Richmond Race 8 - Mark Hughes Foundation
ROBERT KEEPING (2) goes very well here including two wins. Was out of placings last time (25.28) at Maitland in a NG, finishing eighth and beaten 7 lengths. Looks the one to beat with even luck. I'M BETTER (8) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 401m behind Back Tomorrow (23.18) in a Grade 4/5. Was a winner prior to that. Cannot be left out. CHRISTMAS DAY (3) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fifth (30.52) last time in a Grade 5 at Wentworth Park. Solid record here winning six races. Has a strong record out of this box with two wins and two minor placings from five starts. Better than last start and can bounce back. CALLA RUSTY (1) saluted at big odds last time, don't underestimate.
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Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a fast early split, paving the way for a 0.8 lengths win at this track over 401m in 22.90. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. Stay with him.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/7 | 11/09/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $126.00 |
5/8 | 07/09/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.62 | 0:18.26 | 0:17.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
5/7 | 03/09/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.63 | 0:18.20 | 0:17.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
1/8 | 29/08/2025 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.48 | 0:18.48 | 0:18.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
7/8 | 07/08/2025 | 25 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.47 | 0:18.19 | 0:17.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $126.00 |
5/5 | 13/07/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.58 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $101.00 |
6/6 | 09/07/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
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Out of the placings last time but the run prior he clocked a slick 25.13 over 450m finishing second at Maitland. Should be in this for a long way.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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8/8 | 01/09/2025 | 7 | NG | $7,580.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.28 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
2/8 | 25/08/2025 | 12 | NG | $3,430.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.13 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
5/8 | 13/08/2025 | 25 | NG | $3,430.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.04 | 0:30.13 | 0:30.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $2.50 |
7/8 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.6L | $6.00 |
6/8 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NG | $100,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
1/7 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
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Has finished fifth at the last two runs, both at Wentworth Park, the latest when beaten 8 lengths behind Simply The Best over 520m. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/7 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $27.00 |
5/7 | 30/08/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
3/5 | 22/08/2025 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
4/6 | 19/08/2025 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
3/8 | 08/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.79 | 0:18.51 | 0:18.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
4/8 | 03/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
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Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 4 length fourth (23.16) over 401m at this track. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/7 | 11/09/2025 | 15 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
8/8 | 27/08/2025 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.71 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
7/8 | 24/08/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
6/8 | 20/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.31 | 0:22.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
2/6 | 13/08/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $20.00 |
8/8 | 10/08/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.02 | 0:18.41 | 0:18.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
4/8 | 06/08/2025 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.56 | 0:18.25 | 0:18.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 14/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mandurah | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:23.07 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at this track (18.95) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 11 length seventh. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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7/8 | 05/09/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.95 | 0:18.17 | 0:18.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $14.00 |
6/8 | 27/08/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $4.40 |
2/7 | 22/08/2025 | 30 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.13 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
8/8 | 23/07/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.45 | 0:18.45 | 0:18.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
6/8 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.05 | 0:17.71 | 0:17.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $27.00 |
6/6 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.25 | 0:18.09 | 0:17.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 350m at Goulburn. Not keen, needs to lift.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/8 | 05/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.17 | 0:19.65 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 31/08/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.53 | 0:18.02 | 0:18.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
4/8 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.74 | 0:20.42 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
3/8 | 08/08/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.25 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
6/8 | 31/07/2025 | 11 | GR 3/4 | $2,630.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.25 | 0:17.87 | 0:17.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $81.00 |
7/8 | 20/07/2025 | 107 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.88 | 0:18.31 | 0:18.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
99/1 | 29/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 320m | N/A | 0:18.39 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Last start finished 5th on September 7 over 401m at this track behind Back Tomorrow beaten 8 lengths (23.18) in a Grade 4/5. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/7 | 07/09/2025 | 2 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
1/6 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
5/7 | 29/08/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
5/8 | 24/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $19.00 |
3/8 | 19/08/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.31 | 0:19.14 | 0:19.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
5/7 | 10/08/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.72 | 0:18.24 | 0:18.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $35.00 |