Q1 Lakeside Race 4 - Ladbrokes Big Bets
METRICAL LEADER (3) started big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish second (23.19) at Casino over 411m. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Top prospect. FIRE UP SHAZAM (2) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (22.18) from Box 1 at this track. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Leading player again. FEDERAL JOEY (1) has been in super consistent form recently with four minors on end before missing the frame latest finishing fourth (20.30) at this track. Worth another chance. FLAMING INFERNO (5) looks a top-three chance while fresh.
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Suited by inside box. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 6 on February 3 over 352m at this track behind Panama Flame beaten 6 lengths (20.30). Has been racing well. Well placed here and looks a leading contender.
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 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.30 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.20 | 0:16.87 | 0:16.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.37 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.49 | 0:20.01 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.02 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 99/1 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:20.30 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Last start finished 2nd over 390m at this track beaten a neck (22.18) behind Jo And Shifty in a Grade 6 on February 3. Found one better last time. Well placed and worth following up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 27/01/2026 | 11 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.10 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.01 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2026 | 5 | MDN | $3,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
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Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish second (23.19) at Casino over 411m. Fought on last time. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.19 | 0:23.06 | 0:23.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.85 | 0:23.24 | 0:23.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:21.84 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 18 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 350m at Q Straight. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 9 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.52 | 0:18.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $46.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:23.66 | 0:20.26 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 48.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.21 | 0:20.07 | 0:19.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.56 | 0:18.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.40 | 0:18.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
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Finished off last campaign with a eighth (26.33) in a GR 6 at this track three-and-a-half months ago. Tough ask and looking to others.
Last Starts 109 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/10/2025 | 16 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.33 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | MDN | $5,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2025 | 7 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 16/09/2025 | 7 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2025 | 11 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
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Comments
Last start finished seventh in a Grade 6 on February 3 over 390m at this track behind Scrub's Blue, beaten 12 lengths (22.64). Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.00 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $27.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.01 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/12/2025 | 9 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.58 | 0:20.53 | 0:20.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 390m at this track. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/01/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.09 | 0:16.95 | 0:16.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.55 | 0:19.42 | 0:18.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.31 | 0:18.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 3 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.49 | 0:19.43 | 0:18.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.06 | 0:16.68 | 0:16.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
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Comments
Finished in the minors at big odds last time when third (22.47) at this track, making it two placings on end. Jumps from a wide draw. Has to do a bit more.
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 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.47 | 0:20.05 | 0:20.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/01/2026 | 327 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.49 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $3.00 |
| 99/3 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:25.65 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 400m | N/A | 0:23.63 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/02/2025 | 6 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.7L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2025 | 15 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.16 | 0:17.10 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.9L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2025 | 6 | T3 GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.70 |