Gunnedah Race 2 - Gunnedah Hotel Masters
MICK THE MASTER (8) has a strong record this track and trip with 25 wins and 18 placings from 59 starts. Below best last time at this track (20.18) in a Mix 2/3, finishing a 4.5 lengths fourth. Looks a leading chance on best. HIS FERNANDO (4) is a talented type who has been in the money at the last three starts, the latest finishing third (19.76) at this track. Solid record here at the distance winning eight races. Best form too dangerous to ignore. Have to include. VALENTINO BEACH (1) was a winner two back when prominent throughout then got further back last time and could manage only a 6 length 5th at this track (20.29). Should play a prominent role. SWEET BEVELY ANN (7) has a solid strike rate from this box.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Dubbo over 318m in 18.81. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 340m at this track at Mix 2/3 level. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 12 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.29 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2026 | 2 | MX 3/4 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.81 | 0:18.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.73 | 0:18.47 | 0:18.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.04 | 0:18.66 | 0:18.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | 12 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.62 | 0:18.29 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2026 | 12 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (20.73) in a Mix 2/3, finishing a 12 length eighth. Has four successes and five minors from 16 starts from box 2. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 12 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.73 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/07/2026 | 2 | MX 3/4 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.81 | 0:18.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.71 | 0:18.47 | 0:18.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.66 | 0:18.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $35.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.77 | 0:18.29 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.74 | 0:18.33 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (20.44) when fifth over 340m at this track in a Grade 5. Has three successes and two minors from eight starts from box 3. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.62 | 0:19.89 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 22 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.93 | 0:19.69 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 8/8 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.42 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 99/3 | 20/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 340m | N/A | 20.13 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (19.76) at this track over 340m. Rates highly and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.76 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/07/2026 | 8 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.18 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.43 | 0:19.55 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | 17 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.66 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.13 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fifth over 340m at this track. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.34 | 0:20.08 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.09 | 0:18.61 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/07/2026 | 12 | MX 3/4 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.82 | 0:18.81 | 0:18.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.19 | 0:19.64 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.53 | 0:18.48 | 0:18.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.12 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 5 lengths over 340m at this track in a handy (19.80), beating Rutland Jack. In winning form now and looks a major threat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.33 | 0:19.86 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/06/2026 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.15 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | NG | $5,580.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $27.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.00 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was a winner three back at this track then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when fourth (20.18) at this track. Looks a definite winning chance on best and given 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.18 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | FFA | $1,580.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.76 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.77 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/06/2026 | 49 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.02 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.16 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.10 | 0:19.56 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 99/3 | 16/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | N/A | 0:19.53 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9.14L | $0.00 |