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PAW HAZELTON (4) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing eighth (25.71) in a Grade 4/5 at this track. Rates on top in this line up. MARCO MARCO (1) is a talented type and proved too strong last time to win by a nose at Shepparton in a handy 25.55 beating I'm Honey. Has a very good strike-rate from this draw, with three wins from three starts. Makes plenty of appeal if runs up to latest. PADDY'S CHARIOT (8) turned in a plain run last time when seventh at this track over 450m behind Happy And Numb (27.01) in a Grade 5. Was a winner the start prior. Has ability and is one of the better chances. MANDOLIN STORM (2) can sneak into the finish.
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Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Shepparton over 450m in 25.55 last start, beating I'm Honey. Likes the rails so unbeaten in three starts from this draw. Key runner.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/11/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.30 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/10/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.42 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 450m. Last start finished 6th over 400m at Geelong beaten 9 lengths (23.41) behind Out Of Whiskey in a Grade 5 on November 6. Racing well and has to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/11/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.41 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/10/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 19/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.43 | 0:26.14 | 0:26.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |
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Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in his races. The latest effort was a 6 length fourth over 450m at Warrnambool. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $46.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $27.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2026 | 31 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.13 | 0:30.30 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.47 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
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Last start finished last in a Grade 4/5 on November 4 over 450m at this track behind Ritza Old Mate beaten 7 lengths (25.71). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/11/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/10/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 7/8 | 14/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
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Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (30.27) over 525m at The Meadows. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Must be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/11/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/10/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $46.00 |
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Racing well without winning, filling the minors at his last three starts, the latest when second (24.79) at Sale. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/11/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.79 | 0:24.73 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/11/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.7L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.7L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 21/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.40 | 0:30.46 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.4L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
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Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Horsham over 410m in 23.66. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 425m at Bendigo at Grade 5 level. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/11/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.58 | 0:23.95 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $35.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/11/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.66 | 0:23.66 | 0:22.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 22.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.50 | 0:30.40 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 03/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.85 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 450m. Last start finished 7th over 450m at this track beaten 27 lengths (27.01) behind Happy And Numb in a Grade 5 on November 5. Forward showing expected.
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 | 05/11/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:27.01 | 0:25.13 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 27.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 31/10/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.6L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.4L | $16.00 |