Gunnedah Race 5 - Mark Hughes Foundation
ELSA ABOVE (1) turned in a fair 4th placed finish last time at Dubbo over 516m (30.46). Returns to favourable track. Form from her last run is proving strong. Ready to return to form. PRIVATE JAKE (7) goes very well over this trip including two wins. Comes off a (24.94) win last time, scoring by 4 lengths in a Grade 5 over 431m at this track. Makes strong appeal on best. NICMAC STAR (3) was in the minors when resuming at this track where she finished second (25.20) in a Grade 5. Will be much improved. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Must be included in calculations. LUMEAH RYAN (2) with some luck can improve on an unplaced run last time here.
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Was sent out long odds last time but charged out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a 2.25 lengths fourth (30.46) over 516m at Dubbo. The form out of the last run measures up. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | MX | $26,080.00 | Dubbo | 516m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.29 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/11/2025 | 9 | MX | $3,110.00 | Dubbo | 516m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.37 | 0:30.88 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 30/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Muswellbrook | 431m | 0:25.31 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | MX | $10,380.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.41 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | MX | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
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Was a winner three back at this track then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when fifth (25.68) at this track. Better than last run and looks an each way chance.
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 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.22 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.61 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.17 | 0:18.94 | 0:18.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/10/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.98 | 0:18.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/10/2025 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
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Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Geelong over 400m in 22.86. Followed that up with a minor placing over 431m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/12/2025 | 43 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.20 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 7/7 | 13/10/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 30/09/2025 | 33 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.4L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
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Has finished fourth at the last two runs, both at Dubbo, the latest when beaten 6 lengths behind Shorty over 400m. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:23.02 | 0:23.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.5L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | MX | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.76 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $18.00 |
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Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (30.79) at big odds over 527m at this track. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NG | $3,430.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.47 | 0:30.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.42 | 0:30.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.38 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.22 | 0:25.22 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/11/2025 | 5 | NG | $1,280.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.10 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.19 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $20.00 |
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Impressive performance to score by 4 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a fast 24.94 over the 431m trip. Can measure up again if runs up to that effort.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 19/11/2025 | 31 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.66 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.57 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/10/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.53 | 0:20.07 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 04/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.51 | 0:20.40 | 0:19.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.23 | 0:20.23 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
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Comments
Finished in the minors at big odds last time when third (30.69) at this track, making it two placings on end. Wide draw here. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.36 | 0:30.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.33 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.20 | 0:20.20 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,100.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.37 | 0:25.33 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.49 | 0:19.95 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |