Casino Race 4 - Mark Hughes Foundation 1-3 Win
NANGAR ZENA (1) is a talented type and proved too classy last time to win by 0.8 lengths at Q Parklands in a handy 30.17 beating Paw Queston. Has never been out of the placings from two starts out of this box. Can go close again if runs up to latest figure. IMPRESSIVE GEM (8) was favourite last start and led all the way, scoring by 3.5 lengths (23.49) at this track in a Grade 5 over 411m. Recorded the quickest time on the card last start. Sure to measure up. WISHING STAR (3) stalked the lead from a low draw and fought on well to finish 3.5 lengths back in third (25.62) at Q Lakeside in a OPEN over 457m. Likely to be in the finish again. ASTON TOLHURST (2) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at his latest outing at this circuit.
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (30.17) win last time, scoring by 0.8 lengths in a Grade 6 over 520m at Q Parklands. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Leading player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/10/2026 | 10 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 08/10/2026 | 4 | MX | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:29.03 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2026 | 10 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.49 | 0:30.31 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/09/2026 | 11 | MX | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.30 | 0:28.27 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 411m in 23.57. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 484m at this track at Grade 5 level. Is a danger.
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 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.72 | 0:27.96 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.57 | 0:23.57 | 0:23.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.83 | 0:23.50 | 0:23.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.04 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.81 | 0:23.67 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Capalaba | 366m | N/A | 0:19.85 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (25.62) over 457m at Q Lakeside. Drawn close to the inside. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/10/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.38 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.94 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.36 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by a neck at Grafton over 450m (25.56) beating Nip Of Scotch in Grade 5 on October 9. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:29.56 | 0:27.91 | 0:27.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 23.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | GR 6/MDN | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/09/2026 | 37 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.17 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | 11 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:31.13 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.5L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 484m (28.80) beating Anndar Spirit in Mix on October 8. Good win recently but others preferred.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.80 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.71 | 0:27.91 | 0:27.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,970.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | MX | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.31 | 0:19.94 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | MX | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.16 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.50 | 0:20.40 | 0:19.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Showing promise and was a winner three back. Last start missed the frame when a 12 length sixth (24.36) at this track. Has ability but this tough and looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/10/2026 | 44 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.36 | 0:23.48 | 0:23.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (26.07) over 450m at Grafton. Wide draw here. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.92 | 0:23.35 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | MX | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.84 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | 4 | MX | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.58 | 0:20.25 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | MX | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.44 | 0:28.27 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 3.5 lengths at this track over 411m (23.49) beating Talk Too Much in Grade 5 on October 19. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.49 | 0:23.49 | 0:23.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.20 | 0:27.96 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.47 | 0:17.13 | 0:16.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.18 | 0:23.64 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.75 | 0:23.45 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |