Maitland Race 5 - Shipley Meats
SIMPLICITY MAGIC (3) had a tough draw to overcome and was game in defeat when only 2 lengths from SPIN AROUND BLUE in second (30.61) at Taree Super Track. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Top prospect. RISE UP NISMO (8) boasts a strong record this journey with 10 wins and 15 minors from 30 tries. Comes off a (29.32) win last time, scoring by 6 lengths in a Grade 4/5 over 515m at Gosford. Looks well placed here and among the chances. RITZA OLD MATE (6) placed last time (22.67) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 5 lengths. Already a winner from this draw. Looks a key chance on best figures. SPIN AROUND BLUE (2) must be included in main hopes on latest effort.
Stats
Comments
Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish second (22.33) at Gosford over 388m. In form and another win would not surprise.
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 | 21/04/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.20 | 0:18.20 | 0:18.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 18/02/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.30 | 0:18.24 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 99/3 | 21/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.07 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by 2 lengths at Taree Super Track over 525m (30.47) beating Simplicity Magic in Grade 4/5 on April 22. In form and is right in the mix again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.47 | 0:30.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.28 | 0:30.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $12,080.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.90 | 0:30.44 | 0:30.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.52 | 0:30.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.61 | 0:17.61 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 99/1 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:30.63 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -0.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 520m | N/A | 0:30.27 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Wentworth Park over 520m. Last start finished 2nd on April 22 over 525m at Taree Super Track behind Spin Around Blue beaten 2 lengths (30.61) in a Grade 4/5. Broke a three-start winning streak with the placing last time. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.47 | 0:30.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.28 | 0:30.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.83 | 0:30.21 | 0:30.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.02 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 101L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 450m | N/A | 0:24.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 515m at Gosford. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/5 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.29 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 09/03/2026 | 56 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed only run here over this trip. Latest effort finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on March 30 over 400m at this track behind Layton Magic beaten 5 lengths (22.67). Strong form emerging from the that last run. Leading chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/03/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.50 |
| 7/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 30 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.58 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 450m in 24.89. Followed that up with a minor placing over 520m at Wentworth Park at Grade 5 nine days ago. The form out of the last run measures up. Among the chances.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.33 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.29 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance leading throughout to score by 6 lengths in a Grade 4/5 last start at Gosford, recording an exceptional 29.32 over the 515m journey. Expected to push the clock again here.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,460.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.79 | 0:24.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.00 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 30/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.01 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/6 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $3,460.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:24.91 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |