Traralgon Race 5 - Smoking Jo Tyres
DADDY COOL (8) goes very well this trip starting 27 times for 12 wins and nine minors. Hit the frame latest (24.40) when third at Sale in a Free For All. Looks the one to beat with even luck. TOP KADE (2) was a (24.58) winner last time out at Sale from Box 7. Expected to feature again. HARA HACHI BU (6) hit the frame two on end before being rewarded with a deserved win last time, scoring at Geelong over 400m (22.40). Comes out of a solid form race last start. One of the key runners again. DARING BANDIT (1) comes here off a swift fourth in 16.72 latest. Don't underestimate on that time.
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Suited by inside box. Produced a good effort last start to finish fourth in a Grade 5 on October 11 over 300m at Healesville behind Scott Lylah, beaten 2 lengths (16.72). Has ability and among the chances.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.72 | 0:16.57 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.83 | 0:16.45 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.62 | 0:16.47 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | SPEC | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.94 | 0:16.52 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.23 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.45 | 0:19.13 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
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Good effort to score just five days ago over 435m at Sale by one length in a Grade 5. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.58 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.15 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.60 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.85 | 0:23.60 | 0:23.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.28 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
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Solid performance to win by a neck at Warragul over 400m (22.63) beating Jumbuk Wang Wang in Grade 4 on October 9. In winning form now and looks a major threat.
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 | 09/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.09 | 0:16.87 | 0:16.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:21.08 | 0:20.04 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.56 | 0:20.24 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.4L | $7.50 |
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Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led for much of the way before being grabbed late, finishing a 4 length third at Warragul over 400m in 22.81. Can feature.
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 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | SE | $7,330.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.61 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/09/2026 | 3 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.06 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $20.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.56 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.15 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (28.96) when sixth over 510m at Sale in a Mix 3/4. Yet to score but has placed each of two runs from this draw. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/10/2026 | 10 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.96 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.61 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.73 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.86 | 0:20.24 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.09 | 0:28.24 | 0:27.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.1L | $4.80 |
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Comes off a (22.40) win last time, scoring by a neck in a Grade 4 over 400m at Geelong. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and three places from six starts. Has ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | SE | $7,330.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.93 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.18 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.91 | 0:19.91 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.13 | 0:20.06 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
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Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by 1.5 lengths at this track (20.03) beating Paw Xanthie in a Grade 5 on September 25. Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.03 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.7L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.35 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 28/08/2026 | 49 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.95 | 0:20.06 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.18 | 0:19.86 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
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Comments
Hit the frame latest (24.40) when third at Sale in a Free For All. Has five placings from seven starts from the draw. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/10/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.40 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $76,250.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.72 | 0:23.71 | 0:23.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2026 | 11 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.83 | 0:23.65 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.45 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.4L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 28/08/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.58 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.1L | $1.30 |
| 99/1 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 340m | N/A | 0:19.33 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 14/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 515m | N/A | 0:30.06 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |