Richmond Race 4 - Ladbrokes Blackbook
MARKET MAVERICK (1) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at Gosford over 515m behind El Rey (29.97) in a Grade 5. Rates on top in this line up. ASSASSINO (3) looks close to another win after finishing third from Box 4 last time (20.39) at Goulburn. Expected to be in this for a long way. PIZZA THIEF (4) was game in defeat off the inside draw last start, finishing third and beaten 2 lengths (20.12) behind Invitations Only at Goulburn. Well-placed to take this out. GO FORWARD MEG (2) recorded a commanding victory last time. Right in the mix.
Stats
Comments
Hasn't threatened at his last couple but he does have good record over this track and distance. Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:27.11 | 0:26.48 | 0:26.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | MX | $3,110.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.16 | 0:26.16 | 0:26.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.47 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/11/2025 | 47 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by 6 lengths at this track over 320m (18.68) beating Sam's Vendetta in Maiden on January 18. Has hit winning form and is worth thought again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/01/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.68 | 0:18.68 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.83 | 0:18.31 | 0:18.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 21.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.47 | 0:18.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.38 | 0:18.32 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.44 | 0:18.13 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.99 | 0:18.57 | 0:18.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 320m. Last start finished 3rd over 350m at Goulburn beaten 6 lengths (20.39) behind She's A Darling in a Grade 5 on January 16. Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.39 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 11/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.47 | 0:18.47 | 0:18.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.31 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.61 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 16/12/2025 | 27 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.71 | 0:19.25 | 0:19.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | MDN | $2,840.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.70 | 0:18.50 | 0:18.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 3rd on January 16 over 350m at Goulburn behind Invitations Only beaten 2 lengths (20.12) in a Grade 5. Thereabouts at the last couple. Suited here and likely to run well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.12 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.67 | 0:18.45 | 0:18.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.33 | 0:18.33 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 16 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.32 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:24.22 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 17.8L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (23.95) over 401m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome. Looking to others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.95 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 18.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.99 | 0:17.45 | 0:17.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.68 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.3L | $35.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.10 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/12/2025 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |
| 99/1 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 320m | N/A | 0:18.69 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.86L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cannington | 520m | N/A | 0:29.84 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
At the last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on December 16 over 400m at Bulli behind Tralaero beaten 16 lengths (23.69). Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/12/2025 | 37 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.15 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/11/2025 | 51 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.93 | 0:35.03 | 0:34.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/09/2025 | 4 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 04/09/2025 | 10 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.22 | 0:19.10 | 0:18.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage eighth last time out over 520m at this track. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.49 | 0:30.04 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | MX | $3,110.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | MX | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.60 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Latest effort finished 3rd on January 16 over 320m at this track behind Sneaky Jade beaten 9 lengths (18.83) in a Grade 5. Rates highly on best form. Must include.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 82 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.83 | 0:18.14 | 0:18.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.66 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.66 | 0:18.07 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.29 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |