Grafton Race 4 - Phil Mclennan Earthmoving
PAW SAPPHIRE (2) is a well performed dog and winner of 10 races who was in the minor money last time out at this track (25.46). Overdue and is among the main hopes. NANGAR ZARA (4) has a strong winning strike-rate this journey here having won three of four starts. Hit the frame latest (25.29) when second at Q Lakeside in a Grade 5. Looks suited here and can measure up. GOLDSTAR TYSON (1) was midfield throughout and finished there last time when 4th (25.49) at this track. Has a good record here at this journey. Cannot be taken lightly. DOOGIE MCGRAW (8) must be respected at his pet distance.
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Out of the placings last time but the run prior he clocked a slick 25.33 over 450m finishing second at this track. Hard to top on the time from two back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | NG | $3,560.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.31 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2026 | 26 | NG | $3,560.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.33 | 0:24.82 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $14.00 |
| 99/1 | 28/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 450m | N/A | 0:25.38 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| -0.71L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/06/2026 | 35 | NG | $3,460.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:24.93 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.05 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 99/1 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 450m | N/A | 0:25.54 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 6 length second over 450m this track in 25.46. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,560.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:24.99 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 20/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.45 | 0:19.94 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
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Most recent effort finished last in a NG on July 9 over 450m at this track behind Ascend Fern beaten 6 lengths (25.72). On best form is more than capable. Keep safe.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/07/2026 | 11 | NG | $3,560.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.31 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.22 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5/6 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.56 | 0:41.83 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.06 | 0:41.82 | 0:41.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.4L | $13.00 |
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Was among the placegetters latest at Q Lakeside when a one length second but did clock a quick 25.29 over the 457m journey. Looms as the one to beat this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.29 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 03/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,210.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.27 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 28/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 20/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.39 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
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Placed last time (25.63) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 2.5 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 10/07/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 99/2 | 28/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 450m | N/A | 0:25.43 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.21 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.98 | 0:20.33 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 09/06/2026 | 56 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.50 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.61 | 0:24.93 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/04/2026 | 56 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
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Last start finished fourth on July 10 over 450m at this track behind Zippy Tippy, beaten 6 lengths (25.86) in a Grade 5. Tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.61 | 0:20.11 | 0:20.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.63 | 0:23.96 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.13 | 0:23.29 | 0:23.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/05/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.91 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 19.0L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 04/05/2026 | 46 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.75 | 0:20.79 | 0:20.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on July 10 over 350m at this track in a NG. Not among the main chances this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.37 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/06/2026 | 12 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.92 | 0:19.85 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.18 | 0:20.18 | 0:19.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 03/06/2026 | 66 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.49 | 0:17.07 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $35.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished fourth over 450m at this track, beaten 9 lengths (25.63) behind Extra Voltage in a NG on July 9. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 28 | NG | $3,560.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:24.99 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.58 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,130.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.10 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |