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Maitland Race 5 - Congratulations Red Opal 100 Starts

SHORTY BOY (1) has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 0.8 lengths third over 340m Gunnedah in 19.73. Safe beginner who draws ideally on the inside. Top chance in this line up. COOKIE MAN (5) finished second (19.46) two back at Gunnedah but out of the placings last time when 6th there. Has a strong record from box 5, including two wins. Must be included in calculations. FURIOUS (2) is a well performed dog and winner of 19 races who was in the minor money last time out at this track (22.63). Solid record here at the distance winning 19 races. Smart beginner who should take advantage of the low draw. Can measure up. BOMB NOAH (7) is among the chances again if he runs up to the latest effort.

Race Time:9:06 AM

Monday, March 23, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:400m

Shorty Boy (1)11228x1633

Trainer: Matthew Bryant (MARYS MOUNT)12 mths 41: 15-7-5

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: COOKIE AND CANDY (AUS)

Stats

Career41: 15-7-5

Win %36.59%

Place %65.85%

Prize Money$40,665.00

Comments

Snuck into the minor money last time when a 0.8 lengths third at Gunnedah but did record a swift 19.73 over the 340m journey. Expected to push the clock again here.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	18/03/2026	7	FFA	$2,660.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:19.73	0:19.67	0:19.61	N/A	3	1. Warlord Nev 2. Pessimism 3. Shorty Boy	0.8L	$5.50
3/7	11/03/2026	7	NG	$2,660.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:19.54	0:19.31	0:19.31	N/A	3	1. Flying Tango 2. Cookie Man 3. Shorty Boy	3.3L	$4.80
6/8	04/03/2026	7	FFA	$2,660.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:20.48	0:19.58	0:19.58	N/A	1	1. Pessimism 2. Mick The Master 3. Waltzin' Ethics	12.8L	$1.80
1/7	25/02/2026	82	NG	$2,660.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:19.55	0:19.55	0:19.45	N/A	8	1. Shorty Boy 2. Cookie Man 3. Imperial Chop	2.3L	$2.80
8/8	05/12/2025	5	NG	$54,000.00	Maitland	450m	0:25.34	0:24.75	0:24.75	N/A	4	1. Black Myth Wave 2. Allan Keeping 3. Tarawi Lock	8.3L	$13.00
2/8	30/11/2025	16	NG	$5,580.00	Maitland	450m	0:25.28	0:25.14	0:24.88	N/A	6	1. Allan Keeping 2. Shorty Boy 3. Golden Pharaoh	2.0L	$5.00

Furious (2)2121832613

Trainer: Charmaine Field (EAST GRESFORD)12 mths 53: 19-12-8

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: VERSTAPPEN (AUS)

Stats

Career53: 19-12-8

Win %35.85%

Place %73.58%

Prize Money$40,990.00

Comments

Hit the frame latest (22.63) when third at this track in a Free For All. Has two wins and two placings from seven starts from the draw. Looks one of the chances.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	09/03/2026	7	FFA	$2,660.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.63	0:22.01	0:22.01	N/A	8	1. Badger's Beast 2. Tulsi Banner 3. Furious	8.8L	$12.00
1/5	02/03/2026	28	MX 1/2/3	$2,340.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.46	0:22.46	0:22.20	N/A	1	1. Furious 2. Weffalee Shield 3. Hey Mickey	0.3L	$3.50
6/7	02/02/2026	7	NG	$2,660.00	Maitland	400m	0:23.11	0:22.25	0:22.25	N/A	2	1. Federal Player 2. Nukkunya 3. You Never Lose	12.3L	$8.50
2/6	26/01/2026	7	FFA	$2,660.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.31	0:22.12	0:22.12	N/A	4	1. Federal Player 2. Furious 3. Hey Mickey	2.5L	$3.80
3/5	19/01/2026	5	GR 4/5	$3,320.00	Maitland	450m	0:25.15	0:25.03	0:25.03	N/A	7	1. Hot Shot Ethics 2. Tarawi Lock 3. Furious	1.8L	$10.00
8/8	14/01/2026	9	MX 1/2/3	$2,340.00	Taree Super Track	300m	0:18.28	0:17.43	0:17.18	N/A	8	1. Scarlet's Rocket 2. Keylin 3. Blue Juggler	12.3L	$2.20

Red Opal (4)7335453713

Trainer: Jeffrey Walton (WINDELLA)12 mths 99: 9-13-14

4 yo W/BL Dog

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: ELITE OPAL (AUS)

Stats

Career99: 9-13-14

Win %9.09%

Place %36.36%

Prize Money$28,425.00

Comments

Found the going tougher last start when third over 400m at this track. That followed a win two back in 22.62 beating Hank Mccoy over 400m at this track. Thereabouts last time others preferred this line-up.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	16/03/2026	7	MX 3/4	$2,340.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.88	0:22.56	0:21.92	N/A	4	1. Bold Charm 2. Red Ball Rocket 3. Red Opal	4.5L	$3.80
1/7	09/03/2026	7	GR 4/5	$2,520.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.62	0:22.62	0:22.01	N/A	2	1. Red Opal 2. Hank Mccoy 3. You Win	2.8L	$9.50
7/8	02/03/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	Maitland	400m	0:23.26	0:22.43	0:22.20	N/A	7	1. It's A Tease 2. Despicable Pedro 3. Halo Grace	11.8L	$12.00
3/6	23/02/2026	4	GR 4/5	$2,520.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.64	0:22.53	0:22.24	N/A	2	1. Prince Vinnie 2. Bring On Bling 3. Red Opal	1.5L	$21.00
5/7	19/02/2026	17	MX 1/2/3	$2,340.00	Richmond Straight	324m	0:18.31	0:17.64	0:17.43	N/A	5	1. Elite Chevy 2. Saint Rico 3. Silver Session	9.5L	$81.00
4/6	02/02/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	Maitland	400m	0:23.02	0:22.40	0:22.25	N/A	5	1. Semi Peakin' 2. Fascinate George 3. Zipper Train	8.8L	$5.50

Cookie Man (5)2732x22526

Trainer: Matthew Bryant (MARYS MOUNT)12 mths 45: 21-8-7

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: COOKIE AND CANDY (AUS)

Stats

Career45: 21-8-7

Win %46.67%

Place %80.00%

Prize Money$47,930.00

Comments

Could manage only sixth last time but turned heads the start prior when he recorded a convincing 19.46 over 340m finishing second at Gunnedah. Has the ability and expected to go close again.

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	18/03/2026	7	FFA	$2,660.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:20.00	0:19.67	0:19.61	N/A	8	1. Warlord Nev 2. Pessimism 3. Shorty Boy	4.8L	$3.10
2/7	11/03/2026	7	NG	$2,660.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:19.46	0:19.31	0:19.31	N/A	4	1. Flying Tango 2. Cookie Man 3. Shorty Boy	2.0L	$3.60
5/8	04/03/2026	7	FFA	$2,660.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:20.36	0:19.58	0:19.58	N/A	3	1. Pessimism 2. Mick The Master 3. Waltzin' Ethics	11.0L	$2.60
2/7	25/02/2026	7	NG	$2,660.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:19.71	0:19.55	0:19.45	N/A	3	1. Shorty Boy 2. Cookie Man 3. Imperial Chop	2.3L	$1.80
2/6	18/02/2026	70	NG	$2,660.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:19.48	0:19.44	0:19.44	N/A	7	1. Flying Tango 2. Cookie Man 3. Mick The Master	0.8L	$2.10
2/8	10/12/2025	5	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.13	0:24.94	0:24.94	N/A	1	1. Retaliation 2. Cookie Man 3. Shima Time	2.8L	$3.30

Bomb Noah (7)8556362x31

Trainer: Melanie Mabbott (DURI)12 mths 76: 13-18-12

3 yo RED/FWN Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: JD BOMBSHELL (AUS)

Stats

Career76: 13-18-12

Win %17.11%

Place %56.58%

Prize Money$35,000.00

Comments

Showed strong early pace and proved too slick around The Gardens over 400m in 22.88, claiming a Grade 5 by 7 lengths. Looks a solid contender.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	12/03/2026	5	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:22.88	0:22.88	0:22.61	N/A	6	1. Bomb Noah 2. It's A Glam 3. Road To Jerry's	7.0L	$3.80
3/8	07/03/2026	85	NG	$1,580.00	Taree Super Track	300m	0:17.81	0:17.65	0:17.48	N/A	5	1. Majestic Tyson 2. Hot Hailey 3. Bomb Noah	2.3L	$26.00
2/8	12/12/2025	6	GR 5	$2,310.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.03	0:22.92	0:22.63	N/A	5	1. Coco Bella 2. Bomb Noah 3. Minter Mulwee	1.5L	$3.70
6/7	06/12/2025	11	GR 4/5	$3,290.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.38	0:29.72	0:29.72	N/A	8	1. Cessnock Curtain 2. Jasper Darke 3. King Of Gods	9.3L	$26.00
3/8	25/11/2025	4	GR 5	$2,310.00	Grafton	350m	0:20.22	0:20.12	0:19.52	N/A	7	1. Wilgunya Prince 2. Liz Dutton 3. Bomb Noah	1.5L	$21.00
6/8	21/11/2025	9	GR 4/5	$2,490.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.38	0:22.94	0:22.64	N/A	7	1. My Cupcake 2. George Judy 3. Overriding	6.3L	$34.00

Prince Vinnie (8)2242551235

Trainer: Josephine Lockhart (SCONE)12 mths 71: 10-15-9

3 yo FWN Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SLINGSHOT GYPSY (AUS)

Stats

Career71: 10-15-9

Win %14.08%

Place %47.89%

Prize Money$25,860.00

Comments

Missed the frame last time when fifth (22.57) at this track. Prior to that had been racing well. Has to overcome a wide draw and needs to find best form to feature.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	16/03/2026	10	NG	$2,660.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.57	0:21.92	0:21.92	N/A	2	1. Badger's Beast 2. Kiarni Bolt 3. Flying Goddess	9.3L	$18.00
3/8	06/03/2026	6	GR 5	$3,140.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.05	0:29.96	0:29.65	N/A	2	1. Dizzy Digby 2. Fascinate Bailey 3. Prince Vinnie	1.3L	$2.40
2/6	28/02/2026	5	GR 5	$3,140.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.04	0:29.34	0:29.34	N/A	1	1. Cousin Sal 2. Prince Vinnie 3. Blue Chanelle	10.0L	$2.60
1/6	23/02/2026	7	GR 4/5	$2,520.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.53	0:22.53	0:22.24	N/A	1	1. Prince Vinnie 2. Bring On Bling 3. Red Opal	0.8L	$3.20
5/7	16/02/2026	9	GR 4/5	$3,320.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.13	0:29.52	0:29.52	N/A	8	1. President Rolex 2. Spin Around Blue 3. Pirate Riot	8.8L	$31.00
5/8	07/02/2026	8	NG	$2,660.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.07	0:22.30	0:22.30	N/A	7	1. Federal Player 2. Larnie's Magic 3. Diva's Delight	11.0L	$35.00