Maitland Race 5 - Newcastle Gbota Branch Christmas Gift Heat 2 H
RUBY BLINDER (2) produced a moderate performance last time when fifth at Gosford over 388m behind Canya Rapid Fire (23.21) in a Grade 5. Scored at her previous run. Smart beginner who should take advantage of the low draw. Has claims if she runs up to expectations. WINLOCK RUPEE (3) was well back throughout but attacked the line strongly to place, 1.75 lengths from the winner (18.03) at Richmond Straight in Grade 5. Overdue and is among the main hopes. KAELIX NITRO (7) tackled far tougher grade latest when finishing 4th over 400m at this track. Was a winner the start prior in easier at Ballarat. Strong form has emerged from his last run. Expected to feature in the finish. ELITE KODA (1) is worth consideration.
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Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when third (22.93) at big odds over 400m at this track. Aided by the inside draw and capable of a better result.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/11/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.76 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/11/2025 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.77 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.3L | $91.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/09/2025 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Muswellbrook | 431m | 0:25.76 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $91.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Richmond over 320m. Last start finished 5th over 388m at Gosford beaten 12 lengths (23.21) behind Canya Rapid Fire in a Grade 5 on December 9. With a good start will take catching.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/12/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2025 | 57 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.39 | 0:18.39 | 0:18.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 23/09/2025 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.30 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
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Comments
Fast starter. Latest effort finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on December 11 over 324m at Richmond Straight behind Jungle Gym beaten 1.75 lengths (18.03). Rates highly and looks tough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 31 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.03 | 0:17.91 | 0:17.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 10/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.92 | 0:17.85 | 0:17.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 06/11/2025 | 255 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.91 | 0:17.91 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2025 | 25 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.19 | 0:24.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/01/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.97 | 0:17.97 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
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Comments
Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish third (22.74) at this track over 400m. Strong form emerging from the last run. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/11/2025 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.04 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 18.0L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/09/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/09/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 388m at Gosford. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:23.15 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | MX 2/3 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/1 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 515m | N/A | 29.97 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.20) when fourth over 515m at The Gardens in a Grade 5. Starts from box 6 for the first time here. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.39 | 0:34.61 | 0:34.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Ballarat over 450m. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on December 1 over 400m at this track behind Prince Vinnie beaten 4.5 lengths (22.78). Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/11/2025 | 14 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.28 | 0:26.13 | 0:25.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2025 | 11 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2025 | 8 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.54 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.73 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when second (22.97) over 388m at Gosford. Drawn wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.73 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.23 | 0:30.57 | 0:30.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.62 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.80 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.8L | $61.00 |