Dubbo Race 5 - The Shire Bar & Grill 1-2 Win
SWIFT HANK (8) had the drop on the pace early but forged to the lead on the bend and drew clear to score (25.16) at Gunnedah in a Grade 5 over 431m. Can make it back-to-back wins. SWIFT ARIEL (7) is a talented type with an excellent strike rate at this journey. Has quickly put herself into the picture to win the last couple of runs. Latest win recorded a handy 25.00 at Gunnedah. One of the prime contenders. HEY LACEY (2) comes off an average effort last start when sixth at this track over 400m behind Armatree Stripe (23.56) in a Grade 5. Comes out of a solid form race last start. Worth following up. LUMEAH ROCKET (1) can play a role in the finish without surprising.
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when second (30.67) over 516m at this track. Aided by the inside draw and is in the mix.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.53 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/09/2026 | 13 | MX | $3,240.00 | Dubbo | 516m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.14 | 0:30.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.28 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/09/2026 | 17 | MX | $3,240.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.17 | 0:26.17 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.36 | 0:18.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.79 | 0:24.82 | 0:24.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $71.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time when sixth (23.56) at this track in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 2 for the first time. Makes strong appeal on best.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.88 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:23.06 | 0:23.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 49 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.97 | 0:23.55 | 0:23.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:24.05 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.0L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Racing well without winning, filling the minors at his last four starts, the latest when second (23.38) at this track. Has a low draw. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.22 | 0:22.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | MX | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.06 | 0:23.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $35.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,640.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.90 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.87 | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/3 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 400m | N/A | 0:22.77 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | N/A | 0:25.13 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.29L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 318m at this track. Not keen this time.
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 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.80 | 0:18.45 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.22 | 0:18.37 | 0:18.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $46.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.11 | 0:18.46 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (18.81) when fourth over 318m at this track in a Grade 5. Starts from box 5 for the first time here. Tough line-up and places prospects appear best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/09/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.44 | 0:18.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.99 | 0:18.29 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.55 | 0:18.46 | 0:18.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2026 | 114 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.48 | 0:18.48 | 0:18.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.89 | 0:18.28 | 0:17.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.68 | 0:18.51 | 0:17.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when third (23.44) over 400m at this track. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.22 | 0:22.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | 9 | MX | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.13 | 0:18.60 | 0:18.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.20 | 0:18.46 | 0:18.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.42 | 0:18.04 | 0:18.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.53 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won again in quick time after leading making it three on end at Gunnedah over 431m (25.00). With a clean break will feature again.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.00 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,970.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.16 | 0:25.16 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 85 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.13 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 99/3 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | N/A | 0:19.73 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.40 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.46 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.01 | 0:19.73 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by a nose at Gunnedah over 431m (25.16) beating Zipping Holly in Grade 5 on October 1. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.16 | 0:25.16 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.73 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.34 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:26.21 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished last over 318m at this track beaten 7 lengths (19.11) behind Orana Joel in a Grade 5 on September 21. The form out of the last run measures up. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/09/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.11 | 0:18.58 | 0:18.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/09/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 31/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.72 | 0:23.06 | 0:23.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,640.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.24 | 0:22.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $2.40 |
| 99/1 | 01/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 400m | N/A | 0:23.09 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 27.57L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | N/A | 0:25.71 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 9L | $0.00 |