Grafton Race 4 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm
WESTERN LIES (1) flew the lids from the middle with a sensational turn of foot before finishing second (23.20) and beaten a neck over 411m at Casino. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Top prospect. KINGSBRAE REX (2) started big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish third (23.38) at Casino over 411m. Expected to feature. WAGTAIL WHISPER (5) was drawn the middle but pinged the lids and led until the final stages, holding on for a place (19.82) at this track in a Free For All over 350m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Will give a great sight again. YUNA HERRERA (7) won in the best time of the program last time out. Sure to run well again.
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Flew the lids with a sensational early split but had to be content with second when clocking 23.20 over 411m at Casino. Has run hot time here with a 19.52 PB at the distance. Key chance.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.20 | 0:23.18 | 0:23.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.06 | 0:16.77 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | NG | $4,660.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.49 | 0:23.49 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/5 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.06 | 0:23.77 | 0:23.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | 46 | NG | $2,660.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:16.77 | 0:16.77 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.66 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | NG | $2,630.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.03 | 0:19.82 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
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Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish third (23.38) at Casino over 411m. More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.18 | 0:23.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 2 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.67 | 0:23.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $5,020.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.18 | 0:23.80 | 0:23.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.40 | 0:23.40 | 0:23.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | GR 4 | $4,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.25 | 0:20.06 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.91 | 0:19.91 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
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Missed the frame last start when fourth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning two on end before placing two back. Looks tested and others preferred 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.10 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.10 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 |
| 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 |
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Missed the frame last start when fourth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning four on end before placing two back. Has ability but will need the right run to feature here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $32,500.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | NG | $6,830.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1.0L | $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 |
| 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 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
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Comments
Quickly away at this track two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at this track last start over 350m. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Pay to follow.
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 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 29/03/2026 | 12 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.92 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 17/03/2026 | 16 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.86 | 0:19.86 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.56 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.90 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
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Comments
Found the going tougher last start when third over 300m at Taree Super Track. That followed a win two back in 17.15 beating Malmsteen over 300m at Casino. This will test.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.21 | 0:17.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.15 | 0:17.15 | 0:16.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 22/03/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.59 | 0:20.04 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | NG | $2,660.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.22 | 0:16.77 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/02/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.14 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/02/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.79 | 0:19.84 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $4.20 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at The Gardens over 400m. Last start finished 6th on April 4 over 400m at The Gardens behind You Never Lose beaten 10 lengths (23.71) in a Grade 4/5. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.71 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.28 | 0:30.32 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
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Finished second last start (20.43) over 350m at this track. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | 36 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.43 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 99/1 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 0:16.91 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| -1.71L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | MX 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.91 | 0:16.85 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.53 | 0:23.43 | 0:23.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 0/7 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:24.16 | 0:17.23 | 0:16.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.23 | 0:23.23 | 0:23.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.13 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $31.00 |
| 99/1 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Hasn't been that impressive recently but he does have a good record at the track and trip, including 10 wins. Has clocked a scorching 19.67 here at this trip. Leading player.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | 52 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.78 | 0:17.43 | 0:17.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,310.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.85 | 0:19.85 | 0:19.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |