Dunstall Park Race 5 - Arena Racing Company Birmingham Cup Trial Stake Div 1
HEADFORD DANE (2) scored two back when on speed but last start drifted back and could manage only a 4.5 lengths 6th at Monmore (28.38). Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. SIGNET NAYLA (3) was well fancied in betting last start but could only manage 2 lengths away in second (29.19). Overdue and expected to feature again. STELLAS SMARTIE (4) clocked a fast 30.20 when placed over 500m at Nottingham last start in a OR. Fast run latest and rates a key player again. HOLDING BLAZE (5) is hard to fault of late and is a strong top-three hope again.
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at Hove when scoring by a nose in 29.32. Last start finished 4th over 500m at Hove beaten 4 lengths (29.76) behind Alien Chieftan in a OR3 on August 1. Others favoured this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.23 | 0:28.23 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $2,126.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,200.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 18/07/2026 | 56 | OR1 | $1,296.00 | Hove | 515m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.4L | $13.00 |
| 2/2 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | 0:29.47 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | $1,465.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.25 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.1L | $2.20 | |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | $1,498.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.24 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 | |
| 3/6 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | $1,323.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.49 | 0:28.77 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.63 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at Monmore when scoring by 5 lengths in 27.90. Last start finished last over 480m at Monmore beaten 4.5 lengths (28.38) behind Woltemade in a OR1 on August 22. Well worth another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | $28,736.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.38 | 0:28.00 | 0:28.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.6L | $3.25 | |
| 1/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | $1,437.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:27.90 | 0:27.90 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 | |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 | |
| 2/5 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | $1,073.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.70 | 0:28.19 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.20 | |
| 5/5 | 24/07/2026 | 125 | OR3 | $5,175.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.77 | 0:28.09 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.44 | 0:28.44 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.48 | 0:28.48 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | OR1 | $1,635.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:28.89 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently, including a win three back at Towcester, before placings at last two runs, the latest when second (29.19) over 500m at Towcester. Has run very fast time at this course and distance. Go close on her best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 23/08/2026 | 14 | OR | $1,322.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.19 | 0:29.02 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,485.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.87 | 0:28.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | OR | $1,485.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.09 | 0:29.09 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/5 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | OR3 | $5,175.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.17 | 0:28.17 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | 30 | OR | $1,631.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.15 | 0:28.15 | 0:28.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/2 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.47 | 0:28.47 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | IV | $2,879.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:33.99 | 0:28.23 | 0:28.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 82.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/2 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | 0:29.61 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Had won two on end but missed the hat-trick last start when third and beaten 3 lengths (30.20) in a OR over 500m at Nottingham. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 17/08/2026 | 16 | OR | $1,437.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2026 | 19 | OR | $1,628.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.56 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/1 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:18.21 | 0:18.21 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.58 | 0:28.58 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | A1 | $1,017.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,727.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | 11 | OR3 | $1,440.00 | Nottingham | 480m | 0:28.76 | 0:28.16 | 0:28.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | A1 | $1,017.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time when third (28.43) at Monmore, making it two placings on end. Coming off a solid run but has won just two of 22 runs. Must be included.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/08/2026 | 6 | $1,676.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.43 | 0:28.20 | 0:28.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 | |
| 2/4 | 16/08/2026 | 8 | IV | $1,609.00 | Sheffield Bags | 480m | 0:28.32 | 0:27.70 | 0:27.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | $1,389.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.05 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 | |
| 2/5 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | OR3 | $5,175.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.11 | 0:28.09 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | OR | $1,631.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.04 | 0:28.04 | 0:28.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/2 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.72 | 0:28.72 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2026 | 6 | $1,200.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.74 | 0:28.19 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 19.3L | $5.00 | |
| 1/3 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.53 | 0:28.53 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame when fourth at over 480m Monmore at his last run ten weeks ago. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 08/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.66 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,631.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.18 | 0:28.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/06/2026 | 40 | OR | $950.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.40 | 0:28.40 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 5/5 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | $1,030.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.52 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.4L | $19.00 | |
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | 140 | OR3 | $1,890.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:29.05 | 0:28.49 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | AA0 | $10,866.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.71 | 0:28.18 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | AA0 | $1,502.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.75 | 0:28.23 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |