Sale Race 8 - Sportsbet Ht4
DR. HOPPER (8) fast out of the inside draw with a slick early sectional and clocking 29.79 in a 3.5 lengths win at Sandown over 515m last time. Form from his last run is proving to be solid. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of that last-start win. CATCH A CUTIE (3) is long overdue for a win and in super consistent form, jumping from this box to place last time at this track (24.78), making it three straight minors. Must include in calculations. WARRIOR JACK (2) missed the frame latest but had been racing well prior to that including a Rank Limit - Grade 5 win two back (24.78) at this track. Can feature with the right run. DR. HAROLD (1) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.
Stats
Comments
Inside draw could be an advantage. Last start finished fourth on February 18 over 435m at this track behind Mugshot, beaten 5.5 lengths (25.05) in a Grade 5. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.05 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.24 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | 105 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.14 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.6L | $40.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/10/2025 | 42 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.22 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $59.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/08/2025 | 28 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.65 | 0:24.01 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.2L | $38.90 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th in a Grade 5 on February 8 over 435m at this track behind Spicy Viking beaten 4.5 lengths (24.81). Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.04 | 0:24.96 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.83 | 0:24.83 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (24.78) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten 1.3 lengths. Yet to miss the placings in five runs from this box, including three wins. Has ability and looks a key chance.
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 | 18/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 04/02/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.47 | 0:24.73 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.87 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
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 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.03 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 04/02/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.37 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.65 | 0:24.36 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.68 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Quickly away at Warragul two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at this track last start over 435m. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.45 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.7L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.56 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 6 lengths behind Paw Pasadena over 435m. Not doing enough to be considered.
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 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.04 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.50 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.63 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.68 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.33 | 0:25.21 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.90 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.26 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (23.31) at big odds over 400m at Warragul. Wide draw here. Worth including.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.01 | 0:25.01 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.82 | 0:24.82 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.1L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.75 | 0:26.44 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $35.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.20 | 0:26.16 | 0:26.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner at Sandown over 515m running a time of 29.79. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.54 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.68 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |