Traralgon Race 8 - Gippsland Motor Group
DODGING SHADOWS (6) failed to feature last start after settling well back at this track, but prior to that won by a neck at Sale (24.71) beating Hay Riley in a Grade 5 on October 7. Has ability and looks hard to stop. WARRIOR TOMMY (1) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing sixth (25.14) last time in a Grade 4/5 at Sale. Should be about the money. HAMMER ROSE (2) turned in a fair 5th placed finish last time at Sale over 435m (24.83). Key runner on best form. DR. AXEL (8) is worth consideration.
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (25.14) at Sale in a Grade 4/5, finishing sixth and beaten 8 lengths. Has two successes and three minors from nine starts from box 1. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.6L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:23.17 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 30/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.83 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:23.19 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.14 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
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Comments
Most recently finished 5th on October 18 over 435m at Sale behind Starlet Bale beaten 2 lengths (24.83) in a Grade 5. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.83 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.82 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.73 | 0:24.31 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.56 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Could only manage fourth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (22.85) over 400m at Geelong. Aided by a low draw and is among the better hopes.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.87 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.30 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.7L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.9L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.1L | $1.70 |
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Comments
Was a winner three back at Sale then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when fifth (23.34) at Geelong. Has ability but this tough and looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.91 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.96 | 0:20.14 | 0:20.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.39 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.9L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.38 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Sale (30.00) in a Rank Limit - Grade 5, finishing a 15 length sixth. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed four times. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:30.00 | 0:28.93 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.88 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 23/09/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:25.03 | 0:24.56 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.36 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | 3 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.15 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/08/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.86 | 0:20.60 | 0:20.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
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Comments
Last start finished 5th over 425m at this track beaten 2.5 lengths (24.84) behind Jumbuk Eileen in a Restricted WIN on October 16. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.67 | 0:23.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.71 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $27.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.40 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.33 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 435m at Sale. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.59 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.83 | 0:24.52 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.56 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/09/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.4L | $35.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
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Comments
At the last start finished 4th over 435m at Sale beaten 4 lengths (25.01) behind Vienna On Show in a Grade 5 on October 14. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.01 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.09 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.69 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.9L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |