Grafton Race 7 - Phil Mclennan Earthmoving
SANDAVE ABLAZE (2) has been thereabouts without winning, the latest finishing fourth (25.42) off a tricky draw at this track in a NG. Form at this distance is sound. Has a strong record out of this box with two wins and two minor placings from five starts. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. STRIPED MAC (7) hit the frame latest (25.54) when second at this track in a Grade 5. Already a winner from this draw. Can feature in the finish. LAST RUPEE (8) turned in a plain performance last time when sixth at this track over 450m behind Ritza Jackson (26.51) in a Grade 5. Cannot be taken lightly. BENNY TRICK (6) hasn't been far away, finishing in the money twice in a row including last time in a Grade 5 at this track over 450m. Solid beginner and with a good start can clear the tricky draw.
Stats
Comments
Had been racing in honest fashion, recording three placings in a row, before finishing fourth (20.36) at this track last start. Nicely drawn on the inside but looks safely held.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.36 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.08 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 12/01/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.32 | 0:24.92 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | 18 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (25.42) when fourth over 450m at this track in a NG. Box stats strong with two wins and two placings from five starts. Has ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NG | $3,460.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 8 | NG | $3,460.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.90 | 0:30.51 | 0:30.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.45 | 0:30.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | 46 | GR 5/6 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.59 | 0:30.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2025 | 37 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.38 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (25.65) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths. Has three minors from five starts from box 6. Among the chances on best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,400.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.47 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.12 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 3 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.07 | 0:30.07 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.0L | $1.45 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,660.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 2nd over 450m at this track beaten a neck (25.54) behind Ritza Jackson in a Grade 5 on February 8. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Pay to follow.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.34 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/4 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (26.51) in a Grade 5, finishing a 14 length sixth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from six starts. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.51 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.34 | 0:23.34 | 0:23.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.57 | 0:23.20 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.65 | 0:23.65 | 0:23.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.25 | 0:23.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |