Grafton Race 9 - Valley Protective Services 1-4 Win Heat 3 H
WAGTAIL WHISPER (2) missed the frame and safely held latest finishing 7th at this track following on from a win (20.00) there the start prior. Form here at the trip sound including four wins. Has ability and is a key runner. JUST DOUG (8) shapes as hard to beat after winning last start over the 350m at Q Straight in a quick 19.04. In form and looks a leading player again. KINGSBRAE REX (3) looks close to another win after hitting the frame in a 9 length third (23.89) in a Grade 5 at Casino. Expected to be in this for a long way. FEDERAL COSMIC (1) cannot be ruled out.
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Comments
Drawn inside box. Last start finished last in a Restricted WIN on December 9 over 457m at Q Lakeside behind Critical Moment beaten 9 lengths (26.11). Should show more than the latest offering. Has claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | RST WIN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.60 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.27 | 0:20.27 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.34 | 0:20.34 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | MDN | $13,080.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.45 | 0:20.14 | 0:19.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | 10 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.36 | 0:20.31 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 350m. Last start finished 7th over 350m at this track beaten 12 lengths (20.92) behind Riverland Son in a Grade 5 on December 7. Has a slick 20 PB at this course and distance. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.92 | 0:20.07 | 0:20.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.00 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.34 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.15 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.02 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.37 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.20 |
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Comments
Last start finished 3rd over 411m at Casino beaten 9 lengths (23.89) behind Cookey Charisma in a Grade 5 on December 4. In form and can return to the winners' list.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.89 | 0:23.25 | 0:23.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.55 | 0:23.55 | 0:23.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.52 | 0:22.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN | $2,310.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.90 | 0:23.75 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 350m at this track. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.82 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.72 | 0:20.09 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/11/2025 | 2 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.40 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/11/2025 | 23 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.19 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.09 | 0:19.86 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Recent form has been ordinary and he is facing a tougher line up. Not going well enough to figure in this.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4 | $1,190.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.04 | 0:17.40 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.04 | 0:16.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.57 | 0:20.57 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.50 | 0:20.24 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.59 | 0:17.01 | 0:16.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/10/2025 | 138 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.23 | 0:20.31 | 0:20.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $67.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 450m at this track. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,660.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.30 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,660.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.41 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.06 | 0:26.04 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 7 lengths behind Wagtail Whisper over 350m. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.49 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.86 | 0:20.01 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.16 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.93 | 0:20.01 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.28 | 0:20.15 | 0:20.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
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Comments
Hit the ground running and set it up early clocking 19.04 with a 0.8 lengths win at Q Straight over 350m. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 11 | MX 5 | $0.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.04 | 0:19.04 | 0:18.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.41 | 0:20.26 | 0:19.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.06 | 0:20.06 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 8/8 | 16/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:27.08 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 22.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.30 | 0:18.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/11/2025 | 18 | MX 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.42 | 0:19.08 | 0:18.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 99/1 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 350m | N/A | 0:20.16 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 401m | N/A | 0:23.11 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |