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PHOENIX RED (1) was safely held last time out, finishing sixth at this track over 390m behind Miss Jo (22.77) in a Grade 5. The form out of his last race has been franked. Has ability and is a key runner. COLLINDA POPS (7) flew the lids with a sensational early split and hit the frame with a 0.7 lengths second (22.61) over 390m at Warrnambool. Some good form is emerging from her last run. Expected to be in the finish again. ASTON FINNISS (2) placed three back at Bendigo then out of the placings last couple but moves to box 2 this time where she has performed well. Well placed here and should do much better. ARGYLE EMMA (8) continues to race well and is sure to be competitive again.
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Last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on January 28 over 390m at this track behind Miss Jo beaten 11 lengths (22.77). Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.04 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 22/12/2025 | 34 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
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Latest effort finished last in a Grade 5 on January 21 over 390m at this track behind Aston Currency beaten 11 lengths (23.42). Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major player.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.16 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.33 | 0:24.07 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.33 | 0:24.33 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.9L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 24/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.22 | 0:24.22 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
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Placed last time (24.55) at Bendigo in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 3.5 lengths. Yet to win but has placed four times from this draw. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.55 | 0:24.30 | 0:23.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.55 | 0:24.16 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/01/2026 | 44 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.50 | 0:24.50 | 0:24.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 19/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.26 | 0:23.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
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Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by one length at Mt Gambier (17.66) beating Shanny Rose in a Grade 6 on January 18. Will need to improve to feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | GR 3/4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:18.49 | 0:17.74 | 0:17.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $67.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $1,520.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $27.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $1,520.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.86 | 0:17.46 | 0:17.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
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Had been in consistent form with three minors on end before missing the frame last start when sixth (22.57) at Warrnambool. Tough draw to overcome and looks safely held.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $126.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.46 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.06 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/12/2025 | 29 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $18.00 |
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Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Healesville over 300m in 17.11. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 300m at Healesville at Grade 5 level. Can't recommend in this field.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.93 | 0:17.01 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.11 | 0:17.11 | 0:16.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.04 | 0:17.04 | 0:17.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.49 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.4L | $3.40 |
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Hit the frame latest (22.61) when second at Warrnambool in a Bottom Up - Grade 5. Has two successes and two minors from six starts from box 7. Has ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.7L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 11 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.29 | 0:26.01 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.03 | 0:16.95 | 0:16.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.1L | $30.90 |
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Hit the frame again last time when third (22.79) at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Jumps from a wide draw. Top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.71 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/01/2026 | 49 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $28.40 |