The Meadows Race 5 - Home Of The Phoenix
YAYA SALLY (1) flew the lids with a strong early split and led throughout to score an impressive win by 1.75 lengths over 545m at Ballarat (30.94). Was a winner at her only start from this draw. Can continue the winning form. PAW TORRIE (8) had won two in a row before finishing eighth (30.64) last time at this track. Form here sound including five wins. Can figure in the finish. UNIQUE STAR (4) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, hitting the frame latest when 3rd at this track over 600m. The form out of his last race has been franked. Bold showing expected. BEST FOR LAST (7) was in the money last start despite a big quote and is likely to feature again.
Stats
Comments
Won her last two including a strong win last start over 545m at Ballarat by 1.75 lengths in a Restricted WIN. In top form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.94 | 0:30.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 12 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,990.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.76 | 0:34.76 | 0:34.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.26 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $27.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.7L | $4.30 |
| 6/7 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.26 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.45 | 0:28.12 | 0:27.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when second (35.36) over 595m at Sandown. Drawn close to the inside. Looking to others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 02/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,990.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.36 | 0:35.32 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.6L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 25/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $35.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.66 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/01/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.98 | 0:34.11 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Geelong | 680m | 0:39.87 | 0:39.30 | 0:39.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (30.69) in a Grade 5, finishing a 5.5 lengths fourth. Has performed well off the draw with a win and five places from nine starts. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.33 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.85 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $35.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.99 | 0:34.47 | 0:34.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 H | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.01 | 0:34.53 | 0:34.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.92 | 0:34.49 | 0:34.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $18.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (35.18) over 600m at this track. Drawn awkwardly. Top-three aspirations.
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 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.18 | 0:34.62 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Temora | 570m | 0:33.56 | 0:33.00 | 0:33.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.21 | 0:25.15 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2025 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/12/2025 | 17 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Facing tougher opposition than he has faced recent starts and current form just not to what is required to figure. Not here on recent form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.22 | 0:24.09 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Ascend Geranium at Sale last start over 640m (37.16). Right in the mix.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/02/2026 | 13 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.16 | 0:36.60 | 0:36.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.47 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 31 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.94 | 0:34.11 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/12/2025 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.12 | 0:34.14 | 0:34.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.05 | 0:34.81 | 0:34.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.04 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.1L | $27.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 525m. Last start finished last over 525m at this track beaten 11 lengths (30.64) behind Spring Miles in a Grade 4 on January 31. Broke a two-start winning streak when eighth last time. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.64 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 14/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 7/7 | 10/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.83 | 0:30.16 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.55 | 0:26.70 | 0:26.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.58 | 0:27.43 | 0:27.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |