Grafton Race 2 - Valley Protective Services 0-1 Win
AUSSIE MICK (7) produced a moderate run last time when fifth at this track over 450m behind Precious Glow (26.37) in a Mix. The form from his last run stacks up well. Key runner on his best form. CHARGED (4) was in the minors two back (25.83) at this track but ran below best last time there, finishing 8th. Should play a prominent role. STEVE DUTTON (6) struggled in tougher grade last start after missing the jump at Q Lakeside, but prior to that won by 1.75 lengths at Q Lakeside (26.06) beating Hara's Northerly in a Maiden on July 14. Bold showing expected. UNRECOVERABLE (8) was out of the money here last time out but can bounce back.
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Finished third last start (17.64) at big odds over 300m at Casino. Drops down the inside box this time. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.64 | 0:17.03 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/07/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.83 | 0:20.19 | 0:19.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:18.30 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/07/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:18.35 | 0:17.36 | 0:16.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/06/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:20.20 | 0:19.63 | 0:18.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/06/2026 | 42 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.75 | 0:20.23 | 0:19.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |
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Hasn't shown any early speed lately and drifts back in her races. The latest effort was a 12 length sixth over 411m at Casino. Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.56 | 0:23.68 | 0:23.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.61 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 16 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 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 | $18.00 |
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Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in her races. The latest effort was a 10 length sixth over 525m at Taree Super Track. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,240.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.42 | 0:30.69 | 0:30.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 4 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.35 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.3L | $91.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/07/2026 | 18 | MDN | $1,970.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/06/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.87 | 0:23.73 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | MX | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.40 | 0:31.06 | 0:31.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
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Has ability but remains a maiden after seven starts, the most recent effort a eighth (26.12) over 450m at this track. Rates highly and is the one to beat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | MX | $6,790.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2026 | 82 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.43 | 0:20.37 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.85 |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 29/03/2026 | 35 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.68 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
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Won two starts back at Q Lakeside over 457m in 26.06. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 457m at Q Lakeside at Grade 6 level. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 11 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | 8 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.06 | 0:26.06 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/07/2026 | 160 | MDN | $1,970.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.06 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.88 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
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Last start finished 5th on July 10 over 450m at this track behind Precious Glow beaten 15 lengths (26.37) in a Mix. Leading contender.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/07/2026 | 4 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN | $1,970.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
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Could only manage fourth last time but the start prior hit the frame when third (25.86) over 450m at this track. Tough draw to overcome but can measure up.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | MX | $6,790.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,210.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.30 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,970.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.89 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 16/06/2026 | 100 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.09 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/6 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.49 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.8L | $5.00 |