Monmore Race 5 - Norma's 96th Birthday Stakes
AERO WHISPER (6) missed the frame last time but just three runs back was a strong A5 winner (28.83) at Monmore over 480m. Meets a moderate line up and rates on top this time. MACTWINS (2) wasn't far away at the finish when 5th and beaten only 4.5 lengths (15.93) at Monmore. Cannot be left out. OBLIVION (5) was below best last time but prior to that was narrowly beaten when fourth (15.82) in a D2 at Monmore. Expected to do much better this time. HI CARA (1) is usually competitive but a maiden win eludes.
Stats
Comments
In the money two back then disappointed when she finished 5th over 264m at Monmore beaten 2.25 lengths (15.95) behind Citadel Bob in a D2 on June 20. Must be included.
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 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | D2 | $758.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.95 | 0:15.76 | 0:15.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | 5 | $758.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.74 | 0:15.63 | 0:15.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 | |
| 2/5 | 08/06/2026 | 52 | D2 | $655.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.86 | 0:15.81 | 0:15.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | N/A | 0:15.49 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | S5 | $527.00 | Dundalk | 366m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/04/2026 | 8 | S5 | $527.00 | Dundalk | 366m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.72 | 0:20.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | 13 | S7 | $516.00 | Dundalk | 366m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th on June 16 over 264m at Monmore behind Cherry Bee beaten 4.5 lengths (15.93) in a D2. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | D2 | $758.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.93 | 0:15.58 | 0:15.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/06/2026 | 9 | D2 | $655.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:16.09 | 0:15.81 | 0:15.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | $758.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.69 | 0:15.61 | 0:15.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 | |
| 6/6 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | D2 | $766.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:16.15 | 0:15.72 | 0:15.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/05/2026 | 8 | D3 | $671.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.57 | 0:15.57 | 0:15.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 04/05/2026 | 31 | D2 | $766.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:16.34 | 0:15.53 | 0:15.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/2 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.78 | 0:15.78 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.75 | 0:15.75 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at Monmore over 264m in 15.72. Last start filled a minor placing over 264m at Monmore in OR. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | OR | $1,170.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.73 | 0:15.68 | 0:15.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | $665.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.72 | 0:15.72 | 0:15.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 | |
| 4/6 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | $665.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:16.29 | 0:15.75 | 0:15.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 | |
| 5/6 | 19/05/2026 | 17 | D2 | $766.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:16.08 | 0:15.72 | 0:15.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | $665.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.68 | 0:15.68 | 0:15.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 | |
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | 5 | D3 | $683.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.88 | 0:15.74 | 0:15.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/1 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.76 | 0:15.76 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 18/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | 0:29.32 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after taking an early lead to score in a D3 by 3 len at Monmore over 264m (15.82). Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/06/2026 | 6 | D3 | $571.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.82 | 0:15.82 | 0:15.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/06/2026 | 4 | D3 | $665.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:16.34 | 0:15.99 | 0:15.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | $665.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.90 | 0:15.90 | 0:15.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 | |
| 4/6 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | D4 | $665.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:16.37 | 0:15.90 | 0:15.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2026 | 6 | D4 | $671.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.94 | 0:15.93 | 0:15.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 13/05/2026 | 4 | D4 | $665.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:16.40 | 0:16.06 | 0:15.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/3 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | N/A | 0:15.77 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tralee | 297m | 0:18.28 | 0:18.28 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th on June 16 over 264m at Monmore behind Cherry Bee beaten 4 lengths (15.90) in a D2. Has ability and looks a winning hope.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/06/2026 | 10 | D2 | $758.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.90 | 0:15.58 | 0:15.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | D2 | $758.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.82 | 0:15.79 | 0:15.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | D3 | $665.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.73 | 0:15.73 | 0:15.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/05/2026 | 22 | D3 | $671.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.82 | 0:15.78 | 0:15.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/1 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.68 | 0:15.68 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 10 | D3 | $683.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.76 | 0:15.71 | 0:15.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | D3 | $683.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.89 | 0:15.84 | 0:15.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th over 480m at Monmore beaten 5 lengths (29.39) behind Sugar King in an A4 on June 16. Comes through a good form race. Looks a top chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/06/2026 | 6 | A4 | $833.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.39 | 0:28.99 | 0:28.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | A4 | $609.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | 9 | A5 | $824.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.83 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | $832.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 | |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | $832.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.83 | 0:28.70 | 0:28.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 | |
| 5/6 | 09/05/2026 | 5 | $824.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.58 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.6L | $5.50 |