Lithgow Race 10 - Happy Birthday Joy
OPAWA AKAELA (1) had a tricky draw and ran well to finish second, beaten 1.75 lengths, (20.96) at Nowra. Form from her last run is proving to be solid. Expected to feature in the finish again. SPRING RAPID (5) had won two starts on end leading into last time when strongly fancied but could only manage third (25.65) at this track. Expected to feature. PRINCE TOMMY (3) was out of placings last time (17.61) at this track in a NG, finishing fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths. Already a winner from this draw. Can hit the frame with the right run. OPAWA CHLOE (2) placed last time and is worth some thought.
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Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 2nd over 365m at Nowra beaten 1.75 lengths (20.96) behind Opawa Chloe in a NG on November 1. In the money last time and looks well placed to go one better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/11/2026 | 4 | NG | $1,580.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.96 | 0:20.83 | 0:20.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.57 | 0:23.35 | 0:22.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 25/10/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.55 | 0:18.27 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/10/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.75 | 0:20.42 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/7 | 30/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.16 | 0:20.71 | 0:20.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.10 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
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Comments
Good effort last time when second (20.82) over 365m at Nowra. Has a low draw. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/11/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.82 | 0:20.65 | 0:20.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 07/11/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $10,600.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $46.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2026 | 4 | NG | $1,580.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.83 | 0:20.83 | 0:20.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/10/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.38 | 0:18.24 | 0:18.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.53 | 0:18.27 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/10/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.08 | 0:23.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
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Comments
Last start finished 4th on November 9 over 306m at this track behind Maybe Next Week beaten 3.5 lengths (17.61) in a NG. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/11/2026 | 66 | NG | $2,660.00 | Lithgow | 306m | 0:17.61 | 0:17.36 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $7,600.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.08 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | NG | $3,560.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.93 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.11 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
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Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when third (18.62) over 320m at Richmond. Tricky draw to overcome. Looks to have the job ahead.
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 | 11/11/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.62 | 0:18.45 | 0:18.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 02/11/2026 | 100 | GR 3/4 | $1,580.00 | Lithgow | 306m | 0:17.63 | 0:17.49 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.19 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.09 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Richmond over 320m. Last start finished 3rd on November 9 over 442m at this track behind Ticket Man beaten 5.5 lengths (25.65) in a Grade 5. Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
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 | 09/11/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | Lithgow | 442m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.08 | 0:18.08 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 15/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.47 | 0:18.27 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.60 | 0:18.18 | 0:18.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (23.15) over 401m at Richmond. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/11/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.15 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.61 | 0:18.15 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 15/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.55 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on November 9 over 442m at this track in a Grade 5. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/11/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | Lithgow | 442m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/10/2026 | 90 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $46.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/07/2026 | 12 | MX | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/07/2026 | 9 | MX | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.59 | 0:36.29 | 0:35.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | MX | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.68 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
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Comments
Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest at big odds finishing third (25.73) at this track. Wide draw here. Others preferred.
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 | 09/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | Lithgow | 442m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2026 | 62 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Lithgow | 306m | 0:18.00 | 0:17.76 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 25/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2026 | 56 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.93 | 0:17.71 | 0:17.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $35.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |