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FOR MERCY SAKE (1) boasts a strong record this journey with four wins and four minors from nine tries. Comes off a (25.55) win last time, scoring by a nose in a Grade 5 over 450m at this track. Has the ability and looks a key chance here. HOOKED ON DOLLY (5) could manage only fourth at this track last time but turned heads when clocking a superb 25.25 over 457m at Q Lakeside the start prior. Must include on winning run two back. STRIPED MAC (4) posted an exceptional 25.24 winning over 450m at this track last start. Smart winner latest and looks a key chance on that form. SOUL OF FIRE (3) is worth consideration after filling a hole from the same draw last start.
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Comments
Strong performance to win by a nose at this track over 450m (25.55) beating Soul Of Fire in Grade 5 on March 1. Unbeaten in two starts from this draw. Key runner.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:27.67 | 0:27.67 | 0:27.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.32 | 0:28.02 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.33 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 2nd on March 1 over 450m at this track behind For Mercy Sake beaten a nose (25.56) in a Grade 5. Has been thereabouts of late and is among the chances.
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 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | FFA | $3,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.54 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Solid performance to win by 6 lengths at this track over 450m (25.24) beating Ritza Jackson in Grade 5 on March 1. The last win was in one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.31 | 0:25.01 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Q Lakeside over 457m. Last start finished 4th over 450m at this track beaten 2.25 lengths (25.71) behind For Mercy Sake in a Grade 5 on March 1. Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.20 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
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Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at her last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 450m at this track beaten 6 lengths (25.69) behind Striped Mac in a Grade 5 on March 1. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
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 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.51 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage third last time out over 450m at this track, breaking a winning sequence. Has plenty of ability top-three hope with the right run.
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 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.18 | 0:20.18 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $31.00 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Q Straight (19.25) in a Restricted WIN, finishing a 5.5 lengths fifth. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.25 | 0:18.89 | 0:18.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.25 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.44 | 0:23.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.78 | 0:23.06 | 0:23.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.19 | 0:27.81 | 0:27.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.37 | 0:23.13 | 0:23.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Modest effort last time out when fifth over 450m at this track. Prepared to risk on this occasion.
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 | 01/03/2026 | 173 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2025 | 18 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.00 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 99/3 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 450m | N/A | 0:25.46 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.57L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 20/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 450m | N/A | 0:25.25 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 |