Sale Race 4 - Briagolong Hotel Ht1
SPECIAL LAD (6) is worth forgiving for his last effort when seventh (25.09) at this track over 435m. Has a good record at this journey. Can make amends. HAMISH ROSE (1) has been in the placings at his last two runs, most recently when second (23.05) in a Grade 5 over 400m at Warragul. Expecting significant improvement this line-up. DR. BUCK (2) was below best at his last start when 6th at this track following a second place finish (25.09) there two back. Form here at the trip sound including five wins. The form out of last race has been strong. Shapes as one to consider. PAW MANTRA (7) is worth including after a top-three finish most recently. Something for the Multiples: AMRON SAMMY (8)
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (23.05) when second at Warragul in a Grade 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and eight places from 15 starts. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.88 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.92 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.92 | 0:24.52 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.93 | 0:24.34 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (24.64) when sixth over 435m at this track in a Free For All. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.21 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.09 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.49 | 0:24.22 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.95 | 0:24.32 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/11/2025 | 11 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.7L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/10/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.32 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 99/1 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by half a length at this track (29.24) beating Furious Falcon in a Grade 5 on November 23. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.06 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.24 | 0:29.24 | 0:28.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/11/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.19 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.53 | 0:36.66 | 0:36.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.19 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Was a winner three back at this track then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when seventh (23.40) at Warragul. Has ability but this tough and looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 46 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.03 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 15/10/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.59 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.7L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/10/2025 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.09 | 0:16.71 | 0:16.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.27 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could manage only seventh last time but impressed the start prior when he recorded a solid 24.43 over 435m finishing second at this track. Rates a top chance with a repeat here.
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 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.09 | 0:24.46 | 0:24.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.43 | 0:24.23 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.33 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/11/2025 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.36 | 0:19.36 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/10/2025 | 9 | SPEC | $5,350.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/10/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Bendigo over 425m in 24.08. Followed that up with a minor placing over 435m at this track at Grade 4/5 a week ago. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/12/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.46 | 0:24.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.08 | 0:24.08 | 0:23.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.4L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:26.17 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.05 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 30.01 over 515m at Sandown. In form and another win would not surprise.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.06 | 0:29.06 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.40 |
| 7/8 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.30 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.5L | $35.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/10/2025 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.58 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.1L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth on November 30 over 435m at this track behind Paw Brody, beaten 8 lengths (25.21) in a Grade 5. Failed to threaten last start and looks tested again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.21 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.93 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.1L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.28 | 0:24.32 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.7L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.45 | 0:24.21 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.86 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 20.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/1 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |