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DEB CABANG (5) crossed over from out wide last start before finishing third (22.56) at this track in a Grade 5 over 390m. One of the leading chances. BIG BIG BEAR (2) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing eighth (26.36) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Should be about the mark. ORIENTAL OPHELIA (6) struggled in tougher grade last start at Bendigo, but prior to that won by half a length at Bendigo (24.42) beating Canya Ignite in a Grade 5 on February 18. The form out of her last race has been franked. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. SMOKIN' ARROW (1) has ability and finds the right scenario to bounce back.
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Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 390m. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.47 | 0:23.94 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.29 | 0:24.16 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.32 | 0:24.09 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $19.10 |
| 2/7 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.36 | 0:23.96 | 0:23.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
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Latest effort finished last in a Grade 5 on February 5 over 450m at this track behind Dad's Surprise beaten 8 lengths (26.36). The form out of the last run measures up. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 27 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 | 47 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/12/2025 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.67 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.72 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $24.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 390m at Ballarat. Not keen, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $27.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 17 | GR 5 H | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.33 | 0:16.99 | 0:16.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
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Turned in a good run last time, placing (22.56) at this track in a Grade 5. Lines up from box 5 for the first time. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.7L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.35 | 0:24.23 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.7L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:23.86 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.64 | 0:23.78 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/1 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at Bendigo (24.85) in a Grade 5, finishing a 11 length eighth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.07 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.42 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.86 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.4L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.08 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.2L | $14.00 |
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Good effort to win last start by 1.75 lengths over 425m at Bendigo in a handy (24.74), beating Presence. Can measure up again with the right run.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/01/2026 | 12 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.63 | 0:24.24 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/12/2025 | 17 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/12/2025 | 26 | GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.51 | 0:17.40 | 0:16.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.95 | 0:24.29 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.15 | 0:22.15 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 425m at Bendigo. Can't recommend in this field.
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 | 25/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.68 | 0:24.23 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.4L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/02/2026 | 171 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/09/2025 | 2 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.49 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.03 | 0:30.42 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2025 | 4 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
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Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when she finished last over 390m at this track beaten 10 lengths (22.79) behind Insinuating in a Grade 5 on February 23. Racing well and has to be included.
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 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.14 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 0/6 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:29.20 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.07 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |