Sale Race 10 - 2 Harvs Contracting Gippsland Pty Ltd
CHALK AND CHEESE (1) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing fourth (22.58) in a Grade 5 at Shepparton. Can discover winning form. DR. ZAIDEN (6) was prominent throughout but too strong in the run home to score by 2.75 lengths (20.10) at Traralgon in Mix 6/7. Has failed to finish in the placings from two starts here. Can make it two on the bounce. NOSEY BLUEY (2) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (29.86) at Sandown behind Illuminator in a Grade 5. Has the pace to be prominent. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and three minor placings to his credit. Winning chance. SOMERTON MICK (7) is always hard to beat when drawn in this box. Something for the Multiples: VALENCIA JIM (3)
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Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 4th on April 20 over 390m at Shepparton behind Border Beast beaten 8 lengths (22.58) in a Grade 5. Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.
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 | 20/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.6L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Placed last time (29.86) at Sandown in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten 6 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minors. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $18,150.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/8 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:31.54 | 0:24.61 | 0:23.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.68 | 0:24.43 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 99/1 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Good effort to win last start by 3.5 lengths over 435m at this track in a handy (24.77), beating Challenger. In form and expected to run well again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.68 | 0:24.31 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.71 | 0:23.99 | 0:23.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.92 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.12 | 0:24.96 | 0:24.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 435m at this track. Better off looking to others.
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 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.11 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.09 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/04/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.4L | $91.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.86 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.5L | $46.00 |
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Comments
Disappointed last time but just missed the placings two back over 460m at Warragul. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:26.04 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.50 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.6L | $4.00 |
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Comments
Good effort to score just four days ago over 350m at Traralgon by 2.75 lengths in a Mix 6/7. Should be prominent.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/04/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.10 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.92 | 0:24.27 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.05 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished eighth on April 22 over 350m at Traralgon behind Let It Linger, beaten 7 lengths (20.54) in a Grade 5. Should show more than the latest offering. Has claims.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.54 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.19 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:23.99 | 0:23.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Warragul (23.14) in a Special conditions Veteran race, finishing a 7 length fourth. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and three places from 12 starts. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 5 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.68 | 0:24.19 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.00 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.57 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |