Ballarat R1 A1 SIGNAGE
A1 Signage
6:57pm • 390m6:57pm • 390m
Age
26/01/2020
Sex
Brindle - Bitch
Breeding
Barcia Bale - Shima Song
Today's Stats
Good
0-0-0-0
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
2-0-2-0
Career
13-1-3-1
Prize Money
$32,010
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
3822555425
Last Run
21 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Track | Trk & Dist | Day | Night | 1st Up | 2nd Up | 3rd Up | 4th Up | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Listed | WFA | Jumps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 13-1-3-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 2-0-2-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Box | SP | Last Run | In-running | Sectionals | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26 Jan 2022 | The Meadows Provincial | 525m | 3 | - | - | 3.5L | - | 7 | $5.70 | 16 days ago | 1-1-1-1-5 | 5.1 | Ariarne Bale | - | - |
| 2/8 | 10 Jan 2022 | Ballarat | 450m | 3 | - | - | 0.5L | $290 | 4 | $1.40 | 5 days ago | 2-3-3-2 | 6.5975 | Mini Dimmy | Shima Magic 29.2kgs 0.5L | - |
| 4/7 | 5 Jan 2022 | Ballarat | 450m | 1 | - | - | 5.75L | - | 3 | $5.90 | 5 days ago | 2-4-4-4 | 6.5825 | Xylus Bale | - | - |
| 5/8 | 31 Dec 2021 | Ballarat | 450m | 2 | - | - | 9.75L | - | 8 | $4.10 | 9 days ago | 5 | - | Winlock Megget | - | - |
| 5/10 | 22 Dec 2021 | Ballarat | 450m | 2 | - | - | 3.5L | - | 8 | $2.50 | 5 days ago | 4-5-5-5 | 6.664 | Wilson Bale | - | - |
| 5/8 | 17 Dec 2021 | Geelong | 460m | 3 | - | - | 4.75L | - | 3 | $1.70 | 9 days ago | 2-3-4-5 | 6.64 | Major Lighting | - | - |
| 2/10 | 8 Dec 2021 | Ballarat | 390m | 1 | - | - | 4.25L | $530 | 4 | $5.90 | 7 days ago | 2 | - | Annihilate | Shima Magic 28.9kgs 4.25L | - |
| 2/8 | 1 Dec 2021 | Ballarat | 390m | 2 | - | - | 2.5L | $460 | 3 | $4.40 | 7 days ago | 2-2-2 | 8.375 | Shima Sheen | Shima Magic 29kgs 2.5L | - |
| 8/10 | 24 Nov 2021 | Ballarat | 450m | 2 | - | - | 9.25L | - | 3 | $2.60 | 6 days ago | 8 | - | Adler Bale | - | - |
| 3/10 | 18 Nov 2021 | Geelong | 460m | 1 | - | - | 0.25L | $230 | 6 | $12.00 | 6 days ago | 1-1-2-3 | 6.6 | Naya Bale | - | Shima Magic 28.4kgs 0.25L |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Barcia Bale
Dam
Shima Song
Trained at
Mountain View
Owners
Mark Moroney
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garry Selkrig | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
Empty draw helps, shown enough talent, threat
Age
05/01/2019
Sex
Wbk - Dog
Breeding
Fernando Bale - Lilly Lane
Today's Stats
Good
0-0-0-0
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Career
10-0-4-2
Prize Money
$8,240
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
243525324
Last Run
33 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Track | Trk & Dist | Day | Night | 1st Up | 2nd Up | 3rd Up | 4th Up | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Listed | WFA | Jumps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 10-0-4-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 60% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Box | SP | Last Run | In-running | Sectionals | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14 Jan 2022 | Warragul | 460m | 3 | - | - | 8.5L | - | 7 | $17.20 | 15 days ago | 4-4-4-4 | 6.76 | Dr. Seko | - | - |
| 2/8 | 30 Dec 2021 | Shepparton | 385m | 2 | - | - | 1.5L | $460 | 5 | $1.90 | 31 days ago | 3-4-2 | 8.48 | Coach Fagan | Real Talent 30.7kgs 1.5L | - |
| 3/7 | 29 Nov 2021 | Shepparton | 450m | 1 | - | - | 7.25L | $230 | 8 | $7.20 | 7 days ago | 3 | - | Ms. Mighty Mouse | - | Real Talent 30.6kgs 7.25L |
| 5/10 | 22 Nov 2021 | Shepparton | 450m | 1 | - | - | 4.0L | - | 1 | $15.90 | 7 days ago | 3-3-3-5 | 6.742 | He's No Slouch | - | - |
| 2/7 | 15 Nov 2021 | Shepparton | 450m | 2 | - | - | 5.75L | $460 | 3 | $4.90 | 28 days ago | 4-2-2-2 | 6.787 | Zambora Charlie | Real Talent 30.3kgs 5.75L | - |
| 5/6 | 18 Oct 2021 | Shepparton | 450m | 3 | - | - | 6.25L | - | 8 | $12.20 | 4 days ago | 5 | - | Barista Chick | - | - |
| 3/8 | 14 Oct 2021 | Shepparton | 385m | 11 | - | - | 5.0L | $230 | 8 | $1.80 | 143 days ago | 3-3-3 | 8.4325 | Unknown Ability | - | Real Talent 30.2kgs 5.0L |
| 4/6 | 24 May 2021 | Shepparton | 385m | 1 | MF | - | 7.5L | - | 7 | $2.70 | 7 days ago | 4-4-4 | - | Global Trader | - | - |
| 2/7 | 17 May 2021 | Shepparton | 385m | 2 | MH | - | 3.5L | $400 | 6 | $3.40 | - | 2-2-2 | - | Global Trader | Real Talent 29.9kgs 3.5L | - |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Fernando Bale
Dam
Lilly Lane
Trained at
Albanvale
Owners
Stephen Brincat
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Marshall | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
Steady since moving to Vic, prefer to watch
Age
06/04/2019
Sex
Black - Bitch
Breeding
Barcia Bale - Exciting
Today's Stats
Good
0-0-0-0
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Career
10-0-3-2
Prize Money
$10,830
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
622342545
Last Run
22 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Track | Trk & Dist | Day | Night | 1st Up | 2nd Up | 3rd Up | 4th Up | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Listed | WFA | Jumps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 10-0-3-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Box | SP | Last Run | In-running | Sectionals | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25 Jan 2022 | Healesville | 300m | 1 | - | - | 4.25L | - | 4 | $3.80 | 7 days ago | 5-5 | 3.945 | Sally's Return | - | - |
| 4/7 | 18 Jan 2022 | Healesville | 350m | 3 | - | - | 6.0L | - | 1 | $3.90 | 84 days ago | 4 | - | Don't Tell Greg | - | - |
| 5/7 | 26 Oct 2021 | Healesville | 300m | 2 | - | - | 6.5L | - | 7 | $4.10 | 130 days ago | 3-5 | 4.0175 | Bennison Belle | - | - |
| 2/6 | 18 Jun 2021 | The Gardens | 272m | 1 | M | - | 2.25L | $260 | 3 | $2.90 | 7 days ago | 1-1-2 | 4.34 | Bullet Train | Miss Manager 26.8kgs 2.25L | - |
| 4/8 | 11 Jun 2021 | The Gardens | 272m | 2 | M | - | 9.5L | - | 4 | $6.00 | 7 days ago | 7-4-4 | 4.52 | Teskey | - | - |
| 3/7 | 4 Jun 2021 | The Gardens | 272m | 3 | M | - | 4.75L | $190 | 1 | $2.00 | 7 days ago | 2-3-3 | 4.33 | My Girl Sonny | - | Miss Manager 26.7kgs 4.75L |
| 2/8 | 28 May 2021 | The Gardens | 272m | 2 | M | - | 2.75L | $260 | 5 | $3.50 | 13 days ago | 1-2-2 | 4.29 | Adele Robbo | Miss Manager 26.7kgs 2.75L | - |
| 2/6 | 15 May 2021 | The Gardens | 272m | 1 | M | - | 3.0L | $260 | 7 | $5.00 | 29 days ago | 2-2-2 | 4.43 | Songar Rose | Miss Manager 27.1kgs 3.0L | - |
| 6/7 | 16 Apr 2021 | The Gardens | 272m | 1 | M | - | 4.25L | - | 1 | $3.10 | - | 5-6-6 | 4.47 | Monroe No More | - | - |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Barcia Bale
Dam
Exciting
Trained at
Lewiston
Owners
Campbell Rawiller
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rademaker | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
Litter mate to the two, watch betting moves
Age
25/04/2020
Sex
Bk - Dog
Breeding
Allen Deed - Weasley Grange
Today's Stats
Good
0-0-0-0
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Career
1-0-0-0
Prize Money
$32,038
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
–
Last Run
N/A
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Track | Trk & Dist | Day | Night | 1st Up | 2nd Up | 3rd Up | 4th Up | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Listed | WFA | Jumps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 1-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
No recent form
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Allen Deed
Dam
Weasley Grange
Owners
Larrah and mum
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Grills | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
Dam was a talented speedster, watch betting
Age
25/04/2020
Sex
Bk - Dog
Breeding
Allen Deed - Weasley Grange
Today's Stats
Good
0-0-0-0
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Career
1-0-0-0
Prize Money
$5,300
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
–
Last Run
N/A
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Track | Trk & Dist | Day | Night | 1st Up | 2nd Up | 3rd Up | 4th Up | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Listed | WFA | Jumps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 1-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
No recent form
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Allen Deed
Dam
Weasley Grange
Trained at
Baw Baw (S)
Owners
Larrah and mum
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaine Vigor | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
Led for a long way on debut, clear danger
Age
22/10/2019
Sex
Rbd - Dog
Breeding
Kinloch Brae - Natural Rhythm
Today's Stats
Good
0-0-0-0
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
1-0-1-0
Career
2-0-1-0
Prize Money
$28,365
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
2
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Track | Trk & Dist | Day | Night | 1st Up | 2nd Up | 3rd Up | 4th Up | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Listed | WFA | Jumps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 2-0-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-0-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 50% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Box | SP | Last Run | In-running | Sectionals | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 9 Feb 2022 | Ballarat | 390m | 1 | - | - | 0.25L | $460 | 1 | $2.80 | - | 2 | - | Hunter Grange | Natural Action 30.8kgs 0.25L | - |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Kinloch Brae
Dam
Natural Rhythm
Owners
RAHAGA
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracey Salter | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
Injured on debut, likely to need more time
Age
22/03/2020
Sex
Brindle - Bitch
Breeding
Zulu Zeus - Spring Rain
Today's Stats
Good
0-0-0-0
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Career
2-0-0-0
Prize Money
$4,615
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
7
Last Run
12 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Track | Trk & Dist | Day | Night | 1st Up | 2nd Up | 3rd Up | 4th Up | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Listed | WFA | Jumps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 2-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Box | SP | Last Run | In-running | Sectionals | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 4 Feb 2022 | Bendigo | 425m | 2 | - | - | 35.0L | - | 5 | $11.20 | - | 3-5-7-7 | 6.7825 | Yahiro Bale | - | - |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Zulu Zeus
Dam
Spring Rain
Trained at
Glencoe
Owners
Just Cause - MGR G Rohan
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Rademaker | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |







Race comment
Runner up in both runs here, hard to reel in