Casino Race 6 - Happy Birthday Luke Mason
APACHE TIGER (3) is a talented dog who was well fancied as favourite latest and flew the lids, leading throughout and scoring (30.66) at Q Lakeside in Grade 5 over 550m. Solid record here at the distance winning four races. Winner at his latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. Well placed and will be tough to beat. SWEETEST SMILE (4) boasts a strong record this course with two wins and two minors from five tries. Below best last time at Q Parklands (35.07) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 8 length fourth. Can hit the frame with the right run. FIREBIRD (8) was in the money again last time and not beaten far when second (34.76) at Q Parklands in a Grade 4/5. Well placed here and can atone this time. BAD AND BERTHA (2) cannot be underestimated.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (35.71) when eighth over 600m at Q Parklands in a Grade 5/6. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Looking to others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/02/2026 | 113 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.71 | 0:35.13 | 0:34.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $18,500.00 | Q Lakeside | 642m | 0:36.56 | 0:36.17 | 0:36.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/10/2025 | 54 | RST WIN | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 642m | 0:36.87 | 0:36.73 | 0:36.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 11/08/2025 | 53 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.49 | 0:34.61 | 0:34.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | GR 5/6 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.41 | 0:41.83 | 0:41.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/05/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 642m | 0:37.15 | 0:36.28 | 0:36.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.4L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Is back up to 620m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when seventh over 457m at Q Lakeside a week-and-a-half ago. Draw will be an advantage expect improvement on the latest effort. Great chance to atone.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 31/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.21 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/01/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.11 | 0:27.81 | 0:27.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $38,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:31.42 | 0:30.49 | 0:30.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.47 | 0:30.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5/6 | $10,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.31 | 0:34.82 | 0:34.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Q Lakeside over 550m in 30.66 last start, beating Villain Of Magic. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.66 | 0:30.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $12,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.60 | 0:30.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.62 | 0:30.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $2.70 |
| 8/8 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.28 | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.55 | 0:34.56 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (35.07) when fourth over 600m at Q Parklands in a Grade 4/5. Has three successes and two minors from nine starts from box 4. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.07 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | FFA | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 30 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.20 | 0:23.20 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.70 | 0:34.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 99/3 | 24/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 411m | N/A | 0:23.16 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the money the last two runs. Finished second at Q Parklands in 34.76 last time but the start prior recorded a solid 25.38 over 450m finishing third at Grafton. Expecting another bold showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.76 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 01/02/2026 | 31 | NG | $3,460.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.38 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.77 | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.12 | 0:41.72 | 0:41.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.54 | 0:34.56 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.9L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 99/3 | 23/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:30.19 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.57L | $0.00 |