Taree Race 1 - Ladbrkes Blackbook Maiden
ULTRA SPECIAL (8) was game in defeat off the inside draw last start, finishing second and beaten 0.8 lengths (17.98) behind Crikey Eddie at this track. Good beginner but will need a little luck early crossing from an outside draw. Leading chance again. FAB PRINCE (2) has an honest record despite remaining a maiden and overdue for a win, having placed six of 24 career runs. Smart beginner who should take advantage of the low draw. Should be in this for a long way. BONSAI BOY (1) is still a maiden after 24 runs but rarely far away, the latest finishing out of the placings when eighth at The Gardens. Comes through a solid form race last start. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. RACCOON RUSTY (7) makes debut for the Mitchell Jobson kennel. Start all important and will need some luck getting across from the wide draw. Can feature with the right run.
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Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished last over 400m at The Gardens beaten 21 lengths (24.64) behind Hooked On Joy in a Maiden on December 13. Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.64 | 0:23.16 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 21.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.33 | 0:15.75 | 0:15.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/11/2025 | 70 | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.63 | 0:16.47 | 0:16.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:25.10 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 31.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/08/2025 | 27 | MDN | $850.00 | Muswellbrook | 336m | 0:20.24 | 0:20.18 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 27/07/2025 | 9 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.46 | 0:18.24 | 0:17.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.3L | $101.00 |
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Fast starter. Latest effort finished last on February 4 over 300m at this track behind Port Before Bed beaten 13 lengths (18.67) in a Maiden. Has been racing well. Well placed here and looks a leading contender.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/02/2026 | 11 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.67 | 0:17.76 | 0:17.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.02 | 0:17.99 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.81 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.96 | 0:17.81 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.07 | 0:17.61 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.49 | 0:17.68 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 99/1 | 21/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | N/A | 0:18.11 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Finished off last campaign with a seventh (19.19) in a MDN at this track three-and-a-half months ago. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/11/2025 | 17 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:19.19 | 0:18.20 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/10/2025 | 4 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.35 | 0:17.43 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.75 | 0:17.88 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
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Last start finished seventh in a Maiden on January 31 over 300m at this track behind Mulwee Princess, beaten 21 lengths (19.17). Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:19.17 | 0:17.65 | 0:17.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 21.8L | $4.80 |
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Has only been in the placings once from 18 starts. Last raced when eighth over 300m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 92 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.82 | 0:17.71 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.8L | $91.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/10/2025 | 21 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.73 | 0:22.64 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/09/2025 | 318 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 99/3 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:22.95 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.29L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:23.43 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 0/8 | 16/11/2024 | 28 | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:29.66 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.33 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 21.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/10/2024 | 8 | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.62 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 300m at this track. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.86 | 0:17.65 | 0:17.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.3L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.73 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/01/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.66 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/01/2026 | 53 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.93 | 0:17.54 | 0:16.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 19.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.49 | 0:17.52 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.46 | 0:17.93 | 0:17.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
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Debutant by Bernardo from Raccoon Ruby. Trained by Mitchell Jobson. Market the only real guide to his chances.
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Is a seven start maiden overdue for a win, hitting the frame last start when second (17.98) over 300m at this track. Expected to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/11/2025 | 3 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.93 | 0:17.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 7/8 | 05/11/2025 | 4 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.40 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:19.00 | 0:18.20 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $1.35 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | 10 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.92 | 0:17.92 | 0:17.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 15/10/2025 | 4 | MDN | $2,310.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.00 | 0:17.39 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | 4 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.96 | 0:17.85 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |