Sale Race 8 - The Goat Cup
HOLDEN BALE (3) was sent out long odds last time but charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional and went on to clock 29.79 in a head win at Sandown over 515m. Winner at his latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. Well placed and can measure up. TRENDY ART (1) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, most recently finishing 2nd at The Meadows over 525m. Form from his last run is proving strong. Can feature again. LAKEVIEW LIAM (4) goes very well at the course and distance with two wins and a placing from four starts. Hit the frame latest (26.02) when second at Warragul in a Grade 4/5. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts. AMRON SAMMY (2) racing over this course and distance brings the best out in him.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (26.37) when sixth over 460m at Warragul in a Grade 4/5. Has two successes and four minors from 12 starts from box 2. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.48 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.82 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.88 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/6 | 25/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.49 | 0:26.30 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.20 | 0:29.04 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score just six days ago over 515m at Sandown by a head in a Grade 4/5. Looks the one to beat 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 | 21/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 4 length second (26.02) over 460m at Warragul and making it two placings on end. Close to the speed and boxed on well at the latest run. Key chance again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2026 | 10 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.43 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 28/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.38 | 0:24.38 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 5/7 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.03 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.37 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.9L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Most recently finished 4th on September 19 over 525m at The Meadows behind Dash Parr beaten 8 lengths (30.53) in a Grade 5. Solid showing expected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.7L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.6L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 43 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.20 | 0:25.97 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. At the last outing finished 4th over 435m at this track beaten 1.3 lengths (24.75) behind Dr. Beyond in a Grade 5 on September 20. This appears within his reach.
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 | 20/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.75 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.90 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.04 | 0:27.93 | 0:27.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $46.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Drawn the outside box and could be suited with some luck. Goes ok at this track and distance but recent form not good enough, hard to have this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/09/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.73 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.36 | 0:24.36 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.34 | 0:23.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.56 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |