Traralgon Race 9 - Flanagan's Irish Bar
I'M EASY (1) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at Sale behind Akina Lad (24.80) in a Grade 5. Turned chasing the leaders but kept coming. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. One of the contenders. NIKITA BALE (2) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing seventh (23.55) last time in a Grade 5 at Warragul. One of the better hopes. URBAN BITES (7) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, breaking through last time at this track over 350m. Form from his last run is proving strong. Will go close again if runs up to latest. PAW VADA (8) scored in dominant fashion last time. Sure to run well again.
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when second behind Akina Lad at Sale last start over 435m (24.80). Right in the mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 10/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:33.87 | 0:33.32 | 0:33.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.81 | 0:28.54 | 0:28.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 18.3L | $35.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.64 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Warragul (23.55) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length seventh. Has five wins and five placings from 15 starts from the draw. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $27.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.58 | 0:23.59 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/05/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.05 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.20 | 0:24.93 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.6L | $13.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 28/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 4.5 lengths in 20.02, beating Shank's Pony. Last start finished 4th on June 12 over 350m at this track behind Paw Vada beaten 6 lengths (20.29) in a Grade 4/5. Has claims on best form.
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 | 12/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.29 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2026 | 12 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.02 | 0:20.02 | 0:20.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.20 |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.16 | 0:24.91 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.39 | 0:23.83 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.18 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.93 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.5L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (23.16) over 400m at Warragul. Awkward draw to overcome. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/06/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.54 | 0:23.35 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 05/05/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/04/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 425m in 24.01 last start, beating Sweet Trilby. Can make it back to back wins.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | 11 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.01 | 0:24.01 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H NP | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.48 | 0:26.18 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 27/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.50 | 0:24.50 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.30 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.96 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.8L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.42 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't complete the course last start. Reasonable effort the start before when second over 435m at Sale. Safely held last time and looking to others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 14/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:31.56 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.93 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.22 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.1L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.04 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.39 | 0:24.39 | 0:24.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after tracking the speed to win by a neck at this track over 350m (20.09) beating Why Not Ava in Rank Limit - Grade 5 on June 15. Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.09 | 0:20.09 | 0:20.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/6 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.71 | 0:26.14 | 0:26.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
| 99/2 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.6L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.96 | 0:26.07 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.7L | $41.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a strong early split and went straight to the front, scoring an all the way win (19.83) over 350m at this track. Solid chance with even luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.9L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/06/2026 | 31 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.43 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 27/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.31 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |