Grafton Race 8 - Sunny Lodge Max 150 Points Heat 1 H
HAALAND (7) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing fourth (20.48) in a Grade 5 at this track. Can bounce back. HE'S A BONUS (8) turned spotting a big start finishing fourth (20.21) last time in a Grade 4/5 at this track. Form here sound including four wins. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Leading chance. ACES DOUGAL (1) turned in a plain performance last time when sixth at Casino over 411m behind Jam Fury (24.45) in a Mix. Safe beginner who draws ideally on the inside. Cannot be taken lightly. OUR MIRACLES (6) should bounce back after an unplaced effort here recently.
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Has finished sixth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Casino over 411m. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 09/04/2026 | 9 | MX | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.45 | 0:23.30 | 0:23.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.3L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/03/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.54 | 0:19.53 | 0:19.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.05 | 0:16.89 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.08 | 0:16.78 | 0:16.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/03/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.13 | 0:17.11 | 0:16.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/03/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.31 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
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Last start finished 4th over 350m at this track beaten 7 lengths (20.66) behind Stilton Ava in a Grade 5 on April 7. This appears within his reach.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.66 | 0:20.16 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.75 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $46.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.56 | 0:20.29 | 0:19.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.63 | 0:20.01 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.43 | 0:20.11 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.69 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/3 | 10/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 450m | N/A | 0:25.81 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
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Was out of placings last time when sixth (20.70) at this track in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 3 for the first time. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/04/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.70 | 0:20.06 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | MX | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.67 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.92 | 0:20.15 | 0:19.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.57 | 0:20.26 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.54 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/03/2026 | 2 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.30 | 0:20.30 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
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Comments
Finished sixth (17.73) last time over 300m at Casino. Not among the main chances this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.73 | 0:17.24 | 0:16.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.17 | 0:17.12 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.14 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | 252 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.33 | 0:20.12 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 99/1 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 0:16.95 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| -1.14L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/07/2025 | 56 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.59 | 0:23.55 | 0:23.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/05/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.62 | 0:23.50 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.0L | $3.90 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 350m at this track. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.68 | 0:20.29 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.49 | 0:17.42 | 0:16.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.12 | 0:17.33 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.81 | 0:17.00 | 0:16.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.92 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.5L | $16.00 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (20.46) when fourth over 350m at this track in a Grade 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting two places from three starts. Among the chances on best.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.46 | 0:20.29 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 99/3 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 0:17.03 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/03/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.74 | 0:23.84 | 0:23.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 22/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.11 | 0:20.41 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/03/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.13 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $46.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.45 | 0:20.16 | 0:19.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.06 | 0:16.95 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/3 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 0:17.04 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.86L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (20.48) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths. Has three wins and five placings from 14 starts from the draw. Makes strong appeal.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.48 | 0:20.06 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 7/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.86 | 0:20.29 | 0:19.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.46 | 0:20.26 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.15 | 0:20.15 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.57 | 0:20.14 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.54 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 350m | N/A | 0:20.13 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (20.21) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Expected to go close.
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 | 07/04/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.21 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/03/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.56 | 0:27.94 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.33 | 0:27.76 | 0:27.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.46 | 0:28.11 | 0:27.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
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Comments
Last start finished 7th in a Grade 5 on April 2 over 300m at Casino behind Secret Ninja beaten 12 lengths (17.95). Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 84 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.95 | 0:17.05 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.8L | $7.50 |
| 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 | $10.00 |
| 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 | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 300m at Q Straight. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.97 | 0:16.77 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/03/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.98 | 0:16.57 | 0:16.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/03/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.18 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/02/2026 | 53 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.85 | 0:16.28 | 0:16.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.65 | 0:16.82 | 0:16.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.49 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |