Maitland Race 7 - Newcastle Gbota Branch Christmas Gift Heat 4 H
WHITEY (2) was below best last time but prior to that was narrowly beaten when fourth (22.50) in a Grade 5 at this track. Good beginner and aided by a handy draw. Looks suited here and big improvement expected. BUN TORNADO (1) has shown good improvement at her last two starts, breaking through last time at this track over 400m. Shapes as a top winning chance on latest effort. NOT CLIFFORD (3) has mixed form recently, finishing fifth (25.60) in a Grade 5 at this track latest but did run well two back when in the frame. This looks easier and expected to improve sharply. SPECIAL STYLE (8) missed the placings here last start but is well-placed to atone.
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Comments
Good performance after tracking the speed to win by a neck at this track over 400m (23.13) beating Harada's Lass in Grade 5 on November 30. Speedy customer and should give a sight from the inside.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 24/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.03 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/11/2025 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/10/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
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Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th in a Grade 5 on December 1 over 400m at this track behind Tino Banner beaten 7 lengths (22.91). Placed two back at this track. Has run slick time here with a 22.45 PB at the distance. Go close.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/11/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.02 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.80 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (25.60) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. Has two placings from four starts from the draw. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.06 | 0:24.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.31 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/11/2025 | 94 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.91 | 0:17.42 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.40 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 14/07/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.38 | 0:25.10 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 450m at this track. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.19 | 0:24.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $27.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 13/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
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Comments
Had been in consistent form with three minors on end before missing the frame last start when fourth (23.20) at Gosford. Tricky draw to overcome and looks a each way chance only this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 04/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.88 | 0:17.49 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.27 | 0:18.17 | 0:17.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/11/2025 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.92 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 400m at The Gardens. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/12/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.80 | 0:23.40 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.73 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.25 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.89 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.43 | 0:19.91 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/10/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.24 | 0:19.95 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/10/2025 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.76 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
| 99/1 | 19/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.42 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 272m | N/A | 0:16.49 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Was a winner three back at The Gardens then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when fifth (23.70) at The Gardens. Could pose a serious challenge if finds best this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.25 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2025 | 43 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2025 | 32 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.36 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/09/2025 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/08/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.18 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.57 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $35.00 |
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Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 11 lengths behind Miss Arizona over 400m. Looks a solid contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 05/12/2025 | 4 | NG | $3,960.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 17/11/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 06/11/2025 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $2,630.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.32 | 0:17.77 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/11/2025 | 49 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |