Grafton Race 5 - Sunny Lodge
SHOT OF MAGIC (3) was a swift 25.14 winner of a Grade 5 at Maitland last start. Can measure up again if runs up to latest time. MY WARRIOR (2) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (30.87) at Taree Super Track behind Messy And Untidy in a Grade 4/5. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Winning chance. KNOW ALL BAXTER (1) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing sixth (26.22) last time in a Grade 4/5 at this track. Form here at the trip sound including five wins. Speedy beginner who should be in the action early off the inside. Should be thereabouts. FOR MERCY SAKE (6) will have admirers after placing last time out.
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (26.22) when sixth over 450m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from eight starts. Leading chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 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 | $4.80 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Comments
In the money last time at Taree Super Track (30.87) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 7 length third. Has two successes and seven minors from 13 starts from box 2. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 25/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | NG | $4,660.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.49 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.10 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.07 | 0:20.07 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.36 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.34 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
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Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Maitland over 450m in 25.14 last start, beating Federal Felix. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.14 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 15/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.22 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 4/6 | 09/03/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.81 | 0:17.76 | 0:17.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.61 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.18 | 0:17.18 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (25.65) at big odds over 450m at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Others preferred.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.48 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $27.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on March 15 over 450m at this track behind Nangar Nugget beaten 5.5 lengths (25.47). Solid chance with even luck.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 53 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.28 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.65 |
| 2/4 | 22/12/2025 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 30/11/2025 | 38 | NG | $5,580.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame again last time when third (25.45) at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.38 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 450m at this track. Not up to this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.82 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 18.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.22 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 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 |