Sale Race 8 - Heartbreak Into Hope Walk
ELITE INTENTION (2) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when sixth at The Meadows over 525m behind Prison Break (30.61) in a Grade 5. Was a winner the start prior. Comes out of a solid form race last start. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. TRENDY TOMMY (3) turned in a better effort at The Meadows last start, finishing second behind Prison Break (30.32) in a Grade 5. Has the pace to be prominent. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Bold showing expected. LAKEVIEW LIAM (5) boasts a strong record this course with four wins and two minors from seven tries. Comes off a (28.91) win last time, scoring by one length in a Grade 4/5 over 510m at this track. Can feature with the right run. WARRIOR ETHAN (1) will give backers a sight.
Stats
Comments
Surprised two starts back at this track to win by 0.8 lengths in 28.83, beating Akina Sari. Last start finished 4th on March 29 over 510m at this track behind Lakeview Liam beaten 3.5 lengths (29.13) in a Grade 4/5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.13 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.83 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.11 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.00 | 0:28.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.10 | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th over 525m at The Meadows beaten 6 lengths (30.61) behind Prison Break in a Grade 5 on March 28. Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 22/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.13 | 0:27.13 | 0:27.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | 0:24.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when second behind Prison Break at The Meadows last start over 525m (30.32). Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.2L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (28.87) over 510m at this track. Drawn awkwardly. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.35 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner (28.91) at this track in a Grade 4/5 and will jump from box 5 for the first time. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.91 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 6/6 | 24/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.40 | 0:26.61 | 0:26.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | 72 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.25 | 0:24.25 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 6/7 | 02/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.05 | 0:25.16 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.23 | 0:24.22 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.85 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 0.8 lengths over 435m at this track in a handy (24.53), beating Hammer Rose. Will find this a bit tougher, will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.53 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.55 | 0:24.15 | 0:23.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.04 | 0:28.94 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.71 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.4L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/02/2026 | 4 | SE | $10,080.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.43 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.35) when fourth over 515m at Sandown in a Grade 5. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.36 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame at his last six runs, the latest finishing second in 28.97 at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.97 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.06 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.06 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |