Grafton Race 8 - Valley Protective Services No Division Wins
SOUL OF FIRE (1) missed the frame last time at this track but the start prior rocketed around 350m at this track in 20.03. Rates a top chance if runs up to time two back. MOONLIGHT ZIPPER (3) stalked the lead after a clean break from the tricky draw and went on to finish second (23.07) at The Gardens in a Grade 5 over 400m. Likely to be in the finish again. MIA ZIPPER (4) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame from Box 2 last run (22.57) at Maitland. Comes through a solid form race last start. Winning chance. MAJESTIC TYSON (2) is a last-start placegetter in good time - worth considering.
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 350m. Last start finished 6th on February 1 over 350m at this track behind Fire And Gravy beaten 15 lengths (20.99) in a Grade 5. Expected to bounce right back. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.99 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.03 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.21 | 0:17.21 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.71 | 0:17.62 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:16.80 | 0:16.80 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 31/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.17 | 0:17.12 | 0:17.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but bumped into one better when runner up (17.44) at Taree Super Track over 300m. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.44 | 0:17.33 | 0:17.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.55 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.53 | 0:17.53 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.59 | 0:17.57 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/12/2025 | 10 | FFA | $1,280.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.83 | 0:17.37 | 0:17.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
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Comments
Jumps from box 3 for the first time after placing latest at The Gardens (23.07) in a Grade 5. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 85 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | MX | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.80 |
| 7/8 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
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Comments
Finished second last time (22.57) over 400m at Maitland. Tricky draw to overcome. Top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 16/12/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NG | $2,630.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.61 | 0:17.49 | 0:17.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | NG | $2,630.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.40 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
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Comments
Last start finished seventh on January 29 over 484m at Casino behind Miss No Show, beaten 10 lengths (28.55) in a Grade 5. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
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 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.55 | 0:27.81 | 0:27.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $91.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.14 | 0:27.76 | 0:27.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $27.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/01/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.34 | 0:25.40 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.3L | $67.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.87 | 0:23.61 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.61 | 0:25.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | MX | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.06 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $61.00 |
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Comments
Modest effort last time out when fifth over 450m at this track. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.26 | 0:20.16 | 0:19.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 88 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.66 | 0:16.68 | 0:16.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.27 | 0:20.08 | 0:19.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.39 | 0:20.39 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
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Comments
Placed last time (20.36) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten 6 lengths. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.36 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.35 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.37 | 0:20.08 | 0:19.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.55 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 350m at this track. Others read better.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.38 | 0:20.16 | 0:19.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.36 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 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 |