Maitland Race 6 - Windsor Castle Hotel 1-3 Win
ACE'S FOUR BRIAN (1) finds it hard to break through. Hit the board with a minor placing last time when second (29.94) at The Gardens. Solid record at the distance winning two races. One of the leading chances. CYCLONE ETHICS (2) was in the placings last time but three back produced a superb 19.05 win over 340m at Bulli. Expecting another bold showing. BRAILEY BANNER (8) is a capable type and proved too classy last time to win by one length at this track in a handy 22.25 beating Semi Peakin'. Winner at his latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. Must be included in calculations. QUICK THINKIN' (6) was strongly fancied on the back of a win two starts ago but finished fifth last time (30.62) at Gosford. Won at his only start from this draw.
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at The Gardens (29.94) in a Grade 5, finishing a one length second. Has one win and three placings from five starts from the draw. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/02/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.74 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 3rd on February 24 over 400m at Bulli behind Riley Dozer beaten 5 lengths (22.67) in a Grade 5. Looks a strong winning hope.
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 | 24/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.11 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,920.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.05 | 0:19.05 | 0:18.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.58 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.42 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after winning comfortably by 7 lengths at Gosford (29.69) beating Code Of Silence in a Grade 5 on February 24 six days ago. This is much harder assignment and he needs to find another gear.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/02/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 26/01/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Put a space on them to win by 10 lengths at Richmond over 401m (23.03) beating Curious Tears in Grade 5 on February 25. Sure to be about the mark.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 25/02/2026 | 82 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.03 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 05/12/2025 | 4 | MDN | $2,840.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won easily by 9 lengths at Taree Super Track (30.40) beating Sandra Keeping in a Grade 5 on February 18. Solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.62 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.65 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/01/2026 | 17 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/01/2026 | 11 | MDN | $6,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.35 | 0:17.17 | 0:16.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time at The Gardens but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching five minors in a row. Tough draw to overcome and will need the right run to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 99/3 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 400m | N/A | 0:22.75 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.57L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner at this track over 400m running a time of 22.25. Solid showing expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.58 | 0:17.52 | 0:17.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 7/7 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.62 | 0:18.20 | 0:17.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.14 | 0:17.63 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Returns from a ten weeks break and only other fresh up run was on debut when placed over 324m at Richmond Straight. Others hold stronger claims.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.40 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.06 | 0:25.06 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.25 |
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.00 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/12/2025 | 45 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.42 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.06 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |