Richmond Race 8 - The Lids Fly Hosted Pots 1-3 Win Ht 4 H
NOIR (8) three runs back posted a quick 17.59 win over 324m at Richmond Straight then has found the minor money in two runs since. Looks the one to beat on best figures. LITTLE ESMERALDA (6) recorded her 3rd career win last time out (18.28) at this track and drawn box 6 for the first time here. Can make it back-to-back wins. SPRING SIGNAL (7) turned in a better effort at this track last start, finishing second behind Prince Legacy (22.94) in a Grade 5. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Strong form has emerged from her last run. Can feature again. ULTIMATE SIN (3) can play a role in the finish without surprising.
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fifth over 320m at this track. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.13 | 0:18.09 | 0:17.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 19/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:24.40 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 24.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.34 | 0:18.34 | 0:17.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.03 | 0:18.24 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.38 | 0:18.38 | 0:18.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.89 | 0:18.52 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a sixth over 320m at this track. This will test.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.20 | 0:18.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.14 | 0:18.51 | 0:18.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.57 | 0:18.33 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/03/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.09 | 0:18.21 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.95 | 0:18.34 | 0:17.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/2 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 320m | N/A | 0:18.58 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 342m | N/A | 0:20.18 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Had been racing in honest fashion, recording six placings in a row, before finishing seventh (22.93) at Bulli last start. Has a low draw but needs to bounce back.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,840.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,920.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.34 | 0:18.19 | 0:18.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (19.63) over 340m at Bulli. Tricky draw to overcome. Prefer others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.76 | 0:18.19 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.68 | 0:19.43 | 0:19.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.56 | 0:18.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.91 | 0:18.91 | 0:18.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.3L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Scored (18.28) last time out at this track in a Grade 5 and will break from box 6 for the first time. Appeals as a leading chance in this.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.28 | 0:18.28 | 0:17.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | 74 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.29 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.66 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.81 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.60 | 0:23.20 | 0:23.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.16 | 0:18.81 | 0:18.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Prince Legacy at this track last start over 401m (22.94). Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.73 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 62 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.34 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 07/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a Grade 5 at Richmond Straight when a one length second but did run a slick 17.58 over the 324m journey. Hard to top with a repeat of that run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.58 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,840.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.55 | 0:17.45 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.59 | 0:17.59 | 0:17.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.69 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.62 | 0:17.62 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |