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DON'T CONFESS (6) was in the money again last time and not beaten far when third (24.46) at Bendigo in a Maiden. Key player on best and worth another chance. CREATIVITY (4) is super consistent without winning, landing six placings from seven starts. Hit the frame again last start finishing second (25.94) at Shepparton. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Hard to beat again. TWICE THE IMPACT (2) is yet to break through in eight starts but has run a number of placings. Hit the frame again last start finishing second (22.64) at Warrnambool. Can feature again. HARROW TIME (8) is worth some thought after placing last start.
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Drawn the inside. Most recent effort finished 5th in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win on August 18 over 400m at Geelong behind Pats For Arthur beaten 4.5 lengths (24.35). Solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/08/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:24.35 | 0:24.02 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.6L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 15/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.62 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:24.13 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Yet to break through in eight runs, the latest effort a second over 390m at Warrnambool in 22.64. On pace and game in defeat, finishing on the winner's heels. Looks a key chance this line-up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/08/2026 | 34 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 22/07/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.46 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 10 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
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Has only been in the placings once from 12 starts. Last raced when sixth over 450m at Warrnambool a week-and-a-half ago. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/08/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.6L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.64 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.21 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.1L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.73 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 18.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.2L | $2.50 |
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Is a seven start maiden overdue for a win, hitting the frame last start when second (25.94) over 450m at Shepparton. Should go very well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.79 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.6L | $18.00 |
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Finished third last start (23.14) at big odds over 400m at Geelong. Drawn awkwardly. Will need plenty of luck.
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 | 25/08/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/08/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:21.11 | 0:20.48 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.1L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2026 | 27 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:21.24 | 0:20.99 | 0:20.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 0/8 | 14/07/2026 | 105 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:30.07 | 0:23.14 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 99.0L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.75 | 0:23.84 | 0:23.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.0L | $26.50 |
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Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 4.5 lengths third over 425m Bendigo in 24.46. Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.46 | 0:24.14 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | 24 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.46 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/07/2026 | 56 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/05/2026 | 49 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.59 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.60 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
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Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when second (23.00) at big odds over 390m at this track. Drawn out wide but capable of a better result.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/08/2026 | 28 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 17 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.10 | 0:24.64 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | 18 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.73 | 0:24.23 | 0:23.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.2L | $31.00 |
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Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when third (23.21) over 400m at Warragul. Wide draw here. Must be included.
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 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |