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PAW NILBERT (2) steps out for the first time at this circuit. Scored last start (30.34) at The Meadows over 525m. Well placed and will be tough to beat. NEO DEVERE (5) turned spotting a big start finishing fourth (30.47) last time in a Grade 4/5 at The Meadows. Has a good record here including three wins. Key player if finds best. CHILL OUT PLATE (8) turned in a modest effort most recently when sixth at Shepparton over 450m behind Kraken Ripper (25.89) in a Special conditions H. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Must be included in calculations. MORAINE SARA (1) placed last start and is in the mix again.
Stats
Comments
Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a scorching early split, grabbed late but holding on to a placing when a 3.5 lengths third (28.32) over 500m at this track. More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.32 | 0:28.09 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 08/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.41 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.1L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Jumps from box 2 for the first time after scoring at The Meadows (30.34) in a Grade 5. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.34 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.40 | 0:25.40 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.31 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 99/1 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when second (28.24) over 500m at this track. Draws an inside box and is among the better hopes.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.34 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.24 | 0:28.09 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.45 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.48 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 2.25 lengths over 425m at this track in a handy (24.18), beating Star Meli. Will find this a bit tougher, looking to others this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.18 | 0:24.18 | 0:23.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.34 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.8L | $46.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.47) at The Meadows in a Grade 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 8 lengths. Has two wins and two placings from seven starts from the draw. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/10/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/10/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.28 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.33 | 0:27.67 | 0:27.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.37 | 0:27.87 | 0:27.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.1L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 99/1 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on October 23 over 500m at this track behind Stipulated beaten 1.2 lengths (28.33). Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/10/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.33 | 0:28.25 | 0:27.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.42 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $27.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by a neck at Sandown over 515m (29.92) beating Greysynd Bonnie in Grade 5 on October 26. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.9L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.26 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.7L | $27.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/09/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.31 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.24 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (25.89) at Shepparton in a Special conditions H, finishing sixth and beaten 10 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from six starts. Key chance and should go close.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/10/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.59 | 0:28.02 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.75 | 0:27.67 | 0:27.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.4L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.66 | 0:27.66 | 0:27.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.00 | 0:23.88 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.6L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.17 | 0:28.02 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |