Q1 Lakeside Race 5 - The Lids Fly Hosted Pots 5th Grade H
POP'S MAESTRO (8) was in winning form two back (29.59) at Q Parklands but ran below best last time there, finishing 6th. Form from his last run is proving strong. Can discover winning form. MORE THAN MERRY (1) was popular in betting last start but disappointed when 2.5 lengths away in fourth (25.73). Was in the money the start prior. Better than last start and can bounce back. ATOMIC GHOST (4) turned in a plain effort last time when sixth at this track over 457m behind Zipping Alcaraz (26.07) in a Grade 5. Great chance to atone. LOVELY BUBBLY (2) is worth consideration after filling a hole last start.
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Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 2.5 lengths fourth (25.73) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at this track. Makes plenty of appeal on best and can easily atone here.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.70 | 0:19.47 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 29/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.59 | 0:19.59 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 15/07/2026 | 10 | GR 4 | $3,100.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.82 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
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Comments
Placed last time (22.00) at this track in a Restricted WIN, finishing second and beaten 0.8 lengths. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | RST WIN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.00 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/07/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.46 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.22 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/06/2026 | 81 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.15 | 0:19.73 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $46.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.09 | 0:24.79 | 0:24.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 99/1 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Was in solid form before a spell but below expectations when resuming, finishing seventh over 390m at this track in 22.52. Overall winning strike-rate moderate but rarely far away. Can slot into the minors.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 65 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.34 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 19/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 14/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on August 11 over 457m at this track behind Zipping Alcaraz beaten 6 lengths (26.07). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 2 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 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.61 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.34 | 0:19.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.09 | 0:19.49 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Jumps from box 5 for the first time after scoring at this track (22.06) in a Restricted WIN. Will need the right run.
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 | 07/08/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/07/2026 | 3 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.00 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/07/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.28 | 0:19.91 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 42 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 11 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.12 | 0:22.00 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on August 10 over 300m at Q Straight in a Grade 5. Looks up against it this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.03 | 0:16.74 | 0:16.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.49 | 0:18.78 | 0:18.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.92 | 0:16.92 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/07/2026 | 3 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.70 | 0:19.55 | 0:18.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $46.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.89 | 0:16.88 | 0:16.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.84 | 0:19.20 | 0:18.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 390m at this track. Tempted to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.7L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.00 | 0:19.34 | 0:19.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.04 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.86 | 0:19.73 | 0:19.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $46.00 |
Stats
Comments
Closed last campaign finishing sixth at Q Parklands over 520m six months ago. Has ability and expected to be tough to beat while fresh.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:19.45 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $359,380.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | FFA | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.34 | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 4/4 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $107,830.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Came from wide draw and finished last in a Grade 5 on August 11 over 352m at this track behind Typhoon Saskia beaten 9 lengths (20.25). Is a danger.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/08/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.25 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.99 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.38 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.87 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.24 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.33 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 5.5 lengths behind Raptor Girl over 390m. Hard to have this time.
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 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.32 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.15 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.85 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |