Q1 Lakeside Race 8 - WWW.THEQ.AU 5Th Grade H
BOOM TOWN (2) could manage only fourth at this track last time but turned heads when posting a strong 25.37 over 457m at this track the start prior. Rates a top chance if runs up to time two back. OXLEY VALENTINA (1) was a narrow winner last time, jumping from this same box to score by a nose in a P5 over 390m at this track. Key chance on best form. LAUNCH MODE (3) filled a minor placing last start at this track behind Tuckeroo Road (25.67) in a Grade 5. Expecting another good run. STAR FERNANDO (5) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after tracking the speed to win by a nose at this track over 390m (22.10) beating Haven's Joy in P5 on April 24. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | P5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,100.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.45 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 05/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,100.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.40 | 0:19.69 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.84 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/03/2026 | 168 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/2 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:26.57 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 4th over 390m at this track beaten 6 lengths (22.34) behind Santorini Beach in a OPEN on May 1. Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $3,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.34 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.37 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $15,400.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.85 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $3,500.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.02 | 0:19.90 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:21.84 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Tuckeroo Road at this track last start over 457m (25.67). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/05/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 13/04/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.02 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.22 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third (25.48) at this track last time at big odds, making it three placings in a row. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Others preferred.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $5,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $35.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.37 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.1L | $46.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Lines up from box 5 for the first time after finishing a 7 length seventh at this track (25.72) in a OPEN. Among the chances on best.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.20 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $46.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.13 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 11 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,900.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.68 | 0:16.65 | 0:16.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by a nose at this track over 457m (25.85) beating Oliver Half in Grade 6 on May 5. Not up to this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | 10 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.48 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 6/MDN | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $91.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 18 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.49 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | 3 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.56 | 0:24.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 99/3 | 02/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:25.71 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.86L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 390m at this track. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.54 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.05 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $27.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found the going tougher last start when third over 457m at this track. That followed a win two back in 19.12 beating Brunswick Rocket over 350m at Q Straight. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.12 | 0:19.12 | 0:18.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $5,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.49 | 0:25.87 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.20 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |