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Grafton Race 8 - Jack Sommerville Northern Rivers Cup Ht 2 H

VALIDATE (1) has a fair record and proved too classy last time to win by 7 lengths at Q Lakeside in a handy 24.84 beating Shamrock Hayze. Boasts a strong record from this draw with six wins and four minor placings from 11 starts. Looks to have an edge on most of these. FIRE ME UP (3) ran below his best last time finishing fifth (28.00) over 484m at Casino in a NG. Has a strong winning record at this journey. Some good form is emerging from his last run. In the mix. HEROIC FEDERER (7) skirted wide from an outside draw last start and found the front, leading throughout to win (23.08) at Casino in a Grade 4 over 411m. Speedy runner who can find the front with a clear break from out wide. Has definite claims. DRINK TINS (2) is a last-start placegetter who is in the mix again.

Race Time:9:45 AM

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Clear

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:450m

Validate (1)4163322111

Trainer: Jeff Crawford (BUCCAN)12 mths 56: 29-7-10

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: STRIKE HER POSE (AUS)

Stats

Career56: 29-7-10

Win %51.79%

Place %82.14%

Prize Money$222,920.00

Comments

Scored by 7 lengths last time (24.84) in a Free For All over 457m at Q Lakeside. Goes very well off the draw boasting six wins and four places from 11 starts. Expected to go close.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	21/03/2026	7	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:24.84	0:24.84	0:24.84	N/A	3	1. Validate 2. Shamrock Hayze 3. Goldstar Sandler	7.8L	$1.50
1/7	14/03/2026	7	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:24.87	0:24.87	0:24.87	N/A	1	1. Validate 2. Shamrock Hayze 3. Drink Tins	6.3L	$1.40
1/7	07/03/2026	7	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.21	0:25.21	0:24.98	N/A	7	1. Validate 2. Shamrock Hayze 3. Blue Art	5.0L	$2.30
2/6	28/02/2026	7	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.13	0:25.09	0:25.04	N/A	8	1. Fire Me Up 2. Validate 3. Shamrock Hayze	0.8L	$3.60
2/5	21/02/2026	7	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.19	0:25.14	0:25.14	N/A	6	1. Blue Art 2. Validate 3. Drink Tins	0.8L	$1.80
3/8	14/02/2026	7	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.60	0:25.27	0:25.25	N/A	2	1. Drink Tins 2. Fire Me Up 3. Validate	4.5L	$2.00

Drink Tins (2)8151114133

Trainer: Chris Brydon (CHURCHABLE)12 mths 64: 20-13-8

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: DRINK MOET (AUS)

Stats

Career64: 20-13-8

Win %31.25%

Place %64.06%

Prize Money$117,990.00

Comments

Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 3rd over 457m at Q Lakeside beaten 8 lengths (25.44) behind Validate in a Free For All on March 14. Capable of improvement.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	14/03/2026	21	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.44	0:24.87	0:24.87	N/A	4	1. Validate 2. Shamrock Hayze 3. Drink Tins	8.0L	$5.00
3/5	21/02/2026	7	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.58	0:25.14	0:25.14	N/A	2	1. Blue Art 2. Validate 3. Drink Tins	6.3L	$2.40
1/8	14/02/2026	21	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.27	0:25.27	0:25.25	N/A	8	1. Drink Tins 2. Fire Me Up 3. Validate	1.3L	$7.50
4/6	24/01/2026	4	GR 5/6	$10,000.00	Q Lakeside	550m	0:31.16	0:30.47	0:30.47	N/A	2	1. Ringbark Larry 2. Ritza Ken 3. Cochise Attitude	9.8L	$1.40
1/8	20/01/2026	10	GR 5/6	$7,000.00	Q Lakeside	550m	0:30.38	0:30.38	0:30.38	N/A	6	1. Drink Tins 2. Blocker Tiger 3. Jalapeno Popper	6.0L	$1.40
1/6	10/01/2026	4	GR 5	$10,000.00	Q Lakeside	550m	0:30.51	0:30.51	0:30.51	N/A	8	1. Drink Tins 2. Raffa 3. Dreamer	3.3L	$2.60

Fire Me Up (3)8411121175

Trainer: Mark Moroney (ULMARRA)12 mths 49: 23-8-5

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FIRE ON ICE (AUS)

Stats

Career49: 23-8-5

Win %46.94%

Place %73.47%

Prize Money$125,725.00

Comments

Has failed to fire at the last couple but he does have good record over this track and distance. Capable of taking this out.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	20/03/2026	13	NG	$5,460.00	Casino	484m	0:28.00	0:27.66	0:27.56	N/A	7	1. Perky Penny 2. Tub Star 3. Blue Art	4.8L	$2.70
7/7	07/03/2026	7	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.97	0:25.21	0:24.98	N/A	6	1. Validate 2. Shamrock Hayze 3. Blue Art	10.8L	$2.30
1/6	28/02/2026	8	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.09	0:25.09	0:25.04	N/A	2	1. Fire Me Up 2. Validate 3. Shamrock Hayze	0.8L	$2.10
1/7	20/02/2026	6	GR 4	$3,400.00	Q Lakeside	390m	0:21.44	0:21.44	0:21.34	N/A	5	1. Fire Me Up 2. Fire And Gravy 3. Goldstar Mila	2.5L	$1.30
2/8	14/02/2026	7	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.37	0:25.27	0:25.25	N/A	6	1. Drink Tins 2. Fire Me Up 3. Validate	1.3L	$2.40
1/7	07/02/2026	6	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.22	0:25.22	0:25.22	N/A	6	1. Fire Me Up 2. More Than Money 3. Validate	4.0L	$2.80

Cash Cruise (4)3121211282

Trainer: Robert Cooke (WOODVIEW)12 mths 19: 7-7-1

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: WHISKEY RIOT (AUS)

Dam: WILDASH BOOMER (AUS)

Stats

Career19: 7-7-1

Win %36.84%

Place %78.95%

Prize Money$30,995.00

Comments

Good effort last time when second (25.60) over 450m at this track. Drawn awkwardly. Others preferred.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	22/03/2026	10	GR 4/5	$3,320.00	Grafton	450m	0:25.60	0:25.47	0:25.20	N/A	8	1. Sandave Ablaze 2. Cash Cruise 3. True Legend	1.8L	$4.50
8/8	12/03/2026	11	OPEN	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.63	0:29.79	0:29.56	N/A	1	1. Malicious 2. Malawi Rebel 3. Zipping Lipa	12.0L	$5.00
2/8	01/03/2026	7	GR 5	$5,400.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.85	0:29.56	0:29.43	N/A	6	1. Surrealist 2. Cash Cruise 3. Tub Star	4.3L	$5.00
1/7	22/02/2026	14	GR 5	$4,600.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.06	0:30.06	0:29.88	N/A	7	1. Cash Cruise 2. Surrealist 3. Satoshi	1.0L	$2.20
1/8	08/02/2026	7	GR 5	$4,600.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.00	0:30.00	0:29.81	N/A	8	1. Cash Cruise 2. Maximus Malt 3. Javen's Shot	3.0L	$2.60
2/8	01/02/2026	7	GR 5	$5,400.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.20	0:30.01	0:29.43	N/A	1	1. More Than Merry 2. Cash Cruise 3. Sweet As Sarah	2.8L	$1.40

Goldstar Tyson (5)2132x2135x

Trainer: Stephen Keep (WARRAGAI CREEK)12 mths 22: 7-5-4

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: MEPUNGA BLAZER (AUS)

Dam: ROCK ON ANNIE (AUS)

Stats

Career22: 7-5-4

Win %31.82%

Place %72.73%

Prize Money$24,024.00

Comments

Returns from a six months spell after being tipped out on the back of a fifth (30.83) over 520m at Q Parklands. Placed at both tries fresh. Looking to others.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
99/1	15/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Grafton	450m	N/A	0:25.54	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Goldstar Tyson	99L	$0.00
99/3	30/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Richmond	520m	N/A	0:29.60	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Great Chat 2. 99-Mr. Nicko 3. 99-Goldstar Tyson	99L	$0.00
5/6	02/10/2025	7	GR 5	$9,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.83	0:29.83	0:29.39	N/A	2	1. Tahitian Girl 2. Highway Princess 3. Proper Star	14.3L	$2.80
3/8	25/09/2025	7	GR 5	$9,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.68	0:30.64	0:29.66	N/A	5	1. Sagai Miss 2. Quick Shot 3. Goldstar Tyson	0.8L	$4.20
1/8	18/09/2025	3	GR 5	$9,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.66	0:29.66	0:29.54	N/A	2	1. Goldstar Tyson 2. Miss Darkside 3. Juniper Rose	7.5L	$3.60
2/6	15/09/2025	132	GR 5	$4,600.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.26	0:30.12	0:29.68	N/A	8	1. Little Lies 2. Goldstar Tyson 3. Billie Cash Kid	2.0L	$4.40
2/8	06/05/2025	4	GR 5	$4,600.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.65	0:25.61	0:25.43	N/A	4	1. Time Keeper 2. Goldstar Tyson 3. He's Something	0.5L	$8.50
3/8	02/05/2025	38	GR 5	$3,000.00	Q Lakeside	390m	0:22.04	0:21.63	0:21.63	N/A	2	1. Rio Will Rock 2. Canya Currency 3. Goldstar Tyson	5.8L	$12.00

Teresita (6)1171114457

Trainer: Melissa Arandale (GRAFTON)12 mths 49: 24-3-4

3 yo BLU Bitch

Sire: PINDARI EXPRESS (AUS)

Dam: TRIBAL MAGIC (AUS)

Stats

Career49: 24-3-4

Win %48.98%

Place %63.27%

Prize Money$104,540.00

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 520m at Q Parklands. Tested under these conditions.

Last Starts 37 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	19/02/2026	21	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:31.00	0:29.92	0:29.44	N/A	5	1. More Than Money 2. Extreme Tension 3. Mustang Hayze	15.6L	$3.40
5/8	29/01/2026	14	OPEN	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.32	0:29.59	0:29.37	N/A	4	1. Pop's Maestro 2. Cumbria Chrissy 3. She's Peakin'	10.3L	$7.00
4/4	15/01/2026	7	OPEN	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.90	0:29.53	0:29.29	N/A	1	1. Sooty Keeping 2. Tarawi Buster 3. My Boy Bingo	5.3L	$2.70
4/7	08/01/2026	5	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.09	0:29.43	0:29.32	N/A	3	1. Star Turn 2. Weblec Joel 3. Duffman	9.5L	$2.90
1/5	03/01/2026	8	GR 3/4	$10,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.23	0:25.23	0:25.14	N/A	1	1. Teresita 2. Mepunga Shine 3. Brute Banner	3.8L	$1.40
1/5	26/12/2025	8	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.58	0:29.58	0:29.58	N/A	1	1. Teresita 2. Star Turn 3. Aidan's Queen	2.5L	$1.90
99/1	25/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Grafton	450m	N/A	0:25.22	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Teresita	-1.43L	$0.00

Heroic Federer (7)3114121111

Trainer: Michael Landrigan (WATERVIEW HEIGHTS)12 mths 49: 18-11-7

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FIRE ON ICE (AUS)

Stats

Career49: 18-11-7

Win %36.73%

Place %73.47%

Prize Money$66,370.00

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 4 lengths over 411m at Casino in a handy (23.08), beating Tricky Micky. In sparkling form and must be included.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	20/03/2026	13	GR 4	$4,520.00	Casino	411m	0:23.08	0:23.08	0:23.08	N/A	8	1. Heroic Federer 2. Tricky Micky 3. Kingsbrae Rex	3.8L	$1.70
1/7	07/03/2026	6	GR 5	$9,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.29	0:25.29	0:24.98	N/A	4	1. Heroic Federer 2. Little Lies 3. Tripper Art	1.0L	$3.60
1/8	01/03/2026	7	GR 5	$2,890.00	Grafton	350m	0:19.66	0:19.66	0:19.66	N/A	3	1. Heroic Federer 2. Genovese 3. Call To Arms	6.5L	$1.70
1/8	22/02/2026	3	GR 5	$2,340.00	Grafton	350m	0:19.84	0:19.84	0:19.68	N/A	5	1. Heroic Federer 2. Nugget Roberts 3. Kingsbrae Rex	3.0L	$1.50
2/8	19/02/2026	7	GR 4/5	$2,520.00	Casino	411m	0:23.78	0:23.62	0:23.20	N/A	3	1. Dragonelle 2. Heroic Federer 3. Martinique	2.3L	$1.50
1/8	12/02/2026	12	GR 5	$2,340.00	Casino	411m	0:23.21	0:23.21	0:23.21	N/A	6	1. Heroic Federer 2. Walk Me Daddy 3. Zig Zest Zag	4.3L	$1.90

Tarawi Buster (8)1311128252

Trainer: Jayson Valentine (JIMBOOMBA)12 mths 65: 22-20-6

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: OAKS ROAD (AUS)

Dam: ANNA COTTON (AUS)

Stats

Career65: 22-20-6

Win %33.85%

Place %73.85%

Prize Money$117,910.00

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at Q Lakeside when a 5.5 lengths second but did clock a solid 25.41 over the 457m trip. Harder here and looks a place chance only.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	21/03/2026	44	GR 5	$9,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.41	0:25.03	0:24.84	N/A	2	1. Massaro 2. Tarawi Buster 3. Hara's Jackson	5.3L	$7.50
5/8	05/02/2026	7	OPEN	$359,380.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.83	0:29.54	0:29.51	N/A	8	1. Canya Mayhem 2. Cumbria Chrissy 3. Winsome Jet	4.3L	$19.00
2/8	29/01/2026	7	OPEN	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.77	0:29.72	0:29.37	N/A	6	1. Vista Weird 2. Tarawi Buster 3. Daysea's Rory	0.8L	$16.00
8/8	22/01/2026	7	OPEN	$86,250.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.70	0:29.19	0:29.19	N/A	2	1. Irish Bill 2. Daysea's Rory 3. Winsome Jet	7.3L	$17.00
2/4	15/01/2026	12	OPEN	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.66	0:29.53	0:29.29	N/A	3	1. Sooty Keeping 2. Tarawi Buster 3. My Boy Bingo	1.8L	$7.00
1/7	03/01/2026	8	GR 5	$10,000.00	Q Lakeside	550m	0:30.45	0:30.45	0:30.45	N/A	1	1. Tarawi Buster 2. Sandave Ablaze 3. Dreamer	1.5L	$1.70
99/1	04/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Wentworth Park	520m	N/A	0:29.55	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Tarawi Buster	99L	$0.00

True Legend (9)3154115653

Trainer: Garry Geary (JUNCTION HILL)12 mths 38: 10-1-8

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING IMOGEN (AUS)

Stats

Career38: 10-1-8

Win %26.32%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$32,705.00

Comments

Nearing another win after his success on February 21 at Q Lakeside over 457m. Last start was third over 450m in 25.65, behind Sandave Ablaze. Has clocked an excellent 25.22 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

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	22/03/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,320.00	Grafton	450m	0:25.65	0:25.47	0:25.20	N/A	7	1. Sandave Ablaze 2. Cash Cruise 3. True Legend	2.5L	$12.00
5/5	15/03/2026	7	NG	$3,460.00	Grafton	450m	0:25.58	0:25.31	0:25.09	N/A	5	1. Summer Quinn 2. Sandave Ablaze 3. Quick Biscuit	3.8L	$17.00
6/8	08/03/2026	10	GR 5	$2,340.00	Grafton	350m	0:20.48	0:20.10	0:19.87	N/A	4	1. Rapid Lulu 2. Rudolf Rumble 3. Nanny's Boy	5.3L	$3.70
5/7	26/02/2026	5	GR 5	$9,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.23	0:29.51	0:29.51	N/A	3	1. Strut 2. Oliver Go 3. Golden Pharaoh	10.3L	$8.00
1/7	21/02/2026	28	GR 4/5	$10,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.47	0:25.47	0:25.14	N/A	1	1. True Legend 2. Manila Phantom 3. Goldstar Joblin	1.0L	$3.80
1/7	24/01/2026	6	GR 5	$9,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.65	0:25.65	0:25.04	N/A	6	1. True Legend 2. Armarta 3. All Dressed Up	0.1L	$27.00

Striped Mac (10)3273122116

Trainer: Robert Arnold (MONGOGARIE)12 mths 45: 10-10-7

2 yo BDL Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: DOLLY MAC (AUS)

Stats

Career45: 10-10-7

Win %22.22%

Place %60.00%

Prize Money$30,040.00

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 450m. Last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on March 14 over 457m at Q Lakeside behind Shout Out Shazam beaten 8 lengths (25.83). Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	14/03/2026	6	GR 5	$9,000.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:25.83	0:25.22	0:24.87	N/A	8	1. Shout Out Shazam 2. Hara's Jackson 3. Non Stop Whiskey	8.8L	$8.00
1/8	08/03/2026	7	GR 5	$3,690.00	Grafton	450m	0:25.39	0:25.39	0:25.21	N/A	4	1. Striped Mac 2. For Mercy Sake 3. Miss Blue Blaze	1.0L	$3.00
1/8	01/03/2026	14	GR 5	$3,140.00	Grafton	450m	0:25.24	0:25.24	0:25.11	N/A	8	1. Striped Mac 2. Ritza Jackson 3. Frances Theresa	5.8L	$3.00
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	1. Sandave Ablaze 2. Striped Mac 3. Benny Trick	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	1. Ritza Jackson 2. Striped Mac 3. Benny Trick	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	1. Striped Mac 2. Ritza Jackson 3. Benny Trick	2.5L	$7.50