Richmond Race 5 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm 1-3 Win
GO FORWARD KENNY (2) is worth forgiving last start after finishing fifth (23.44) in a Grade 5 at this track over 401m. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Can atone. MAKO MERV (6) ran below best last time finishing fourth (23.40) over 401m at this track in a Grade 5. Expected to run well. MISSILE BOY (8) was sent out big odds last time but scored an upset win in a Grade 5 at Bulli (22.72). Form at the trip sound including two wins. Safe beginner but wide box to overcome and will need some luck. Will go close again if runs up to latest. FEROCIOUS WAVE (1) cannot be ruled out.
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Fast starter. Latest effort finished 5th over 401m at this track beaten 8 lengths (23.44) behind Creeping Tiger in a Grade 5 on February 1. Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.57 | 0:18.44 | 0:18.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.24 | 0:18.14 | 0:18.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.55 | 0:18.45 | 0:18.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.32 | 0:18.32 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.86 | 0:18.28 | 0:18.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Failed to finish the race over 401m at this track last start. Prior to that was beaten 10 lengths over 401m at this track in a Grade 5. Others preferred.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 07/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:29.67 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $46.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.56 | 0:23.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $18.00 |
| 99/3 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 401m | N/A | 0:23.14 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Finished in the minors last time when third (23.56) at this track, making it two placings on end. Awkward draw to overcome. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.19 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.28 | 0:17.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.59 | 0:18.23 | 0:17.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:20.49 | 0:19.24 | 0:19.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.78 | 0:18.50 | 0:18.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.22 | 0:17.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 401m at this track. Failed to threaten last start and looks tested again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:24.12 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 20.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.25 | 0:23.13 | 0:23.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $9,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.60 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 4th over 401m at this track beaten 6 lengths (23.40) behind Brett Keeping in a Grade 5 on February 1. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Follow up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:18.63 | 0:18.63 | 0:18.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (22.72) win last time, scoring by a nose in a Grade 5 over 400m at Bulli. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed five times. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.79 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | MX | $3,110.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when second (23.08) over 401m at this track. Is among the better hopes.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 5th over 472m at Bulli beaten 12 lengths (27.21) behind Loco Blaze in a Mix on February 6. Solid showing expected.
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 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | MX | $3,140.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:27.21 | 0:26.36 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | 34 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.86 | 0:19.15 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.19 | 0:18.40 | 0:18.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/7 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.24 | 0:18.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |