Grafton Race 4 - Phil Mclennan Earthmoving
ORARA JAKO (4) was well fancied to win maiden two back then finished second last start (20.39) at this track over 350m. Returns to the course where he won his maiden. Expected to feature in the finish again. SPITFIRE REIGN (5) is worth forgiving last start after finishing sixth (20.45) from Box 7 at this track over 350m. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. RUBY SHELBY (8) goes very well this course and distance starting 12 times for four wins and five minors. Was out of the placings last time (21.21) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 14 lengths. Can feature with the right run. LUCKY BOY BLUE (2) should be thereabouts after filling a top-three spot most recently.
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Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (20.51) over 350m at this track. Drawn the inside. Prefer others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.51 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.44 | 0:20.19 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/10/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.13 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 18/09/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.69 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $46.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.65 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back at Casino over 300m in 17.09. Followed that up with a minor placing over 300m at Casino at Grade 5 a week ago. Top-three hope with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.19 | 0:17.01 | 0:17.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.09 | 0:17.09 | 0:16.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.50 | 0:16.89 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.08 | 0:17.08 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.72 | 0:17.05 | 0:16.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.22 | 0:17.22 | 0:17.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 99/1 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 0:17.14 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Won over this track and trip. Latest effort finished 2nd over 350m at this track beaten one length (20.39) behind Queen Speed in a Grade 5 on October 9. Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.39 | 0:20.32 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.16 | 0:20.16 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
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Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished last over 350m at this track beaten 6 lengths (20.45) behind What's The Price in a Grade 5 on October 22. Placed two back at this track. Missed the frame last time but prior to that had three placings in a row. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.45 | 0:20.04 | 0:19.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.30 | 0:20.20 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.12 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.02 | 0:19.85 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.36 | 0:20.36 | 0:20.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.27 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when third (20.42) over 350m at this track. Drawn wide. Prefer others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.42 | 0:20.18 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.23 | 0:20.19 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.17 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.95 | 0:20.11 | 0:20.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.77 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/09/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.21 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 350m in 20.13. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 350m at this track at Grade 5 level. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.21 | 0:20.18 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.13 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.57 | 0:19.94 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.11 | 0:20.11 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | MX | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.31 | 0:19.94 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |