Sale Race 4 - The Black Riddles (1-2 Wins) (275+ Rank)
PACIFIC POPPY (4) won again and recorded an impressive time after running them ragged to make it two on the bounce at this track over 435m (24.72). Ran one of the fastest times on the program in her latest win. Ideally placed to take this out. DR. VIENNA (1) turned in a better run last time to find a minor placing (25.48) at this track behind Little Thief in a T3 RSTW. Has the pace to be prominent. Must be included in calculations. MINTER SCORCH (8) has been out of the placings at her last couple but on the winners' heels when placing three back (23.12) in a Grade 6 at Warragul. Can improve sharply here. DR. DOUGLAS (6) is a last start winner who rates one of the chances again.
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 3rd in a T3 RSTW on January 28 over 435m at this track behind Little Thief beaten 4.5 lengths (25.48). Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
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 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.20 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.64 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.35 | 0:24.52 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.88 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/12/2025 | 10 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.22 | 0:25.22 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $6.90 |
| 7/7 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.45 | 0:24.99 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when sixth and beaten 17 lengths at this track. Form solid prior to that including a win at Healesville three back. Has ability but will need the right run to feature here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 3 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.58 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | MDN FIN | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.04 | 0:16.97 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.97 | 0:16.97 | 0:16.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 11/01/2026 | 8 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.89 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.36 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a seventh over 435m at this track. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.51 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 35 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.7L | $30.10 |
| 1/6 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.56 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 9 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.87 | 0:23.32 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $23.30 |
Stats
Comments
Won again in quick time after leading to make it two in a row at this track over 435m (24.72). Looks suited and should go close again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.43 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/12/2025 | 6 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.15 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a strong early split and led throughout to score an impressive win by 2 lengths over 435m at this track (24.91). Coming out of a very strong form race. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/09/2025 | 15 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.91 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 02/09/2025 | 16 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.82 | 0:26.07 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $61.90 |
| 8/8 | 17/08/2025 | 4 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.32 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2025 | 5 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.27 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.9L | $28.10 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage eighth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest when third (24.85) over 435m at this track. Drawn out wide and will need the right run to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/01/2026 | 28 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.97 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 23.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.90 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.31 | 0:24.84 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.30 | 0:25.01 | 0:24.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/11/2025 | 10 | GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.16 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Most recently finished 5th in a Grade 6 on January 18 over 435m at this track behind Gas And Dust beaten 5.5 lengths (25.00). Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 63 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.00 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/11/2025 | 9 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.42 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 40 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.00 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.40 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2025 | 9 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.44 | 0:28.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |