Sale Race 5 - Sportsbet Ht1 (1-4 Wins)
LUCA SKYWALKER (2) turned in a better effort at this track last start, finishing second behind Spicy Viking (24.61) in a Rank Limit - Grade 5. Has the pace to be prominent. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and two minor placings to his credit. Leading chance again. LAKEVIEW HUNTER (3) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 640m behind Ascend Geranium (37.30) in a Special conditions race. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. DAINTREE SNIPER (8) boasts a strong record this course with two wins and three minors from six tries. Placed last time (30.00) at Sandown in a Grade 5 H, finishing second and beaten 5.5 lengths. Can feature with the right run. ELSWYK SID (1) has a solid strike rate from this box.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (29.30) when sixth over 510m at this track in a Grade 5. Box stats strong with four wins and three placings from nine starts. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.30 | 0:28.54 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.35 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.18 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when second behind Spicy Viking at this track last start over 435m (24.61). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.61 | 0:24.31 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/01/2026 | 122 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.35 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2025 | 96 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.88 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.7L | $29.70 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2025 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.82 | 0:26.40 | 0:26.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.40 |
| 1/8 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.7L | $5.90 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2025 | 15 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.51 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't threatened at his last couple but he does have good record over this track and distance. Has clocked an outstanding 28.65 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
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 | 01/02/2026 | 10 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.30 | 0:36.60 | 0:36.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.35 | 0:34.06 | 0:33.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.48 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | 19 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.36 | 0:26.17 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/12/2025 | 13 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 1.5 lengths in 24.97, beating Dr. Quibble. Last start finished 6th in a Restricted WIN on February 3 over 460m at Warragul behind Paw Fable beaten 11 lengths (26.62). Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.62 | 0:25.89 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $35.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 20/01/2026 | 8 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $35.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | 10 | MDN | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by 6 lengths at Sandown over 515m (29.98) beating Enzo Envy in Rank Limit - Restricted Win on January 26. Looks a solid contender.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 26/01/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.08 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.76 | 0:26.44 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2025 | 47 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.32 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.4L | $13.60 |
| 6/6 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.54 | 0:18.89 | 0:18.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $38.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 640m at this track. Others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | 6 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.20 | 0:36.60 | 0:36.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $46.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.17 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.7L | $46.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.10 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.15 | 0:34.44 | 0:34.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.2L | $10.30 |
| 4/8 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (26.32) over 460m at Warragul. Jumps from the outside. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | 43 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.89 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.11 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 15/12/2025 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/12/2025 | 40 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.2L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.25 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/10/2025 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.05 | 0:28.68 | 0:28.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.2L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Jumps from box 8 for the first time after placing latest at Sandown (30.00) in a Grade 5 H. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 02/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.7L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.47 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.48 | 0:19.48 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.16 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |