Grafton Race 1 - Richard Henwood Memorial Maiden
CHARGED (6) is a first starter from the Desmond Winters yard by Bernardo out of Lightning Blue. Expected to be well fancied and can make an immediate impact. SET LOOSE (1) showed little early speed at her last couple, the latest finishing seventh (20.73) in a Maiden at this track. Shapes as one to consider. TOGETHER FOREVER (7) has missed the frame at his last couple but wasn't beaten far three back when second (25.79) at Gunnedah in a Maiden. Can turn it around this time. CLOSE TALKER (8) is worth consideration.
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Latest effort finished 7th in a Maiden on February 15 over 350m at this track behind Aussie Mac beaten 10 lengths (20.73). Looks well placed and should prove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.73 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.71 | 0:20.25 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
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Dropping back in distance from her last start when seventh over 450m at this track. Has struggled in the past over this trip. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 4 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | MX | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.59 | 0:30.89 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:18.02 | 0:16.88 | 0:16.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.88 | 0:20.07 | 0:19.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | 17 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.79 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.37 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
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Last start finished fifth on February 15 over 350m at this track behind Aussie Mac, beaten 8 lengths (20.58) in a Maiden. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.58 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.40 | 0:20.25 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | MX | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.77 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $126.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.73 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.78 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.99 | 0:20.29 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |
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Last start finished seventh over 350m at this track, beaten 19 lengths (21.56) behind Sandave Phoenix in a Maiden on December 23. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/12/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.56 | 0:20.23 | 0:19.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 19.0L | $4.40 |
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Debutant by Bernardo from Lightning Blue. Trained by Desmond Winters. Might pay to watch for a market push.
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Has ability but remains a maiden after 19 starts, the most recent effort a fifth (26.14) over 450m at this track. Can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/02/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.14 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.51 | 0:20.23 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/01/2026 | 9 | MDN | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.67 | 0:19.10 | 0:18.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.43 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 30 | MX | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.46 | 0:28.06 | 0:27.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
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Showed good improvement when third behind Lollipop Valley at this track last start over 350m (20.36). Right in the mix.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.36 | 0:20.14 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.50 | 0:16.79 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.75 | 0:16.91 | 0:16.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.04 | 0:20.45 | 0:19.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/01/2026 | 44 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.55 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2025 | 5 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.66 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |