Monmore Bags Race 9 - Lester Donovan Memorial Stakes
SPARTA KINGDOM (1) brings consistent recent form, finishing 2nd at Monmore over 480m last start and placing in four of his past five runs. ANGLESEY PRIME (2) has also been reliable, with a close 3rd at Monmore last time and placings in each of his last five outings. AERO WHISPER (6) steps back up in trip after two recent 480m wins earlier in April, including a narrow victory in A5 grade. GOOD BOBCAT (3) has won twice from his last five but was well beaten at his latest run. Sparta Kingdom (1), Anglesey Prime (2), and Aero Whisper (6) look the main hopes based on recent efforts.
Stats
Comments
Placed in four of his last five, including a last start 2nd at Monmore over 480m in A4 grade, beaten 3.89L by Newinn Rex at $2.80. Consistent at this trip with 8 wins and 11 seconds from 35 runs. Draws barrier 1 again and remains in solid form. Can feature with another forward showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.89L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.69L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.26 | 00:29.26 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.13 | 00:29.13 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.75L | $4.40 |
| 2/5 | 30/03/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.82 | 00:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | A3 | $715.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.47 | 00:28.47 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.43 | 00:28.43 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.7L | $4.40 |
| 2/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.61 | 00:28.61 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.65 | 00:28.65 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.95L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.34 | 00:28.34 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.54 | 00:28.54 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.75L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.55 | 00:28.55 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.31 | 00:28.31 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7.75L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.82 | 00:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 31/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.33 | 00:29.33 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.18 | 00:29.18 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.86 | 00:28.86 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.58 | 00:28.58 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 02/12/2025 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.66 | 00:28.66 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.75L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.84 | 00:28.84 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Has placed in all five recent runs, including a close 3rd last start at Monmore over 480m in A4 company, beaten just 0.05L at $2.20. Also finished 2nd and 3rd in A3 grade at this trip earlier in April. Consistent at Monmore with 4 wins and 20 placings from 27 starts here. Can feature with another honest effort.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.05L | $2.20 |
| 3/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.81 | 00:28.81 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.07 | 00:29.07 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $850.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.61 | 00:15.61 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.46 | 00:15.46 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $1,600.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:17.41 | 00:17.41 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7.25L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:17.83 | 00:17.83 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.66 | 00:28.66 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.9L | $2.45 |
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.08 | 00:24.08 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.10 | 00:24.10 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.45L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.04 | 00:24.04 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.75 |
| 1/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.03 | 00:24.03 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.75L | $3.20 |
| 6/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | OR2 | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.05 | 00:24.05 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 12.75L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/12/2025 | - | OR | $405.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.52 | 00:28.52 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.74 | 00:28.74 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.75L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | OR3 | $890.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.47 | 00:28.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.25L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.33 | 00:28.33 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.14 | 00:24.14 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.75L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/11/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.53 | 00:15.53 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 25/10/2025 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Monmore | 264m | 00:15.37 | 00:15.37 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.1L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two of last four, including an all-the-way A5 win at Monmore two starts back by 3L at $2.20. Last start finished 5th of 5 in A4 company at Monmore over 480m, beaten 8L at $2.70 behind Patoka. Has a solid overall record at this track. Can feature with a return to best form.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 30/03/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.83 | 00:28.83 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.01 | 00:29.01 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3L | $2.20 |
| 4/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.51 | 00:28.51 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/4 | 12/03/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.10 | 00:29.10 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.25L | $3.20 |
| 4/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.89 | 00:28.89 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 10.05L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.10 | 00:29.10 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/4 | 13/12/2025 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.88 | 00:28.88 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.45L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
One-year-old by Droopys Jet out of Magical Poppy making debut for K Billingham-Hine. Trained at Monmore. Can feature with a forward showing first-up.
Stats
Comments
Comes off three consecutive 4th placings, most recently at Monmore over 264m on 28 Apr, beaten 1.14L at $3.20 behind Suave Scarlet. Won back-to-back races over 480m earlier in April, including a narrow win over Bloos Boy Kerry. Steps back up in trip today. Can feature with a return to recent winning form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | D2 | $185.00 | Monmore | 264m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.14L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 264m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.91L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.63 | 00:28.63 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6.25L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | A5 | $200.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.14 | 00:29.14 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.93 | 00:28.93 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.75L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.05 | 00:29.05 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.25L | $2.45 |
| 1/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.16 | 00:29.16 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.78 | 00:28.78 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.75L | $1.90 |
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.42 | 00:29.42 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 5/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.50 | 00:29.50 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5L | $2.35 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.85L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.36 | 00:29.36 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.55L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.41 | 00:29.41 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.05 | 00:29.05 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.45L | $9.00 |