RACING DETAIL

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4:50 PM- Spec Cond 0-28

Thu 1st Jan, 2026 4:50 PM | Merton | 1600m
Special Condition, Amateur Riders, Handicap
Prize Of $5,000 : 1st $2,300, 2nd $850, 3rd $625, 4th $425, 5th $200, 6th $200, 7th $200, 8th $200
No Horse Name Barrier

1. I'm A Catch

Barrier: 7
Jockey: S Galea
Trainer: Renee Pola
Weight: 67kg
Sire: I Am Invincible
Dam: Ocean Jewel
Bio: 5yo Colt
Location: Pakenham
Comments
Freshened. Long time since last saluted. Was a long way from the action in 1476m 3yo+ (Bm52) at Penshurst. New to Merton.
Win: 5%
Place: 18%
CAREER
22: 1-2-1
PRIZE MONEY
$51,140.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,324.55
BEST HCP RATING
28
LAST 10
9970079279
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 0-1-0
SOFT
8: 1-1-0
HEAVY
6: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 1-0-1
2ND UP
3: 0-0-0
3RD UP
3: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
16: 0-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
14: 1-1-1
Previous Race
9-10 Sh Hd17.1L , Penshurst, 22/11/2025 1476M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm52), $20,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: P Gatt, Bar: 7 , 56kg, 1:28.21 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-6
7-8 28.1L , Wangaratta, 27/10/2025 1590M, Soft , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: Nathan Punch, Bar: 4 , 54kg, 1:37.29 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-2
2-13 Lg hd3L , Bairnsdale, 12/10/2025 1600M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ Hcp (56), $22,000.00 ($3,740.00), Jockey: Nathan Punch, Bar: 3 , 54kg, 1:38.36 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
9-14 Nk3L , Echuca, 20/09/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ Hcp (56), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: Sam Kennedy, Bar: 9 , 52kg, 1:26.39 , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-11 Sh Hd4.6L , Tatura, 08/09/2025 1450M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: Brittany Button, Bar: 8 , 52kg, 1:27.94 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3

2. Dente's Inferno

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Jack Virgona
Trainer: E J Bourke
Weight: 65.5kg
Sire: Redente
Dam: Marjie Bee Pearl
Bio: 7yo Gelding
Location: Kyneton
Comments
Long time since last saluted. Very tame performance at Balnarring. First time around Merton. Form falls short of this.
Win: 4%
Place: 19%
CAREER
27: 1-1-3
PRIZE MONEY
$38,075.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,410.19
BEST HCP RATING
25
LAST 10
45x0008886
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
14: 0-0-2
SOFT
9: 0-1-0
HEAVY
2: 1-0-1
SYNTHETIC
2: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 0-1-0
2ND UP
5: 0-0-0
3RD UP
4: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
27: 1-1-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
11: 1-1-1
Previous Race
6-10 1.39.4L , Balnarring, 06/12/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 3, Spec Cond (28), $5,000.00 ($200.00), Jockey: Jack Virgona, Bar: 3 , 66.5kg, 1:13.74 , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-8 1.58.8L , Tatura, 30/09/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: C Quilty, Bar: 3 , 54kg, 1:37.70 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7
8-9 3/412L , Tatura, 08/09/2025 1600M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: C Quilty, Bar: 8 , 54kg, 1:36.97 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-8
8-8 1/215.6L , BALLARAT SYNTHETIC, 07/08/2025 1500M, Synthetic , Race 5, (Bm70), $27,000.00 ($675.00), Jockey: C Quilty, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 1:31.35 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
10-10 1/222.6L , Echuca, 25/07/2025 1618M, Soft , Race 6, (Bm52), $27,000.00 ($675.00), Jockey: C Quilty, Bar: 9 , 56.5kg, 1:44.86 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-10

3. Release The Spirit

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Sarah McDonough
Trainer: Andrew Dale
Weight: 65kg
Sire: Divine Prophet
Dam: Career
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Wangaratta 2
Comments
Third outing for new trainer/ this region. Last win was 2 Sep 2024. Finished well down the track in Plate (C1) at Moulamein last outing. Can fill the minors here.
Win: 4%
Place: 22%
CAREER
23: 1-2-2
PRIZE MONEY
$36,750.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,597.83
BEST HCP RATING
24
LAST 10
0x07060438
FIRM
2: 0-0-1
GOOD
6: 0-0-0
SOFT
13: 1-2-0
HEAVY
2: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-1
2ND UP
3: 0-0-0
3RD UP
3: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 0-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
15: 1-2-1
Previous Race
8-8 3.820L , Moulamein, 13/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, Plate (C1), $12,000.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Hannah Le Blanc, Bar: 3 , 59kg, 1:38.06 , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-3 77.2L , Cooma, 06/12/2025 1880M, Firm , Race 7, (Bm50), $12,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Justin W Stanley, Bar: 1 , 56kg, 1:57.18 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-8 Hf Nk3.7L , Bathurst, 15/11/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 6, (Bm50), $16,000.00 ($775.00), Jockey: Dylan Stanley, Bar: 3 , 55.5kg, 2:08.10 , , Settled-3 800-5 400-5
10-10 Sh Hd13.2L , Dubbo, 04/11/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 4, Hcp (C2), $12,000.00 (), Jockey: K Dunbar, Bar: 3 , 55kg, 1:24.52 , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-6 18.8L , Orange, 09/10/2025 1300M, Soft , Race 6, Hcp (C1), $27,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: Ms A Stanley, Bar: 4 , 55kg, 1:18.48 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6

4. Written For Us

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Mr L Taylor
Trainer: T Kilgower
Weight: 65kg
Sire: Written By
Dam: Peltier
Bio: 5yo Mare
Location: Sale
Comments
Winner too strong but ran on for the minors at Balnarring. Should relish the rise in distance. Drawn to receive every chance. Key player.
Win: 17%
Place: 50%
CAREER
6: 1-0-2
PRIZE MONEY
$4,865.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$810.83
BEST HCP RATING
28
LAST 10
706133
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 0-0-1
SOFT
4: 1-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 1-0-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
4: 1-0-1
Previous Race
3-10 1.34.1L , Balnarring, 06/12/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 3, Spec Cond (28), $5,000.00 ($625.00), Jockey: B Moffat, Bar: 5 , 65kg, 1:13.74 , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-8 Lg hd1.0L , Healesville, 22/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 6, Rst Trophy (1), $5,000.00 ($625.00), Jockey: S Galea, Bar: 3 , 65kg, 1:14.77 , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-6 3/4L , Healesville, 01/11/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 4, Mdn Plate, $5,000.00 ($2,300.00), Jockey: S Galea, Bar: 1 , 65kg, 0:59.96 , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-13 Sh Hd7.6L , Moe, 19/10/2025 1100M, Good , Race 2, 4yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($640.00), Jockey: P Gatt, Bar: 6 , 57.5kg, 1:05.18 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10
11-12 Hf Hd10L , Bendigo, 14/08/2025 1300M, Soft , Race 3, F&M Mdn, $42,500.00 (), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 10 , 58kg, 1:19.27 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-2

6. Mallee Maid

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Shaun Cooper
Trainer: A J Dudley
Weight: 63kg
Sire: Preferment
Dam: Sleek
Bio: 6yo Filly
Location: Geelong
Comments
On a quick back-up. Puts in every start. Ran on soundly into third in the small field at Alexandra. Fit from racing and among the dangers.
Win: 3%
Place: 20%
CAREER
30: 1-3-2
PRIZE MONEY
$23,930.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$797.67
BEST HCP RATING
24
LAST 10
8461x32493
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
21: 1-2-1
SOFT
5: 0-0-0
HEAVY
4: 0-1-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 0-0-1
2ND UP
4: 0-1-0
3RD UP
4: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
4: 1-1-1
A-CLOCKWISE
20: 1-3-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
9: 0-1-1
Previous Race
3-5 Hd1.2L , Alexandra, 27/12/2025 1540M, Good , Race 2, Trophy Race, $5,000.00 ($625.00), Jockey: Mr L Taylor, Bar: 5 , 63kg, 1:34.80 , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-14 3/48.5L , Terang, 16/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 8, (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: Harry Grace, Bar: 12 , 55kg, 1:35.55 , , Settled-11 800-13 400-11
4-10 Sh Hd2.2L , Penshurst, 22/11/2025 1476M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm52), $20,000.00 ($900.00), Jockey: Sarah Field, Bar: 1 , 53.5kg, 1:28.21 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-8
2-9 10.1L , Yea, 15/11/2025 1600M, Good , Race 5, Rst Trophy (3), $5,000.00 ($850.00), Jockey: Mr L Taylor, Bar: 1 , 63kg, 1:36.59 , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-7 88.1L , Mansfield, 04/11/2025 1200M, Heavy , Race 5, Rst Trophy (2), $5,000.00 ($625.00), Jockey: Shaun Cooper, Bar: 5 , 63.5kg, 1:19.16 , , Settled- 800- 400-

7. Nasrin

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Melinda McDonald
Trainer: P Foster
Weight: 63kg
Sire: Fiorente
Dam: Khairanissa
Bio: 6yo Mare
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
On a quick back-up. Solid performer. Gave good sight in the small field 4th at Alexandra. Very fit and worth a look.
Win: 12%
Place: 28%
CAREER
25: 3-2-2
PRIZE MONEY
$15,400.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$616.00
BEST HCP RATING
23
LAST 10
9x08026754
FIRM
1: 0-0-1
GOOD
16: 3-1-1
SOFT
5: 0-1-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
2: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
3: 0-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
25: 3-2-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
6: 0-1-0
Previous Race
4-5 Hd1.6L , Alexandra, 27/12/2025 1540M, Good , Race 2, Trophy Race, $5,000.00 ($425.00), Jockey: Jack Virgona, Bar: 3 , 63kg, 1:34.80 , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-7 Lg Nk3.4L , Healesville, 13/12/2025 1650M, Good , Race 1, Rst Trophy (1), $5,000.00 ($200.00), Jockey: Cameron Thompson, Bar: 6 , 63kg, 1:45.25 , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-8 3.831L , Woolamai, 29/11/2025 2008M, Heavy , Race 4, Trophy Race, $5,000.00 ($200.00), Jockey: Cameron Thompson, Bar: 7 , 63kg, 2:27.12 , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-9 2.39.3L , Healesville, 22/11/2025 1650M, Good , Race 2, Open Hcp, $5,000.00 ($200.00), Jockey: Mr L Taylor, Bar: 9 , 63kg, 1:44.41 , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-4 16.5L , Alexandra, 25/10/2025 1540M, Good , Race 1, Spec Cond (0-28), $5,000.00 ($850.00), Jockey: Mr L Taylor, Bar: 4 , 63.5kg, 1:33.53 , , Settled- 800- 400-

8. Some Eclipse

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Sophie Clayfield
Trainer: R A Hockley
Weight: 63kg
Sire: Free Eagle
Dam: Miss Eclipse
Bio: 8yo Bay Gelding
Location: Seymour
Comments
Last win was 5 Apr. Finished well down the track in Rst Trophy (1) at Balnarring last outing. Needs to lift to figure. On trust.
Win: 5%
Place: 25%
CAREER
57: 3-2-9
PRIZE MONEY
$30,875.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$541.67
BEST HCP RATING
20
LAST 10
7069454908
FIRM
5: 0-0-1
GOOD
35: 3-2-7
SOFT
11: 0-0-1
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
5: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
57: 3-2-9
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
12: 0-0-1
Previous Race
8-8 145.7L , Balnarring, 06/12/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 6, Rst Trophy (1), $5,000.00 ($200.00), Jockey: Henry Jaggard, Bar: 2 , 64kg, 1:40.93 , , Settled- 800- 400-
10-10 210.9L , Yea, 15/11/2025 1300M, Good , Race 3, Hcp (55), $5,000.00 (), Jockey: Ms T Johnson, Bar: 8 , 63kg, 1:19.40 , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-11 Hf Hd11.8L , Berrigan, 01/11/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 4, (Bm50), $12,250.00 (), Jockey: Samantha Noble, Bar: 6 , 55kg, 1:22.39 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-4 17.6L , Alexandra, 25/10/2025 1540M, Good , Race 1, Spec Cond (0-28), $5,000.00 ($425.00), Jockey: Ms T Johnson, Bar: 1 , 64.5kg, 1:33.53 , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-5 Sh Nk5.4L , Yea, 18/10/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, Trophy Race, $5,000.00 ($200.00), Jockey: Ms T Johnson, Bar: 3 , 63kg, 1:37.30 , , Settled- 800- 400-

9. Strikeout(e)

Barrier: 6
Jockey:
Trainer: Ms C Boyd
Weight: 63kg
Sire: Jimmy Creed
Dam: Lancashire Lass
Bio: 9yo Bay Gelding
Location: Mornington
Comments
Last win was 8 Jan 2023. Sent out $12 when unable to threaten at Balnarring at second run back. Sound claims.
Win: 2%
Place: 39%
CAREER
44: 1-10-6
PRIZE MONEY
$44,675.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,015.34
BEST HCP RATING
19
LAST 10
333x437x45
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
32: 1-10-6
SOFT
7: 0-0-0
HEAVY
3: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
2: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 0-0-0
2ND UP
6: 0-2-1
3RD UP
5: 0-2-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
13: 0-0-5
NIGHT
3: 0-0-0
WET
10: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-8 15.7L , Balnarring, 06/12/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 6, Rst Trophy (1), $5,000.00 ($200.00), Jockey: Rowan Cox, Bar: 4 , 63kg, 1:40.93 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-6 1.35.8L , Healesville, 01/11/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 3, 0 - 28, $5,000.00 ($425.00), Jockey: Mr R Douglas, Bar: 2 , 64.5kg, 1:13.82 , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-7 Nk6.4L , Healesville, 23/11/2024 1200M, Good , Race 3, Rst Trophy (1), $5,000.00 ($200.00), Jockey: Mr R Douglas, Bar: 4 , 63kg, 1:13.65 , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-6 Lg Nk7.2L , Balnarring, 09/11/2024 1200M, Good , Race 3, Rst Trophy (1), $5,000.00 ($625.00), Jockey: Mr R Douglas, Bar: 4 , 63.5kg, 1:12.36 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-7 2.34.2L , Healesville, 02/11/2024 1200M, Good , Race 4, Rst Trophy (1), $5,000.00 ($425.00), Jockey: Mr R Douglas, Bar: 1 , 63.5kg, 1:12.21 , , Settled- 800- 400-

5. Indian Hills

Barrier: 5
Jockey:
Trainer: D E Dean
Weight: 64.5kg
Sire: Dundeel
Dam: Dancing Brave Bear
Bio: 4yo Bay Filly
Location: Kilmore
Win: 20%
Place: 20%
CAREER
5: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$6,800.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,360.00
BEST HCP RATING
27
LAST 10
0x4981
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 1-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 1-0-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-5 1.3L , Alexandra, 27/12/2025 1540M, Good , Race 3, Mdn Plate, $5,000.00 ($2,300.00), Jockey: Mr L Taylor, Bar: 3 , 65kg, 1:35.84 , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-8 311.2L , Coffs Harbour, 04/12/2025 1412M, Good , Race 1, Country Boosted Mdn Plate, $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: Ms M Weir, Bar: 5 , 57kg, 1:25.46 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
9-11 1/25.4L , Taree, 23/11/2025 1258M, Soft , Race 4, Super Mdn, $50,000.00 ($1,500.00), Jockey: Ms M Weir, Bar: 10 , 55.5kg, 1:14.19 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-11
4-8 18.6L , Port Macquarie, 13/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 1, Country Boosted Mdn Plate, $30,000.00 ($1,475.00), Jockey: L P Rolls, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:11.58 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
6-8 2.58.1L , Scone, 29/10/2025 900M, Heavy , Race 7, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 0:54.05 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-