Grafton Race 10 - Phil Mclennan Earthmoving
BILAMBIL BEACH (4) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, most recently finishing 2nd at Q Lakeside over 352m. Has a strong record out of this box with two wins and a minor placing from three starts. Makes plenty of appeal. NINITA (6) has a moderate overall strike-rate. Finished in the minors latest when second (20.47) at this track and may be close to breaking through. Has good early speed and can overcome the tricky draw. Hard to beat again. KACHINA RIPPLE (2) wasn't far away at the finish when 5th and beaten only 1.75 lengths (20.04) at Capalaba. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minor placings. Likely to be thereabouts. ROMAIKA (1) is likely to have admirers.
Stats
Comments
Drawn the inside alley. Most recently finished last in a Grade 5 on September 4 over 390m at Q Lakeside behind Top The Lot beaten 15 lengths (22.71). Capable of much better. Worth keeping safe.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.91 | 0:20.23 | 0:20.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.38 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 38 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.16 | 0:23.68 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.38 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $27.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.11 | 0:20.11 | 0:20.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (20.04) when fifth over 366m at Capalaba in a Grade 5. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/09/2026 | 71 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.04 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.46 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.00 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.04 | 0:19.59 | 0:19.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Most recent effort finished 5th in a Grade 5 on September 18 over 350m at this track behind Roads beaten 2.75 lengths (20.42). Leading chance on best form.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.42 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/09/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.05 | 0:23.44 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.57 | 0:20.17 | 0:20.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.05 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | 33 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.25 | 0:23.78 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
Stats
Comments
Can settle forward and he showed improvement to place in his last two runs including finished 2nd on September 16 over 352m at Q Lakeside behind Cambla Blaze beaten 2.25 lengths (19.77) in a Grade 5. Finished 2nd on September 16 over 352m at Q Lakeside behind Cambla Blaze beaten 2.25 lengths (19.77) in a Grade 5. Has clocked a blistering 19.93 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.77 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.35 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.62 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 31/08/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.25 | 0:20.17 | 0:20.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/08/2026 | 134 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.50 | 0:20.07 | 0:19.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (20.48) at big odds over 350m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome. Has ability and should run well.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.48 | 0:20.34 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.53 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.57 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.41 | 0:21.57 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/08/2026 | 50 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.26 | 0:20.26 | 0:20.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.72 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Nearing another win after her success on August 14 at this track over 350m. Last start was second over 350m in 20.47, behind Miss Blue Blaze. Safe beginner who is expected to take some running down despite the draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.47 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.46 | 0:19.91 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/09/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.09 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.31 | 0:20.31 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.36 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.33 | 0:20.33 | 0:19.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 300m at Casino. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.71 | 0:16.97 | 0:16.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.01 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.92 | 0:17.20 | 0:16.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.40 | 0:17.37 | 0:17.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.34 | 0:17.25 | 0:16.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.39 | 0:17.39 | 0:16.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on September 21 over 411m at Casino in a Grade 4/5. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.25 | 0:23.40 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.89 | 0:23.64 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/09/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.85 | 0:23.34 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.61 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.14 | 0:23.66 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/08/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.38 | 0:16.97 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |