Sale Race 8 - Maffra Poly And Pumps
SWEET NUGGET (2) filled a minor placing last start at Warragul behind Sassy Gal (26.47) in a Grade 5. Chased the leaders and with a clean run can be prominent. Can find winning form. BUSTER'S DREAM (1) boxed on well to finish third last time, beaten 0.8 lengths (19.75) behind Hard Press at Healesville. Leading player again. GUSTO (8) had the drop on the lead early on but could only manage second, beaten 2.5 lengths (26.39) at Warragul in a Grade 5 over 460m. Expected to feature. WEIRD KAREN (6) should be thereabouts.
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Hard Press at Healesville last start over 350m (19.75). Has to be respected.
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 | 02/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.75 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:31.14 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 18.1L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 15/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.68 | 0:34.30 | 0:34.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.57 | 0:26.08 | 0:26.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.97 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 19.1L | $45.70 |
| 5/7 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.28 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $50.10 |
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Sassy Gal at Warragul last start over 460m (26.47). Has to be included.
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 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.47 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/12/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.43 | 0:26.04 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:26.23 | 0:26.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.51 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.9L | $39.80 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when second (26.38) over 460m at Warragul. Aided by a low draw but will need the breaks to go his way.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.07 | 0:26.23 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.38 | 0:26.26 | 0:25.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.9L | $20.40 |
| 4/8 | 15/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.11 | 0:34.66 | 0:34.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.23 | 0:26.23 | 0:26.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/12/2025 | 101 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.18 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 510m at this track. Can't recommend her in this.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/12/2025 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.17 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.7L | $15.30 |
| 7/8 | 07/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.72 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.64 | 0:28.99 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.27 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.74 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/11/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.24 | 0:28.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.0L | $47.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 510m at this track. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.93 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/11/2025 | 18 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.52 | 0:19.69 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/10/2025 | 43 | T3 GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $22.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2025 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.69 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/09/2025 | 51 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $18.90 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th over 460m at Warragul beaten 6 lengths (26.71) behind Cloncurry Gold in a Grade 5 on December 27. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.71 | 0:26.26 | 0:25.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.44 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:26.08 | 0:26.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.6L | $13.70 |
| 1/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.43 | 0:26.43 | 0:26.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.56 | 0:26.02 | 0:26.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.91 | 0:26.48 | 0:25.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third at big odds last time (29.51) over 510m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Must be included.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.17 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.9L | $63.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.59 | 0:28.99 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/11/2025 | 49 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.77 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.78 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 17/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (26.39) when second at Warragul in a Grade 5. Has two successes and three minors from eight starts from box 8. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:26.23 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.26 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/12/2025 | 48 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.38 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $18.90 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.21 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/10/2025 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.22 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.6L | $51.20 |