Sale Race 8 - Sportsbet Ht2
IT'S MIKADO TIME (4) ran a good 24.21 when placed over 435m at this track last start in a SE. Smart effort latest and looks a key chance again here. JOEY (1) turned in a moderate run last time when sixth at Sandown over 515m behind Betty's Garden (30.18) in a Grade 5. Placed at his previous run. Has a solid record from this box including two wins and a minor placing. Can figure in the finish. BO RHAPSODY (3) beaten last start over the 435m at this track but finished in the minors in a solid 24.51. Fast run latest and rates a key player again. HAIL THE CHIEF (2) will give backers a sight.
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th on January 6 over 515m at Sandown behind Betty's Garden beaten 6 lengths (30.18) in a Grade 5. More than capable and well placed to find his best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $10,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.91 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.26 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.61 | 0:24.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.06 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
At the last start finished last in a Free For All on January 4 over 350m at Healesville behind Lewis beaten 6 lengths (19.69). Capable of much better. Worth keeping safe.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.69 | 0:19.26 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.49 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2025 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.30 | 0:19.16 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $19.80 |
| 3/6 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.90 |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.2L | $6.30 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Woodside Vixen at this track last start over 435m (24.51). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.51 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.75 | 0:24.45 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/12/2025 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $61.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.71 | 0:24.23 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 23/11/2025 | 31 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.39 | 0:24.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $28.90 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (24.21) at this track in a SE, finishing second and beaten 1.75 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and two places from four starts. Has ability and should feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | SE | $28,330.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.21 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.21 | 0:24.05 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.23 | 0:24.23 | 0:24.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 8/8 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.85 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.4L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 17/11/2025 | 31 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.3L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 435m in 25.21. Followed that up with a minor placing over 435m at this track at Grade 5 four days ago. Happy to risk in this.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.43 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 31/12/2025 | 16 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.21 | 0:25.21 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 15/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.2L | $5.30 |
| 6/8 | 05/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.55 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.6L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 01/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Had been racing in honest fashion before missing the frame last time out, finishing fifth (24.32) at this track. Has a wide draw to navigate and will need to find best.
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 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.32 | 0:24.05 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.68 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.39 | 0:24.06 | 0:24.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.21 | 0:24.21 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.58 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $8.10 |
| 2/7 | 16/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led throughout to score when a 2.25 lengths winner (26.03) over 460m at Warragul. Should be around the mark.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.03 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.12 | 0:26.12 | 0:25.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.66 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $11.20 |
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.4L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.12 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.01 | 0:25.01 | 0:24.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Aston Hercules at Warragul last start over 460m (26.02). Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.77 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.76 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.24 | 0:24.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.1L | $26.20 |