Traralgon Race 8 - Gippsland Motor Group
ENGELKE ROAD (1) stuck on well last time to finish one length back in second (29.65) at Sandown in a Grade 4/5 over 515m. Has a strong record out of this box with three wins and a minor placing from six starts. Must come into calculations. MOTOR CITY ROSSI (7) claimed an on-pace win two back then gave a start but got home into the frame when third at Sandown (30.01). Expected to be in this for a long way. HIS SPECIAL (5) doesn't have the best strike-rate. Finished in the minors latest when third (33.32) at this track and may be close to breaking through. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Expecting another good run. PARABOLA (2) is worth consideration.
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Comments
Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, grabbed late but holding on to a placing when a one length second (29.65) over 515m at Sandown. In the money last time and looks well placed to go one better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/05/2026 | 81 | GR 4/5 | $3,970.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.36 | 0:41.90 | 0:41.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.25 | 0:42.06 | 0:42.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.87 | 0:36.60 | 0:36.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.88 | 0:42.75 | 0:42.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.20 | 0:38.20 | 0:38.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
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Comments
Is back up to 570m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fell over 435m at Sale a week-and-a-half ago. Draw will be an advantage capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:31.48 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 99.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | 24 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.36 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Steps up to 570m for the first time. Last appeared when third over 425m at this track a week ago. Prepared to risk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/05/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.43 | 0:24.32 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.30 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.42 | 0:19.36 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.45 | 0:19.43 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.87 | 0:16.77 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Finished third last start (33.32) at big odds over 570m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:33.32 | 0:32.88 | 0:32.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,970.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $20.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/05/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/04/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.85 | 0:34.73 | 0:34.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
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Comments
Won over this track and trip. Latest effort finished 3rd in a Grade 4 on May 18 over 515m at Sandown behind Turn Up Turbo beaten 3 lengths (30.01). Racing well and can find winning form again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 3 | GR 4 | $3,970.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:32.88 | 0:32.88 | 0:32.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/04/2026 | 6 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.81 | 0:19.34 | 0:19.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | Other | $4,770.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.60 | 0:25.97 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $67.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mandurah | 400m | N/A | 0:22.74 | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 2/13 | 02/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mandurah | 300m | N/A | 0:17.28 | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (24.59) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length sixth. Has performed well off the draw with a win and four places from 10 starts. Tough field and looking to others 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 | 15/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.59 | 0:24.16 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $46.00 |
| 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 |