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HOLDEN BALE (1) has some solid form under his belt and proved too strong last time to win by 2 lengths at Shepparton in a handy 25.29 beating Paw Tabitha. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Can measure up again. HOT NANU (3) was below best at his last start when 6th at The Meadows following a second place finish (29.89) there two back. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings two times from three attempts. Expected to give a good account. DOONGALLA DON (5) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fourth (29.90) last time in a Free For All at this track. Solid record here at this trip including eight wins. The form from his last run stacks up well. Expected to feature in the finish. HANDSOME RATIO (2) should be thereabouts despite an unplaced run here most recently.
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split and went on to clock 25.29 when a 2 length winner over 450m at Shepparton. Should be prominent.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.18 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.51 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $3.90 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. At the last outing finished last on February 12 over 595m at this track behind Mepunga Breeze beaten 4.5 lengths (34.86) in a Grade 5. Capable of much better. Worth keeping safe.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.86 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 07/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.81 | 0:30.18 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.33 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.2L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.08 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.44) at The Meadows in a Special conditions race, finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Warragul over 460m in 25.84. Followed that up with a minor placing over 515m at this track at Grade 4/5 a week ago. In the money last time but has the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.82 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.61 | 0:24.38 | 0:24.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Nearing another win after his success on January 17 at The Meadows over 525m. Last start was fourth over 515m in 29.90, behind To Peru. Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.7L | $2.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.27 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when third (30.06) over 515m at this track. Boxed out wide and will need the right run to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.23 | 0:28.47 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.71 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.16 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/2 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | N/A | 0:29.97 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -10.29L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:25.50 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (25.49) at Warrnambool in a Grade 4/5, finishing second and beaten 4 lengths. Has two successes and five minors from 14 starts from box 7. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.25 | 0:28.25 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.38 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when third (26.39) over 460m at Geelong. Wide draw here. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.18 | 0:28.10 | 0:27.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 71 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.68 | 0:19.24 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | SPEC H | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:43.53 | 0:41.69 | 0:41.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 27.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.23 | 0:37.94 | 0:37.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.61 | 0:34.31 | 0:34.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |