Grafton Race 8 - Valley Protective Services 1-4 Win Final F
FOR MERCY SAKE (5) posted a quick 19.97 winning over 350m at this track last start in a Grade 5. Has the ability and expected to go close again. EXTRA VOLTAGE (7) was strongly fancied but finished second last time (19.99) at this track, bringing a four-run winning streak to an end. Won at his only start from this draw. Bold showing expected. ROLLING EXPRESS (1) is a progressive type who recorded his 5th career win last time out (19.94) at this track. Solid record here at the distance winning three races. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Expecting another bold showing. SANDAVE APACHE (2) is a last-start placegetter who is in the mix again.
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Comments
Lifted to win two runs back and scored again last start over 350m at this track (19.94,) beating Jump Jerry. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.94 | 0:19.94 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:16.87 | 0:16.87 | 0:16.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 7/8 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.04 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/12/2025 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.15 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.71 | 0:20.58 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.11 | 0:17.11 | 0:16.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Was in the placings last time but prior to that was an impressive winner after leading throughout, scoring by 6 lengths in a Maiden at this track. Bold showing expected on best.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/01/2026 | 40 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.02 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | 32 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.12 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.25 |
| 2/8 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $1.55 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame at this track last time when a 0.8 lengths second but did record a sharp 20.05 over the 350m journey. Prefer others this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.05 | 0:20.01 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.06 | 0:19.89 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.16 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,660.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.30 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,660.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Eye-catching performance to score by a neck in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a slick 19.97 over the 350m trip. Expected to push the clock again here.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $1.55 |
| 2/8 | 18/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.81 | 0:23.72 | 0:23.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:16.74 | 0:16.74 | 0:16.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | 56 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.03 | 0:16.71 | 0:16.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2025 | 68 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.33 | 0:17.09 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by one length over 350m at this track in a handy (20.10), beating Stylish Beast. Will find this a bit tougher, can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.10 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.37 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2025 | 93 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.32 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/08/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.45 | 0:19.90 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.40 | 0:20.36 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/08/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.35 | 0:20.16 | 0:19.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Was in the placings last time but prior to that was an effortless winner scoring by 6 lengths in a Grade 5 at Taree Super Track and recording a dazzling 17.07 for the 300m journey. Rates a top chance if runs up to time two back.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | 123 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.99 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.07 | 0:17.07 | 0:17.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.12 | 0:17.12 | 0:17.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.18 | 0:17.18 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2025 | 7 | MDN | $6,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.28 | 0:17.28 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.62 | 0:17.57 | 0:17.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 350m in 20.02 last start, beating Sandave Apache. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.02 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/12/2025 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.69 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.14 | 0:17.02 | 0:16.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/11/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.33 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.27 | 0:17.40 | 0:17.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.41 | 0:20.02 | 0:20.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when second (20.17) over 350m at this track. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.17 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.89 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 168 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.58 | 0:20.58 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.71 | 0:20.08 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.38 | 0:20.23 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 08/06/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.31 | 0:20.04 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |