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DRAGON TRAIN (2) placed last time (16.95) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 3.5 lengths. Has already won out of this draw. With a clean break looks hard to beat. AUSSIE STRIKE (1) showed good early speed but faded to a close fourth (22.28) at Shepparton over 390m. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. PAW ZANY (8) was below best last time when sixth but prior to that was a Grade 5 winner in quick time at Warrnambool. Well placed here and should do much better. LAID BACK LASS (6) profiles nicely over this trip.
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Comments
Showed strong early pace and stuck on well despite finishing out of the placings when fourth over 390m Shepparton in 22.28. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Follow up.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.70 |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.30 | 0:24.05 | 0:23.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 18.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 07/07/2026 | 27 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 99/1 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Lakers Legend at this track last start over 300m (16.95). Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.95 | 0:16.72 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.25 | 0:16.99 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2026 | 102 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.75 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $11.80 |
| 4/7 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $71.60 |
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Comments
Surprised two starts back at Horsham to win by half a length in 23.42, beating Agent Twenty One. Last start finished 7th on October 16 over 400m at Geelong behind Coolabah Station beaten 7 lengths (22.95) in a Grade 4/5. Not likely to feature on this occasion.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.42 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.14 | 0:20.14 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.91 | 0:24.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 99/1 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Returns from a 11 weeks spell after being tipped out on the back of a sixth (26.67) over 460m at Warragul. Has a win and a minor from two fresh up runs. Tough line-up and place prospects appear best.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.67 | 0:26.19 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.9L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.32 | 0:26.24 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.1L | $35.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.37 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.4L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 14/07/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.56 | 0:26.17 | 0:26.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.82 | 0:24.38 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
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Comments
Impressive performance leading throughout to score by 2.25 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at Mt Gambier, clocking an outstanding 17.48 for the 305m trip. In form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/10/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,610.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 7/7 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/5 | 28/09/2026 | 125 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.76 | 0:16.76 | 0:16.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 7/7 | 26/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.91 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 23.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.2L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
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Comments
In the money last time at this track (16.92) in a Grade 5, finishing a 0.8 lengths second. Has a win and three places from four starts from this draw. Tough line-up and may struggle.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.92 | 0:16.86 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.74 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.88 | 0:16.52 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.66 | 0:16.54 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.40 | 0:19.36 | 0:18.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 99/1 | 29/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 350m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Warrnambool over 390m in 22.16. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 300m at this track at Grade 5 level. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.91 | 0:16.50 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.16 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.88 | 0:16.82 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.31 | 0:17.31 | 0:16.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.20 |