Sale Race 8 - Ian Carter Builder
GREEN FROG CAFE (2) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing seventh (25.13) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. BLAZING GIRL (7) last start finished 5th over 300m at Healesville beaten 5.5 lengths (17.35) behind In The Clouds in a Grade 5 on May 22. Looks suited here and can measure up. HERBIE (4) wasn't far away at the finish when 4th and beaten only 3.5 lengths (17.25) at Healesville. Solid formlines coming through his last run. Likely to be about the mark. SUB STATION (1) is worth consideration.
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Drawn inside box. At the last start finished 5th on May 18 over 350m at Traralgon behind Newbrock Tilly beaten 6 lengths (20.85) in a Grade 5. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.85 | 0:20.42 | 0:20.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.69 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.72 | 0:24.83 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.10 | 0:25.09 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.09 | 0:24.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.06 | 0:24.90 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
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Last start finished last over 435m at this track beaten 6 lengths (25.13) behind Old Habits in a Grade 5 on May 20. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.13 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.40 | 0:25.01 | 0:24.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.52 | 0:24.14 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.4L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.08 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
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Could only manage fifth last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when second (20.18) over 350m at Traralgon. Has a decent strike-rate off the draw and capable of a better result.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.39 | 0:23.83 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.18 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.93 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.19 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2026 | 12 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.21 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.90 |
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Latest effort finished 4th over 300m at Healesville beaten 3.5 lengths (17.25) behind Glamorous Jewel in a Grade 5 on May 22. Comes through a solid form race. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.25 | 0:17.03 | 0:16.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.12 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.84 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.43 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/04/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.52 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
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Finished third last time (24.66) over 425m at Traralgon. Squeeze draw to overcome. Others preferred.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.61 | 0:26.37 | 0:26.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.65 | 0:26.03 | 0:26.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.17 | 0:24.19 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.0L | $126.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/04/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.56 | 0:24.56 | 0:23.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.71 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $16.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Most recent effort finished 5th over 435m at this track beaten 11 lengths (25.37) behind Be A Shadow in a Grade 5 on May 20. Solid chance with even luck.
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 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.37 | 0:24.61 | 0:24.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.91 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 18.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.31 | 0:22.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.04 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
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Latest effort finished 5th on May 22 over 300m at Healesville behind In The Clouds beaten 5.5 lengths (17.35) in a Grade 5. Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.35 | 0:16.99 | 0:16.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.06 | 0:16.82 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.54 | 0:17.02 | 0:17.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.06 | 0:16.83 | 0:16.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.02 | 0:17.02 | 0:16.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.24 | 0:17.09 | 0:16.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 99/1 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Was out of placings last time (23.98) at Warragul in a Rank Limit - Grade 5, finishing eighth and beaten 13 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and three places from nine starts. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.98 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/05/2026 | 52 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.14 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.99 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 0/7 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:31.97 | 0:25.04 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |