Grafton Race 8 - Valley Protective Services Max 150 Pts Ht 1 H
NUGGET ROBERTS (3) was midfield throughout and finished there last time when 5th (20.32) at this track. Form here at the trip sound including 10 wins. The form out of his last race has been franked. Has claims if he runs up to expectations. MYTHIC (7) missed the frame latest when seventh at Casino (24.58) but scored five back at Gunnedah (19.83). A big run wouldn't surprise. ROBELL BOBBY (2) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing sixth (25.91) in a Grade 5 at this track. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. BOBBY BONUS (8) missed the placings here last start but is well-placed to bounce back.
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Drawn the inside alley. At the last start finished 6th over 300m at Casino beaten 7 lengths (17.71) behind Aloha Norma in a Grade 5 on March 3. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.71 | 0:17.19 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.77 | 0:16.98 | 0:16.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.33 | 0:16.89 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.30 | 0:16.80 | 0:16.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.16 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.29 | 0:23.40 | 0:23.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $91.00 |
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Latest effort finished 6th over 450m at this track beaten 11 lengths (25.91) behind Nangar Nugget in a Grade 5 on March 15. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $91.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.51 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/03/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.03 | 0:23.50 | 0:23.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.45 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.60 | 0:19.84 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
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Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on March 8 over 350m at this track behind Rapid Lulu beaten 3 lengths (20.32). The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Follow up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.32 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.52 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.06 | 0:19.84 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 2 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.50 | 0:16.74 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:16.98 | 0:16.75 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.96 | 0:23.34 | 0:23.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 350m at this track. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.74 | 0:20.09 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.83 | 0:20.09 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.27 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.80 | 0:20.01 | 0:19.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.55 | 0:23.35 | 0:23.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/12/2025 | 6 | GR 4 | $1,190.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.14 | 0:17.60 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
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Has finished seventh at her last couple of starts, most recently at Capalaba over 366m. Needs to find a bit more to test these.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/03/2026 | 2 | P5 | $3,500.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.29 | 0:19.89 | 0:19.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.87 | 0:16.59 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/02/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.11 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:27.02 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 19.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.70 | 0:20.46 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.14 | 0:18.83 | 0:18.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 350m at this track. Can't recommend in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.61 | 0:20.21 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.27 | 0:23.79 | 0:23.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.37 | 0:23.36 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.3L | $91.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.00 | 0:23.17 | 0:23.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.40 | 0:17.12 | 0:16.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/01/2026 | 53 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.63 | 0:17.05 | 0:16.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (24.58) when seventh over 411m at Casino in a Grade 5. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/03/2026 | 41 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.58 | 0:23.50 | 0:23.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.10 | 0:19.84 | 0:19.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.14 | 0:24.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/01/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.75 |
| 3/7 | 01/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
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Has finished seventh at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 350m. Solid claims this line-up.
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 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.57 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.20 | 0:23.53 | 0:23.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.43 | 0:23.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.31 | 0:20.31 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.37 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.39 | 0:16.87 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
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Was out of the placings at final run of last campaign, finishing seventh (17.95) at Casino before going for a ten weeks spell. Yet to win but has placed from two first-up runs. Looks one of the hopes in the race.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.95 | 0:16.98 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | 82 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:18.11 | 0:17.11 | 0:16.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2025 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.62 | 0:17.31 | 0:16.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.75 | 0:20.28 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2025 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.38 | 0:23.50 | 0:23.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/08/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.66 | 0:20.29 | 0:20.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 350m at this track. Other runners look much more appealing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.62 | 0:20.14 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.56 | 0:17.19 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 17/02/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.99 | 0:20.18 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.97 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/02/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.35 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 22.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.97 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 99/3 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 0:17.04 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 30/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 0:16.96 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.29L | $0.00 |