Sale Race 3 - Sportsbet Ht1 (1-4 Wins)
HARD MAN (6) has an impeccable record this course, winning all three starts. Was out of placings last time (20.38) at Traralgon in a R/A FIN, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths. Looks a leading chance on best. BLACK ATMOS (1) was below latest but prior to that a Mix 6/7 winner in quick time (24.42) at this track in a Mix 6/7. Can improve sharply here. DR. GRAPHITE (4) is in form and worth thought again.
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fourth (29.00) at this track over 510m. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Follow up.
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 | 08/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.00 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.42 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/10/2026 | 38 | RST WIN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.43 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.16 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/09/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.63 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 5 length fifth (24.83) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at this track. Has ability but will need everything to go right.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/11/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.83 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.41 | 0:23.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.00 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 13/10/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.6L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.16 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at the last two runs, both at Traralgon, the latest when beaten 11 lengths behind Dr. Emilia over 350m. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 11/11/2026 | 5 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.90 | 0:20.08 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2026 | 9 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.36 | 0:19.90 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.42 | 0:20.30 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/10/2026 | 4 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.66 | 0:20.32 | 0:20.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.65 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | 0:24.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance tracking the speed and going on to score by a head in a Mix 6/7 last start at this track, recording a swift 24.48 over the 435m journey. In form and can measure up 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 | 08/11/2026 | 2 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 06/11/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.19 | 0:20.11 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/10/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/10/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.03 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/10/2026 | 6 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.64 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but the start prior clocked a slick 19.80 over 350m finishing second at Traralgon. Expected to go close with a repeat.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/11/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.38 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.2L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.73 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 8/8 | 30/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.92 | 0:23.88 | 0:23.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 18/10/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.39 | 0:24.39 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a eighth over 515m at Sandown. Tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/10/2026 | 46 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | SE | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |