Grafton Race 12 - Sunny Lodge
RUSHFORTH BAZ (1) has been in the money at his last two runs, most recently when third (26.07) in a Grade 5 over 450m at this track. Key player on best and expected to bounce back. GOLDSTAR KLEIN (2) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 450m behind Hear The Crow (25.59) in a Grade 5. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and two minor placings to his credit. Great chance to atone. ZIPPY TIPPY (6) has been without a win for a while, the latest jumping from an outside draw when fourth (25.78) at this track in a Grade 5. One of the main contenders. YATHONG TIGER (8) placed last start and is in the mix again.
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Placed last time (26.07) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 4.5 lengths. Has a win and two places from three starts from this draw. Leading chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,210.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.30 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.28 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.5L | $27.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (25.59) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length fifth. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Key chance and should 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.15 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.17 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.55 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 99/2 | 17/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:25.92 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:19.48 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Most recent effort finished 6th in a Grade 5 on July 20 over 450m at Maitland behind Digger Sure Can beaten 12 lengths (25.75). Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
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Was out of placings last time (26.07) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Makes appeal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 57 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.29 | 0:20.29 | 0:20.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 28/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.49 | 0:24.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | FFA | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.11 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 18.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/05/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fourth but before that won by 2 lengths at this track (25.77) beating Nangar County in a Grade 5 on July 24. Prepared to risk.
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 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,790.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,210.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.27 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 4th in a Grade 5 on August 3 over 450m at this track behind Sandave Staples beaten 3.5 lengths (25.78). Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/6 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.15 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.37 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (20.52) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 5 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and six places from 11 starts. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.52 | 0:20.19 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2026 | 78 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.57 | 0:20.57 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.71 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.51 | 0:20.23 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 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 | $23.60 |
| 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 | $61.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back at Temora over 330m in 18.93. Followed that up with a minor placing over 350m at this track at Grade 4/5 four days ago. Thereabouts and rates well in this. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.27 | 0:20.19 | 0:19.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2026 | 67 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.93 | 0:18.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/7 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/05/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.9L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.07 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.77 | 0:30.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |