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PAW GERTRUDE (4) pinged the lids and led throughout to score last start (29.70) at Sandown in Grade 5 over 515m. Well placed and can measure up. SOLICIT (5) has a strong record here with four wins and four placings from 12 starts. In the money last time at Warrnambool (25.72) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 5.5 lengths third. Makes strong appeal on best. PAW QUEBEC (1) boasts a strong record this journey with 11 wins and 11 minors from 33 tries. Below best last time at Bendigo (24.25) in a Grade 5, finishing a 1.3 lengths fourth. Looks suited here and can measure up. INFRA ROCK (2) cannot be left out over a shorter journey.
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Was out of placings last time (24.25) at Bendigo in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 1.3 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minors. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.25 | 0:24.17 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/01/2026 | 25 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.30 | 0:25.16 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.62 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.9L | $7.90 |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/11/2025 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.50 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.1L | $10.20 |
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Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when second (42.84) over 730m at The Meadows. Has a low draw and is worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Warrnambool | 650m | 0:38.51 | 0:37.72 | 0:37.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.84 | 0:42.48 | 0:42.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.70 | 0:42.55 | 0:42.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.90 | 0:42.90 | 0:42.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.97 | 0:34.70 | 0:34.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/11/2025 | 61 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.52 | 0:27.19 | 0:27.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cannington | 601m | N/A | 0:34.70 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Won her last two including a strong win last start over 515m at Sandown by 3.5 lengths in a Grade 5. Looks well placed to make it three straight.
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 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.26 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.25 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.1L | $2.40 |
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Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 5.5 lengths third over 450m Warrnambool in 25.72. Around the mark two starts back. Winning chance on that form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.7L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 19/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/01/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.61 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
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Backs up after winning by 1.2 lengths at Geelong (25.78) beating Paw Phelps in a Grade 4/5 on February 6 five days ago. This is much harder assignment and he needs to find another gear.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/02/2026 | 99 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.57 | 0:28.94 | 0:28.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.2L | $17.20 |
| 3/7 | 16/10/2025 | 6 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.33 | 0:29.16 | 0:28.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2025 | 6 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $1.60 |
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Impressive performance to score by a half a length in a Grade 5 last start at Warragul, recording a head turning 25.74 over the 460m journey. In form and must include in calculations at odds.
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 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2026 | 27 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | SE | $28,330.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.05 | 0:24.05 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.69 | 0:23.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 99/1 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |