Maitland Race 7 - Les Darcy Cup Final F
ZIPPER STRIDE (4) is in top form, scoring by 1.75 lengths (22.43) over 400m at this track and making it back to back wins. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. Looks the one to beat. OCCULENT (1) finished in the placings last time but could not have been more impressive three back in his flying 22.78 win at The Gardens over 400m. Top win three back and rates a key player again. RED HOT TINA (7) stalked the lead from a middle draw and boxed on well to finish a nose back in second (22.50) at this track in a Grade 5 over 400m. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Will give a great sight again. BACKYARD FRIENDS (3) returns here with a good chance to improve on last time.
Stats
Comments
Narrowly beaten last time at this track when only a neck from the winner but did record a slick 22.39 over the 400m journey. Looks the one to beat with a repeat of that effort.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/09/2026 | 11 | NG | $3,560.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.90 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.80 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split and ran away with a 0.8 lengths win at this track over 400m in 22.69. In winning form now and looks a major threat.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $27.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Gosford over 515m. Last start finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on September 21 over 400m at this track behind Zipper Stride beaten 1.75 lengths (22.56). Had won two on end prior to the last start placing. Can atone.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 07/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 03/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.79 | 0:17.60 | 0:17.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 4/6 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Improved two runs back to score then won again last start over 400m at this track (22.43), beating Backyard Friends. Query squeeze box draw. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.10 |
| 3/6 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.26 | 0:25.20 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.32 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.31 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/5 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by a neck at this track over 400m (22.37) beating Occulent in Grade 5 on September 21. Good win last start but looks tested in this difficult assignment.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 112 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.44 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.65 |
| 2/7 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:24.95 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.95 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth on September 26 over 520m at Wentworth Park behind Mepunga Zircon, beaten 5 lengths (30.27) in a Grade 5. Others hold stronger claims.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | 46 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.18 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/7 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:36.32 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when second (22.50) at this track over 400m. Has a superb 22.35 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 3/6 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.20 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | 40 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.09 | 0:19.07 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 07/07/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 99/3 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:22.17 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.86L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Lines up chasing another win after scoring over 400m at this track in 22.50, set up by a fast early sectional. Looks a solid contender.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.11 | 0:17.98 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.11 | 0:17.70 | 0:17.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.97 | 0:17.96 | 0:17.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth on September 26 over 520m at Wentworth Park behind Mepunga Zircon, beaten 7 lengths (30.44) in a Grade 5. Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.66 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.47 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $35.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $46.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth in a Grade 4/5 on September 26 over 400m at The Gardens behind Drink To That, beaten 5 lengths (23.26). Not among the main chances this time.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |