Traralgon Race 3 - Gippsland Motor Group
SARSAPARILLA KID (1) has a fair record and proved too strong last time to win by 2 lengths at this track in a handy 20.17 beating Smooth Tiger. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings three times from five starts. Can go close again if runs up to latest figure. PAW ELODEE (2) turned in a plain performance last time when eighth at Ballarat over 390m behind Kaelix Jewel (23.04) in a Grade 5. Was in the money prior to that. Worth another chance. DR. ERICA (4) wasn't far away at the finish when 4th and beaten only 4.5 lengths (20.19) at this track. Has a good record here at this journey. Bold showing expected. DR. LOUIS (3) has a solid strike rate at this track and distance.
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Solid performance to win by 2 lengths at this track over 350m (20.17) beating Smooth Tiger in Rank Limit - Grade 5 on October 28. The one to beat again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/10/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.17 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.60 |
| 7/8 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.39 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.58 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.03 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.7L | $4.40 |
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Comments
Last start finished last over 390m at Ballarat beaten 16 lengths (23.04) behind Kaelix Jewel in a Grade 5 on October 29. Strong form emerging from the that last run. Leading chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/10/2026 | 41 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.04 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.27 | 0:24.07 | 0:23.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 7/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.06 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.28 | 0:25.10 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.1L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.49 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Has finished eighth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 7 lengths behind Paw Allesandra over 350m. Should show more than the latest offering. Has claims.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.51 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.74 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | SE | $7,330.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.61 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/09/2026 | 3 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.06 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $20.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.56 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Most recently finished 4th in a Special conditions Veteran race on October 30 over 350m at this track behind Parumba Jazzman beaten 4.5 lengths (20.19). Solid showing expected.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.19 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2026 | 10 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.34 | 0:19.76 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2026 | 39 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.70 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2026 | 28 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.16 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.00 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.27 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $46.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Sale over 435m in 24.48. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 510m at Sale at Restricted WIN level. Not among the main chances this time.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/10/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.14 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.73 | 0:28.88 | 0:28.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2026 | 28 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.20 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.48 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.61 | 0:24.61 | 0:24.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
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Comments
Found trouble in the run here last time and failed to finish before going for a four-and-a-half months spell. Has ability but tough line-up here and happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 03/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:27.32 | 0:20.39 | 0:20.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 99.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.01 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 13/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
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Comments
Back from a 11 weeks spell and last resumed over 500m at Bendigo where he was in the placings, finishing second. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.88 | 0:27.94 | 0:27.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | 15 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $46.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.41 | 0:28.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.27 | 0:28.24 | 0:28.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.36 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fifth over 350m at this track. Prepared to overlook.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 91 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.57 | 0:19.90 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 99/1 | 21/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 350m | N/A | 0:20.19 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/07/2026 | 4 | CL 3 | $4,670.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.64 | 0:17.28 | 0:16.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | CL 3 | $4,670.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.40 | 0:23.19 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2026 | 4 | SPECA | $3,730.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.69 | 0:16.90 | 0:16.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2026 | 8 | CL 4 | $4,100.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.29 | 0:16.87 | 0:16.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | CL 5 | $6,560.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.72 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.7L | $23.00 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 6th over 350m at this track beaten 4.5 lengths (20.50) behind Sarsaparilla Kid in a Rank Limit - Grade 5 on October 28. Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/10/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.50 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.14 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/09/2026 | 58 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.36 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | 4 | CL 2 | $4,510.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.67 | 0:17.45 | 0:16.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.1L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 27/07/2026 | 3 | CL 2 | $5,740.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.91 | 0:26.46 | 0:25.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.4L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Most recently finished 4th in a Rank Limit - Grade 5 on October 28 over 350m at this track behind Sarsaparilla Kid beaten 3.5 lengths (20.42). Looks a solid contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/10/2026 | 12 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.42 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.62 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 23/09/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.37 | 0:20.18 | 0:20.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 04/09/2026 | 52 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.32 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:23.23 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $1.80 |
| 99/1 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |