Richmond Race 5 - Vale Don Mackenzie
CLASSIC TEARS (1) tackled far tougher grade latest when finishing 6th over 401m at this track. Was a this track winner in lesser company the start prior. Rates on top in this line up. ZIPPING ZEYATTA (7) stalked lead from an outside box last start before finishing second (23.13) at this track in a Grade 5 over 401m. Hard to beat again. PEAKY GRACE (6) wasn't far away at the finish when 4th and beaten only 4 lengths (30.47) at this track. Has good early speed and can overcome the tricky draw. Better than last start and can bounce back. SPRING FLEUR (3) cannot be left out despite racing over this journey for the first time.
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 401m. Last start finished 6th over 401m at this track beaten 13 lengths (23.91) behind Mister Anatoly in a Grade 5 on May 20. Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/05/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.91 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 0/8 | 29/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:30.12 | 0:23.19 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.23 | 0:18.53 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.58 | 0:18.53 | 0:18.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.16 | 0:17.69 | 0:17.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 0/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:29.68 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 99/2 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | N/A | 0:17.61 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fourth but before that won by 1.3 lengths at this track (18.34) beating Aussie Lantern in a Grade 5 on May 13. Prepared to risk on this occasion.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.50 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 13/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.34 | 0:18.34 | 0:18.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | 203 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.87 | 0:17.89 | 0:17.89 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.0L | $20.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 320m | N/A | 0:18.14 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -70.86L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.20 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.95 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.59 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
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Comments
Was in the placings last time but prior to that was an eye-catching winner scoring by a nose in a Maiden at Goulburn. Top win two back and has claims here.
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 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.67 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.11 | 0:20.11 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.35 | 0:20.32 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on May 19 over 515m at Gosford in a Mix. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.70 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/05/2026 | 13 | MX | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.20 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:30.46 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | MX | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.49 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
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Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a eighth over 520m at this track. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:31.23 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 22.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 4th on May 20 over 520m at this track behind Zipping Bilpin beaten 4 lengths (30.47) in a Mix. Thereabouts at the last couple. Suited here and likely to run well.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.21 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/05/2026 | 3 | MX | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.24 | 0:30.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 06/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/05/2026 | 163 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NG | $5,580.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.11 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $18.00 |
| 99/3 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 520m | N/A | 0:29.84 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 2 length second over 401m this track in 23.13. Yet to win but has been in the money six times from 11 starts off this box. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.60 | 0:18.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.65 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 22/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.86 | 0:18.36 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 86 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.85 | 0:18.33 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
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Comments
Won two starts back at The Gardens over 400m in 22.97. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 400m at Maitland at Grade 5 level. Forget the latest effort. Among the chances.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.59 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.59 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
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Comments
At the last start finished 6th over 401m at this track beaten 7 lengths (23.62) behind Havoc One in a Grade 5 on May 8. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.62 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.84 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |