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STRIKE IT MIKE (5) hit the ground running from out wide and on speed early but faded and swamped late when 6th at Sandown in Grade 4/5 company. Has a good record here at this journey. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. HOLLY ROSE (7) showed little early speed at her last couple, the latest finishing sixth (25.17) in a Grade 5 at this track. Form here at the trip sound including 11 wins. Has ability and can measure up. DR. EVA (4) has shown good improvement at her last two starts, breaking through last time at this track over 435m. Must be included in calculations. GOTHAM THANOS (1) is very honest and looms as a strong top-three hope again.
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Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on May 6 over 435m at this track behind Warrior Tommy beaten 3.5 lengths (25.19). Has been thereabouts of late and is among the chances.
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 | 06/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.19 | 0:24.95 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.51 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2026 | 23 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (25.37) when fourth over 435m at this track in a Grade 5. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Among the chances on best.
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 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.37 | 0:24.95 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.56 | 0:23.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.41 | 0:24.95 | 0:24.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.6L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.06 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/04/2026 | 156 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.26 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $35.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Finished sixth (25.21) last start at this track. Prior to that had recorded three minor placings in a row. Has a low draw but looks safely held.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.21 | 0:24.93 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.31 | 0:20.18 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.05 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.00 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.56 | 0:24.13 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 21.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
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Comments
Solid performance after racing just off the speed to win by a neck at this track over 435m (24.92) beating Centaurea in Rank Limit - Restricted Win on May 6. The one to beat again.
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 | 06/05/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.92 | 0:24.92 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 03/05/2026 | 17 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.10 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.30 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.0L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/04/2026 | 3 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.33 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/04/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/04/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.71 | 0:24.39 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.35) at Sandown in a Grade 4/5, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths. Has four placings from six starts from the draw. Leading chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 04/05/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.18 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.20 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing on May 8 over 350m at Healesville in a Grade 5. Needs to find a bit more.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.35 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.2L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/05/2026 | 56 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.20 | 0:19.29 | 0:19.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $91.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.73 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.0L | $46.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.83 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.20 | 0:25.14 | 0:24.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $31.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (25.17) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length sixth. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and four places from 13 starts. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.17 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.61 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.19 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.56 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (25.52) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 10 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.52 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.90 | 0:24.73 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.92 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.44 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.76 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $27.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.26 | 0:25.15 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |