Grafton Race 9 - Fair Dinkum Builds Cv Sheds Heat 2 H
FOR MERCY SAKE (2) hit the frame last time at Q Lakeside but the start prior rocketed around 484m at Casino in 27.67. Has the ability and expected to go close again. HOOKED ON DOLLY (1) is a talented type who boasts a strong winning strike-rate at this distance. Has quickly put herself into the picture to win the last couple of runs. Latest win recorded a handy 25.25 at Q Lakeside. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in her latest win. In sparkling form and looks the one to beat again. SOUL OF FIRE (3) goes very well here starting 10 times for four wins and four minors. Placed last time (21.87) at Q Lakeside in a Free For All, finishing third and beaten 5 lengths. Looks a key chance on best figures. GENOVESE (8) is a last start winner and can go on with it.
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Talented type with an excellent strike rate at this journey. Has been prominent in the run and duly saluted at her last couple, most recently over 457m at Q Lakeside in a handy 25.25 beating Hara's Hazel. Looks well placed to make it three straight.
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 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.20 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 03/12/2025 | - | MDN | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:21.00 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.3L | $4.00 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at Casino over 484m. Last start finished 2nd on February 21 over 457m at Q Lakeside behind Art Of Deception beaten 0.8 lengths (25.94) in a Grade 5. Some good form is emerging from that last run. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:27.67 | 0:27.67 | 0:27.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.32 | 0:28.02 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.33 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $1.55 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 450m. Last start finished 3rd in a Free For All on February 20 over 390m at Q Lakeside behind Give Me Bucks beaten 5 lengths (21.87). Hasn't been far away. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | FFA | $3,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.54 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.99 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.03 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.21 | 0:17.21 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.71 | 0:17.62 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
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In great form with wins at her last two. Scored most recently over 350m at this track in Grade 5 class a week ago. Prefer in something easier.
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 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.18 | 0:20.18 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.26 | 0:20.16 | 0:19.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
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Last start finished fifth on February 22 over 520m at Q Parklands behind Cash Cruise, beaten 9 lengths (30.71) in a Grade 5. Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.71 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.30 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.30 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,660.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.22 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
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Returns from a ten weeks spell and hit the frame when last resuming, finishing second over 350m at this track. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.28 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.4L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,660.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.14 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/11/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/11/2025 | 135 | NG | $2,630.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.10 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
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Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing third (20.17) at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.17 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.18 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 12 | MX | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.74 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.07 | 0:20.07 | 0:19.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $1.60 |
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Last start finished last over 450m at this track beaten 18 lengths (26.82) behind Ritza Jackson in a Grade 5 on February 8. More than capable and well placed to find his best form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.82 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 18.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,660.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |