Monmore Race 5 - Ian Smith 60th Birthday Trophy
TAKEMAWAYTONY (4) shapes well after a quick run last time, finishing second in an A4 at Monmore in 28.41. In form and rates on top this time. NO STEP BACK (2) is a consistent dog overall, in the frame at three of eight starts including three wins but missed the frame latest when fourth (15.68) over 264m at Monmore. Looks suited and expected to run well. MOANTEEN MIMI (6) caught the eye when posting a flying 15.49 over 264m at Monmore. Has the ability and looks a key chance. MARINAS ALAMO (1) has definite claims at his first try at this circuit.
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Comments
Not seen at best last start when he finished last over 400m at Romford beaten 11 lengths (24.75) behind Whisky Villarico in a OR1 on September 4. Needs to find a bit more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.67 | 0:15.67 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/09/2026 | 20 | OR1 | $1,293.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.75 | 0:23.87 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:24.12 | 0:24.12 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/08/2026 | 9 | $1,197.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.57 | 0:15.33 | 0:15.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.1L | $19.00 | |
| 4/5 | 06/08/2026 | 62 | D1 | $718.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.82 | 0:15.60 | 0:15.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | ON2 | $81.00 | Dundalk | 366m | 0:21.33 | 0:21.31 | 0:21.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 4th over 264m at Monmore beaten 5 lengths (15.68) behind Longacres Danny in a OR3 on September 12. Is a danger.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | $1,173.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.68 | 0:15.26 | 0:15.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 | |
| 4/5 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | $1,197.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.56 | 0:15.45 | 0:15.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 | |
| 2/6 | 29/08/2026 | 86 | $1,197.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.41 | 0:15.32 | 0:15.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 | |
| 1/1 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.38 | 0:15.38 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.65 | 0:15.65 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2026 | 12 | OR3 | $1,311.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.66 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/05/2026 | 11 | A4 | $841.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.15 | 0:28.93 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 12/05/2026 | 8 | A6 | $822.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.58 | 0:28.58 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $3.00 |
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Comments
In the money at Monmore at his last couple of starts, most recently finishing second over 480m. Won't find this any harder. Hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | A4 | $835.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.41 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 2/4 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | $623.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.63 | 0:28.61 | 0:28.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.67 | |
| 2/2 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | 0:24.22 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.41 | 0:15.41 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/08/2026 | 135 | $1,197.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.64 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.7L | $3.50 | |
| 2/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | A4 | $740.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after racing on the speed to score in a D2 by 3.5 len at Monmore over 264m (15.49). Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/09/2026 | 108 | A6 | $760.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.49 | 0:15.49 | 0:15.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/1 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.64 | 0:15.64 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.61 | 0:15.61 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | A5 | $832.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.33 | 0:28.74 | 0:28.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $2.75 |
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | A5 | $824.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:29.19 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/5 | 13/05/2026 | 4 | D2 | $758.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:16.27 | 0:16.03 | 0:15.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.25 |
| 5/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | $833.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 | |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | $833.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.85 | 0:28.29 | 0:28.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |