Sale Race 4 - Sportsbet Ht2
HARD MAN (7) is in sizzling form lately, rocketing around Traralgon in 19.62 to score two back then following on with a 24.63 win over 435m at this track. Expected to push the clock again here. PAW MADDISON (1) steps out for the first time at this track. Comes here a last start placegetter at Sandown in a Mix 6/7 FIN (30.31). Won at her only start from this draw. Leading player again. DR. POSEIDON (2) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing eighth (24.17) in a Mix 6/7 at Warragul. Has never been out of the money in four starts this course and distance. Should play a prominent role. NIK INTENTION (8) cannot be ruled out.
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Latest effort finished 2nd in a Mix 6/7 FIN on October 1 over 515m at Sandown behind Our Bank beaten 0.6 lengths (30.31). Found one better last time. Well placed and worth following up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | 0:22.59 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.6L | $1.70 |
| 4/7 | 24/09/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/09/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.20 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 4 | GR 7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.7L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 12/09/2026 | 4 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.23 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.43 | 0:27.33 | 0:27.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.40 |
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Missed the frame latest (23.38) when fifth over 400m at Warragul in a Mix 6/7. Starts from box 3 for the first time here. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/10/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.37 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/09/2026 | 62 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.55 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/07/2026 | 5 | CL 1 | $5,740.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:27.03 | 0:27.02 | 0:25.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2026 | 2 | CL 0 | $3,520.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.61 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | CL 0 | $3,520.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.79 | 0:17.77 | 0:16.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 425m at Traralgon. Needs to find a bit more to test these.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.70 | 0:24.26 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.2L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 16 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.21 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 12 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.90 | 0:20.31 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.52 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.47 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.5L | $35.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.61 | 0:24.61 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.1L | $1.70 |
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Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split but ran over at the finish when a narrow fourth (22.96) over 400m at Warragul. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2026 | 5 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.51 | 0:20.33 | 0:20.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 4/7 | 18/09/2026 | 49 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.25 | 0:20.25 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 28 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.68 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
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Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led throughout to score when a one length winner (24.63) over 435m at this track. The form from last run stacks up well. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/10/2026 | 16 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.63 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 19 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.62 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.14 | 0:16.77 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
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Did a good job two starts back at Warragul to win by 1.5 lengths in 22.79, beating Drink Water. Last start finished last over 390m at Shepparton beaten 9 lengths (22.81) behind Apache Gold in a Restricted WIN H on October 12. Solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/10/2026 | 18 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |