Sale Race 12 - Horizon Battlers Cup Ht8 (300+ Rank)
AKINA DASH (4) sat on the speed and lifted strongly to open his account last start by 0.8 lengths at this track over 435m (24.74). Rates on top again. HAMISH ROSE (3) had been in super honest form hitting the frame two times on end before finishing fourth (25.23) at this track last time. Cannot be underestimated. WOODSIDE CRUISER (1) hit the ground running last start and was never headed (22.98) at Warragul in Bottom Up - Grade 5 over 400m. Expected to measure up again. HEYFIELD HONEY (2) missed the placings here last start but is well-placed to atone.
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Comments
Good performance to win by a neck at Warragul over 400m (22.98) beating Just Angelic in Bottom Up - Grade 5 on February 5. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.17 | 0:24.96 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $27.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.34 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.09 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/12/2025 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (25.14) in a Grade 5, finishing a 8 length fourth. Yet to win but has placed five times from this draw. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/01/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/01/2026 | 19 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.32 | 0:17.09 | 0:17.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.22 | 0:17.22 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 19/11/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.45 | 0:16.95 | 0:16.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 07/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.67 | 0:16.91 | 0:16.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.9L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 29/10/2025 | 27 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.07 | 0:16.96 | 0:16.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (25.23) at this track in a Rank Limit - Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 11 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed seven times. Leading player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.23 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.01 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.56 | 0:24.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $46.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 435m in 24.74 last start, beating Hot Milo Rose. Has hit winning form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.11 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/01/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:26.38 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 25.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/01/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.65 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.34 | 0:24.17 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.8L | $15.00 |
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Comments
Lines up from box 5 for the first time after finishing a 17 length seventh at Warragul (23.80) in a Grade 5 NP. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.80 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.8L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/01/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.44 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.60 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/12/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.06 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.34 | 0:26.16 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.6L | $16.60 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th on February 6 over 400m at Warragul behind Thunder Rose beaten 9 lengths (23.01) in a Grade 5. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.16 | 0:24.83 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/12/2025 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.08 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 24/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (23.13) at Warragul in a Bottom Up - Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths. Has two successes and four minors from 11 starts from box 8. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 15 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/01/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $2.20 |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2026 | 5 | SE | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:27.01 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 21.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 05/01/2026 | 13 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 460m at Geelong. Looks up against it this time.
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 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.78 | 0:26.40 | 0:25.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.4L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.38 | 0:24.82 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.12 | 0:26.16 | 0:26.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/01/2026 | 17 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.11 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.07 | 0:16.95 | 0:16.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |