Grafton Race 3 - Westlawn Finance Stayers Cup Prelude H
PAW FORTRESS (2) is long overdue for a win and in super consistent form, jumping from this box to place last time at The Meadows (43.94), making it three straight minors. Key player on best form. GOLDSTAR PRADA (8) finished well back at Q Parklands last time when a 8 length sixth (41.84) but scored three back at Q Parklands (41.53). Good beginner but will need a little luck early crossing from an outside draw. Has ability and can atone. APACHE TIGER (1) produced a moderate effort last time when sixth at Q Parklands over 600m behind Konstantin (35.15) in a Grade 4/5. Has a strong record out of this box with five wins and a minor placing from seven starts. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. FIRETHORN (7) generally performs well over this distance.
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At the last start finished 6th on June 18 over 600m at Q Parklands behind Konstantin beaten 8 lengths (35.15) in a Grade 4/5. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.15 | 0:34.53 | 0:34.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.25 | 0:34.88 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.9L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.53 | 0:30.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $12,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.78 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/05/2026 | 36 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.11 | 0:34.60 | 0:34.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $12,080.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.91 | 0:30.44 | 0:30.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.10 |
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Comments
Placed last time (43.94) at The Meadows in a Grade 4/5, finishing third and beaten 14 lengths. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.94 | 0:42.92 | 0:42.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 24/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:37.98 | 0:37.84 | 0:37.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Geelong | 680m | 0:39.17 | 0:38.74 | 0:38.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Q Parklands (42.08) in a OPEN, finishing a 10 length sixth. Has two wins and three placings from eight starts from the draw. Tough line-up and may struggle.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.08 | 0:41.38 | 0:40.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $143,750.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.70 | 0:41.30 | 0:41.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/06/2026 | 12 | GR 5/6 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.83 | 0:41.70 | 0:41.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.07 | 0:41.98 | 0:41.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 642m | 0:36.73 | 0:36.20 | 0:36.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.39 | 0:41.39 | 0:41.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 99/1 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.71 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Comes to this track for the first time. Comes off an average run last start over 710m at Q Parklands when eighth behind Ayden's Warrior (42.42) in OPEN. Safely held last time and looking to others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.42 | 0:41.38 | 0:40.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $18,500.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.02 | 0:41.55 | 0:41.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.91 | 0:41.53 | 0:41.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.13 | 0:41.88 | 0:41.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.09 | 0:41.98 | 0:41.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5/6 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.57 | 0:41.57 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fourth but before that won by 0.8 lengths at Q Parklands (41.30) beating Ayden's Warrior in a OPEN on June 25. Should be around the mark.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.80 | 0:41.28 | 0:40.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $143,750.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.30 | 0:41.30 | 0:41.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:43.14 | 0:41.88 | 0:41.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 18.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,130.00 | Q Lakeside | 642m | 0:36.25 | 0:36.04 | 0:36.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 642m | 0:36.19 | 0:36.19 | 0:36.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.34 | 0:41.27 | 0:41.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 99/1 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 350m | N/A | 0:19.65 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 6th over 710m at Q Parklands beaten 8 lengths (41.84) behind Mepunga Breeze in a OPEN on July 4. Safe beginner who should take catching despite the draw.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.84 | 0:41.28 | 0:40.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $143,750.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.49 | 0:41.30 | 0:41.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.53 | 0:41.53 | 0:41.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,130.00 | Q Lakeside | 642m | 0:36.63 | 0:36.04 | 0:36.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 642m | 0:36.33 | 0:36.33 | 0:36.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.27 | 0:41.27 | 0:41.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |