Q1 Lakeside Race 12 - Ladbrokes Blackbook 5th Grade H
GOLDSTAR HECTOR (4) last start finished 6th over 300m at Q Straight beaten 4.5 lengths (17.11) behind Nando Watch in a Grade 5 on August 31. Looks well placed here and rates a key player. Expected to be in the finish. NOAKI STAR (1) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing seventh (20.53) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Strong form has emerged from her last run. Great chance to atone. UNIQUE ABILITY (8) turned in a better effort at this track last start, finishing third behind Optimality (19.94) in a Grade 5. Has the pace to be prominent. Leading chance. PANAMA FLAME (2) is worth consideration.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (20.53) when seventh over 352m at this track in a Grade 5. Has six placings from nine starts from the draw. Has ability and should feature.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/08/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.53 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.48 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.59 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.38 | 0:19.67 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.04 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.92 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (20.16) when fourth over 352m at this track in a Grade 5. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 33 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.16 | 0:19.55 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.32 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.07 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $35.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.10 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.41 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Dropping back in distance from his last start when second over 520m at Q Parklands. Hasn't shown a lot over this trip to date. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/08/2026 | 4 | P5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.94 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.79 | 0:20.19 | 0:19.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:31.14 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.3L | $91.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.28 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:33.68 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 55.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.37 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (17.11) when sixth over 300m at Q Straight in a Grade 5. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.11 | 0:16.81 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2026 | 30 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.67 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:18.29 | 0:17.11 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.8L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.59 | 0:17.15 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/07/2026 | 2 | RST WIN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.87 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.28 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.4L | $35.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:23.12 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.3L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye with a fast early split last time and setting up a 1.75 lengths win at this track over 352m in 19.69, making it two wins on end. Can bring up a hat-trick.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.69 | 0:19.69 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.69 | 0:16.69 | 0:16.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.91 | 0:16.71 | 0:16.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.77 | 0:16.69 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $35.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.80 | 0:16.65 | 0:16.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.97 | 0:16.73 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 352m at this track. Looking to others this time.
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 | 26/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.13 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.59 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.47 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (19.82) over 352m at this track. Drawn wide. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.69 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 7/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | 21 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.67 | 0:20.06 | 0:20.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.15 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Optimality at this track last start over 352m (19.94). Has to be respected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.94 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.48 | 0:19.67 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,850.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.91 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.36 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.85 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |