Gunnedah Race 5 - Mark Hughes Foundation 1-4 Win
MERRY MERRIWA (1) is rarely far away but tends to find one better, placing 15 from 30 starts. Filled a minor placings again last time when third (30.65) at Wagga making it three placings in a row. Solid record at the distance winning two races. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Top prospect. WRECK IT REX (3) turned in a fair run last time from the squeeze finishing fourth by 3 lengths (20.20). Should be in this for a long way. LAGNICOURT (8) has been in the placings at his last two runs, most recently when third (25.45) in a Grade 5 over 450m at Maitland. Expecting sharp improvement this line-up. ANYTIME ROMEO (6) is worth including.
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Comments
Placed last time (30.65) at Wagga in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 2.25 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Has ability and should feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 03/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.49 | 0:30.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
3/7 | 24/09/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
2/8 | 20/09/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Dubbo | 516m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
4/6 | 10/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.88 | 0:30.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
1/8 | 05/09/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.69 | 0:30.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
7/8 | 30/08/2025 | 8 | MX | $3,110.00 | Dubbo | 516m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.03 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $3.60 |
5/8 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NG | $3,430.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.85 | 0:30.41 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $126.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 431m at this track. Not likely to feature on this occasion.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 01/10/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.44 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
6/6 | 19/09/2025 | 34 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.07 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $46.00 |
4/6 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | MX | $3,110.00 | Dubbo | 516m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
5/7 | 01/08/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.56 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $31.00 |
3/8 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.29 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
1/8 | 11/07/2025 | 8 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.42 | 0:24.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 340m. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on October 1 over 340m at this track behind Mortar beaten 3 lengths (20.20). Thereabouts at the last couple. Suited here and likely to run well.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 01/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.20 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
1/8 | 27/09/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.77 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $2.50 |
7/7 | 17/09/2025 | 8 | NG | $3,430.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.19 | 0:30.38 | 0:30.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $71.00 |
5/7 | 09/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
2/6 | 02/09/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
2/6 | 27/08/2025 | 5 | MX | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.13 | 0:31.04 | 0:31.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time when sixth (30.50) at The Gardens in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 4 for the first time. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 04/10/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $27.00 |
7/8 | 28/09/2025 | 11 | MX | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
3/8 | 17/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.23 | 0:30.79 | 0:30.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
3/7 | 10/09/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.19 | 0:31.02 | 0:30.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
3/6 | 27/08/2025 | 3 | MX | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.23 | 0:31.04 | 0:31.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
4/7 | 24/08/2025 | 7 | MX | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.82 | 0:20.51 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
6/6 | 17/08/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.22 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.3L | $91.00 |
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Comments
At the last outing finished 5th on September 28 over 600m at Q Parklands behind Federal Cash beaten 8 lengths (35.83) in a Restricted WIN. Is a danger.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 28/09/2025 | 6 | RST WIN | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.83 | 0:35.27 | 0:34.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
4/7 | 22/09/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $91.00 |
8/8 | 18/09/2025 | 4 | MX 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.54 | 0:19.10 | 0:18.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
4/8 | 14/09/2025 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.87 | 0:16.60 | 0:16.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
4/8 | 11/09/2025 | 17 | MX 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:20.11 | 0:19.65 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
4/7 | 25/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:31.30 | 0:30.70 | 0:30.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
99/1 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:26.17 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 83.14L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when third (25.45) over 450m at Maitland. Drawn wide. Must be included.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 29/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.01 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $46.00 |
2/7 | 24/09/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 15/09/2025 | 52 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
5/6 | 25/07/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:31.35 | 0:30.59 | 0:30.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $4.50 |
2/8 | 16/07/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.04 | 0:30.32 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
5/8 | 02/07/2025 | 98 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.31 | 0:18.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |