Traralgon Race 9 - Sportsbet Ht3
PAW GUSTO (7) was well backed last start but ran below expectations when seventh (25.02), beaten 18 lengths. Finished second the start before. Some good form is emerging from his last run. Tough to beat if on-song. SHORT STRAW TREV (3) is generally an honest type in the frame at 19 of 42 starts but missed the placings last time when fifth (19.71) over 350m at Healesville. Form at this distance is sound. Looks suited and expected to run well. DR. PATRICK (1) was below best last time at this track (24.31) in a Grade 5, finishing a 2.5 lengths sixth. Already a winner from this draw. Makes strong appeal on best. PANTHER'S WAY (2) gets a chance to redeem an unplaced effort here last start. Something for the Multiples: BLAZING DINO (5)
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th over 425m at this track beaten 2.5 lengths (24.31) behind Daintree Spirit in a Grade 5 on May 1. More than capable and well placed to find his best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.31 | 0:24.14 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 26/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.45 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.70 | 0:23.93 | 0:23.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2026 | 12 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 07/04/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.28 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.57 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.2L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 4 length fourth (20.08) over 350m at this track. Top-three hope with the right run.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.96 | 0:16.60 | 0:16.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | 49 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.88 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.21 | 0:19.21 | 0:18.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.09 | 0:19.07 | 0:18.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.12 | 0:19.12 | 0:18.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (19.71) when fifth over 350m at Healesville in a Free For All. Yet to miss the placings in six runs from this box, including three wins. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 27/03/2026 | 49 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.71 | 0:19.51 | 0:19.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.17 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/01/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 23 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.60 | 0:24.05 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
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Comments
Having his first run at Traralgon. Comes off an average run last start over 400m at Geelong when sixth behind Paw Drogo (23.16) in Grade 5. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.95 | 0:27.23 | 0:27.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $46.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.44 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.4L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a nine months spell and was in the minors at only other fresh up run, finishing second over 400m at Warragul. Strong form emerging from the last run. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/08/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.15 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2025 | 46 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.80 | 0:16.80 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 20/05/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 13/05/2025 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (20.45) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length sixth. Has two minors from two starts from box 6. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.45 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.04 | 0:16.67 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.28 | 0:19.24 | 0:19.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.57 | 0:16.57 | 0:16.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/5 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.94 | 0:16.74 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.64 | 0:16.44 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Well fancied last start but could only manage seventh over 425m at Bendigo in 25.02. Had been going well prior to that. Forgive that last start failure.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.02 | 0:23.71 | 0:23.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 18.7L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.84 | 0:23.77 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.1L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.12 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.6L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (22.98) over 400m at Warragul. Jumps from the outside. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/05/2026 | 57 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.53 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.4L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.49 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.13 | 0:26.10 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |