Traralgon Race 8 - Smoking Jo Tyres (300+)
MIDNIGHT SHIMMER (2) stalked the lead after a clean break from the tricky draw and went on to finish second (24.89) at this track in a Grade 5 over 425m. Sure to be about the mark. TILES AND WINE (4) was well back throughout but attacked the line to hit the frame when a 4 length third (24.91) at this track in Grade 5. Nicely placed to grab a well-deserved win. RITA STAFF (1) is better than last start when fourth (20.68) from Box 3 at this track over 350m. In the mix. CATCH MAXWELL (6) missed the placings here most recently but can sneak into the finish with the right run.
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Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 4th in a Grade 5 on May 18 over 350m at this track behind Lucky Harper beaten 4.5 lengths (20.68). Has a strong record from box 1, including two wins. Go close.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/05/2026 | 40 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.68 | 0:20.39 | 0:20.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/04/2026 | 63 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.62 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.13 | 0:24.96 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | 83 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.26 | 0:24.96 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 06/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.79 | 0:26.22 | 0:25.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 02/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
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Placed only run here over this trip. Last start finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on May 18 over 425m at this track behind Ranger's Girl beaten 4 lengths (24.89). Close to the speed and boxed on well at the latest run. Key chance again.
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 | 18/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.45 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:23.30 | 0:22.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.09 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.09 | 0:24.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.9L | $9.50 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 400m at Warragul. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.83 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $91.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.1L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.24 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
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Placed only run here over this trip. Last start finished 3rd on May 18 over 425m at this track behind Ranger's Girl beaten 4 lengths (24.91) in a Grade 5. Capable of improvement on latest effort. Well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.15 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.48 | 0:24.46 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.90 | 0:26.70 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.79 | 0:26.42 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.28 | 0:25.28 | 0:24.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
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Last start finished seventh in a Grade 5 on May 19 over 400m at Geelong behind Lolly Cake, beaten 15 lengths (23.93). Will find this a little easier. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.93 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.08 | 0:24.05 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 5th in a Grade 5 on May 18 over 425m at this track behind Sweet Trilby beaten 5 lengths (24.73). Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.73 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.50 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | 31 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.64 | 0:19.73 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Could only manage fifth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (23.21) over 400m at Warragul. Has a wide draw to navigate but in the mix on her best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.69 | 0:24.45 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 07/05/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.30 | 0:22.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 30 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.59 | 0:24.15 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:23.14 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |