Geelong Race 8

Mme Slat Gates

Stake: $3,218

GUNAI NUGGET (1) produced a moderate run last time when sixth at this track over 400m behind Starship Atlas (23.26) in a Grade 6. Scored at his previous run. Should bounce back. MARSHALL BEAR (7) flew the lids from the middle with an impressive turn of foot, going on to clock 22.56 when a 3.5 lengths winner over 400m at this track. Must be included in calculations. NEVER LOOK BACK (2) is worth forgiving last start after finishing fourth (30.75) in a Mix 6/7 H at The Meadows over 525m. Key runner who gets her chance to atone. CROWN ARYA (6) is another with top-three prospects.

Distance: 400m
Class: Mixed 6/7
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: All Weather

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Gunai Nugget (1) 76116
Trainer: John Barbara (Exford)
Prize Money: $3,245
Win / Place: 40% / 40%

1 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: GUNAI REBEL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 2-0-0

Track

3: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 2-0-0

Distance

3: 2-0-0

Season

5: 2-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 6th on March 18 over 400m at this track behind Starship Atlas beaten 9 lengths (23.26) in a Grade 6. Has clocked an exceptional 22.5 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

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
6th of 8	18/3/25	Geelong	400m	2	0:23.26	61.9 km/h	9.1L	$2.20	0:22.62	0:22.51	GR 6	$1,683	-	7	1. Starship Atlas 2. Crown Arya 3. Condah Express
1st of 8	11/3/25	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.50	64.0 km/h	1.8L	$5.00	0:22.50	0:22.30	MX 6/7	$3,223	$2,145	7	1. Gunai Nugget 2. Starship Atlas 3. Bend Your Ear
1st of 7	4/3/25	Geelong	400m	8	0:22.87	63.0 km/h	7.0L	$1.90	0:22.87	0:22.60	MDN	$1,683	$1,100	6	1. Gunai Nugget 2. How Delightful 3. Nevermind
6th of 7	26/2/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:23.45	59.9 km/h	17.8L	$7.00	0:22.28	0:21.92	MDN	$2,794	-	5	1. Brace For Kaos 2. Nicmac Star 3. Saleena Bale
7th of 8	21/2/25	Ballarat	390m	7	0:23.02	61.0 km/h	10.5L	$3.30	0:22.29	0:21.63	MDN	$2,794	-	-	1. Misplaced 2. Special Teams 3. Saleena Bale

Never Look Back (2) 14
Trainer: Tina Womann (Lara)
Prize Money: $1,931
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

2 yo BLU B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA GERTIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2
STARTS	1	1
1st	0	1
2nd	0	0
3rd	0	0

Comments

Latest effort finished 4th over 525m at The Meadows beaten 5.5 lengths (30.75) behind Desired Range in a Mix 6/7 H on March 19. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.

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
4th of 6	19/3/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.75	61.5 km/h	5.5L	$5.50	0:30.39	0:29.90	MX 6/7 H	$3,674	$83	16	1. Desired Range 2. Dark Miracle 3. Just Got Paid
1st of 8	3/3/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.36	62.8 km/h	4.0L	$3.30	0:22.36	0:21.86	MDN	$2,794	$1,848	-	1. Never Look Back 2. Magic Bullseye 3. Magic Flux

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Box

Ran

Avg. Speed

Margin

Win Time

BON

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Days

Result

4th of 6

19/3/25

The Meadows

525m

0:30.75

61.5 km/h

5.5L

$5.50

0:30.39

0:29.90

MX 6/7 H

$3,674

$83

1. Desired Range

2. Dark Miracle

3. Just Got Paid

1st of 8

3/3/25

Shepparton

390m

0:22.36

62.8 km/h

4.0L

$3.30

0:22.36

0:21.86

MDN

$2,794

$1,848

1. Never Look Back

2. Magic Bullseye

3. Magic Flux

Mia Madella (3) 232155
Trainer: Brendan Middling (Rockbank)
Prize Money: $2,310
Win / Place: 16% / 66%

2 yo Black B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SWIFT TIMING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 1-2-1

Track

3: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Season

6: 1-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Has finished fifth at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 400m. Hard to have this time.

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
5th of 6	28/3/25	Geelong	400m	4	0:23.30	61.8 km/h	9.3L	$12	0:22.69	0:22.26	RST WIN	$3,223	-	16	1. Mr. Persuader 2. Aston Currency 3. Juicy Gossip
5th of 8	12/3/25	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.73	61.8 km/h	5.2L	$9.50	0:22.37	0:21.96	MX 6/7	$3,223	-	9	1. Nicmac Star 2. Edinburgh Bale 3. Pyrenees Ace
1st of 6	3/3/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.29	63.0 km/h	6.0L	$1.60	0:22.29	0:22.20	MDN	$1,683	$1,100	6	1. Mia Madella 2. Where's Wyche 3. Big Bruce
2nd of 8	25/2/25	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.93	61.5 km/h	2.8L	$3.50	0:26.75	0:26.18	MDN	$1,683	$352	6	1. Seek To Plan 2. Mia Madella 3. Warden Ozzie
3rd of 8	19/2/25	Ballarat	450m	3	0:25.96	62.4 km/h	5.0L	$8.50	0:25.63	0:25.28	MDN	$2,794	$286	5	1. Smooth Blast 2. Wyong Irving 3. Mia Madella
2nd of 8	14/2/25	Geelong	400m	4	0:23.11	62.3 km/h	2.1L	$20	0:22.96	0:22.21	MDN	$2,794	$572	-	1. Reiko Batty 2. Mia Madella 3. Zipping Sandchez

Rivia Umiko (4) 7761633654
Trainer: Thomas Dailly (Anakie)
Prize Money: $1,843
Win / Place: 10% / 30%

2 yo FWN B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: RIVIA BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 1-0-2

Track

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Season

10: 1-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fourth over 390m at Ballarat. Prepared to overlook.

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	26/3/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.72	61.8 km/h	8.5L	$10	0:22.15	0:21.73	MX 6/7	$3,223	$83	8	1. King Ron 2. Nicmac Star 3. Major Mistake
5th of 8	18/3/25	Horsham	410m	5	0:23.55	62.7 km/h	3.3L	$12	0:23.32	0:23.14	MX 6/7	$3,223	-	6	1. Let's Go Out 2. All Whiskey 3. Ace Chaser
6th of 8	12/3/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.75	61.7 km/h	5.4L	$31	0:22.37	0:21.96	MX 6/7	$3,223	-	5	1. Nicmac Star 2. Edinburgh Bale 3. Pyrenees Ace
3rd of 8	7/3/25	Horsham	410m	1	0:23.60	62.5 km/h	8.0L	$13	0:23.04	0:22.88	RST WIN	$3,223	$330	16	1. Pat Card 2. Flying Tully 3. Rivia Umiko
3rd of 7	19/2/25	Ballarat	390m	4	0:22.85	61.4 km/h	9.3L	$67	0:22.23	0:21.92	MX 6/7	$3,223	$330	22	1. Rhythm To Spare 2. Groovin' 3. Rivia Umiko
6th of 7	28/1/25	Geelong	400m	7	0:23.91	60.2 km/h	10.6L	$7.00	0:23.17	0:22.32	GR 7	$1,683	-	7	1. Waiting For You 2. Groovin' 3. King Ron

Nicky Boo Boo (5) 476472151
Trainer: Greg Shand (Bacchus Marsh)
Prize Money: $3,438
Win / Place: 22% / 33%

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: KHLO MONEY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 2-1-0

Track

5: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 2-0-0

Distance

4: 2-0-0

Season

9: 2-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Backs up after winning by 0.8 lengths at this track (23.22) beating Dale's Corner in a Grade 7 on March 29 six days ago. Likely to find this a lot tougher and he needs to find another gear.

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	29/3/25	Geelong	400m	1	0:23.22	62.0 km/h	0.8L	$1.40	0:23.22	0:22.68	GR 7	$1,683	$1,100	8	1. Nicky Boo Boo 2. Dale's Corner 3. That's My Type
5th of 8	21/3/25	Geelong	400m	3	0:23.12	62.3 km/h	12.8L	$19	0:22.27	0:22.27	MX 6/7	$3,223	-	7	1. Paw Tonk 2. Crown Arya 3. Aston Jill
1st of 6	14/3/25	Geelong	400m	5	0:23.07	62.4 km/h	0.8L	$5.50	0:23.07	0:22.54	MDN	$2,794	$1,848	10	1. Nicky Boo Boo 2. Patriot Millard 3. Paw Vada
2nd of 6	4/3/25	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.53	62.4 km/h	0.8L	$2.60	0:26.48	0:25.75	MDN	$1,683	$352	17	1. Aston Hedland 2. Nicky Boo Boo 3. Warden Ozzie
7th of 8	15/2/25	Geelong	400m	7	0:23.68	60.8 km/h	9.3L	$2.70	0:23.03	0:22.48	MDN	$1,683	-	7	1. Diamantina Pear 2. Aston Action 3. Gowie
4th of 8	8/2/25	Ballarat	450m	7	0:26.12	62.0 km/h	10.7L	$3.80	0:25.37	0:25.30	MDN	$1,683	$55	8	1. Reiko Jetson 2. Aston Surprise 3. Moraine Felix

Crown Arya (6) 3327212234
Trainer: Tammy Kennedy - Harris (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $6,430
Win / Place: 5.41% / 35%

2 yo Black B

Sire: TIGGERLONG TONK (AUS)

Dam: QUEENIE JEAN (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 2-5-6

Track

6: 1-3-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-3-1

Distance

12: 1-4-2

Season

37: 2-5-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Had been in consistent form with three minors on end before missing the frame last start when fourth (23.17) at Warragul. Has a wide draw to navigate and will need a little luck to feature.

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 8	1/4/25	Warragul	400m	6	0:23.17	62.1 km/h	9.0L	$27	0:22.57	0:22.25	MX 6/7	$3,223	$83	7	1. Amron Mick 2. Mighty Heighty 3. Paw Judd
3rd of 7	25/3/25	Geelong	400m	4	0:22.98	62.7 km/h	3.0L	$14	0:22.79	0:22.73	T3 GR 6	$1,683	$176	4	1. Reiko Batty 2. Paw Judd 3. Crown Arya
2nd of 8	21/3/25	Geelong	400m	7	0:22.91	62.9 km/h	9.8L	$41	0:22.27	0:22.27	MX 6/7	$3,223	$660	3	1. Paw Tonk 2. Crown Arya 3. Aston Jill
2nd of 8	18/3/25	Geelong	400m	8	0:22.97	62.7 km/h	4.9L	$81	0:22.62	0:22.51	GR 6	$1,683	$352	8	1. Starship Atlas 2. Crown Arya 3. Condah Express
99th of 1	13/3/25	Warragul	400m	6	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Crown Arya 2. 3.
1st of 8	10/3/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.74	61.7 km/h	1.3L	$8.00	0:22.74	0:22.01	T3 GR 7	$1,683	$1,100	4	1. Crown Arya 2. Alcatraz Birdman 3. Final Episode

Marshall Bear (7) 41
Trainer: Michelle Mallia (Avalon)
Prize Money: $1,931
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

1 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: AUDI HERRERA (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Eye-catching performance showing plenty of speed to post a big 3.5 lengths victory in a Maiden last start at this track, clocking a brilliant 22.56 for the 400m trip. In form and looks tough to beat again.

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	28/3/25	Geelong	400m	5	0:22.56	63.8 km/h	3.3L	$3.70	0:22.56	0:22.26	MDN	$2,794	$1,848	9	1. Marshall Bear 2. Walking Easy 3. Little Donkey
4th of 7	19/3/25	Ballarat	450m	8	0:25.96	62.4 km/h	4.8L	$4.20	0:25.65	0:25.03	MDN	$2,794	$83	-	1. Smaller Acts 2. Doongalla Ghost 3. Wyong Knoxville

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Box

Ran

Avg. Speed

Margin

Win Time

BON

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Days

Result

1st of 8

28/3/25

Geelong

400m

0:22.56

63.8 km/h

3.3L

$3.70

0:22.56

0:22.26

MDN

$2,794

$1,848

1. Marshall Bear

2. Walking Easy

3. Little Donkey

4th of 7

19/3/25

Ballarat

450m

0:25.96

62.4 km/h

4.8L

$4.20

0:25.65

0:25.03

MDN

$2,794

$83

1. Smaller Acts

2. Doongalla Ghost

3. Wyong Knoxville

Magic Tigeress (9) 3854138853
Trainer: Greg Johnson (POINT COOK)
Prize Money: $3,641
Win / Place: 9.52% / 38%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: KINLOCH BRAE (USA)

Dam: BUFFET DESTROYER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 2-1-5

Track

5: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-0

Distance

5: 0-1-0

Season

21: 2-1-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Showed good improvement when third behind Paw Quail at Ballarat last start over 390m (22.51). Has good early speed and will stick on.

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
3rd of 6	24/3/25	Ballarat	390m	4	0:22.51	62.4 km/h	0.3L	$5.00	0:22.50	0:22.05	T3 GR 6	$1,683	$176	14	1. Paw Quail 2. Bold Dazzler 3. Magic Tigeress
5th of 6	10/3/25	Ballarat	450m	8	0:26.00	62.3 km/h	4.5L	$41	0:25.71	0:25.44	T3 RSTW	$1,683	-	11	1. Too Cold 2. Luna's Girl 3. Be United
8th of 8	27/2/25	Ballarat	450m	2	0:25.97	62.4 km/h	9.4L	$23	0:25.31	0:25.31	T3 RSTW	$1,683	-	5	1. Savannah Star 2. Paw Ursula 3. Oregon Indrah
8th of 8	22/2/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.87	61.4 km/h	10.8L	$23	0:22.12	0:22.12	GR 6	$1,683	-	5	1. Misclassified 2. Tipsy Turtle 3. Marionvale Kev
3rd of 8	17/2/25	Shepparton	450m	1	0:25.97	62.4 km/h	12.0L	$61	0:25.13	0:25.00	MX 6/7	$3,223	$330	7	1. Aston Guitar 2. Have A Crack 3. Magic Tigeress
1st of 8	10/2/25	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.68	61.9 km/h	1.5L	$4.50	0:22.68	0:22.09	T3 GR 7	$1,683	$1,100	13	1. Magic Tigeress 2. Tinker Rays 3. Majestic George

Paw Kiplin (10) 717
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $1,848
Win / Place: 33% / 33%

1 yo WH/Black D

Sire: PLAINTIFF (AUS)

Dam: SAMMY ALLEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 1-0-0

Season

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	4
STARTS	1	1	1
1st	1	0	0
2nd	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won easily by 5 lengths at Ballarat (22.85) beating Shining Megg in a Maiden on March 20. Racing well and has to be included.

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
7th of 7	26/3/25	Ballarat	390m	4	0:22.89	61.3 km/h	11.0L	$27	0:22.15	0:21.73	MX 6/7	$3,223	-	6	1. King Ron 2. Nicmac Star 3. Major Mistake
1st of 8	20/3/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.85	61.4 km/h	5.0L	$2.60	0:22.85	0:21.92	MDN	$2,794	$1,848	7	1. Paw Kiplin 2. Shining Megg 3. Steeple
7th of 8	13/3/25	Warrnambool	450m	2	0:26.72	60.6 km/h	15.3L	$4.20	0:25.71	0:25.03	MDN	$2,794	-	-	1. Lektra Beta 2. Lektra Otis 3. Aston Golea

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