Richmond Race 7 - Ladbrokes Blackbook 1-3 Win
PIZZA THIEF (1) sat on the speed and lifted strongly to open his account last start by 4 lengths at this track over 320m (18.33). Drawn well off an inside draw. Rates on top again. WELL KEPT SECRET (8) comes off an average run last start when seventh at this track over 320m behind Tap Out Johnny (19.39) in a Grade 5. Was in the money prior to that. Likely to be about the mark. ZIPPING LARGO (5) is overdue for a win after recording back to back placings, the latest jumping from this same box when a 2.5 lengths third (22.93) in a Grade 5 at this track. Worth following up. ZIG ZAG ZOEY (2) will be hard to beat with a drop in distance.
Stats
Comments
Good performance after racing just off the speed to win by 4 lengths at this track over 320m (18.33) beating Motor City Vance in Maiden on January 4. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.33 | 0:18.33 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 16 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.32 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:24.22 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 17.8L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (23.84) when eighth over 401m at this track in a Grade 5. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.84 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/12/2025 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.96 | 0:18.38 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:24.91 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 28.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.35 | 0:23.15 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.73 | 0:18.35 | 0:17.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 99/3 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 401m | N/A | 0:23.72 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 320m | N/A | 0:18.25 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 9 lengths behind Montana Banner over 320m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.28 | 0:18.65 | 0:18.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/12/2025 | 96 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.47 | 0:18.46 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.77 | 0:18.41 | 0:18.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 19.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.78 | 0:18.16 | 0:18.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 03/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.72 | 0:17.78 | 0:17.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.39 | 0:18.15 | 0:17.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at her last couple of starts, most recently at Richmond Straight over 324m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.28 | 0:17.64 | 0:17.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.06 | 0:18.50 | 0:18.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/12/2025 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.51 | 0:18.46 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.11 | 0:18.23 | 0:18.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.84 | 0:18.43 | 0:18.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.09 | 0:18.27 | 0:18.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on January 7 over 401m at this track behind Big Iron beaten 2.5 lengths (22.93). Capable of improvement on latest effort. Well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 17/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.85 | 0:18.18 | 0:18.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 99/1 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 401m | N/A | 0:24.03 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 0/8 | 15/11/2025 | 6 | MX | $3,110.00 | Dubbo | 516m | 0:36.71 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (19.52) when eighth over 320m at this track in a Grade 5. Starts from box 6 for the first time here. Looking to others.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.52 | 0:18.36 | 0:18.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/11/2025 | 36 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/10/2025 | 11 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.46 | 0:24.08 | 0:24.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $25.10 |
| 4/5 | 04/10/2025 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $1,740.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.30 | 0:27.58 | 0:27.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/09/2025 | 5 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 20/09/2025 | 3 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Lines up from box 8 for the first time after finishing a 11 length seventh at this track (19.39) in a Grade 5. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/01/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.39 | 0:18.56 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.40 | 0:18.39 | 0:17.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | 3 | MDN | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.70 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 10/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.85 | 0:17.85 | 0:17.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | 4 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.08 | 0:18.08 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.22 | 0:17.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage eighth last time out over 320m at this track. Hard to entertain this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.48 | 0:18.41 | 0:18.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/12/2025 | 54 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.17 | 0:18.50 | 0:18.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.40 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/11/2025 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.66 | 0:17.93 | 0:17.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/09/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.21 | 0:17.65 | 0:17.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.19 | 0:18.66 | 0:18.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.00 | 0:18.41 | 0:18.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $81.00 |