Taree Race 12 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm
WHERE'S THE LUCK (2) had been racing well with a Grade 5 win three back then placed next time before missing the frame latest at this track. Look for sharp improvement here. UNLEASH SHIRLEY (1) was out of placings last time (23.22) at The Gardens in a NG, finishing fourth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Boasts a top strike-rate from this draw, winning three of five runs. Looks a key chance on best figures. AT THE GATE (8) had won two in a row before finishing fourth (16.40) last time at The Gardens. Solid record at the distance winning six races. One of the better hopes. WEEKEND SCOTCH (4) can find the frame without surprising.
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Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 4th over 400m at The Gardens beaten 5.5 lengths (23.22) behind Flying Monkey's in a NG on June 20. Thereabouts of late and rates highly this line-up. Expected to be in the finish.
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 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/06/2026 | 52 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.68 | 0:18.01 | 0:18.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/04/2026 | 109 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 24/12/2025 | 25 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
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Missed the frame last start when sixth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning three on end before placing two back. Best figures puts him right in this and well worth another chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.07 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.63 | 0:17.16 | 0:17.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.29 | 0:17.29 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.51 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.32 | 0:17.32 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 22/04/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.75 | 0:17.64 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
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Most recent effort finished last on June 20 over 300m at this track behind Dolly Dawn beaten 10 lengths (18.05) in a Grade 5. Expect improvement on the latest effort. Great chance to atone.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.05 | 0:17.32 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:19.10 | 0:17.31 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 25.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.68 | 0:17.43 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 27/05/2026 | 4 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.51 | 0:17.29 | 0:17.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | 3 | MX 2/3 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.49 | 0:17.49 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 20/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.24 | 0:17.24 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 99/1 | 30/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 400m | N/A | 0:23.69 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 400m | N/A | 23.53 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 |
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Last start finished seventh over 450m at Grafton, beaten 10 lengths (26.06) behind Mr. Einstein in a Grade 4/5 on May 12. Looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.06 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.91 | 0:17.39 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.79 | 0:17.03 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2026 | 4 | NG | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.68 | 0:17.00 | 0:17.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/04/2026 | 10 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.01 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
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Won two starts back at Gosford over 388m in 22.51. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 400m at The Gardens at Grade 4/5 level. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.37 | 0:18.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.20 | 0:23.20 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 7/7 | 18/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.50 | 0:17.71 | 0:17.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 99/2 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.40 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Was in a purple patch of form before proving a little disappointing last start, finishing fourth at The Gardens over 272m. Has plenty of ability is a danger.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/06/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.40 | 0:16.14 | 0:16.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.47 | 0:17.47 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,450.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.45 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.34 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |