Sale Race 11 - Ed Fountain Removals
TICK RETURNS (3) continues to race well but is struggling to break through, placing at her last six runs. Last time finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on February 23 over 390m at Ballarat behind Pyrenees Pizazz beaten 1.5 lengths (22.12). Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Leading chance again. SURF'S UP (2) boasts a strong record this course with four wins and two minors from seven tries. Comes off a (24.43) win last time, scoring by half a length in a SE over 435m at this track. Can hit the frame with the right run. GO STEVIE (1) turned in a plain run last time when fifth at Warragul over 400m behind Better Banjo (22.74) in a Special conditions Veteran race. Cannot be taken lightly. I'M EASY (6) should be thereabouts.
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Was out of placings last time (22.74) at Warragul in a Special conditions Veteran race, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths. Has four wins and five placings from 15 starts from the draw. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.4L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.25 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.61 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
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Impressive performance showing plenty of speed to score by a half a length in a SE last start at this track, recording a respectable 24.43 over the 435m journey. In form and rates on top again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/02/2026 | 4 | SE | $10,080.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.43 | 0:24.43 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 17 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.87 | 0:19.68 | 0:18.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.68 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/12/2025 | 25 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.74 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
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Racing consistently with six top-three finishes in a row. Last start finished 3rd on February 23 over 390m at Ballarat behind Pyrenees Pizazz beaten 1.5 lengths (22.12) in a Grade 5. Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.12 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.7L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.28 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (23.29) when fifth over 400m at Warragul in a Grade 5. Has two wins and three placings from six starts from the draw. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
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Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 400m at Warragul beaten 5 lengths (22.76) behind Paw Winkworth in a Grade 5 on February 20. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.63 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $35.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.55 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.59 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.2L | $15.00 |
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Was out of placings last time (25.99) at Warragul in a Grade 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | SE | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $91.00 |
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Resumes from a four months spell and was in the minors at only other fresh up run, finishing second at big odds over 425m at Bendigo. Looks a solid contender.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.56 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.2L | $7.30 |
| 6/8 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.00 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/10/2025 | 9 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.68 | 0:28.68 | 0:28.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/10/2025 | 11 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.27 | 0:23.65 | 0:23.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/09/2025 | 32 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
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Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 2nd over 400m at Warragul beaten a neck (22.63) behind Best Dressed in a Grade 5 on February 24. Can't recommend in this field.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.9L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/6 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.10 | 0:24.79 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 99/1 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 17/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 99L | $0.00 |