Monmore Race 5 - Ladbrokes Winter Derby 2026 - Heat 5
BOCKOS BUSTER (5) will take beating coming off a dazzling 28.09 success at Monmore over 480m. Can measure up again if runs up to latest time. HEADFORD DANE (1) resumed from a break finishing fifth (29.02) at Monmore in a OR. Will strip fitter for the run. Is yet to miss the placings from this draw, including two wins, from four starts. In the mix. KRANKY DRAKE (4) is a consistent runner who is having his first try here. Comes here a winner after breaking from trap five last time, scoring by 1.5 lengths at Monmore over 480m (28.22). The form out of his last race has been franked. Has hit winning form and can measure up again. TURNTHEMAGICON (6) scored last time and can measure up again.
Stats
Comments
Was safely held fresh from a break when fifth (29.02) at Monmore over 480m. Has started two times second-up for a win and a placing. Key chance and can improve sharply 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 31/01/2026 | 90 | $1,223.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.02 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.75 | |
| 1/2 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.02 | 0:28.02 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 10.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | N/A | 0:15.13 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | OR1 | $1,258.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.49 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.53 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | 8 | OR1 | $1,378.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:28.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/6 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | OR1 | $51,020.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:28.88 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | OR1 | $1,735.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:28.85 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | OR1 | $1,756.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third when resuming last start over 480m at Monmore (28.65) in a OR. Much improved for this but looks tested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 90 | $1,223.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.65 | 0:28.32 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 | |
| 1/1 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.96 | 0:28.96 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | OR | $1,207.00 | Oxford Am | 650m | 0:40.32 | 0:39.79 | 0:39.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | OR | $1,102.00 | Oxford Am | 650m | 0:40.31 | 0:39.59 | 0:39.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 19/10/2025 | 30 | OR | $1,224.00 | Oxford Am | 650m | 0:39.99 | 0:39.37 | 0:39.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.6L | $3.25 |
| 4/6 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | OR | $1,291.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:35.51 | 0:35.16 | 0:35.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | OR | $1,291.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:35.12 | 0:35.12 | 0:35.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after taking an early lead to score in a OR by 0.8 len at Monmore over 480m (28.52). This looks too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 34 | $1,223.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.52 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 | |
| 1/1 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 11/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.33 | 0:16.33 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | IV | $3,687.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.35 | 0:16.31 | 0:16.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | OR3 | $2,242.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | 0:28.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2025 | 63 | OR3 | $1,263.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.72 | 0:28.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | A0 | $1,429.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | 0:28.29 | 0:28.29 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2025 | 35 | A0 | $1,196.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 |
Stats
Comments
Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start by 1.5 lengths at Monmore (28.22) beating Rackethall Brute in a OR3 on January 22. In winning form and must be included.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $2,012.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.22 | 0:28.22 | 0:28.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 15/01/2026 | 123 | OR3 | $1,408.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.64 | 0:28.26 | 0:28.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/1 | 03/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.49 | 0:28.49 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oxford Am | 450m | 0:26.74 | 0:26.74 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/09/2025 | 7 | OR | $1,240.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.69 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/09/2025 | 13 | OR | $1,240.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.17 | 0:28.89 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2025 | 7 | OR1 | $36,008.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.24 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2025 | 7 | OR1 | $1,440.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.44 | 0:29.18 | 0:29.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
Stats
Comments
Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start by 1.3 lengths at Monmore (28.09) beating Crossfield Enzo in a OR on January 31. Has scored four times from this draw. Key runner.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 5 | $1,223.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.09 | 0:28.09 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 | |
| 2/6 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $2,012.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:17.54 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,509.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 12/01/2026 | 21 | OR | $1,509.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:17.52 | 0:17.52 | 0:17.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/6 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | OR2 | $20,202.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:17.71 | 0:17.54 | 0:17.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | OR2 | $1,364.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:17.81 | 0:17.63 | 0:17.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/1 | 02/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.36 | 0:27.36 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 03/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 0:16.08 | 0:16.08 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start by 2.25 lengths at Monmore (28.27) beating Santas Amigo in a OR on January 22. Strong form emerging from the last run. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 22/01/2026 | 31 | OR | $1,258.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.27 | 0:28.27 | 0:28.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/2 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.13 | 0:15.13 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | OR3 | $3,030.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:17.80 | 0:17.72 | 0:17.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | OR2 | $1,364.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:17.88 | 0:17.74 | 0:17.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2025 | 86 | OR2 | $1,364.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:17.68 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/1 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:17.80 | 0:17.80 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | $1,240.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.91 | |
| 1/5 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | $4,115.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.17 | 0:28.17 | 0:27.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.44 |