Richmond Race 8 - Mark Hughes Foundation
ZIPPING ARIEL (1) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 520m behind Shaq Keeping (30.00) in a Grade 4/5. Good beginner assisted by the inside draw. Has claims if she runs up to expectations. ZIPPING VIOLET (8) has a strong record here with three wins and two placings from six starts. Was out of placings last time (29.87) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths. Among the main chances. WINSOME JOSIE (2) goes very well here starting 19 times for eight wins and eight minors. Placed last time (30.09) at Wentworth Park in a Free For All, finishing third and beaten 7 lengths. Can feature with the right run. WINSOME RAMBO (7) boasts a solid strike-rate over this track and distance.
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.00) when fifth over 520m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and seven places from 15 starts. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.95 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.5L | $35.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $23,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $6,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/06/2026 | 10 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.10 |
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Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (30.09) over 520m at Wentworth Park. Has a low draw. Top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $6,710.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | GR 3/4 | $6,710.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:31.00 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 23/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $3.30 |
| 99/3 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 520m | N/A | 0:29.84 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 9.14L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at Wentworth Park (43.03) in a Grade 5, finishing a 13 length second. Has one win and four placings from six starts from the draw. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $6,560.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:43.03 | 0:42.12 | 0:42.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $9,730.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.04 | 0:35.85 | 0:35.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $6,460.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.88 | 0:42.83 | 0:42.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 520m at this track. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,730.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.69 | 0:35.85 | 0:35.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.01 | 0:35.49 | 0:35.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NG | $10,500.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.44 | 0:35.43 | 0:35.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (30.13) over 520m at this track. Looking to others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.47 | 0:35.06 | 0:35.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $91.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $6,560.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:43.11 | 0:41.71 | 0:41.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 20.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.27 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/06/2026 | 3 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 4th in a Special conditions H on July 18 over 525m at The Meadows behind Blink And Miss beaten 2 lengths (30.37). Solid beginner who will give a sight from out wide.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.37 | 0:30.23 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.1L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $143,750.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $215,630.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $215,630.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.43 | 0:24.83 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last couple of starts have been ordinary but she does have good record over this track and distance. Has an exceptional 29.48 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 10 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.23 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NG | $147,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |