Race 8

2026 TRACKSIDE PET MEATS MOUNT GAMBIER CUP F PR1 D

3:27pm AEDT560y (512m)OPEN$33320

Form Guide Selections

Race Overview

FLYING ARTIE (1) charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led throughout to score when a 0.8 lengths winner (29.50) over 560y at this track. Has a strong record out of this box with four wins and two minor placings from six starts. Great chance to get the job done again. DASHING JORDY (2) rocketed out of the boxes with a sizzling early split and led throughout to score when a 6 length winner (29.16) over 560y at this track. Ran the fastest time on the program in his latest win. Significant danger. GORRINGE (8) continues to race in super honest form hitting the frame at 11 of 24 starts runs and has won two of last three, the latest winning (29.47) over 560y at this track. Form at the trip sound including six wins. Looks well placed here and has the ability. Go well. GUNNING BANDIT (5) comes off a (29.39) win last time, scoring by a nose in a OPEN over 560y at this track. Has two wins already from this draw.

AI Best Bet

Box 2 — Dashing Jordy

Dashing Jordy recorded the fastest time on the program last start at this track and distance, demonstrating exceptional early pace and sustained speed. The inside box draw is highly advantageous for a dog with his early speed, allowing him to dictate terms from the front. His impressive win rate and strong trainer form further solidify his position as the top pick.

Exceptional early pace and track record timeFavorable Box 2 drawHigh win rate and consistent performances

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AI Selections & Analysis (10 dogs)

Dashing Jordy

Box 2 · 2yo red/fwn M · 9 To 5

LOW RISK

LIFE49: 20-10-6(41%W)

TRK1: 1-0-0(100%W)

DIST1: 1-0-0(100%W)

Trainer: Gavin Harris (Mclaren Vale)L50: 16-18 32%-68% · L350: 101-118 29%-63%

Exceptional early pace and track record timeFavorable Box 2 drawHigh win rate and consistent performances

Rating Breakdown

Box Draw

Track Form

Distance Form

Recent Form

Class

Trainer Form

Early Pace

Consistency

Form Guide Comment: Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 560y in 29.16 last start, beating Intrepidus. In winning form now and looks a major threat.

Flying Artie

Box 1 · 2yo bdl M · 5 To 2

LOW RISK

LIFE37: 22-8-4(59%W)

TRK1: 1-0-0(100%W)

DIST1: 1-0-0(100%W)

Trainer: Robin Harnas (Lewiston)L50: 13-16 26%-58% · L350: 68-123 19%-54%

Flying Artie boasts an outstanding career record with a high win percentage and an impeccable record from Box 1. His last start win at this track and distance was strong, showing he can handle the conditions and lead throughout. He will be vying for the early lead with Dashing Jordy, and his inside draw gives him every chance to hold his position.

Strong Box 1 recordProven track and distance winnerHigh career win percentage

Rating Breakdown

Box Draw

Track Form

Distance Form

Recent Form

Class

Trainer Form

Early Pace

Consistency

Form Guide Comment: Eye-catching performance leading throughout to score by a 0.8 lengths in a OPEN last start at this track, clocking a brilliant 29.50 for the 560y trip. Has the ability and looks hard to top.

Gorringe

Box 8 · 2yo bl F · 4 To 1

MEDIUM RISK

LIFE24: 6-6-5(25%W)

TRK1: 1-0-0(100%W)

DIST1: 1-0-0(100%W)

Trainer: Danielle Smith (Lara)L50: 7-17 14%-48% · L350: 41-110 12%-43%

Gorringe is in super honest form, hitting the frame in a high percentage of her starts and winning two of her last three. Her last start win at this track and distance was solid, and while the wide draw can be tricky, her ability to overcome it and her consistent performance make her a strong contender. She has proven her ability at this trip.

Excellent recent form with multiple winsProven form at track and distanceHigh consistency and ability to place

Rating Breakdown

Box Draw

Track Form

Distance Form

Recent Form

Class

Trainer Form

Early Pace

Consistency

Form Guide Comment: Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 560y in 29.47 last start, beating Moonlight River. Solid showing expected.

Statue Of Time

Box 3 · 3yo bl M · 9 To 1

LIFE51: 14-10-10(27%W)

TRK6: 3-2-1(50%W)

DIST5: 3-1-1(60%W)

Trainer: Tracie Price (Compton)L50: 9-14 18%-46% · L350: 89-124 25%-60%

Form Guide Comment: Good effort to win last start by 1.3 lengths over 560y at this track in a handy (29.44), beating Belair Crown. Will find this a bit tougher, in winning form but this a tough assignment.

Swift Gift

Box 4 · 3yo red/fwn F · 29 To 1

LIFE66: 11-9-15(17%W)

TRK29: 11-5-6(38%W)

DIST19: 8-4-2(42%W)

Trainer: April Janssen (Princetown)L50: 13-12 26%-50% · L350: 17-41 12%-41%

Form Guide Comment: Eye-catching performance leading throughout to score by a neck in a OPEN last start at this track, recording a dazzling 29.46 for the 560y journey. Harder here but warrants respect on latest.

Gunning Bandit

Box 5 · 2yo red/bdl M · 8 To 1

LIFE19: 12-3-2(63%W)

TRK1: 1-0-0(100%W)

DIST1: 1-0-0(100%W)

Trainer: Cameron Forshaw (Lewiston)L50: 7-22 14%-58% · L350: 81-117 23%-56%

Form Guide Comment: Won his last two including a narrow win last start racing on the pace over 560y at this track by a nose in a OPEN. Boasts a course and distance PB in a dazzling 29.39. Must include.

Zipping Andora

Box 6 · 2yo bl F · 51 To 1

LIFE49: 9-10-6(18%W)

TRK1: 1-0-0(100%W)

DIST1: 1-0-0(100%W)

Trainer: Dallan Klemke (Lara)L50: 8-13 16%-42% · L350: 64-104 18%-48%

Form Guide Comment: Comes off a (29.33) win last time, scoring by a nose in a OPEN over 560y at this track. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.

Galactic Nemesis

Box 7 · 3yo wh/bdl F · 9 To 1

LIFE47: 20-9-7(43%W)

TRK9: 6-1-1(67%W)

DIST5: 3-0-1(60%W)

Trainer: Lauren Harris (Finniss)L50: 8-17 16%-50% · L350: 87-125 25%-61%

Form Guide Comment: Good effort to win last start by 2.5 lengths over 560y at this track in a handy (29.50), beating Todd Keeping. Will find this a bit tougher, this will test.

Galento

Box 9 · 2yo bl M · 11 To 2

LIFE45: 13-9-5(29%W)

TRK2: 1-1-0(50%W)

DIST2: 1-1-0(50%W)

Trainer: Paul Galea (Melton West)L50: 9-15 18%-48% · L350: 72-114 21%-54%

Form Guide Comment: Quickly away at this track two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at this track last start over 560y. Going well and can bounce back to winning form.

Capybara

Box 10 · 2yo red/bdl F · 3 To 1

LIFE26: 12-7-3(46%W)

TRK10: 7-2-0(70%W)

DIST7: 4-2-0(57%W)

Trainer: Tracie Price (Compton)L50: 9-14 18%-46% · L350: 89-124 25%-60%

Form Guide Comment: Quickly away at this track two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at this track last start over 560y. Has run hot time here with a 29.4 PB at the distance. Key chance.