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ZIPPING DORIAN (3) finished in the minors last time but the start prior broke the clock when winning over 390m at Warrnambool, taking a Maiden in a head turning 21.88. Smart win two back and looks a key chance here. PAW NESSY (2) has mixed form recently, finishing fourth (22.62) in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win at this track latest but did run well two back when in the frame. Can feature with the right run. REGAL GIRL (1) jumped from a low draw and boxed on well to finish second last time, beaten 1.4 lengths (25.71) behind Maximum Silver at this track. Winning chance. BROTHER BUB (5) is another with top-three prospects.
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Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win on October 31 over 390m at this track behind So She Think beaten 5 lengths (22.62). Placed two back at Warrnambool. Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/10/2026 | 12 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 19/10/2026 | 73 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.82 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 29.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/07/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.08 | 0:26.02 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/07/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $1.10 |
| 4/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.17 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
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Strongly fancied last time and hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but could manage only third (22.88) at Geelong over 400m. Expected to go very well.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
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Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in his races. Last start finished fifth over 390m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/10/2026 | 79 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.45 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $35.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.16 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/07/2026 | 102 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 167 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:27.17 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 18.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 24/10/2025 | 5 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Murray Bridge | 300m | 0:17.57 | 0:16.87 | 0:16.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/10/2025 | 5 | GR 6 | $1,520.00 | Murray Bridge | 300m | 0:17.01 | 0:16.89 | 0:16.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
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Had been in consistent form with three minors on end before missing the frame last start when fifth (22.65) at this track. Tough draw to overcome and prefer each-way.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.29 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/10/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.4L | $7.50 |
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Won two starts back at Warrnambool over 390m in 22.52. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 410m at Horsham at Restricted WIN level. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.03 | 0:23.32 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2026 | 49 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.7L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.13 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2026 | 18 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 390m. Last start finished 2nd in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win on October 31 over 390m at this track behind So She Think beaten 4 lengths (22.55). Going well and can bounce back to winning form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 46 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.96 | 0:23.43 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/09/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.24 | 0:23.57 | 0:23.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.7L | $3.80 |
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Eye-catching performance showing plenty of speed to score by 2.5 lengths in a Grade 7 last start at Geelong, recording an outstanding 22.49 over the 400m journey. In form and worth thought again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/10/2026 | 10 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 18/10/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.11 | 0:24.39 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/10/2026 | 18 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |