Dubbo Race 9 - Ladbrokes Country Classic Heat 3 H
CANYA PONGA (3) showed blistering pace early and gave a sight when in the minors, beaten 0.8 lengths over 605m this track in 34.96. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Can go on with it. MAGPIE HECTOR (4) has a strong record this journey with four wins and a minor from seven starts. Recorded a 1.3 lengths win (42.67) in a S/E Group 1 last time at The Meadows. Looks one of the chances. TEMPTING DASH (7) was an impressive winner last time in quickest of the meeting when scoring by 4.5 lengths (34.42) at Q Parklands. Expecting another bold showing. HURRICANE HALEY (2) cannot be overlooked following a recent top-three finish at a big quote.
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by half a length over 600m at The Gardens in a handy (34.90), beating Sweet Bee. Must be a winning chance again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.90 | 0:34.90 | 0:34.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.48 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.90 | 0:34.08 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the placings last time but the run prior she was an impressive winner scoring by 1.3 lengths in a Grade 5 at Wentworth Park and recording an outstanding 29.75 over the 520m journey. Top win two back and has claims here.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 182 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | MX | $3,110.00 | Dapto | 600m | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $2.15 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Dapto | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.38 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Dapto | 520m | 0:31.01 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.3L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Nowra over 630m. Last start finished 2nd in a NG on March 7 over 605m at this track behind Zipping Mooney beaten 0.8 lengths (34.96). Going well and can bounce back to winning form.
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 | 07/03/2026 | 16 | NG | $10,500.00 | Dubbo | 605m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.90 | 0:34.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | 89 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Nowra | 630m | 0:35.99 | 0:35.99 | 0:35.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | SPEC G3 | $40,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | SE | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2025 | 6 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance racing just off the speed and going on to score by 1.3 lengths in a S/E Group 1 last start at The Meadows, recording a useful 42.67 over the 730m journey. Has the ability and looks hard to top.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $152,500.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.67 | 0:42.67 | 0:42.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.57 | 0:42.24 | 0:42.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.33 | 0:42.33 | 0:42.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $143,750.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.15 | 0:40.85 | 0:40.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.14 | 0:41.14 | 0:41.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.58 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at her last couple of starts, most recently at The Gardens over 515m. Not doing enough to be considered.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.35 | 0:25.15 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 140 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.76 | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 20.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/09/2025 | 7 | NG | $7,580.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.49 | 0:30.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't threatened at his last couple but he does have good record over this track and distance. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.82 | 0:42.24 | 0:42.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.2L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 77 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.97 | 0:42.33 | 0:42.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $113,500.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.82 | 0:41.50 | 0:41.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.11 | 0:41.94 | 0:41.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 14/11/2025 | 6 | SPEC | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.05 | 0:41.89 | 0:41.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.67 | 0:42.27 | 0:42.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 99/1 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 730m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.86 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9.14L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance leading throughout to post a big 4.5 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at Q Parklands, recording an exceptional 34.42 over the 600m journey. Has the ability and looks a key chance again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | NG | $19,500.00 | Grafton | 660m | 0:38.05 | 0:37.86 | 0:37.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.49 | 0:30.43 | 0:30.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.76 | 0:34.76 | 0:34.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $86,250.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.19 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 0.8 lengths over 605m at this track in a handy (34.90), beating Canya Ponga. Will find this a bit tougher, can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,500.00 | Dubbo | 605m | 0:34.90 | 0:34.90 | 0:34.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $13,530.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.96 | 0:35.23 | 0:35.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $46.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.71 | 0:35.22 | 0:35.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.29 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.78 | 0:41.53 | 0:41.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.76 | 0:35.56 | 0:35.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |