Sale Race 9 - Darren Platt
DR. HOPPER (4) comes off an average effort last start when seventh at Sandown over 515m behind Uncle Stiltskin (30.28) in a Grade 5. Was in the money the start prior. Better than last start and worth following up. AKINA SARI (6) boasts a strong record this journey here with five wins and three minors from 12 tries. Missed the frame latest (25.08) when seventh over 435m at this track in a Grade 4. Can feature in the finish. THUNDER ROSE (2) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing fifth (24.97) in a Free For All at this track. Form here at the trip sound including nine wins. The form out of last race has been strong. Worth another chance. DR. BENEDICT (7) is worth including after a top-three finish at this track and distance most recently.
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after racing just off the speed to win by half a length at this track over 435m (24.70) beating Why Not Olivia in Grade 5 on April 26. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.70 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.70 | 0:23.93 | 0:23.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 0/8 | 12/04/2026 | 4 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:31.93 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.73 | 0:24.39 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 11 lengths behind Dr. Will over 435m. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.83 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.42 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.25 | 0:23.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Disappointed last time but just missed the placings two back over 595m at Sandown. Can't recommend in this field.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.98 | 0:34.19 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.87 | 0:34.67 | 0:34.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.52 | 0:24.15 | 0:23.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.85 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $4.40 |
| 99/1 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when seventh and beaten 9 lengths at Sandown. Form solid prior to that including a win at Traralgon three back. Looks a leading contender on best and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:33.16 | 0:33.16 | 0:33.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2026 | 3 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $27.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 7th on April 26 over 435m at this track behind Oliver Kelton beaten 9 lengths (25.08) in a Grade 4. Has run slick time here with a 24.49 PB at the distance. Go close.
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 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.08 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 17/04/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.49 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a quick early split but had to settle for the minor money when third (24.78) over 435m at this track. The form from the last run stacks up nicely. Worth following up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.45 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.7L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.58 | 0:24.03 | 0:23.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.40 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.93 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.4L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2026 | 11 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 99/1 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 435m in 24.76. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 435m at this track at Grade 4/5 level. Will be tested in this company.
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 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.34 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.6L | $35.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.76 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.53 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/03/2026 | 31 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.93 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.91 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.41 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |