Sale Race 8 - Ian Carter Builder
SODA HAWK (8) has missed the placings at his last couple but was in the money three back when third (24.96) at this track in a Grade 5. This looks easier and expected to bounce back. WARRIOR TOMMY (2) is a capable type and proved too strong last time to win by 1.3 lengths at Warragul in a handy 23.18 beating Night Cap. One of the prime contenders. BLACK PISTOL (5) boxed on well to finish second last time, beaten 1.5 lengths (22.54) behind Paw Hull at Ballarat. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Expected to be in this for a long way. DR. NATASHA (1) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at her latest outing at this circuit. Something for the Multiples: SOMERTON ANN (6)
Stats
Comments
Drawn the inside alley. Most recent effort finished 4th in a Grade 5 on January 7 over 435m at this track behind Myall Meg beaten 9 lengths (25.55). Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/01/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.55 | 0:24.93 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.48 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | 10 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.06 | 0:25.04 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.4L | $10.30 |
| 7/7 | 30/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.64 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 35 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.51 | 0:24.90 | 0:24.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.41 | 0:24.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner at Warragul over 400m running a time of 23.18. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.88 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.5L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.15 | 0:24.82 | 0:24.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.66 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.7L | $25.30 |
| 6/6 | 04/12/2025 | 35 | GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:24.13 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 20.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:23.22 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 435m at this track. Not among the main chances this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.17 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $19.50 |
| 6/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.17 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.6L | $22.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.07 | 0:25.01 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.30 | 0:25.19 | 0:24.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.28 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.28 | 0:16.81 | 0:16.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 on January 8 over 400m at Warragul behind Search History, beaten 5 lengths (23.15). Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/12/2025 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.67 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.4L | $46.90 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.78 | 0:24.68 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.27 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.76 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |
| 3/7 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.90 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when second (22.54) at Ballarat over 390m. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major player.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.35 | 0:17.31 | 0:17.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 08/12/2025 | 18 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.23 | 0:16.79 | 0:16.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.3L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame again last time when third (25.02) at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 07/01/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.82 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.9L | $22.20 |
| 6/8 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.26 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.91 | 0:26.48 | 0:25.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 12/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.19 | 0:24.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 435m at this track. Not up to this.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.32 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.2L | $77.60 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 30 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.73 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.48 | 0:24.95 | 0:24.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 18/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.51 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.28 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.32 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (23.70) when seventh over 400m at Warragul in a Grade 5. Has two successes and four minors from 12 starts from box 8. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/01/2026 | 58 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.32 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.46 | 0:24.96 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/10/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/10/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.44 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.11 | 0:24.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.10 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2025 | 15 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.1L | $5.60 |
| 99/1 | 30/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |