Maitland Race 5 - Shipley Meats
QUICK THINKIN' (4) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (29.80) from Box 6 at Nowra. Likely to feature again. MIA ZIPPER (7) has a strong winning strike-rate over this track and trip with four wins and a placing from eight tries. Comes off a (22.14) win last time, scoring by 5 lengths in a Grade 4 over 388m at Gosford. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts. HAPPY ETHICS (1) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at Gosford over 515m behind Kung Fu Ethics (30.14) in a Grade 5. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings two times from four starts. Must be included in calculations. MAGIC FLETCH (3) was beaten into fourth last time but ran impressive time with a swift 25.13. Worth thought on that run.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.14) when fifth over 515m at Gosford in a Grade 5. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 27/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.83 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:21.10 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.70 | 0:19.34 | 0:19.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (17.66) when fourth over 324m at Richmond Straight in a Grade 4. Has a win and two places from three starts from this draw. Others appear better placed.
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 | 25/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.45 | 0:17.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.75 | 0:17.69 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 5/8 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.67 | 0:17.31 | 0:17.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.87 | 0:17.55 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 23/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when fourth and beaten 2.5 lengths at this track. Form solid prior to that including a win at this track three back. Looks a danger to the top few if returns to best form this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 27/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.13 | 0:24.95 | 0:24.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.33 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.29 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 2 length third at Nowra but did record a fast 29.80 over the 520m trip. Can measure up with a repeat of that effort.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $6,880.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/04/2026 | 19 | NG | $3,460.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.43 | 0:17.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,330.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (17.98) at Richmond Straight in a Grade 4, finishing seventh and beaten 7 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from four starts. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.45 | 0:17.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.52 | 0:17.32 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2026 | 17 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.44 | 0:17.38 | 0:17.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/03/2026 | 24 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.50 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 99/2 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | N/A | 0:17.87 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9.29L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved two runs back to score then won again last start over 388m at Gosford (22.14), beating Sail Away Sam. Form strong and a huge chance to register the hat-trick.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.14 | 0:22.14 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | 10 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 09/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2026 | 9 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.68 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on April 30 over 515m at Gosford in a Grade 5. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 27/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.06 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |