Sale Race 12 - Gippslands Gold 98.3
STRIKE IT MIKE (1) was well backed last start but ran below expectations when fifth (30.97), beaten 10 lengths. Was in the money the start prior. Can make amends. DR. AXEL (2) jumped from a low draw and boxed on well to finish third last time, beaten 2 lengths (24.61) behind Turtle Time at this track. Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to his name from five starts. Will give a great sight again. DR. ERICA (8) was game in defeat off the inside draw last start, finishing second and beaten one length (24.79) behind Astute Queen at this track. Has a strong record out of this box with five wins and three minor placings from 12 starts. Can feature again. STITCH AND SHOUT (6) found the frame here last start and looks a top-three hope again.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when fifth and beaten 10 lengths at The Meadows. Form solid prior to that including a win at this track three back. Rates strongly and can return to winning form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.30 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.50 | 0:29.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.45 | 0:24.45 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 7/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.51 | 0:24.24 | 0:24.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.9L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 61 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 435m. Last start finished 3rd in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 on March 18 over 435m at this track behind Turtle Time beaten 2 lengths (24.61). In form and can return to the winners' list.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/03/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.61 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.57 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/02/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.05 | 0:24.33 | 0:24.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.65 | 0:24.65 | 0:24.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (25.12) at big odds over 435m at this track. Has a low draw. Others preferred.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.12 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.46 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.31 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.86 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 5.5 lengths over 435m at this track in a handy (24.74), beating Dr. Maverick. Will find this a bit tougher, other runners look much more appealing.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.15 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.07 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.83 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.20 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.82 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (24.74) over 435m at this track. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 15/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 6/6 | 09/03/2026 | 32 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.87 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.9L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.68 | 0:26.18 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/01/2026 | 48 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.09 | 0:24.96 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 7/7 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.38 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.1L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/11/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.05 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when third (25.05) over 435m at this track. Tough draw to overcome and prefer the place this line-up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.19 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.05 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.08 | 0:24.24 | 0:24.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.83 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.86 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $71.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Astute Queen at this track last start over 435m (24.79). Has to be respected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.79 | 0:24.73 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.56 | 0:24.99 | 0:24.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Finds herself facing runners with stronger credentials. Didn't finish last start. Two back was ordinary fifth over 435m at this track. Can't make much of a case this time.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:31.61 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.11 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.20 | 0:25.20 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.14 | 0:16.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th over 435m at this track beaten 8 lengths (24.97) behind Pretty Pipa in a Grade 5 on March 1. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.91 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |