Gunnedah Race 5 - Red Chief Motel
MY IRISH (2) has a strong record here with six wins and six placings from 15 starts. Recorded a 5.5 lengths win (19.80) in a Grade 5 last time at this track. Expected to be in the finish. CASUAL ESCAPE (3) flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 2.25 lengths third (19.87) over 340m at this track and making it two placings on end. Form from his last run is proving strong. Expected to feature again. ROYMAN (1) led throughout when winning by a space two back hit the frame last time when second and beaten 6 lengths at this track (19.98). Leading chance. PRIVATE JAKE (7) can finish much closer after missing a cheque at this track last start.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back over 340m at this track. Last start he finished 2nd on November 2 over 340m at this track behind Flying Tango beaten 6 lengths (19.98) in a NG. Draw likely to suit. Has a solid record from this draw including five wins. Among the chances.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/11/2026 | 11 | NG | $1,580.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2026 | 3 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.75 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/10/2026 | 9 | NG | $1,580.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.86 | 0:23.13 | 0:23.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/10/2026 | 2 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.51 | 0:18.37 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.31 | 0:20.01 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.96 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 99/3 | 20/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 340m | N/A | 20.13 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 340m in 19.80 last start, beating Swift Eli. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 15/10/2026 | 50 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.21 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 5 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.60 | 0:17.16 | 0:17.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/08/2026 | 65 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.74 | 0:23.05 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:26.03 | 0:24.82 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:26.10 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.5L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 2.25 lengths third (19.87) over 340m at this track and making it two placings on end. Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.87 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.71 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.05 | 0:19.67 | 0:19.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/09/2026 | 35 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.18 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.13 | 0:25.13 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd on November 2 over 340m at this track behind Dalair Milo beaten 0.8 lengths (20.02) in a Grade 5. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/11/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.02 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 29/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.18 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.94 | 0:18.71 | 0:18.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 22/10/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.31 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.76 | 0:18.61 | 0:18.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.03 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $20.00 |
| 99/1 | 15/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 318m | N/A | 0:18.67 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time when second (20.16) at this track, making it two placings on end. Looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.16 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.28 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $35.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.71 | 0:20.10 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 03/10/2026 | 2 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.95 | 0:18.08 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.25 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.13 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (20.43) in a Grade 5, finishing a 11 length sixth. Has two placings from three starts from the draw. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.43 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.99 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 15/10/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.99 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 12/10/2026 | 32 | NG | $1,580.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.01 | 0:19.64 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.45 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/08/2026 | 23 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.11 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when second (19.97) over 340m at this track. Drawn wide. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/11/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $1,350.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 22/10/2026 | 3 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.35 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.72 | 0:18.63 | 0:18.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.85 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 3 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.00 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.03 | 0:18.33 | 0:18.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $35.00 |