Gunnedah Race 5 - Red Chief Motel
CLUSTER ONE (6) slotted in just off the lead from the wide box before lifting strongly to score (19.53) at this track in a Grade 5 over 340m. Some good form is emerging from his last run. In great form and can continue his winning ways. WALTER WANTED (4) boasts a strong record this journey with four wins and four minors from 11 tries. Comes off a (19.58) win last time, scoring by 0.8 lengths in a Grade 5 over 340m at this track. Suited here and expected to run well. NICMAC STAR (2) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing sixth (31.07) in a Grade 5 at this track. Form at the trip sound including three wins. Should play a prominent role. BEAR MAN (8) picked up an unexpected cheque last time and is in the mix again.
Stats
Comments
Most recently finished 4th over 340m at this track beaten 7 lengths (20.40) behind Marvin Monelli in a Grade 4 on February 23. Has claims if at his best.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 23/02/2026 | 26 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.40 | 0:19.90 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.73 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.50 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.31 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/11/2025 | 74 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.62 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.95 | 0:18.07 | 0:18.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.13 | 0:18.36 | 0:18.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 6th on January 7 over 527m at this track behind Creeping Mylo beaten 4.5 lengths (31.07) in a Grade 5. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.07 | 0:30.77 | 0:30.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/12/2025 | 43 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.20 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 9 lengths behind Cluster One over 340m. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.16 | 0:19.53 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/5 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.92 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.94 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:21.23 | 0:19.76 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 21.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $3.40 |
| 99/1 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | N/A | 0:19.99 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | N/A | 0:20.16 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Lines up chasing another win after scoring over 340m at this track in 19.58, set up by a fast early sectional. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.58 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.53 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.64 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.46 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.67 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 340m at this track. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.11 | 0:19.94 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.37 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.02 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.74 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.23 | 0:19.82 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.54 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye with a fast early split last time and setting up a 4 length win at this track over 340m in 19.53, making it two wins on end. In top form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.53 | 0:19.53 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.53 | 0:19.53 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 31/01/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.54 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.93 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.59 | 0:20.18 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 10 lengths behind Snooping over 431m. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.99 | 0:24.61 | 0:24.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 19.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/12/2025 | 56 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.10 | 0:19.27 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.19 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 22/10/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.62 | 0:24.84 | 0:24.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (19.80) at big odds over 340m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.53 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/02/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.49 | 0:20.31 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.96 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 20.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.04 | 0:19.76 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.11 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |