Sale Race 6 - Horizon Battlers Cup Ht2 (300+ Rank)
BE A SHADOW (2) missed the frame and was safely held latest finishing 8th at Healesville following on from a second place finish (24.56) at this track the start prior. Should be very hard to beat this time. MINTER SCORCH (1) jumps from box 1 for the first time after placing latest at this track (24.85) in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win. Has a good record here including two wins. Bold showing expected. TILES AND WINE (8) doesn't win out of turn. Finished in the minors latest when third (22.92) at Geelong and may be close to breaking through. Expected to be in this for a long way. TILLY GIRL (3) can feature with the right run.
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Simba Rose at this track last start over 435m (24.85). Has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 17 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 63 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.00 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/11/2025 | 9 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.42 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 40 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.00 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.40 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2025 | 9 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.44 | 0:28.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished last on February 8 over 350m at Healesville behind Ithacan Goddess beaten 7 lengths (19.71) in a Grade 5. More than capable and well placed to find her best form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.71 | 0:19.24 | 0:18.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.56 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | GR 5 H | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.32 | 0:17.05 | 0:16.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.61 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.5L | $21.20 |
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.12 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.99 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish the race over 435m at this track last start. Prior to that was beaten 10 lengths over 435m at this track in a Grade 5. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:31.61 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.19 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/01/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.29 | 0:24.82 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.75 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | 22 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (25.25) at big odds over 435m at this track. Drawn awkwardly. Prefer others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.01 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.13 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.9L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.52 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.73 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.59 | 0:17.22 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (25.76) at big odds over 450m at Ballarat. Awkward draw to overcome. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.41 | 0:24.13 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.1L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.73 | 0:19.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Warragul (26.56) in a Rank Limit - Grade 5, finishing a 12 length sixth. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.56 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.15 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 19.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.7L | $23.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.12 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | 9 | SPEC H | $4,450.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.46 | 0:36.79 | 0:36.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when second (30.52) over 515m at Sandown. Has to overcome a wide draw but in the mix on his best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.70 | 0:26.18 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.46 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/6 | 28/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.11 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.34 | 0:24.79 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Archie's Gift at Geelong last start over 400m (22.92). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/01/2026 | 32 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.49 | 0:26.23 | 0:26.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.6L | $19.30 |
| 5/8 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |