Monmore Race 8 - Craig's 50th Birthday Stakes
DROOPYS BUCK (5) comes off an average performance last start when sixth at Monmore over 480m behind Sawpit Signature (28.90) in a OR3. Has claims if he runs up to expectations. AERO NODUFF (4) settled down midfield and held her position to the line when finishing 4th (28.79) at Monmore. Yet to taste defeat from four runs out of this box. One of the better chances. ZENITH SULTAN (1) jumped from this trap and placed but in quick time latest (28.24) at Monmore over 480m in an A2. This tougher but expected to be in the finish. DROOPYS POKER (6) has definite claims at his first try at this circuit.
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Comments
Delivered a much better performance last start when second over 480m at Monmore in an A2. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Boxed on well to finish runner-up at the latest run. Leading player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/11/2026 | 7 | $886.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.24 | 0:28.12 | 0:28.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 | |
| 5/5 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | $771.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.70 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.9L | $4.00 | |
| 4/6 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:39.07 | 0:38.55 | 0:38.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 | |
| 4/6 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.61 | 0:28.33 | 0:28.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.4L | $12.00 | |
| 5/5 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | $1,714.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.33 | 0:37.89 | 0:37.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.00 | |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.36 | 0:28.36 | 0:28.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.63 | |
| 1/1 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.92 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after racing on the speed to score in an A2 by 1.5 len at Monmore over 480m (28.31). In form but prepared to risk this time.
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 | 07/11/2026 | 9 | $886.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.31 | 0:28.31 | 0:28.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 | |
| 2/6 | 29/10/2026 | 5 | $886.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.46 | 0:28.44 | 0:28.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 | |
| 4/5 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | $1,067.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.39 | 0:38.05 | 0:38.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 | |
| 3/6 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.41 | 0:38.33 | 0:38.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.9L | $11.00 | |
| 4/5 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | $1,067.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.52 | 0:28.15 | 0:28.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 | |
| 4/5 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | $1,067.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.94 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 | |
| 1/1 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.84 | 0:28.84 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 14/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.82 | 0:15.82 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Not seen at best last start when he finished 5th in an A2 on November 7 over 480m at Monmore behind Kilara Kopeck beaten 7 lengths (28.88). Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/11/2026 | 7 | $886.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.88 | 0:28.31 | 0:28.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 | |
| 2/5 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | $771.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.64 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 | |
| 4/5 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | $771.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.88 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 | |
| 3/5 | 15/10/2026 | 9 | $886.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.56 | 0:28.43 | 0:28.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 | |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2026 | 5 | $657.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.32 | 0:28.32 | 0:28.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 | |
| 4/5 | 01/10/2026 | 5 | $886.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.74 | 0:28.57 | 0:28.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 | |
| 1/1 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 0:27.99 | 0:27.99 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 0:28.10 | 0:28.10 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 4th over 480m at Monmore beaten 0.9 lengths (28.79) behind Fletch Stretcher in an A1 on November 7. Yet to be beaten in four starts out of this draw. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 07/11/2026 | 10 | $886.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.79 | 0:28.70 | 0:28.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.50 | |
| 4/5 | 28/10/2026 | 10 | $1,562.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.93 | 0:28.47 | 0:28.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 | |
| 1/5 | 18/10/2026 | 10 | $1,762.00 | Sheffield Bags | 480m | 0:27.84 | 0:27.84 | 0:27.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $1.90 | |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2026 | 5 | $1,010.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.45 | 0:28.33 | 0:28.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 | |
| 5/6 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | $1,619.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.74 | 0:28.43 | 0:27.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 | |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | $1,595.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.74 | 0:28.04 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 | |
| 1/1 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:29.06 | 0:29.06 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 264m | 0:15.68 | 0:15.68 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished last over 480m at Monmore beaten 6 lengths (28.90) behind Sawpit Signature in a OR3 on November 7. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/11/2026 | 13 | $1,810.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.38 | 0:28.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.75 | |
| 5/6 | 25/10/2026 | 8 | $1,286.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.07 | 0:28.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.80 | |
| 1/6 | 17/10/2026 | 31 | $1,714.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 0:27.49 | 0:27.49 | 0:27.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 | |
| 1/1 | 10/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 0:16.33 | 0:16.33 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | $43,152.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 0:27.71 | 0:27.21 | 0:27.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.1L | $2.60 | |
| 1/5 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | $1,501.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 0:27.23 | 0:27.23 | 0:27.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 | |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2026 | 32 | $1,197.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 0:27.53 | 0:27.53 | 0:27.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 | |
| 1/1 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 0:16.14 | 0:16.14 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th over 480m at Monmore beaten 2.5 lengths (28.39) behind Keefill Teak in a OR3 on November 7. Has claims on best form.
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 | 07/11/2026 | 7 | $1,810.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.39 | 0:28.19 | 0:28.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 | |
| 4/6 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | $1,905.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.59 | 0:28.36 | 0:28.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 | |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2026 | 15 | $1,190.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.36 | 0:28.16 | 0:28.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 | |
| 6/6 | 09/10/2026 | 20 | $1,286.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:35.91 | 0:35.35 | 0:34.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.30 | |
| 2/2 | 02/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 575m | N/A | 0:34.95 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 225m | 0:13.55 | 0:13.55 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | $1,689.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.61 | 0:28.12 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.1L | $4.50 | |
| 6/6 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | $1,619.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:34.51 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 85.0L | $4.30 |