Richmond Race 7 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm 1-3 Win
TIGHT BOND (2) was a winner two back in fast time when racing on speed but drifted back latest and safely held when 7th and beaten 10 lengths at this track (19.06). Looks the one to beat on his best form. DASHING FOR GOLD (1) has a strong record here with three wins and a minor from seven starts. Below best last time at Gosford (30.37) in a Grade 5, finishing a 11 length fifth. Makes strong appeal on best. RARE EARTH (3) boasts strong form at this track having won two times from three starts. Missed the frame latest (23.11) when fourth over 401m at this track in a Grade 5. Suited here and expected to run well. AKII ROYALE (4) is a last start winner and can go on with it.
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Comments
Hasn't threatened at her last couple but she has solid credentials over this track and distance. Has run slick time here with a 22.73 PB at the distance. Go close.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/5 | 21/06/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.54 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/5 | 28/05/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
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Comments
Won over this track and trip. Latest effort finished 7th over 320m at this track beaten 10 lengths (19.06) behind Corless Rogue in a Grade 5 on August 2. Safe beginner and will give a great sight.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.06 | 0:18.31 | 0:17.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 401m. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on July 31 over 401m at this track behind Akii Royale beaten 5 lengths (23.11). Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.18 | 0:18.18 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.11 | 0:17.59 | 0:17.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance leading throughout to score by 1.5 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a slick 22.77 over the 401m trip. Expected to feature if runs up to that effort.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.43 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.59 | 0:18.59 | 0:18.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.13 | 0:18.02 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2026 | 25 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.22 | 0:17.72 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.84 | 0:18.67 | 0:18.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Found the going tougher last start when second over 520m at this track. That followed a win two back in 29.91 beating Messy Boy over 520m at this track. Hard to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | MX | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/07/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.60 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/07/2026 | 114 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | 60 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.02 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time when eighth (23.86) at this track in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 6 for the first time. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.86 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.61 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.45 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.85 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2026 | 56 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (23.35) over 401m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/07/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.15 | 0:17.59 | 0:17.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.16 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (22.98) over 400m at Bulli. Wide draw here. Must be included.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 28/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.25 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 12/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 12 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.85 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.5L | $1.60 |