Richmond Race 8 - Ladbrokes Thunderbolt Heat 2
MAYBE NEXT WEEK (4) scored by 2.5 lengths last time (17.85) in a NG over 320m at this track. Makes strong appeal on best. STEPHEN WITHERAP (7) is a well performed dog and winner of 18 races who was in the minor money last time out at this track (18.04). Form here at the trip sound including 18 wins. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Can feature again. BUSY MAN (1) is a well performed sprinter ideally suited at the shorter trips. Kept coming to fill the minor placings over 320m at this track (18.18) in a Free For All. Form here at the trip excellent including 14 wins. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Overdue and is among the main hopes. ELECTRIC ASSENT (8) collected a minor prize last start and ran time in the process - must be considered.
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (18.18) in a Free For All, finishing a 4.5 lengths third. Is yet to miss the placings from this box, including two wins. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.18 | 0:17.86 | 0:17.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.26 | 0:18.24 | 0:18.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | 11 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.13 | 0:18.08 | 0:17.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2026 | 129 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.29 | 0:18.08 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | FFA | $2,630.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.09 | 0:18.09 | 0:18.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.22 |
| 1/7 | 10/12/2025 | 5 | NG | $2,630.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.03 | 0:18.03 | 0:18.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.55 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 320m at this track. Failed to threaten last start and looks tested again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/05/2026 | 5 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.56 | 0:17.95 | 0:17.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | 10 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.24 | 0:18.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.32 | 0:19.08 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.20 | 0:19.08 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.16 | 0:18.84 | 0:18.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | NG | $2,660.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.12 | 0:19.12 | 0:19.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved two runs back to score then won again last start over 320m at this track (17.85), beating Stephen Witherap. Query squeeze box draw. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:17.85 | 0:17.85 | 0:17.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | 4 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:17.86 | 0:17.86 | 0:17.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2026 | 3 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.32 | 0:17.95 | 0:17.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2026 | 3 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 10/05/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.08 | 0:18.08 | 0:17.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth in a NG on May 10 over 320m at this track behind Maybe Next Week, beaten 5.5 lengths (18.46). Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/05/2026 | 11 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.46 | 0:18.08 | 0:17.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.43 | 0:18.08 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.31 | 0:17.96 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.21 | 0:18.12 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2026 | 12 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.05 | 0:17.97 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.36 | 0:18.13 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Can settle forward and he showed improvement to place in his last two runs including finished 2nd over 320m at this track beaten 2.5 lengths (18.04) behind Maybe Next Week in a NG on May 31. Finished 2nd on May 31 over 320m at this track behind Maybe Next Week beaten 2.5 lengths (18.04) in a NG. Boasts a course and distance PB in a scintillating 17.91. Top chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.04 | 0:17.85 | 0:17.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | 4 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:17.99 | 0:17.86 | 0:17.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/05/2026 | 5 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.45 | 0:17.95 | 0:17.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.24 | 0:18.24 | 0:18.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.08 | 0:17.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.16 | 0:18.16 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame at The Gardens last time when a 1.3 lengths second but did record an excellent 22.76 for the 400m trip. Has the ability and looks an each way chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 26/05/2026 | 9 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.12 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2026 | 19 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/4 | 24/04/2026 | 24 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |