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BLACK AURA (2) settled off speed but copped a check and could manage only fourth (23.47) at The Gardens in a Grade 5. Better than latest and worth another try. DESPICABLE SWIFT (3) was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split and ran away with a 4 length win at Richmond over 401m in 22.93. Winner at her latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. Shapes as a top winning chance on latest effort. PRECIOUS WONDER (1) turned spotting a big start finishing fifth (22.85) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Some good form is emerging from her last run. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. REBORN ILLUSION (4) was a surprise winner last time, cannot be ruled out.
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Latest effort finished 5th on November 3 over 388m at this track behind Sticky Fortune beaten 6 lengths (22.85) in a Grade 5. Comes through a good form race. Looks a top chance.
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 | 03/11/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 30/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.90 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/10/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.28 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.66 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
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Last start finished 4th over 400m at The Gardens beaten 3.5 lengths (23.47) behind High Degrees in a Grade 5 on November 6. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.23 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:23.40 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2026 | 42 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.18 | 0:23.41 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.85 | 0:23.30 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
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Charged out of the boxes with a strong early split and went straight to the front, scoring an all the way win (22.93) over 401m at Richmond. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/11/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/11/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $1,480.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.02 | 0:17.54 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/10/2026 | 67 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/08/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.13 | 0:17.92 | 0:17.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/07/2026 | 175 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.59 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.77 | 0:17.67 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
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Last start winner (22.42) at this track in a Maiden and will jump from box 4 for the first time. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/11/2026 | 9 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2026 | 16 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2026 | 24 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:24.18 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 20.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 18 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.52 | 0:22.42 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.27 | 0:18.21 | 0:18.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.10 | 0:18.29 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $35.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 388m at this track. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.51 | 0:22.05 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 20.8L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.72 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/10/2026 | 10 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.18 | 0:23.41 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $91.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.89 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.61 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $1,580.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.07 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at The Gardens (24.15) in a Grade 5, finishing a 17 length fifth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 20/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.15 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.3L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.25 | 0:17.31 | 0:16.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.3L | $35.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/10/2026 | 33 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.35 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | 59 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.18 | 0:17.40 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.36 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.43 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $101.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 388m at this track. This will test.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.51 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.34 | 0:18.22 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 0/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:29.45 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.62 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 99/2 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:23.17 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:23.23 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.29L | $0.00 |
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Ended last campaign with a sixth (23.39) in a GR 5 at Maitland and returns after a ten weeks break. Will need the run.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.02 | 0:17.63 | 0:17.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
| 99/2 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.14 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |