	8	0:34.54	62.0 km/h	4.9L	$8.00	0:34.19	0:34.19	GR 4/5	$11,418	$2,365	7	1. Upset Sunset 2. Tully Luna 3. Sunset Wisp
3rd of 8	13/3/25	Sandown	595m	6	0:34.17	62.7 km/h	3.3L	$12	0:33.97	0:33.97	GR 4/5	$11,418	$1,183	14	1. Paw Yasmin 2. Shadows Of Blue 3. Tully Luna
3rd of 6	27/2/25	Sandown	595m	4	0:34.57	62.0 km/h	1.0L	$1.70	0:34.49	0:34.48	GR 4/5	$11,418	$1,183	12	1. His Special 2. Mahogany 3. Tully Luna
4th of 8	15/2/25	The Meadows	600m	5	0:34.97	61.8 km/h	8.6L	$13	0:34.36	0:34.36	SPEC	$16,775	$825	9	1. Paw Vortex 2. Stomping 3. Warm Cockles
2nd of 8	6/2/25	Sandown	595m	6	0:34.33	62.4 km/h	0.5L	$4.00	0:34.30	0:34.17	GR 4/5	$11,418	$2,365	7	1. His Special 2. Tully Luna 3. Fled The Scene

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