Richmond Race 5 - Sires On Ice @ Richmond
BOSTON STRONG (1) turned in a better run last time to find a minor placing (23.03) at this track behind Dashing For Gold in a Grade 4/5. Took the lead and boxed on but run over. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Can go on with it. MAXIMUS MERIDIUS (4) stalked lead from an outside box last start before finishing second (22.95) at this track in a Grade 4/5 over 401m. Still to record a win from this draw but has never missed the frame in two starts. Expected to feature. EXEMPLARY (8) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame last run (18.63) at this track. Will give a great sight again. DURAN STING (5) placed last time in impressive time - worth considering.
Stats
Comments
Showed brilliant pace early and gave a sight when a 3 length third over 401m this track in 23.03. Fought on last time. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 12/08/2026 | 3 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 22/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 340m at Bulli. Others better.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:20.00 | 0:19.56 | 0:19.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.25 | 0:18.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:20.20 | 0:19.24 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.89 | 0:18.27 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2026 | 90 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.53 | 0:17.27 | 0:17.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 18.0L | $71.00 |
| 99/3 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 320m | N/A | 0:18.63 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.43L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (22.95) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing second and beaten 6 lengths. Placed at all two starts from this draw. Leading chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.64 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/07/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.51 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 24/06/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (30.05) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting two places from three starts. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 31/07/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth in a Grade 4/5 on August 14 over 320m at this track behind Pearl Of Maui, beaten 5 lengths (18.62). Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/08/2026 | 35 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.62 | 0:18.29 | 0:18.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.54 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
| 5/6 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 99/1 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 320m | N/A | 0:18.54 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.14L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (18.63) over 320m at this track. Drawn wide. Worth including.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.63 | 0:18.21 | 0:18.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.70 | 0:18.04 | 0:18.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.67 | 0:18.41 | 0:18.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.49 | 0:18.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 26/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.42 | 0:18.38 | 0:18.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 22/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.27 | 0:18.27 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.62 | 0:18.21 | 0:18.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |