Grafton Race 5 - The Lids Fly Hosted Pots Heat 2 H
OTHELLO (1) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when seventh at this track over 350m behind Bailey Dutton (20.70) in a Grade 5. Strong form has emerged from his last run. Should be very hard to beat this time. NAUTICAL BLUE (2) turned in a plain effort last time when seventh at Casino over 300m behind Hope I Can (17.48) in a Grade 5. Was in the money prior to that. Should be about the money. EBONY VALLEY (8) is rarely out of the finish, recording 12 places from 21 starts. Finished in the money last time though when third (20.36) at this track. Still to record a win from this draw but has never missed the frame in three starts. Can measure up. MID CITY BOSS (7) was unplaced here last start but gets his chance to atone.
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Was out of placings last time (20.70) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 9 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from six starts. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.70 | 0:20.02 | 0:20.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 31 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.46 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
| 99/2 | 28/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 450m | N/A | 0:25.43 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/05/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.41 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
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Was out of placings last time when seventh (17.48) at Casino in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 2 for the first time. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,940.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.48 | 0:16.98 | 0:16.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.11 | 0:17.04 | 0:16.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.53 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.40 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.59 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 12 | RST WIN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $14.00 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 484m at Casino. Prepared to just watch this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/10/2026 | 30 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.88 | 0:27.96 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.3L | $91.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/08/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.00 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/07/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
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At the last outing finished 4th over 411m at Casino beaten 6 lengths (23.97) behind Ding Ding Harrow in a Grade 4/5 on October 12. The form from the last run stacks up nicely. Worth following up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/10/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.97 | 0:23.56 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.10 | 0:23.34 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.64 | 0:23.64 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.44 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.66 | 0:23.39 | 0:23.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2026 | 51 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.22 | 0:23.67 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $27.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 450m | N/A | 0:25.58 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -0.29L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 14/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 0:16.70 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.14L | $0.00 |
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Backs up after finishing 5th on October 18 over 366m at Capalaba in a Grade 5. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.42 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.02 | 0:17.40 | 0:16.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.38 | 0:20.19 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/4 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.07 | 0:20.07 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 28/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.44 | 0:20.28 | 0:20.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.82 | 0:20.15 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $31.00 |
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Has shown little speed out of the boxes and tends to spot them a start in her races, Last start finished sixth over 350m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/10/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.71 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $46.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.80 | 0:23.40 | 0:23.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 8/8 | 17/08/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.30 | 0:23.68 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:27.83 | 0:27.83 | 0:27.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |
| 99/1 | 07/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | N/A | 0:22.56 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Was out of placings last time (20.67) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 6 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and three places from six starts. Looks one of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.67 | 0:20.26 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.19 | 0:23.51 | 0:23.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.52 | 0:16.87 | 0:16.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.04 | 0:16.72 | 0:16.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.81 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
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In the money last time at this track (20.36) in a Grade 5, finishing a 2.25 lengths third. Placed at all three starts from this draw. Leading chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.36 | 0:20.20 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.57 | 0:20.32 | 0:19.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.33 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.39 | 0:20.34 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.02 | 0:20.32 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.35 | 0:20.09 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |