Traralgon Race 5 - Gold 1242 Damsels Dash
GALLOPING HAPPY (2) missed the frame last time at Bendigo but the start prior rocketed around 350m at this track in 19.80. Looks the one to beat on win two back. SOPHIE BANJO (1) comes here after a scorching win over 300m at Healesville in 16.66. Top win latest and can measure up again. PRINCESS LASS (8) has been mixing form lately, hitting the frame two back before finishing fifth (30.30) at Sandown in a Grade 5. Expected to do much better this time. MATILDA ROSE (7) is worth a look despite no experience at this circuit.
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye with a sensational early split and setting up a 5 length win at Healesville over 300m in 16.66. Won at her only start from this box. Top chance to make it two from two.
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 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.66 | 0:16.66 | 0:16.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.47 | 0:23.73 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.13 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.81 | 0:16.81 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished last over 425m at Bendigo beaten 8 lengths (24.70) behind Diamantina Pear in a Grade 4/5 on May 8. Leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.70 | 0:24.14 | 0:23.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/04/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.14 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/03/2026 | 11 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 350m at this track. Not keen this time.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.14 | 0:19.84 | 0:19.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.38 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/03/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (25.32) when fifth over 435m at Sale in a Special conditions Veteran race. Has two successes and four minors from 11 starts from box 4. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.32 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.18 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.9L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.00 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $46.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.61 | 0:24.61 | 0:23.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 99/1 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished second on May 8 over 350m at this track behind Solar Spectrum, beaten 3.5 lengths (20.02) in a Grade 5 H. Happy enough to dismiss 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 74 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.02 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 23/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.15 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.08 | 0:29.08 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.04 | 0:29.04 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Most recently finished 4th on May 3 over 435m at Sale behind Slick Tommy beaten 7 lengths (25.11) in a Grade 5. Solid chance with even luck.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.11 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.9L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.52 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.57 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Sandown (30.30) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length fifth. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minors. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $35.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.34 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.06 | 0:30.48 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Sale over 435m in 24.64. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when eighth over 460m at Warragul at Restricted WIN level. Solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/05/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.71 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 21/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.95 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2026 | 33 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.75 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.7L | $2.30 |
| 0/8 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:31.57 | 0:24.64 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.64 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.0L | $4.00 |