Gunnedah Race 8 - Gapnsw.com.au 1-3 Win
ZIPPING HOLLY (1) stalked lead from an outside box last start before finishing third (31.24) at this track in a Grade 5 over 527m. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minor placings. Ready to find winning form. MR. TURBO (4) broke through for his maiden success last time out at this track over 340m (19.67). Sure to measure up. SWIFT HANK (2) continues to race well but is struggling to break through, placing at his last four runs. Last start finished 3rd on September 24 over 340m at this track behind Kiando Venom beaten 2.5 lengths (19.73) in a Grade 5. Expected to be in the finish again. CHARLIE'S BEST (6) among the chances again based on last run here.
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Comments
Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 6 length third over 527m this track in 31.24. Has run slick time here with a 24.88 PB at the distance. Go close.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.24 | 0:30.78 | 0:30.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.28 | 0:31.13 | 0:30.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.18 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Racing well without winning, recording four minors on end, the latest hitting the ground running with a fast early sectional but finishing in the minors again when third (19.73) over 340m at this track. Right in the mix here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.73 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.34 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:26.21 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Good performance to post a big 4 lengths win at this track over 340m (19.74) beating Trust A Process in Grade 5 on September 24. Looks up against it this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.74 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:26.13 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.22 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.56 | 0:18.53 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 2.5 lengths at this track over 340m (19.67) beating Wakem in Maiden on September 24. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.67 | 0:19.67 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,970.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.16 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.43 | 0:19.69 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | MX | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
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Comments
Finished third at big odds last time (25.54) over 431m at this track. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.54 | 0:24.92 | 0:24.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.41 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth on September 10 over 431m at this track behind Armatree Pesto, beaten 10 lengths (25.73) in a Grade 5. Can't make much of a case this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.02 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.30 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.13 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.32 | 0:20.07 | 0:19.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
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Comments
Finished third last start (25.52) at big odds over 450m at Maitland. Jumps from a wide draw. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 28/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.24 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.76 | 0:24.92 | 0:24.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:26.43 | 0:25.16 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.07 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |