Grafton Race 1 - Sunny Lodge 0-1 Win Heat 1 H
GUS THE GANGSTER (3) turned in a better effort at this track last start, finishing third behind Blow Bayou (25.54) in a Grade 5. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Sure to be about the mark. BEST ON LINE (1) produced a modest effort most recently when fifth at this track over 450m behind Packham Punch (25.76) in a Grade 5. Good beginner assisted by the inside draw. Has ability and can measure up. SANDAVE PHOENIX (8) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing seventh (25.99) in a Grade 5 at this track. Warrants plenty of respect. FREE KICK (2) was out of the frame here most recently but can atone.
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Fast starter. Last start finished 5th on July 3 over 450m at this track behind Packham Punch beaten 6 lengths (25.76) in a Grade 5. Good beginner and should go close off the inside draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,210.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.30 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/06/2026 | 30 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.47 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 24/05/2026 | 24 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.86 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 2 | MX | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.67 | 0:28.30 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.40 | 0:23.39 | 0:23.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 99/1 | 07/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | N/A | 0:22.56 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Inside draw could be an advantage. Last start finished eighth over 450m at this track, beaten 11 lengths (26.24) behind Nangar Dixie in a Maiden on July 6. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/07/2026 | 18 | MDN | $1,970.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/06/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.88 | 0:23.73 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/06/2026 | 22 | MX | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.49 | 0:31.06 | 0:31.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.88 | 0:20.16 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $46.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.41 | 0:17.58 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.78 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $91.00 |
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Ran a better race when third behind Blow Bayou at this track last start over 450m (25.54). Has to be included.
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 | 03/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,210.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.27 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.58 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/05/2026 | 23 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Was out of the placings last time at Taree Super Track but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching three minors in a row. Tricky draw to overcome and will need everything to go her way.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/06/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $4,090.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.32 | 0:17.53 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.43 | 0:17.35 | 0:17.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.58 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.76 | 0:17.03 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on July 6 over 450m at this track in a Maiden. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/07/2026 | 20 | MDN | $1,970.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/06/2026 | 9 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.26 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.75 | 0:20.06 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.27 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $35.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/05/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.58 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | 9 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.86 | 0:20.58 | 0:20.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
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She comes after a spell. Has only been in the placings once from six starts. Last raced when fourth over 520m at Richmond three-and-a-half months ago. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/03/2026 | 74 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.18 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | MX | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/01/2026 | 58 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 07/11/2025 | 9 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.66 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/10/2025 | 12 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.53 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.30 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.60 |
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Nice debut win two starts ago then last start finished 2nd in a Grade 6 on June 20 over 457m at Q Lakeside behind Moonshine Mirage beaten 2 lengths (25.76). Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 11 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
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Last start finished last in a Grade 5 on July 3 over 450m at this track behind Packham Punch beaten 9 lengths (25.99). Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/07/2026 | 159 | GR 5 | $3,210.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.30 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:27.09 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 20.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,660.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/01/2026 | 19 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.08 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2025 | 9 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.23 | 0:20.23 | 0:19.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.75 |
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | 42 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.91 | 0:20.20 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $2.30 |