Maitland Race 2 - East Maitland Bowling Club 0-4 Win
MR. NICKO (4) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at Gosford over 603m behind Why Me (36.25) in a Mix. Was in the money prior to that. Should be very hard to beat this time. MYTHIC (5) showed a solid effort after showing good speed to lead to win by 0.8 lengths at Gunnedah over 527m (30.78) in a Grade 5. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of that last-start win. ZIPPING DESIRE (7) turned in a better run last time to find a minor placing (35.94) at Gosford behind Why Me in a Mix. Got back and turned spotting a start but found the line impressively. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Bold showing expected. TEQUILA GIRL (1) can measure up with the right run.
Stats
Comments
Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 2.5 lengths fourth (25.60) over 450m at this track. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.23 | 0:34.39 | 0:34.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.26 | 0:35.18 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | MX | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.61 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.89 | 0:17.57 | 0:17.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes to this track for the first time. Comes off an average run last start over 630m at Nowra when seventh behind Riley Dozer (37.32) in Grade 5. Likely to find this too tough.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Nowra | 630m | 0:37.32 | 0:36.47 | 0:36.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $6,560.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.79 | 0:42.17 | 0:42.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $46.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | Other | $2,560.00 | Mount Gambier | 732m | 0:43.76 | 0:43.53 | 0:43.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5/6 | $2,560.00 | Murray Bridge | 680m | 0:39.60 | 0:39.06 | 0:39.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $35.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/08/2026 | 22 | MX | $1,350.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | 3 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.65 | 0:42.32 | 0:42.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $46.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 5th in a Mix on September 22 over 603m at Gosford behind Why Me beaten 13 lengths (36.25). Placed two back at Richmond. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/09/2026 | 4 | MX | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:36.25 | 0:35.32 | 0:35.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.26 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 13/09/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.65 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.99 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 99/3 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 520m | N/A | 0:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 0.8 lengths at Gunnedah over 527m (30.78) beating Aston Hurn in Grade 5 on September 17. Can make it back to back wins.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.78 | 0:30.78 | 0:30.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.94 | 0:31.13 | 0:30.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.78 | 0:30.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.24 | 0:25.16 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 10/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (35.94) over 603m at Gosford. Drawn wide. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.94 | 0:35.32 | 0:35.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.90 | 0:35.44 | 0:35.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.13 | 0:31.13 | 0:30.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.35 | 0:35.18 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/08/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $27.00 |
| 99/2 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.11 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 9 lengths behind Red Tape over 450m. Has failed to show enough to come into contention.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:24.79 | 0:24.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.20 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.24 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:24.93 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |