Casino Race 8 - Ladbrokes October Bonus Heat 1 H
FOR MERCY SAKE (1) comes off an average run last start when sixth at this track over 484m behind Kingsbrae Daisy (29.06) in a Grade 5. Was in the money prior to that. Boasts a strong record from this draw with three wins and two minor placings from six starts. Ready to return to form. ASTON ALIGHT (3) was safely held last time out, finishing sixth at this track over 300m behind Kooringa Kate (17.69) in a Grade 3/4. Has good speed and a low draw is a big help. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. MACARENA RIPPLE (2) comes off an average performance last start when seventh at Capalaba over 366m behind Winter Whisky (20.40) in a Grade 5. Comes out of a solid form race last start. Worth following up. MIGHTY ALAN (7) boasts a solid strike-rate over this trip.
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Well supported here last start but let backers down, finishing finished 6th on September 3 over 484m at this track behind Kingsbrae Daisy beaten 10 lengths (29.06) in a Grade 5. Placed two back at this track. Has a solid record from this box, including three wins. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:29.06 | 0:28.33 | 0:27.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $6,400.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.01 | 0:28.01 | 0:28.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 49 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.49 | 0:17.49 | 0:16.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.77 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:27.61 | 0:27.61 | 0:27.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
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Missed the frame latest (20.40) when seventh over 366m at Capalaba in a Grade 5. Starts from box 2 for the first time here. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.40 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/09/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.18 | 0:23.65 | 0:23.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 23/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.94 | 0:19.59 | 0:19.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $46.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | 10 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.02 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.16 | 0:20.16 | 0:19.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/08/2026 | 3 | MDN | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.38 | 0:19.82 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
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Comments
Good starter. Latest effort finished 6th over 300m at this track beaten 6 lengths (17.69) behind Kooringa Kate in a Grade 3/4 on August 13. Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/08/2026 | 78 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.21 | 0:16.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.86 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.85 |
| 1/7 | 06/05/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.65 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 248 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
| 99/1 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:19.93 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Finished in the minors last time when second (17.54) at this track, making it two placings on end. Tricky draw to overcome. Prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.54 | 0:17.19 | 0:16.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.18 | 0:17.11 | 0:16.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.62 | 0:16.89 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.32 | 0:16.72 | 0:16.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.56 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | 57 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.26 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
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Comments
Fast starter. Last start finished sixth over 411m at this track, beaten 11 lengths (24.15) behind Burringbar Rebel in a Grade 5 on September 24. Tempted to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.15 | 0:23.34 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.56 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.09 | 0:20.15 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.88 | 0:20.28 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.96 | 0:23.11 | 0:23.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/08/2026 | 3 | NG | $2,660.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.47 | 0:23.48 | 0:23.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.0L | $81.00 |
| 99/3 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 0:17.03 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on September 25 over 450m at Grafton in a Grade 5. Others preferred 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.52 | 0:16.87 | 0:16.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.04 | 0:16.72 | 0:16.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.81 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.26 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.42 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
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Comments
Most recently finished 4th over 411m at this track beaten 3.5 lengths (23.74) behind Blue Magician in a Grade 5 on September 24. Has claims if at his best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.74 | 0:23.51 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.33 | 0:27.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,080.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.46 | 0:23.48 | 0:23.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 17/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.61 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:29.05 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,380.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.28 | 0:23.55 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (23.99) when fifth over 411m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and three places from six starts. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/09/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.99 | 0:23.34 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.62 | 0:17.22 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.54 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 31 | NG | $2,660.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.09 | 0:23.48 | 0:23.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2026 | 4 | NG | $3,460.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.99 | 0:23.48 | 0:23.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | NG | $3,560.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.29 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $46.00 |
| 99/1 | 04/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.81 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.71L | $0.00 |