Grafton Race 8 - Fair Dinkum Builds Cv Sheds Heat 1 H
MOST DETERMINED (7) has a strong winning strike-rate this journey here having won three of six starts. Comes off a (19.68) win last time, scoring by 6 lengths in a Grade 5 over 350m at this track. Looks suited and should go close. COUNTRY FORM (2) was an impressive last start winner, scoring a powerful 25.30 win and a new Best time this course and distance. Should be in this for a long way. VERSIFICATION (1) did a good job to finish third last time out over 350m at this track (20.25) in a Grade 5, the second top-three finish on the trot. Expected to do much better this time. RITZA JACKSON (3) is always a threat when he races at this track and distance.
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Comments
Suited by inside box. Last start finished 3rd on February 22 over 350m at this track behind Aussie Mac beaten 3.5 lengths (20.25) in a Grade 5. More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.25 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.44 | 0:23.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.78 | 0:23.06 | 0:23.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.19 | 0:27.81 | 0:27.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.37 | 0:23.13 | 0:23.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.70 | 0:23.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
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Comments
Strong performance to score by 2.25 lengths in a Mix last start at this track, clocking an outstanding 25.30 for the 450m trip. Has the ability and expected to go close again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.35 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.03 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.50 | 0:23.41 | 0:23.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.97 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last start when seventh and beaten 11 lengths at Q Lakeside. Form solid prior to that including a win at this track three back. Has ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.34 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.01 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,310.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
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Comments
Good performance after tracking the speed to win by half a length at this track over 350m (20.10) beating Panama Road in Mix 2/3 on February 17. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 15 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.10 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 02/02/2026 | 4 | MX 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.12 | 0:16.80 | 0:16.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.46 | 0:19.15 | 0:18.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.6L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/01/2026 | 11 | MX 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.38 | 0:19.31 | 0:18.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.42 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/01/2026 | 28 | MX 2/3 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.41 | 0:20.36 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 99/1 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 350m | N/A | 0:20.05 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 08/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 350m | N/A | 19.89 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.86L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last appeared when seventh over 457m at Q Lakeside six months ago. Awkward draw and looks safely held this time.
Last Starts 172 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2025 | 18 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.00 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/07/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
| 99/3 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 450m | N/A | 0:25.46 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.57L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 20/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 450m | N/A | 0:25.25 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (20.51) when third at this track in a Grade 5. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Others appear better placed.
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 | 22/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.51 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.38 | 0:20.16 | 0:19.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.36 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.10 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.37 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won his last two including a strong win last start over 350m at this track by 6 lengths in a Grade 5. Looks well placed to make it three straight.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.68 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,310.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.19 | 0:17.07 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 7/8 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.85 | 0:19.94 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.0L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 4.5 lengths second at this track but did record a slick 25.31 over the 450m trip. Should be in this for a long way.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.31 | 0:25.01 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.34 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |