Richmond Straight Race 9 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm
DESPICABLE PEDRO (2) used the rails draw to advantage to get home last time at Maitland over 400m (22.41), scoring by 2.25 lengths. Expected to go close again. MAGIC MANIA (4) was in traffic last time at this course and distance and failed to finish. Looks suited here and worth another try. MIGHTY LAD (1) was resuming when finishing fifth at this track in a Grade 5 (17.94). Sure to be fitter. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Worth following up. AUDREY'S MAGIC (5) missed the placings here most recently but can sneak into the finish with the right run.
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (17.94) in a Grade 5, finishing a 2 length fifth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two places from four starts. Can hit the frame with the right run.
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 | 19/03/2026 | 98 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.94 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.83 | 0:17.81 | 0:17.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.68 | 0:17.42 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.94 | 0:17.88 | 0:17.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.76 | 0:17.36 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.91 | 0:17.59 | 0:17.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
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Comments
Good effort to score just three days ago over 400m at Maitland by 2.25 lengths in a Grade 5. Looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.89 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 02/03/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.83 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.95 | 0:17.78 | 0:17.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/01/2026 | 35 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.72 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.81 | 0:17.81 | 0:17.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
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Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (17.85) over 324m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/03/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.85 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.21 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $46.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.86 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.85 | 0:17.33 | 0:17.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.07 | 0:17.28 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
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Comments
Returns from a 12 weeks spell after failing to finish last start but the start prior was a Grade 5 winner in the quickest time on the card at this track in a Grade 5. No luck latest and worth another chance here fresh.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/3 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | N/A | 0:17.59 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 0/8 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:24.54 | 0:17.61 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 99.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.28 | 0:17.28 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.06 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.52 | 0:17.52 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.25 |
| 1/6 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.64 | 0:17.64 | 0:17.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (17.87) at this track in a Grade 4, finishing fifth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
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 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.87 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.43 | 0:17.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.68 | 0:17.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $34,000.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.56 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.52 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
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Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (17.89) over 324m at this track. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.89 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.75 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.91 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $35.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.89 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.80 | 0:17.72 | 0:17.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.77 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 324m at this track. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.18 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/02/2026 | 49 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:19.59 | 0:17.89 | 0:17.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 24.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.14 | 0:17.81 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,810.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.13 | 0:17.90 | 0:17.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $71.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.90 | 0:17.67 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.93 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (18.06) when seventh over 324m at this track in a Mix 1/2/3. Has three successes and two minors from eight starts from box 8. Tough line-up and may struggle.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.06 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.64 | 0:17.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.09 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.35 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.89 | 0:17.61 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.73 | 0:17.36 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 99/2 | 18/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | N/A | 17.95 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 7th in a Grade 5 on March 19 over 324m at this track behind Really Savage beaten 11 lengths (18.46). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.46 | 0:17.64 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.51 | 0:17.99 | 0:17.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.30 | 0:17.94 | 0:17.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $151.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.14 | 0:18.14 | 0:17.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.42 | 0:17.88 | 0:17.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.39 | 0:18.03 | 0:17.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | N/A | 0:18.18 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |