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DOONGALLA DON (2) was in the minors two back (29.60) at Sandown but ran below best last time there, finishing 7th. Form from his last run is proving to be solid. Worth another chance. PAY THE REG (1) is a capable type and proved too strong last time to win by 1.5 lengths at Warragul in a handy 26.20 beating Dr. Fallon. Is yet to taste defeat in two starts from this draw. Form should stack up. THAT'S MY BOY (8) tends to drift back and work into the race, finishing out of the placings two back before charging home into the minors latest when third (26.55) in a Grade 4/5 at Warragul last time. Form at the trip sound including four wins. Form from his last run is proving strong. Must be included in calculations. PAW LONNIE (7) cannot be underestimated.
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Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split and went on to clock 26.20 when a 1.5 lengths winner over 460m at Warragul. Yet to be beaten in two starts out of this draw. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.20 | 0:26.20 | 0:26.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.63 | 0:24.43 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.60 | 0:26.54 | 0:26.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 17 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:26.39 | 0:26.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 7/7 | 13/07/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:25.18 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.56 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $3.60 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 7th in a Grade 5 on September 10 over 515m at Sandown behind Hugo Rose beaten 11 lengths (30.67). Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.67 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/4 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.06 | 0:26.01 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.7L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.55 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.7L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
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Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (19.46) over 350m at Healesville. Has a low draw. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.46 | 0:19.42 | 0:19.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.81 | 0:19.21 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.72 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.70 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
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Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th in a Grade 5 H on September 15 over 410m at Horsham behind Ego Bale beaten 4 lengths (23.84). Placed two back at Sandown. Has ability and looks a winning hope.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.84 | 0:23.55 | 0:23.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.9L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.4L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 02/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.15 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.45 | 0:30.45 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by 1.75 lengths at Traralgon (24.10) beating Dr. Warren in a Grade 5 on September 4. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.49 | 0:24.14 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.19 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.2L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth over 435m at Sale, beaten 9 lengths (25.18) behind Paw Zenith in a Grade 5 on September 13. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/09/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.18 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.65 | 0:25.89 | 0:25.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.13 | 0:26.13 | 0:26.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 42 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $1.80 |
| 7/7 | 16/06/2026 | 46 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.11 | 0:23.85 | 0:23.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 18.3L | $7.10 |
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Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 400m in 22.50 last start, beating Lucky Spin. In form and is right in the mix again.
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 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.10 |
| 5/7 | 02/09/2026 | 20 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.38 | 0:23.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.7L | $1.70 |
| 6/7 | 27/07/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Monument at Warragul last start over 460m (26.55). Has to be respected.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.55 | 0:26.32 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/08/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.09 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:26.26 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.6L | $3.30 |