Sale Race 9

Darren Platt

Prize Money: $3,360

DR. HOPPER (4) comes off an average effort last start when seventh at Sandown over 515m behind Uncle Stiltskin (30.28) in a Grade 5. Was in the money the start prior. Better than last start and worth following up. AKINA SARI (6) boasts a strong record this journey here with five wins and three minors from 12 tries. Missed the frame latest (25.08) when seventh over 435m at this track in a Grade 4. Can feature in the finish. THUNDER ROSE (2) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing fifth (24.97) in a Free For All at this track. Form here at the trip sound including nine wins. The form out of last race has been strong. Worth another chance. DR. BENEDICT (7) is worth including after a top-three finish at this track and distance most recently.

Distance: 435m
Class: Grade 4
Track: Good
Weather: showery
Surface: All Weather

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Dr. Ulma (1) 5x3351f441
Trainer: Judith McMahon (Giffard West)
Prize Money: $10,425
Win / Place: 17% / 47%

3 yo BDL B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DR. ROZZIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 4-3-4

Track

16: 3-3-2

Trk/Dst

12: 3-1-2

Distance

12: 3-1-2

Season

20: 3-2-4

Metro

2: 0-0-1

Country

21: 4-3-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	4	4	1	2	7	2	1
1st	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	0
2nd	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
3rd	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1

Comments

Solid performance after racing just off the speed to win by half a length at this track over 435m (24.70) beating Why Not Olivia in Grade 5 on April 26. Better off looking to others.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 8	26/4/26	Sale	435m	6	0:24.70	63.4 km/h	0.5L	$11	0:24.70	0:24.19	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	4	1. Dr. Ulma 2. Why Not Olivia 3. Doctor Minty
4th of 8	22/4/26	Traralgon	425m	3	0:24.70	61.9 km/h	11.3L	$8.00	0:23.93	0:23.86	GR 5	$2,930	$75	3	1. Special Lad 2. Rowdy's Beast 3. Check It Out
4th of 7	19/4/26	Sale	435m	6	0:24.85	63.0 km/h	6.5L	$16	0:24.40	0:24.26	GR 5 H	$2,930	$75	7	1. Dr. Benedict 2. Dr. Bobby 3. Select Cash
- of 8	12/4/26	Sale	435m	3	0:31.93	49.0 km/h	99.0L	$11	0:25.00	0:24.42	R/A FIN	$3,360	-	4	1. Minter's Jet 2. Dr. Xanthic 3. Dr. Maverick
1st of 7	8/4/26	Sale	435m	1	0:24.54	63.8 km/h	1.3L	$3.30	0:24.54	0:24.50	Rank Limit - Grade 6	$1,530	$1,000	3	1. Dr. Ulma 2. Simba Rose 3. Head Of Staff
5th of 8	5/4/26	Sale	435m	2	0:24.73	63.3 km/h	5.0L	$17	0:24.39	0:24.10	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	7	1. Commissioner 2. Minter's Jet 3. Nova Rose

Thunder Rose (2) 4752613155
Trainer: Jeffrey Chignell (Rosedale)
Prize Money: $28,710
Win / Place: 25% / 52%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: MACY LEE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 11-6-6

Track

27: 9-2-2

Trk/Dst

27: 9-2-2

Distance

27: 9-2-2

Season

35: 8-3-4

Country

44: 11-6-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	11	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	9	5	7	6	5	5	2
1st	2	3	2	2	1	0	1	0
2nd	0	2	2	0	0	1	1	0
3rd	1	1	0	0	0	3	1	0

Comments

Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 11 lengths behind Dr. Will over 435m. Major threat on best form.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 7	26/4/26	Sale	435m	5	0:24.97	62.7 km/h	11.0L	$20	0:24.20	0:24.19	FFA	$3,360	-	7	1. Dr. Will 2. Solicit 3. Dr. Leviate
5th of 7	19/4/26	Sale	435m	5	0:24.83	63.1 km/h	7.0L	$4.50	0:24.35	0:24.26	MX 3/4	$3,360	-	7	1. Lakeview Liam 2. Jorogumo 3. Dr. Erica
1st of 8	12/4/26	Sale	435m	4	0:24.42	64.1 km/h	1.5L	$3.30	0:24.42	0:24.42	GR 4	$3,360	$2,250	9	1. Thunder Rose 2. Matilda Rose 3. Oliver Kelton
3rd of 7	3/4/26	Warragul	400m	6	0:22.61	63.7 km/h	1.8L	$5.50	0:22.49	0:22.21	MX 3/4	$3,360	$345	7	1. Burn Along 2. No Iron Team 3. Thunder Rose
1st of 6	27/3/26	Warragul	400m	1	0:22.58	63.8 km/h	1.6L	$2.50	0:22.58	0:22.52	GR 4/5	$3,360	$2,250	5	1. Thunder Rose 2. Gas And Dust 3. Extremity
6th of 8	22/3/26	Sale	435m	5	0:24.66	63.5 km/h	6.0L	$8.00	0:24.25	0:23.99	FFA	$3,360	-	9	1. Paw Pasadena 2. Dr. Bobby 3. Chavero

Parabola (3) 1653553145
Trainer: Chloe Bowman (Kilmany)
Prize Money: $19,180
Win / Place: 20% / 37%

2 yo WH/Black D

Sire: NEED MY MONEYNOW (AUS)

Dam: USAIN SPOLLY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 7-2-4

Track

17: 4-0-4

Trk/Dst

14: 4-0-4

Distance

14: 4-0-4

Season

30: 6-2-4

Metro

5: 1-0-0

Country

30: 6-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	6	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	4	3	3	5	3	4	8
1st	4	0	0	1	0	1	0	1
2nd	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	1

Comments

Disappointed last time but just missed the placings two back over 595m at Sandown. Can't recommend in this field.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 5	9/4/26	Sandown	595m	1	0:34.98	61.2 km/h	11.5L	$6.00	0:34.19	0:34.04	GR 5	$10,100	-	10	1. Paw Danny 2. Quinlee Bale 3. Belair Crown
4th of 6	30/3/26	Sandown	595m	8	0:34.87	61.4 km/h	3.0L	$23	0:34.67	0:34.63	GR 4/5	$4,450	$75	4	1. Lakeview Lynette 2. Zipping Una 3. Out The Window
1st of 8	26/3/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:29.88	62.0 km/h	1.3L	$6.50	0:29.88	0:29.30	GR 5	$8,790	$5,900	4	1. Parabola 2. Uncle Stiltskin 3. Paw Qwerty
3rd of 8	22/3/26	Sale	435m	8	0:24.52	63.9 km/h	5.2L	$8.00	0:24.15	0:23.99	GR 4/5	$3,360	$345	9	1. Cash The Lot 2. Hammer Rose 3. Parabola
5th of 8	13/3/26	Sale	435m	4	0:24.85	63.0 km/h	15.5L	$23	0:23.82	0:23.82	GR 4	$3,360	-	8	1. Carry On Maci 2. Petit Cherie 3. Pretty Pipa
5th of 8	5/3/26	Warrnambool	450m	5	0:26.09	62.1 km/h	5.0L	$4.40	0:25.76	0:25.39	GR 5	$2,930	-	4	1. Lassard 2. Midnight Rebel 3. Paddy's Chariot

Dr. Hopper (4) 3436855137
Trainer: Jennifer Gill (Giffard West)
Prize Money: $26,215
Win / Place: 19% / 36%

3 yo FWN D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: MIRIAM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 9-4-4

Track

30: 6-3-3

Trk/Dst

20: 6-3-3

Distance

20: 6-3-3

Season

40: 8-4-4

Metro

9: 2-1-0

Country

37: 7-3-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	6	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	6	6	9	2	7	6	5
1st	4	1	1	0	0	1	2	0
2nd	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	1
3rd	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	0

Comments

Missed the frame last start when seventh and beaten 9 lengths at Sandown. Form solid prior to that including a win at Traralgon three back. Looks a leading contender on best and expected to bounce back.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	30/4/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:30.28	61.2 km/h	9.0L	$26	0:29.65	0:29.12	GR 5	$8,790	-	4	1. Uncle Stiltskin 2. Reality Ute 3. Corban Yaxley
3rd of 8	26/4/26	Sale	435m	2	0:24.66	63.5 km/h	3.2L	$7.00	0:24.44	0:24.19	GR 4	$3,360	$345	4	1. Oliver Kelton 2. Play Lab 3. Dr. Hopper
1st of 6	22/4/26	Traralgon	570m	7	0:33.16	61.9 km/h	0.3L	$4.20	0:33.16	0:33.16	GR 5	$3,340	$2,230	6	1. Dr. Hopper 2. Axel's Radar 3. Excavator Ticket
5th of 6	16/4/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:30.01	61.8 km/h	7.3L	$46	0:29.52	0:29.29	GR 4/5	$9,060	-	4	1. Lightning Speed 2. Paw Gordy 3. Barooga Jim
5th of 7	12/4/26	Sale	435m	6	0:24.80	63.1 km/h	4.8L	$27	0:24.49	0:24.42	FFA	$3,360	-	3	1. Daddy Cool 2. Jorogumo 3. Chavero
8th of 8	9/4/26	Sandown	515m	5	0:29.94	61.9 km/h	7.8L	$61	0:29.40	0:29.33	MX 3/4	$9,060	-	6	1. Valenzuela 2. Lektra Beta 3. Holden Bale

Akina Sari (6) 5251212767
Trainer: Jennifer Rowley (Denison)
Prize Money: $8,085
Win / Place: 22% / 40%

2 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: AKINA MOSS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 5-3-1

Track

15: 5-3-1

Trk/Dst

12: 5-2-1

Distance

12: 5-2-1

Season

22: 5-3-1

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Country

18: 5-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	5	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	6	3	3	5	2	2
1st	0	1	0	1	1	1	1
2nd	0	3	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	1	0	0	0

Comments

Last start finished 7th on April 26 over 435m at this track behind Oliver Kelton beaten 9 lengths (25.08) in a Grade 4. Has run slick time here with a 24.49 PB at the distance. Go close.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	26/4/26	Sale	435m	6	0:25.08	62.4 km/h	9.3L	$8.50	0:24.44	0:24.19	GR 4	$3,360	-	9	1. Oliver Kelton 2. Play Lab 3. Dr. Hopper
6th of 6	17/4/26	Warragul	400m	5	0:23.19	62.1 km/h	4.5L	$6.00	0:22.88	0:22.44	GR 5	$2,930	-	18	1. Peaky Avenger 2. Crackerjack Hops 3. Flaming Fox
7th of 7	30/3/26	Sandown	515m	6	0:30.28	61.2 km/h	12.3L	$20	0:29.42	0:29.42	GR 5 H	$3,340	-	8	1. Ready One 2. Flying Ducati 3. Bold Sight
2nd of 8	22/3/26	Sale	510m	3	0:28.87	63.6 km/h	0.8L	$2.60	0:28.83	0:28.69	GR 5	$3,340	$690	7	1. Warrior Ethan 2. Akina Sari, Scout Ace 3.
1st of 7	15/3/26	Sale	435m	7	0:24.49	63.9 km/h	1.8L	$2.50	0:24.49	0:24.25	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Akina Sari 2. Royal Pride 3. Dr. Benedict
2nd of 7	8/3/26	Sale	435m	3	0:24.78	63.2 km/h	0.3L	$2.10	0:24.78	0:24.34	GR 5	$2,930	$600	4	1. Valve Bounce 2. Akina Sari 3. Elswyk Sid

Dr. Benedict (7) 6333133143
Trainer: Judith McMahon (Giffard West)
Prize Money: $29,455
Win / Place: 15% / 52%

4 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SWEET DEMI (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 10-11-12

Track

51: 8-9-9

Trk/Dst

51: 8-9-9

Distance

51: 8-9-9

Season

30: 3-7-7

Country

63: 10-11-12

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	9	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	9	6	6	11	5	8	12
1st	1	1	2	0	2	0	0	4
2nd	1	2	1	1	2	0	1	3
3rd	3	2	0	1	2	2	1	1

Comments

Flew the lids with a quick early split but had to settle for the minor money when third (24.78) over 435m at this track. The form from the last run stacks up nicely. Worth following up.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	26/4/26	Sale	435m	1	0:24.78	63.2 km/h	4.7L	$4.00	0:24.45	0:24.19	GR 5 FIN	$9,580	$1,000	4	1. Gas And Dust 2. Dr. Patrick 3. Dr. Benedict
4th of 8	22/4/26	Traralgon	425m	1	0:24.58	62.2 km/h	8.0L	$7.00	0:24.03	0:23.86	GR 5	$2,930	$75	3	1. Ground Control 2. Furious Falcon 3. Sorry I'm Late
1st of 7	19/4/26	Sale	435m	8	0:24.40	64.2 km/h	2.8L	$5.50	0:24.40	0:24.26	GR 5 H	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Dr. Benedict 2. Dr. Bobby 3. Select Cash
3rd of 7	12/4/26	Sale	435m	7	0:24.93	62.8 km/h	3.5L	$11	0:24.69	0:24.42	GR 5	$2,930	$300	7	1. Paw Kramer 2. Always Share 3. Dr. Benedict
3rd of 7	5/4/26	Sale	435m	5	0:24.74	63.3 km/h	2.4L	$3.20	0:24.57	0:24.10	GR 5	$2,930	$300	5	1. Matilda Rose 2. Paw Jelani 3. Dr. Benedict
1st of 7	31/3/26	Warragul	400m	1	0:22.56	63.8 km/h	3.5L	$2.60	0:22.56	0:22.10	SPEC VET	$2,930	$1,950	11	1. Dr. Benedict 2. Dr. Harold 3. Myall Mate

Dr. Tessa (8) 8285632117
Trainer: Marcus McMahon (Giffard West)
Prize Money: $8,030
Win / Place: 12% / 34%

3 yo BDL B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DR. ROZZIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 4-3-4

Track

27: 4-3-3

Trk/Dst

17: 4-3-2

Distance

17: 4-3-2

Season

27: 3-3-3

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

30: 4-3-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	3	6	4	4	5	4	5
1st	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0
2nd	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2
3rd	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0

Comments

Won two starts back at this track over 435m in 24.76. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 435m at this track at Grade 4/5 level. Will be tested in this company.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	26/4/26	Sale	435m	5	0:24.94	62.8 km/h	8.6L	$35	0:24.34	0:24.19	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	28	1. Super Tone 2. Fast Freddy 3. Blame Spencer
1st of 8	29/3/26	Sale	435m	6	0:24.76	63.2 km/h	0.8L	$5.50	0:24.76	0:24.10	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	4	1. Dr. Tessa 2. Somerton Ann 3. Royal Pride
1st of 6	25/3/26	Sale	435m	4	0:24.53	63.8 km/h	2.9L	$7.00	0:24.53	0:24.50	Bottom Up - Grade 6	$1,530	$1,000	7	1. Dr. Tessa 2. Dr. Xanthic 3. Chorus Line
2nd of 4	18/3/26	Sale	435m	8	0:24.93	62.8 km/h	3.8L	$6.00	0:24.68	0:24.49	Bottom Up - Grade 6	$1,530	$320	31	1. Jumbuk Wang Wang 2. Dr. Tessa 3. Dr. Othello
31 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	15/2/26	Sale	435m	4	0:24.97	62.7 km/h	1.0L	$11	0:24.91	0:24.25	RST WIN	$2,930	$300	4	1. Lenora James 2. Dr. Monica 3. Dr. Tessa
6th of 8	11/2/26	Sale	435m	3	0:25.41	61.6 km/h	9.0L	$11	0:24.81	0:24.38	Rank Limit - Grade 6	$1,530	-	14	1. Mugshot 2. Old Habits 3. Lucky Harper

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