Goulburn Race 8 - Ladbrokes Goulburn Cup Heat 5 H
MAGIC MANIA (6) comes into this as a quickest on the card winner last time at this track, scoring by 6 lengths (24.49). Expected to go close again. CANYA EXCITE ME (2) turned spotting a big start finishing fifth (24.19) last time in a Special conditions H at Bendigo. Form at this distance is sound. Comes out of a hot form race last start. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. DUSTY MCGRAW (1) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (20.14) from Box 7 at this track. The form from his last run stacks up well. Can measure up.
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In the money last time at this track (20.14) in a NG, finishing a 6 length second. Goes very well off the draw boasting six wins and four places from 10 starts. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.14 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/10/2026 | 24 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.04 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/09/2026 | 135 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 26/04/2026 | 50 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.26 | 0:20.76 | 0:20.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 19 | NG | $2,660.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.01 | 0:21.01 | 0:20.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
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Was out of placings last time (24.19) at Bendigo in a Special conditions H, finishing fifth and beaten 9 lengths. Yet to score but has placed each of two runs from this draw. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/09/2026 | 13 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.19 | 0:23.52 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.6L | $3.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.02 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 H | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.9L | $1.30 |
| 3/7 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 26 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.23 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.2L | $2.70 |
| 99/1 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cannington | 381m | N/A | 0:21.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Zipping Cascade at Bulli last start over 472m (26.52). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/10/2026 | 33 | GR 4/5 | $11,350.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.52 | 0:26.32 | 0:25.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $7,600.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:24.73 | 0:24.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,560.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.18 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.12 | 0:22.12 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,560.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fourth but before that won easily by 3.5 lengths at Wentworth Park (29.34) beating Vista Weird in a NG on October 9. Is a danger.
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 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $1,145,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $6,710.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $6,710.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | FFA | $6,710.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | S/E Group 1 | $150,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
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Comments
Has been racing extremely well, putting nine wins back-to-back. Had plenty of support last start when he won easily by 6 lengths at this track (24.49) beating Pretty Boy Floyd in a Grade 5 on October 16. In sparkling form and can win again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.49 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.83 | 0:24.83 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:19.47 | 0:19.47 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 99/3 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | N/A | 0:17.59 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 520m at Wentworth Park. Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $9.50 |