Grafton Race 2 - Valley Protective Services 1-3 Win
LIVING LEGEND (2) missed the frame and safely held latest finishing 6th at Q Parklands following on from a win (25.76) at this track the start prior. Safe beginner who has drawn to advantage. Can bounce back. UNRECOVERABLE (1) skirted wide from an outside draw and found the front, leading until late when second (25.82) at this track in a Mix over 450m. Leading chance. STEVE DUTTON (8) recorded his 2nd career win last time at this track, scoring by 0.8 lengths (25.76). Solid beginner and with a good start should have clear running out wide. Has definite claims. SHE PICKED IT (7) is another with top-three prospects.
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Risky starter who put in a fair effort in easier race last start. Yet to miss the frame when drawn the rails and will take some catching if jumps well. Boxed on well to finish runner-up last time. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | MX | $6,790.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,210.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.30 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,970.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.89 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 16/06/2026 | 100 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.09 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 450m. Last start finished 6th on August 6 over 520m at Q Parklands behind Zipping Mehary beaten 2.5 lengths (30.11) in a Grade 5. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
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 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 4/8 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,790.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,210.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.27 | 0:25.12 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $5,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.40 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 99/1 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 350m | N/A | 0:19.84 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| -1L | $0.00 |
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Won two starts back at this track over 450m in 25.78. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 450m at this track at Grade 5 level. Prepared to risk on this occasion.
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 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $27.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.47 | 0:28.21 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 0/7 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:32.66 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.42 | 0:27.95 | 0:27.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.22 | 0:28.16 | 0:27.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 99/2 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 450m | N/A | 0:25.60 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:20.38 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Hit the frame latest (30.47) when second at Q Parklands in a Grade 6. Goes very well from the draw boasting five places from six starts. Looking to others.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | 3 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.72 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.21 | 0:28.21 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | 24 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/06/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
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Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd on July 31 over 450m at this track behind Living Legend beaten a nose (25.77) in a Grade 5. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.90 | 0:23.64 | 0:23.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 02/07/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.71 | 0:23.71 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
| 99/1 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 0:17.07 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.57L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 0:17.03 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Found the going tougher last start when third over 484m at Casino. That followed a win two back in 23.66 beating Carbon Fury over 411m at Casino. Others read better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 3 | MX | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.45 | 0:27.83 | 0:27.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.66 | 0:23.66 | 0:23.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.33 | 0:23.98 | 0:23.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,590.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.45 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 16 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.31 | 0:20.19 | 0:19.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/06/2026 | 103 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.95 | 0:23.47 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
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Was a winner three back at Q Lakeside then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when sixth (25.82) at Q Lakeside. Has ability and worth including among the chances.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/07/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.31 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.56 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/05/2026 | 49 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 18 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
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Solid performance after racing just off the speed to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 450m (25.76) beating Unrecoverable in Mix on July 31. Rates among the chances this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 11 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | 8 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.06 | 0:26.06 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/07/2026 | 160 | MDN | $1,970.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.06 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.88 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |