Grafton Race 9 - Ladbrokes Thunderbolt Heat 4
RIVERLAND SON (1) is in top form lately including an outstanding win at this track in 19.90 two back then backing it up with a 19.88 victory at this track over 350m latest. Expected to go close again if runs up to recent times. SOUL OF FIRE (2) boasts a strong record this journey here with six wins and four minors from 14 tries. Comes off a (23.42) win last time, scoring by 2 lengths in a Grade 4/5 over 411m at Casino. Suited here and expected to run well. MCKEON (7) has a strong record this trip with three wins and four placings from eight starts. Hit the frame latest (28.05) when second at Casino in a NG. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. STEELY DAWN (6) is in fine form and looks a good top-three chance again.
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Strong performance to post a big 4 lengths victory in a NG last start at this track, clocking an outstanding 19.88 for the 350m trip. Expected to push the clock again here.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/05/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.90 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
| 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 |
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Last start winner at Casino over 411m running a time of 23.42. Looks the one to beat again.
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 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.42 | 0:23.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 6/6 | 24/05/2026 | 5 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.86 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.87 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/05/2026 | 11 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.32 | 0:20.07 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/7 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
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Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 2nd on June 2 over 300m at Casino behind Loongana Lilly beaten 0.8 lengths (17.06) in a Mix 2/3. Minor place prospects only.
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 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.06 | 0:17.01 | 0:16.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 338 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.63 | 0:23.63 | 0:23.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/3 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 411m | N/A | 0:23.86 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/06/2025 | 3 | OPEN | $2,100.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.01 | 0:23.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2025 | 4 | Other | $1,070.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.21 | 0:30.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 15/06/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $2,100.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.41 | 0:23.19 | 0:23.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $2,100.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.15 | 0:23.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 99/1 | 20/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | N/A | 0:30.49 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start easily by 6 lengths at Ballarat (21.74) beating Our Patch in a Mix 3/4 on May 20. Has ability and among the chances.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 42 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
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Missed the frame latest (20.42) when eighth over 352m at Q Lakeside in a OPEN. Has two wins and three placings from six starts from the draw. Looking to others.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $18,500.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.42 | 0:19.41 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/05/2026 | 41 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.81 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/04/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.16 | 0:27.56 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/03/2026 | 3 | NG | $6,830.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.27 | 0:27.65 | 0:27.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $5,460.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:27.66 | 0:27.66 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
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Good effort to win last start by 2 lengths over 411m at Casino in a handy (23.41), beating Remi Nath. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $4,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.41 | 0:23.41 | 0:23.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.36 | 0:23.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.20 | 0:20.09 | 0:20.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.15 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.38 | 0:23.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 99/2 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 411m | N/A | 0:23.51 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Placed last time (28.05) at Casino in a NG, finishing second and beaten 3.5 lengths. Yet to miss the placings in nine runs from this box, including six wins. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | NG | $15,580.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.05 | 0:27.82 | 0:27.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NG | $3,460.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:27.46 | 0:27.46 | 0:27.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $5,160.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.35 | 0:23.35 | 0:23.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 9 | NG | $3,480.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.95 | 0:23.67 | 0:23.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.17 | 0:23.17 | 0:23.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.66 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.40 |
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Form has been solid with minor placings at her last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 450m at this track beaten 5.5 lengths (25.92) behind Fire And Gravy in a Grade 5 on May 24. Minor place prospects only.
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 | 24/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/05/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.00 | 0:16.88 | 0:16.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.34 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.53 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $35.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.00 | 0:17.00 | 0:17.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
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Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but bumped into one better when runner up (19.46) at Q Lakeside over 352m. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card at the latest appearance. Worth following up.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $18,500.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.46 | 0:19.41 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.64 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.48 | 0:19.48 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $7,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.59 | 0:19.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.07 | 0:19.38 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/05/2026 | 70 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:19.27 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -8.29L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,500.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.91 | 0:19.55 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 99/2 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Capalaba | 366m | N/A | 0:19.68 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 9.29L | $0.00 |